For the first time ever, the enigmatic Uncle Howdy was pinned on “WWE Raw,” falling victim to Karrion Kross in a wild four-on-four tag team match. The Wyatt Sicks, who had previously been undefeated as a unit, suffered their first loss in dramatic—and powder-filled—fashion.
The chaos kicked off before the bell even rang, as the Wyatt Sicks and The Final Testament tore into each other with the ferocity of Black Friday shoppers fighting over the last PlayStation. Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, and Joe Gacy turned the outside of the ring into a crash site with reckless dives, while The Miz and Kross showcased unexpected synergy, countering every attempt by Howdy to land a finisher. Scarlett’s interference only added to the mayhem, prompting Nikki Cross to storm the ringside area and neutralize her in a scrap that could headline its own brawl.
The match’s climax brought the house down. Uncle Howdy, poised to deliver a Sister Abigail to Kross, was thwarted by The Miz, leading to a Mandible Claw that had Miz flopping like a fish. Enter Paul Ellering with a surprise return and a bag of powder (or perhaps wrestling’s secret ingredient?), blinding Howdy and setting him up for Kross’ finisher to end the match. This marked the first time Howdy’s shoulders hit the mat for a three-count and the Wyatt Sicks tasted defeat after their prior dominance.
Wrestling Twitter is already ablaze with speculation: Is this the beginning of the end for the Wyatt Sicks? And what does Paul Ellering’s return mean for WWE’s most chaotic faction?