“The Visionary” Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt had a complicated relationship and rivalry on screen and most notably competed against each other in the infamous 2019 Hell in Cell match, which fans remember for the red lights making it difficult to see, as well as the ending, where the referee stopped the match even with the hardcore stipulation and The Fiend rising again after being put on a stretcher. Outside of the ring, however, Rollins and Wyatt were close, and Wyatt’s death deeply rocked Rollins, which was something the former World Heavyweight Champion was open and honest about. Rollins posted a lengthy video to social media the day after Wyatt’s passing, letting fans in on how heartbroken he was.

On the “WWE Raw” following Wyatt’s death, Rollins, who was still champion at the time, opened the show with an enthusiastic “Yowie Wowie,” the catchphrase which Wyatt often used during episodes of the Firefly Funhouse. Rollins didn’t just make allusions to Wyatt in his promo, however. Fans noticed that one of the side plates of Rollins’ title, which are usually designed after the champion’s character, now featured The Fiend. “The Visionary” never mentioned the side plate change on the microphone, but it was a touching tribute to his on-screen rival and real-life friend.

The same night, Rollins’ wife, Becky Lynch, was also visibly upset following her victory over Zoey Starks in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Lynch wore a black armband with the word “BRAY.” She acknowledged the band following her win, and WWE posted the video of her emotional victory to TikTok and said Lynch “dedicated her victory” to Wyatt that night.