On a recent episode of his podcast, “Extreme Life,” wrestling veteran Matt Hardy delved into the narrative direction of The Wyatt Sicks in WWE.
The following are some key points from the podcast episode:
In his discussion about Uncle Howdy’s interviews with members of the Wyatt Sicks, Hardy said: “I believe it was a strategic move to have the interview with (Erik) Rowan air first. It was emotionally charged, successfully drawing the audience in, making them understand the personal pain suffered by these individuals that fuels their motivations and forms their Wyatt Sicks identity… Unimaginably, he has lost two of his closest friends and confidants – Brodie (Lee), and Bray (Wyatt). His candid sharing of his pain and grief brings an authentic touch to his persona. It provides him with a legitimate reason to gather his strength, akin to eating spinach or hulking up, and transform into the monster he becomes as part of the Wyatt Sicks.”
When asked to comment on the narrative direction of the group overall, Hardy added: “Their introduction is exceptionally executed. There’s something quite theatrical and captivating about the moment their distinctive music plays, the lights darken, and the spectacle begins… When they debuted – with their slow, menacing walk, distinctive hoods, masks, weapons, and with floor smoke as part of the show, it’s like a scene out of a horror film, which I think people are going to find immensely appealing. I anticipate they’ll initially be received as ‘babyfaces’, particularly given the sympathy being generated for these characters who are portrayed as ruthless killers.”
Hardy also addressed an event in Raw angle that saw Bo Dallas laughing in the face of a beatdown: “I appreciated his bizarre laughter amidst the pain, as it gave insight into who Bo Dallas is when he is stripped to his core. With his world shattered by the loss of his brother, he appears to exist in a mental state where he has nothing more to lose. ‘You’re going to beat me up? What’s the point, you can’t cause me more pain than what I’ve already endured. I lost my brother, my hero – the person I looked up to.’”
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