WWE Aired Wyatt Sicks Video Package During SmackDown Commercial Break Despite Their Release

WWE’s handling of the Wyatt Sicks fallout just took another strange turn—and this time, it played out on SmackDown as they aired a video package of the faction during commercial break.

Following the mass release of the entire faction—including Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis—a fan took to Instagram and pointed out something that didn’t sit right during the April 24 episode of WWE SmackDown at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Despite all members of the Wyatt Sicks being released earlier that same day, WWE still aired a video package featuring the group during commercial break. The moment quickly drew attention online, with one fan calling out the timing as completely off.

“The awkward moment when WWE uses released talent in a video package for SmackDown on the exact day they were released. Awkward. 😬 #Smackdown #WWE #Wrestling #WyattSicks”

The situation only added to an already chaotic night surrounding the group’s sudden exit. Earlier in the show, the crowd inside Dickies Arena made their own statement by lighting up the arena with “fireflies” during a match between Rhea Ripley and Jacy Jayne—clearly referencing Bray Wyatt’s legacy and the origins of the Wyatt Sicks.

While WWE attempted to work around the visual by shifting camera angles and heading into a commercial break, the message from the crowd still came through loud and clear. At the same time, the company has yet to explain why the entire faction was cut in one wave, effectively shutting down a group that was closely tied to Bray Wyatt’s creative vision.

But airing a video package featuring those same released talents on the very same night has only raised more questions about how the situation was handled behind the scenes. With reactions continuing to surface—from fans inside the arena to social media calling out moments like this—the fallout from the Wyatt Sicks’ release doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

Do you think WWE dropping that video package was just bad timing, or does it say something bigger about how the company handled these releases? Share your thoughts.