Alright, so, “Why did the Wyatt Family feud with the ECW Originals?” It’s a question I’ve been digging into lately, and lemme tell ya, it’s a wild ride.
How it Started: First off, I had to remind myself just when this all went down. It was 2015, if I recall correctly. The Dudley Boyz had returned to WWE, and they were generating some serious nostalgia. I remember watching it unfold, thinking, “Man, this is gonna be good!” Then, suddenly, the Wyatt Family, led by Bray Wyatt, started cutting these cryptic promos about destroying the old and ushering in the new. Pretty typical Wyatt stuff, right?
The Setup: So, the Dudley Boyz, being ECW Originals, took exception to this. They felt like the Wyatts were disrespecting the legacy of ECW. I remember thinking, “Okay, this makes sense. A classic generational clash.” They even got Tommy Dreamer and Rhyno involved. ECW reunion tour! Kind of.
Getting into the Nitty-Gritty: I started watching the matches, the promos, everything. The Dudley Boyz, Dreamer, and Rhyno were all about the hardcore spirit of ECW. Chairs, tables, you name it, they were bringing it. The Wyatt Family, on the other hand, were playing the psychological game. Bray Wyatt’s mind games are always pretty creepy, which is part of why I liked watching in the first place.
- The Matches: There were a bunch of tag team matches, six-man tags, the usual. The ECW guys got some wins, the Wyatt Family got some wins. It was back and forth, but honestly, it never really felt like a HUGE feud.
- The Promos: This is where it got a little more interesting. Bray Wyatt was always the star of these things, dropping these weird, philosophical bombs. The ECW guys, they were mostly just yelling about respect and hardcore.
Why It Didn’t Quite Click: Now, here’s where my deep dive got interesting. I started reading some opinions online and thinking about the whole situation. It dawned on me this feud felt forced.
Here’s Why I Think It Fizzled:
- Lack of Stakes: It just didn’t feel like there was much on the line. Yeah, the ECW guys were defending their legacy, but it felt more like a showcase for the Wyatt Family than a true blood feud.
- The Wyatt Family’s Momentum: The Wyatts, honestly, weren’t exactly on a roll at this point. They’d been booked kinda inconsistently. So, putting them against the ECW Originals didn’t really elevate them that much.
- Missed Opportunity: I think WWE missed an opportunity to really tap into the history of ECW. They could have made it way more personal.
My Conclusion: Ultimately, the Wyatt Family vs. ECW Originals feud was a decent idea on paper, but the execution just wasn’t there. It was a bit of nostalgia, a bit of pushing the Wyatts, but it didn’t set the world on fire. It’s one of those wrestling storylines that you remember happening, but don’t necessarily remember loving. And honestly, the ending just kind of petered out, and everyone went their separate ways.
