Uncle Howdy

Bo Dallas is a third-generation WWE Superstar, just like his brother, Bray Wyatt. He is currently signed to WWE RAW as the leader of The Wyatt Sicks under the name Uncle Howdy. Dallas started his WWE tenure as a part of FCW, which was later upgraded to WWE RAW and NXT. In NXT, Dallas became one of the longest-reigning NXT Champions. He is the son of wrestling legend Mike Rotunda. His grandfather was Blackjack Mulligan and his uncles Barry and Kendall Windham and all were decorated professional wrestlers themselves. He is also the younger brother of the late WWE legend Windham Rotunda, who fans know by the name Bray Wyatt.

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Early Life

Bo Dallas' real name is Taylor Michael Rotunda and he was born on May 25, 1990, in Brooksville, Florida, USA. He's a third-generation WWE Superstar from a wrestling background family. Rotunda attended Hernando High School and graduated in 2008. During his final years of wrestling, he was selected in the state wrestling championships. He also played football as a linebacker. Originally he was offered a football scholarship at Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida. But when the offer fell through he decided to become a wrestler instead. Rotunda's father is a wrestling legend, Mike Rotunda.

Professional Wrestling Career

FCW

In 2008, he was signed with WWE and started to work with Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). He had his debut match against Kaleb O'Neal. He also started to compete in Tag Team division alongside Kris Logan he defeated Ryback and Jon Cutler. On June 23, The Rotundo Brothers defeated The Dude Busters to become the FCW Florida Tag Team Champions. The Duo successfully defended it against Curt Hawkins, Heath Slater, and Dylan Klein, and Vance Archer. Later on, they lost the title to The Dude Busters. The pair then had a feud with Usos and later on with Curt Hawkins and Jackson Andrews. Dallas also faced Andrews in a single match that ended in a disqualification. In August, he faced Mason Ryan for the FCW Heavyweight title in an open challenge. But lost the match via. submission. In February 2011, he defeated Ryan to win the title. He lost the title the same day to Lucky Cannon. Rotunda regained his title after three months. But he couldn't continue his reign as he had an injury and was out of action for months.

In 2012, Rotundo and his brother Husky Harris (Bray Wyatt) defeated Brad Maddox and Eli Cottonwood to become the FCW Tag Team Champions for the second time. The duo held the title until March before Cory Graves and Jake Carter defeated them. On June 16, in a live event, he won the tag team title for the third time and lost the title to Victor later on in a live event.

NXT

In 2012, he joined the then renamed FCW as "NXT." He debuted under a new ring named "Bo Dallas" he was portrayed as a happy-go-lucky character. He had his debut match against Rick Victor. He was soon involved in the main event picture. In August, he competed in a tournament for the newly established NXT Championship. Unfortunately, he was eliminated by Mahal in the quarter-finals. He also failed to succeed in a fatal four-way elimination match to get a title opportunity. Dallas and Michael McGillicutty joined forces to enter the NXT Tag Team tournament. They successfully defeated the duo of Primo and Epico in the semi-finals. Until they lost it to Wyatt's family due to interference. Dallas then had a feud with Bray Wyatt. As Bo Dallas was refusing to join the Wyatt family. This provoked a feud. They two clashed in a match and Dallas won the match. Bo then shifted his focus in the tag team division he joined Neville and became his partner for the vacated tag team title. Later the pair lost the title to the Wyatt family.

Bo Dallas character started to take a turn after the negative reception from the crowd. The change seemed to be subtle. On May 29, he entered a Battle Royal and won the match to become the contender for the NXT Championship. Dallas defeated Big E to become the new champion. He also successfully defended the title against Cesaro and Kruger. While he was establishing himself as a heel. Dallas issued an open challenge to determine the contender for the NXT title. In which Zayn won despite being banned from the opportunity. He masqueraded as a local competitor. However, he lost the match. Dallas faced Neville in a match but won the match via. countout. On NXT Arrival, Neville defeated Dallas to become the new champion. After failing attempts to regain the title he left NXT shortly.

Appearances on WWE

In 2013, prior to his debut Bo Dallas appeared on the Royal Rumble and lasted for 20 minutes only to be eliminated by Wade Barrett. This provoked a feud and Dallas defeated Barrett on a match in an upsetting victory. Later on, challenged for the Intercontinental title but was unsuccessful. On May 23, Bo Dallas made his debut on SmackDown against Sin Cara. He defeated him and soon went on to have a winning streak. Dallas defeated Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Titus O'Neil, Fandango, Santino Marella, and some other superstars. He even defeated Great Khali and Ziggler at one point. Dallas also had his first pay-per-view match at Payback. but it never happened as Kane interfered in the match against Kofi Kingston. Bo also challenged Ziggler for the Intercontinental title but was unsuccessful. Dallas was also defeated by Jack Swagger on the September 15 episode of RAW. He had a feud with Mark Henry. In which he won Mark Henry on three separate occasions. At the Hell-in-Cell pay-per-view, Dallas defeated Henry. Bringing an end to the feud. At Tribute to the Troops, he returned as Uncle Sam and lost to Mark Henry.

In 2016, Dallas joined forces with Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, and Adam Rose to form a stable named the "Social Outcasts." However, the stable didn't find any success and the team was disbanded. In 2017, he teamed up with Curtis Axel and aligned with The Miz to form 'The Miztourage'. After the stable disbanded, he and Axel named themselves The B Team and went on to win the RAW Tag Team Championships by defeating Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy. They lost the title to McIntyre and Ziggler later on.

Recently, Dallas held the WWE 24/7 Championship for a brief amount of time and lost it quickly. In December 2019, he left the company to take a brief hiatus. In April 2021, he was released from the company after his 13-year tenure with the company.

Return to WWE as Uncle Howdy and Leading the Wyatt Sicks

After Bray Wyatt, returned to WWE at Extreme Rules in October 2022, he introduced "Uncle Howdy," played by his brother Bo Dallas. Uncle Howdy appeared in various segments, including Wyatt and Alexa Bliss's feud with Bianca Belair in early 2023. Wyatt and Howdy's last joint appearance was on the February 17, 2023, episode of SmackDown, where they attacked Hit Row and Wyatt issued a challenge for WrestleMania 39. This was Wyatt's final WWE appearance before taking time off due to illness, which led to his unfortunate demise in August 2023. Uncle Howdy had one more appearance confronting Bobby Lashley before the storyline was dropped.

A documentary in April 2024, "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal," revealed unfinished ideas from Wyatt and hinted at Uncle Howdy's return. Speculation had suggested Wyatt and Howdy were forming a new Wyatt Family called the Wyatt 6, featuring real-life versions of Firefly Funhouse puppet characters. In early 2024, WWE launched an ARG called "Nightbird," featuring vignettes and glitches referencing Uncle Howdy. After WrestleMania XL, QR codes and social media takeovers hinted at Howdy's return. On the June 17, 2024, episode of Raw, the lights went out, revealing a door and Nikki Cross leading to Wyatt's lantern. Backstage, several WWE staff and performers were found attacked, with Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, and Joe Gacy standing over the scene. Uncle Howdy led the group, now called the Wyatt Sicks, onto the stage, proclaiming "We're here" and blowing out the lantern.

Bo Dallas Family

Mike Rotunda (Father)

Mike Rotunda, also known by his ring name Irwin R. Schyster (IRS), is the father of Bo Dallas. A former professional wrestler, Mike enjoyed a successful career in WWE and other promotions, known for his prowess and his character as a tax man. He teamed up with brother-in-law Barry Windham as the US Express and later with The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase.

Barry Windham (Uncle)

Barry Windham, Bo Dallas's uncle, is a celebrated professional wrestler who gained fame as a member of the legendary Four Horsemen stable. Known for his agility and technical skills, Barry has held numerous championships throughout his career. He is a WWE Hall of Famer and the first individual from the family to win the WWE World Title.

Kendall Windham (Uncle)

Kendall Windham, another uncle of Bo Dallas, also had a career in professional wrestling. Although not as prominent as his brother Barry, Kendall made his mark in various wrestling promotions, contributing to the family's rich wrestling heritage. He made appearances in World Championship Wrestling and later won the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship and the WWC Tag Team Title.

Blackjack Mulligan (Grandfather)

Blackjack Mulligan, Bo Dallas's grandfather, was a towering figure in professional wrestling known for his time in WWE and various other promotions. A Hall of Famer, Mulligan's rough and tough persona in the ring set a foundation of wrestling excellence for the Windham family. His legacy continues to inspire many including Bo Dallas.

Bray Wyatt (Brother)

Bray Wyatt, the ring name of Windham Rotunda, is Bo Dallas's brother and is considered to be one of the most creative and enigmatic figures in all of professional wrestling. Known for his dark and compelling characters, Wyatt's influence and success have been closely intertwined with Bo Dallas's career. The two brothers have shared both personal and professional journeys, contributing to each other's growth and legacy in WWE. Wyatt unfortunately passed away in August 2023 and Dallas has been carrying his legacy as Uncle Howdy.

Stephanie Rotunda (Mother)

Stephanie Rotunda, the mother of Bo Dallas, has been a supportive figure behind the scenes, contributing to the stability and well-being of the Windham family. While she may not be directly involved in the wrestling business, her support and dedication have enabled her children, including Bo Dallas, to pursue their careers in professional wrestling with a solid family foundation.

Uncle Howdy Net Worth 2024

As per various Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas) is worth around $1.5 Million in 2024. His salary since returning to WWE is not yet disclosed. However, given his crucial role in WWE at the moment, his contracts are only going up from here.

Bo Dallas Wife

Bo Dallas is not married as of 2024. He was previously married to Sarah Bäckman from 2014 until their divorce in 2019. Backman is known for her achievements outside the wrestling ring. A former professional arm wrestler, Bäckman has won multiple world championships in the sport. She transitioned into wrestling and briefly worked with WWE under the ring name Shara. However, she soon requested her release in 2014.

Championships and Accomplishments

1. Florida Championship Wrestling
2. FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
3. FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times)

1. WWE
2. WWE RAW Tag Team Championship (1 time)
3. WWE NXT Championship (1 time)
4. WWE 24/7 Championship (1 time)