Former WWE Champion wins fans’ hearts with silent tribute to the late Bray Wyatt on SmackDown
Top WWE star subtly paid homage to the late, great Bray Wyatt with a bold choice in his outfit during WWE SmackDown in Chicago.
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This week on SmackDown, Seth Rollins paid a subtle yet heartfelt tribute to former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt. During his segment with Roman Reigns and CM Punk in Chicago, The Visionary appeared wearing shoes that closely resembled the pair Wyatt wore during his 2023 return. It was a quiet nod to The Eater of Worlds, reminding fans of his lasting impact.
Rollins was seen sporting red flame shoes with a black silhouette—an eye-catching choice that took fans a moment to decode. Once the connection clicked, social media lit up with appreciation for the subtle tribute. Given how close Rollins was to the former WWE Champion, this small gesture spoke volumes about their bond and the lasting impact Wyatt had on him.
Moreover, The Visionary has often honored Wyatt through subtle nods in his ring gear and gestures during live shows. Recently, Braun Strowman and Jey Uso also paid tribute by bringing Wyatt’s children into the ring—a touching moment that resonated with fans. It’s a reminder that even though the legend has crossed the bridge that few can follow, his presence still lingers in the heart of professional wrestling.
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Coming back to Seth Rollins, he played more of a spectator role on this week’s SmackDown. The former WWE Champion had previously predicted that CM Punk would become a problem for Roman Reigns—and when The Best in the World revealed his favor to The OTC, all Rollins could do was laugh. That said, it’ll be interesting to see how things unfold from here.
Seth Rollins confronts a fan during a WWE live event
Seth Rollins has been active on WWE’s recent live events as the road to WrestleMania heats up. At one of these shows, he confronted a fan holding a CM Punk flag—something that didn’t come as a surprise, given how openly The Visionary has expressed his disdain for The Best in the World. Now, it almost feels like he’s taking that heat out on the fans too.
After his match, Rollins spotted a fan proudly waving a Punk flag. The Visionary couldn’t resist. He walked over, gave her a nod, and flashed a sly, witty smirk. Then, in classic Rollins fashion, he threw in a playful thumbs-down—mocking the moment and getting a big reaction from the crowd.
The Second City Saint and The Visionary can’t stand each other. Rollins has gone as far as calling CM Punk “a cancer” that WWE needs to cut out. Meanwhile, Punk throws his own shade, calling Rollins his “little brother” who’s still bitter that his big brother walked away without giving him any closure.
Seth Rollins to return to Monday Night Raw next week
Seth Rollins is gearing up to main event his second straight WrestleMania, this time in a high-stakes clash against CM Punk and Roman Reigns. However, he was noticeably absent from Monday Night Raw this week and appeared only as a spectator on SmackDown.
With tensions rising between his two biggest rivals, fans are eagerly waiting to hear what The Visionary has to say about the chaos unfolding around him. As a result, next week on Monday Night Raw in Minneapolis, MN, the former World Champion is set to make his return to address the WWE Universe.
Furthermore, the former Shield member appears to have a calculated plan for both of his rivals on the road to WrestleMania. Rollins is determined to take down both CM Punk and Roman Reigns on the same night in Las Vegas. With the stakes at an all-time high, it will be fascinating to see how this explosive rivalry unfolds in the weeks to come.
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