Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Wyatt Sicks and SmackDown.
• Fans Crushed After The Latest Update On Wyatt Sicks
Bad news for fans hoping to see The Wyatt Sicks at a WWE Live Event: it won’t be happening anytime soon.
PWInsider reports that WWE has no current plans to send The Wyatt Sicks on their live touring schedule. The reports confirmed that the group will remain exclusive to television for now.
The Wyatt Sicks — made up of Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas), Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, and Nikki Cross — haven’t appeared on WWE TV in 2025 at all.
Bo Dallas’ injury played a part in their absence from WWE TV. However, Dallas was cleared to return a while back.
In fact, Dallas was reportedly pitched as a potential opponent for Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41, but the match ultimately went to TNA World Champion Joe Hendry, who was handpicked by Orton.
According to PWN, the latest update on Wyatt Sicks’ return to TV is that they they’ll be back “soon” when the “time is right.” WWE hasn’t given up on the faction.
RELATED: Bray Wyatt’s Son Pays Tribute To His Father (Photos)
• WWE Might Stick To SmackDown’s New Format Longer Than Expected
WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown might stick to its current 3-hour runtime for longer than fans anticipated. While earlier reports suggested a return to a two-hour show by June 6, new information indicates this might not happen.
According to PWInsider, internal schedules at the USA Network show SmackDown remaining 3 hours into early June. It’s unclear if these listings are outdated or if WWE and USA Network are reconsidering their plans.
SmackDown became a three-hour show earlier this year. The initial idea was to test the longer format temporarily.
However, many within WWE’s production and creative teams are not pleased with the extended show. They feel the three-hour format makes the pacing weaker, adds filler content, and causes creative burnout.
Instead of showcasing new talent, the extra hour has been filled with less important segments. Some compare it to Monday Night RAW, which has faced similar complaints since it expanded to 3 hours in 2012.
