WWE: Next incoming star to be named after Luke Harper?

WWE seems likely to name one of its next debuting stars after the late Luke Harper (real name Jon Huber).

Harper, known as Brodie Lee during his time with AEW, tragically passed away in December 2020 due to a non-COVID-related lung issue.

And now, recent trademark activity from WWE indicates that they’re about to pay tribute to Harper in a big way.

WWE's next potential tribute for Luke Harper is said to be linked to Bray Wyatt, his former partner, who returned to WWE at Extreme Rules last weekend.

Fightful notes that WWE trademarked the names 'Uncle Harper' and 'Uncle Howdy' recently, which are believed to be linked to Wyatt's return.

For context, the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Bray, as has been speculated by fans since his return, is going to be leading a new 'Wyatt 6' faction now that he's back in WWE.

This is where the tribute to Luke Harper comes in, with it being likely that the 'Uncle Harper' trademark is to be used for the name of one of Wyatt's new stablemates, as a way for Bray to pay tribute to his friend.

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Another big indication that the 'Uncle Harper' character is going to be linked to Bray Wyatt is that Fightful Select reported last night that 'Uncle Howdy' is definitely linked to the 35-year-old.

So, by that logic, it's safe to assume that the 'Uncle Harper' name is also linked to Bray, given that he seems incredibly keen, and understandably so, to pay tribute to his late friend and partner.

Now onto the question of who these 'Uncle Harper' and 'Uncle Howdy' characters could be...

Well, PWInsider is reporting that The Righteous' Vincent and Dutch, formerly of Ring of Honor, were backstage at Monday Night Raw this