Bray Wyatt has created some of the more disturbing characters in the WWE in recent years, leaning heavily on the mentally deranged types to draw the fans in. He’s a creative genius the way he can shift from one to the other. But by all accounts, he’s one of the kindest people we could meet. The fact Bray Wyatt announced he has an autistic fan’s back after hearing he was bullied only adds to the layers.
After her son was attacked in school, his mother, Holly Gately wrote:
@WWE @WWEBrayWyatt my boy was attacked by another student at school. His wwe popsocket was broken and his bray wyatt shirt was ripped by the kid cutting him with scissors. He's tougher than a bully #autism #autismfamily #wwefan pic.twitter.com/GubblfSQu9
— Funatics Blog and Fantasy Land News (@thefunaticsblog) January 23, 2020
In response, Wyatt wrote, “Dm me size and where to send it. Tell him I got his six.”
The Fiend to appear when the child returns to school?
In the Twitter exchange, a few fans mentioned how the Fiend should accompany the boy back to school when he returns.
Ms. Gately responded that the bully won’t be returning and is in jail or something like that, and they have a tpo (temporary protective order) against him.
Still, I’m all for Wyatt appeared as the Fiend to walk into the school with the boy. If nothing else, it’ll give the kid a day he’s always remember, not that receiving a new shirt from Wyatt isn’t something he’ll forget.
Sure, there’s the theory that more fans will expect this type of thing is Wyatt responds to their problems, but it could be worth it. Most fans understand WWE superstars have busy schedules and it may not be possible. But there’s no hope in trying.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes
Not only was Wyatt’s response the perfect one, it’s what’s needed more today. While we worship politicians, movie stars, and sports athletes for what they say or do on the screen or on the field, it’s a reminder that we should look past the surface and consider what’s underneath.
I began this article stating how Wyatt has created dark characters, and while many fans only see that, acts like his response to his fans on a regular basis only raises him to new heights. It’s easy to hate or love people because of the characters they portray, but there’s no denying that superstars like Wyatt, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and many others are good, genuine people that would be a pleasure to meet and know.
Of course, having them show up in character can also be a boon, especially when considering the person beneath what we see and hear is the real version and why they’re there. They could have someone’s back like Bray Wyatt has his autistic fan’s back. Heroes don’t just say they’re going to help, they do something.
