One big thing
Bo Dallas reveals that Stephen King’s “The Stand” and its antagonist Randall Flagg significantly influenced both his character and his late brother Bray Wyatt’s creative direction in WWE.
Why it matters
This revelation provides crucial insight into the creative process behind two of WWE’s most enigmatic characters and demonstrates how mainstream horror continues to shape professional wrestling storytelling.
By the numbers
• The Stand’s 1994 miniseries adaptation starred Jamey Sheridan as Randall Flagg
• Both Dallas and his brother Windham independently drew from the same source material
• The Wyatt Sicks are currently involved in a major storyline with The Miz on Raw
Key details
• Dallas shared in a Collider interview that he and his brother were “obsessed with horror movies” growing up
• WWE Creative Director Rob Fee confirms the faction’s vignettes are intentionally shot in analog horror style
• The group’s current storyline involves the abduction of The Miz
• Production style aims for a gritty, realistic feel rather than supernatural elements
Behind the scenes
Rob Fee, WWE’s Director of Creative Development, explains: “We took a lot of inspiration from analog horror, where the production is gritty and realistic. We wanted it to feel like someone with a camcorder was capturing this — not something polished or supernatural, but something that felt real.”
What’s next
The Wyatt Sicks continue their psychological warfare against The Miz, with Dallas making it clear that their target is specifically the former WWE Champion, not The Judgment Day faction.
What do you think about horror literature’s influence on professional wrestling characters? Share your thoughts about other horror-inspired wrestling characters in the comments below!
