Uncle Howdy, WWE’s latest intriguing figure, leads The Wyatt Sicks faction on SmackDown, guiding Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, who recently won the WWE Tag Team Championship under his direction. Known previously as Bo Dallas, Uncle Howdy’s personal life is notable for his previous marriage to fellow wrestler Shara, from whom he divorced several years ago, adding layers to the ongoing Uncle Howdy WWE leadership controversy. Despite his leadership role and faction success, Howdy remains unmarried and maintains a private personal profile.
Shara’s Background and Connection to Uncle Howdy
Shara, whose real name is Sarah Backman, is a Stockholm-born wrestler and eight-time World Arm Wrestling Champion. She worked in WWE’s NXT division from March 2013 until April 2014 and married Bo Dallas, now known as Uncle Howdy, on June 26, 2014. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2019, after which Backman remarried to fitness trainer Mikey Oliva the same year. Uncle Howdy was then linked briefly to Liv Morgan, the first Women’s Crown Jewel Champion, though that relationship also quickly concluded.
The Wyatt Sicks’ Origin and WWE Management’s Mixed Reactions
Introduced in June 2024, Uncle Howdy became the mysterious leader of The Wyatt Sicks, a faction heavily promoted through innovative digital strategies including QR codes on broadcasts that revealed cryptic videos and images. These eerie visuals were further emphasized by VHS tapes delivered to commentators Michael Cole and Pat McAfee by Nikki Cross, enhancing the faction’s mystique. However, the initial debut of The Wyatt Sicks failed to resonate with the audience, resulting in the group being put on hold for five months along with the then-Bo Dallas persona.
Recent Activity and WWE’s Strategy Around Uncle Howdy’s Role
The Wyatt Sicks returned in May 2025 with increased aggression, immediately launching attacks against all SmackDown tag teams. Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis notably defended their WWE Tag Team Championship in a high-profile ladder match at <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/tag/summerslam/”>SummerSlam. During these events, Uncle Howdy typically adopts a quieter role, involving himself through interference rather than in-ring competition. WWE appears to be cultivating an aura of strength and unpredictability around Howdy, a reputation previously diminished after a defeat by Karrion Kross in December 2024.
Future Prospects Amid Crowded Championship Storylines
Currently, tags and singles championships like the United States and Undisputed Titles are deeply involved in ongoing storylines, limiting Uncle Howdy’s chances for a singles push in the ring. WWE seems to be preserving the mystery surrounding Howdy’s character, possibly waiting for the right moment to elevate him further while maintaining the momentum of The Wyatt Sicks. Fans and analysts alike remain curious about how his faction’s role will evolve and what impact Howdy will have on future WWE narratives.
