WWE: What is the real reason behind Brock Lesnar's return? Something to do with Bray Wyatt

Following a three-month-long absence from WWE television, Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar me a thumping return to WWE Monday Night RAW during October 10 episode.  This came after WWE superstar Bray Wyatt me a successful return to company during Extreme Rules 2022 premium live event on October 8. While fans expected to see Bray Wyatt making his return to WWE TV in RAW, y inste witnessed return of beast. 

While WWE prepares for Crown Jewel 2022 PPV, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia on vember 5, possibility of Wyatt and Lesnar starting a feud was liked by WWE universe. However, Lesnar fixed his sight on United States champion Bobby Lashley after making his return. Fans who waited to see Wyatt’s return to Red brand only received a teaser video about his appearance on upcoming episode of SmackDown and recap of Extreme Rules. 

Significant spike in WWE's TV viewership after Bray Wyatt's return

As reported by Wrestling Observer’s Andrew Zarian, both WWE and USA Network are understood to be happy with Lesnar’s return on RAW. Zarian tweeted about topic and revealed that Lesnar’s return somewhat compensated for fans who tuned in to watch Wyatt appear live in order to capitalize on post-Extreme Rules buzz. As things stand w, WWE is heed towards Crown Jewel 2022 with Lesnar vs Lashley feud.

This suggests that Lesnar’s return would have happened irrespective of Bray Wyatt’s absence. As per Wrestlemics, latest episode of WWE RAW was watched by 1,824,000 viewers, while 1,599,000 viewers tune it last week. With Bray Wyatt set to make a return to blue brand later this week, October 14 episode is expected to witness spike in viewing numbers. Reports also suggest that a faction named ‘Wyatt 6’ might also get formed.

Highlights of Brock Lesnar's 2022 season so 

Lesnar was absent from company since SummerSlam 2022, where he faced a defeat at hands of Roman Reigns in a thrilling ‘Last Man Standing’ match for undisputed WWE universal title. Tribal Chief h defeated Brock Lesnar in undisputed championship match at WrestleMania 38 to d WWE title to his bag along with  universal title. On or hand, Bray Wyatt has been absent from roaster since 2021, following his release from WWE contract.