Bray Wyatt: How Did Former WWE Legend Die at Just 36?
The prominent WWE legend Bray Wyatt, who is known for his versatile personas, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the ripe age of 36. He was praised for his diverse alter egos that resonated with the audience with engaging stories and rivalries. His unfortunate demise has shaken the whole WWE world. It was reported that the wrestler had died due to a heart attack. Wyatt also contracted COVID earlier, which has exacerbated his health condition.
The versatile wrestling legend Bray Wyatt passed away
Professional wrestler Windham Lawrence Rotunda, known as Bray Wyatt in WWE, has been in the ring for more than a decade, spanning from 2009 to 2022. During this time, he has donned various personas, which have captivated his fans, including his notable character The Fiend portrayed as supernatural, dark, and sinister. Rotunda came from a professional wrestling family, the Wyatt family, a group in the WWE.
According to Frightful, Wyatt died of a heart attack. As per the report, he was having heart issues that were aggravated after he caught COVID, but he was making headway towards recovery prior to his death. The WWE chief content officer, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, announced his demise and wrote that his death was “unexpected”. He tweeted,
“Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda, who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life, Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, unexpectedly passed earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family, and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time.”
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Former wrestler and Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, expressed his grief over his dear friend Wyatt’s unexpected death. He tweeted his respect for him and the Rotunda family. WWE legend John Cena also paid tribute following his untimely death at the age of 36. He wrote,
“Devastated by the news of the passing of Windham Rotunda, my heart goes out to the entire Rotunda family. Windham brought the best out of me in so many ways. I’m forever grateful for the moments we shared. A sad day for all those he reached around the world. RIP.”
Im heartbroken over the news of Bray Wyatt’s passing. Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family. Loved his presence, promos, in ring work and connection with @wwe universe.
Very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy… pic.twitter.com/i9zlbJIOL3— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 24, 2023
The impact of Wyatt’s death reverberated throughout the wrestling community, where his fans and wrestlers expressed their condolences and shared their memories of him.
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Bray Wyatt’s iconic persona The Fiend garnered fame in the WWE world
Born in 1987 in the state of Florida, famed for its strong wrestling legacy, Windham Rotunda began his wrestling career in 2009. By 2012, WWE recruiters had noticed Wyatt’s talent, and he signed a contract with the giant of the international wrestling industry. Making his debut on the WWE main roster in 2013, Wyatt was quick to mark his impact in the industry. His Fiend garnered a huge fanbase and became one of the most popular characters in WWE at that time. The character underwent several transformations, showing off his versatility and creativity. Coming from the most professional wrestling group in the WWE, the Wyatt family, was originally composed of Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, and Luke Harper. His last WWE appearance was at the 2023 Royal Rumble.
Wyatt was a three-time world champion during his time with WWE; he won multiple Universal Championships, including the 2019 WWE Tag Team Championship. He abruptly left the company in 2021 and returned ecstatically in October 2022. The wrestling world would remember the legend not only for his championships but also for his diverse character creation. His wrestling legacy will continue to inspire young aspirants and artists.
Source: COOPWD
