Bray Wyatt made history on Sunday night when he captured his first WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber. Wyatt ended Cena’s historic 16th title reign, which began just weeks ago at the Royal Rumble. It appears he’s now on a collision course with Rumble winner Randy Orton which will culminate in the main event of WrestleMania 33.
It’s been a long journey for Wyatt, who made his main roster debut back in November 2010 as Husky Harris in the Nexus faction. After a second stint at WWE developmental (FCW, then later NXT), he joined the main roster as Bray Wyatt in 2013. Widely regarded as a strong all-around performer, Wyatt has received an outpour of congratulations on social media.
Here are some reactions from the wrestling world:
Hell yes. Big fan of his talent and couldn't happen to a better dude. Welcome to the club, enjoy the ride and have fun! Congrats brother. https://t.co/fdtl1CwKQq
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/fightowensfight/status/831072755743272960
On Ross Report podcasts I've endorsed @WWEBrayWyatt as main event character baby face. "Fire Fly" entrance isn't villainous. Congrats, Bray!
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 13, 2017
A man of his own creation.
He followed his own path..
..to the @WWE Championship.
Congratulations to @WWEBrayWyatt. #WWEChamber #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/r8Fagu5drR— Triple H (@TripleH) February 13, 2017
You did it…
Your way. @WWEBrayWyatt
The best in the World.
The whole World.
Our World!— Mika Rotunda (@MikaRotunda) February 13, 2017
.@WWEBrayWyatt ????????YESSS#WWEChamber
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/gallowayspeaks/status/831073864507596800
https://twitter.com/kingricochet/status/830990876985917441
Bray Wyatt is going to Olive Garden tonight boy #WWEChamber
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) February 13, 2017
Congrats to the "nnneeewww" WWE Champion, @WWEBrayWyatt!#WWEChamber
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) February 13, 2017
Too often this is thrown around but @WWEBrayWyatt you earned it!! #followthebuzzards #roddyvstheworld
— Roderick Strong (@roderickstrong) February 13, 2017
Congratulations to my homie @WWEBrayWyatt the NEW #WWEChampion #WWEChamber ??????
— nodaysoff FRED ROSSER III (@realfredrosser) February 13, 2017