The Boogeyman is lurking around WWE again, and his timing is definitely going to get people talking. After spending years teasing another run and even asking Triple H to put him back in the game, the WWE legend has now turned up backstage at SmackDown.
The Boogeyman revealed the surprise appearance himself on Instagram. He posted a video from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, and even made his way around the WWE ring while staying completely in character.
“Just because you don’t see me, doesn’t mean I’m not there. I’m the Boogeyman and I’m still coming to get you.”
That’s certainly one way to remind everyone you’re still around. It also comes after The Boogeyman made it very clear that he’d love another chance to actually wrestle for WWE. Back in July 2025, the he posted a video showing off his physique and going through an intense workout. He didn’t exactly hide who he wanted to see it either, directly calling out Triple H in the caption.
“Put me in the game Triple H… #WWELEGEND BOOGEYMAN.”
The Boogeyman hasn’t been a regular part of WWE television since his 2009 release, although he’s never completely disappeared from the company’s world. He returned for the 2015 Royal Rumble, signed a Legends deal that same year and has continued keeping the character alive ever since.
Bottom line: The Boogeyman knows exactly how to get fans wondering. Showing up backstage at SmackDown and telling everyone he’s “still coming to get you” is a pretty effective way to make sure people keep watching for him.
What do you think about this surprise backstage appearance at WWE SmackDown, and could WWE actually have something planned? Let us know in the comments below.
