The Royal Rumble will see Bray Wyatt take on LA Knight in a Mountain Dew Pitch Black match, while mysterious Uncle Howdy continues to fuel the fires of the explosive conflict.
A contentious conflict has developed between Wyatt and Knight since they first faced each other backstage on SmackDown. However, the exact nature of this conflict has been the subject of constant speculation.
Wyatt has insisted he was not responsible when Knight was kidnapped, tortured or assaulted backstage. Wyatt also claims that he is in constant conflict to keep from being consumed by his dark past.
The ominous Uncle Howdy suddenly appeared before the WWE Universe as both opponents were in the ring together. This added more questions than answers, however, as it was unclear if Wyatt was vindicated by the sudden turn of events.
Uncle Howdy’s involvement notwithstanding, Knight emerged in the December 30 issue of the blue stamp as Wyatt apologized for snapping and assaulting a cameraman the week before with the aim of putting him out of his misery. After Bray aggressively accepted the challenge for a matchup at the Royal Rumble and tensions quickly escalated, Uncle Howdy suddenly showed up and attacked Wyatt with Sister Abigail!
What will happen when Wyatt and Knight face off in a pitch black match? Will Uncle Howdy play a role in the match?
Find out when Royal Rumble will air live from the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 8 ET/5 PT and stream live exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else!
Released December 30, 2022