“Don’t take any second for granted”: WWE Star Are in Shock After Bray Wyatt Dies Due to a Heart Attack
A WWE wrestler by the name of Windham Rotunda, Bray Wyatt, has tragically passed away at the age of 36. The wrestler, who followed in the footsteps of his grandpa Blackjack Mulligan, father Mike Rotunda, and two uncles, Barry, and Kendall Windham, is said to be a third-generation professional wrestler.
Bray Wyatt is survived by his four kids: a son and a daughter he shares with WWE commentator JoJo, who was said to be engaged in 2022, and two daughters he shared with ex-wife Samantha. Tributes began to come in after WWE CCO Triple H posted on social media that Wyatt had passed away.
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Triple H confirms Bray Wyatt’s passing away
Bray Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, made his WWE main roster debut in 2013 and was known as one of the most creative minds in the wrestling business. Unfortunately, the wrestler who is said to have many lives has passed away at the age of 36.
WWE Head of Creative, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque took to his social media to confirm the news of his passing away. Triple H wrote,
“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.”
The professional wrestler has been wrestling for over a decade and is said to have used several different monikers, including Husky Harris, Bray Wyatt, and Wyatt’s alter ego The Fiend. The last time the professional wrestler had appeared in WWE was at Royal Rumble 2023 after his WrestleMania 37 appearance in 2021, and he successfully defeated the LA King in a pitch-black match.
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…
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 24, 2023
According to reports, the pro wrestler before his tragic passing away had been dealing with an undisclosed illness since February, which is said to be life-threatening, but he had been making progress towards recovery and was medically relieved just two days ago. The wrestler also contracted COVID earlier this year, which exacerbated a heart issue for him, but unfortunately, he suffered a heart attack and has passed away.
Tributes pour in for Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt was admired by a lot of people and the tragic news of the pro wrestler’s death left the WWE community in shock and surprise. Actor and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson a.k.a. The Rock took to his social media to share his grievances as he wrote,
“ I’m 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 the WWE Universe. A very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy world of pro wrestling. Still processing losing the goat, Terry Funk yesterday and now Bray today. My love, light, strength & mana to the Rotunda family and Funk family during this tough, heartbreaking time. “
Rick Flair seemed to have been affected by Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk’s death as he wrote,
“When Your Great Friend And Someone Your Son’s Age Dies Within 2 Days, It Really Makes Me Reflect & Think About Life! Don’t Take Any Second For Granted! Rest In Peace Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt!”
WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36.
WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/pabVuaKlnP
— WWE (@WWE) August 24, 2023
Pro wrestler, Matt Hardy also shared,
“Absolutely shattered to learn that my friend, Windham Rotunda, has passed away. It’s devastating to think he left us at only 36 years young. My condolences go out to his family, wife & children. I’m so sorry, my compeer. Miss you already.”
Bray Wyatt on making his comeback at WWE Royal Rumble 2023
The pro wrestler was shockingly released in July 2021 but returned in October 2022 for promotions and appeared on Royal Rumble 2023 in a match against LA King, which he won.
During an interview with Fox Sports’ Ryan Stain which is now considered as his last interview, Wyatt mentioned about his return to the ring, “There’s a certain reluctance that there hasn’t been in the past. It’s part of any athlete, when you’re away from something so long, there’s something in the back of your head that’s like, ‘Am I still ‘it’? Am I still what I should be?’”
He added that as weeks progressed, he really started to kind of come into his own again and start to remember why he does what he does and how much it means to him to be out there and perform. The wrestler further added at the time,
“During my time away, I had opportunities to do really cool things, and I just couldn’t because I felt broken. There was something that was just shut off and I didn’t understand why. It was literally people telling me, and just keeping me alive and dragging me back, telling me, ‘You should still do this. We miss you.’” He noted that he didn’t feel that way initially, but he felt damaged, and it was that that gave him the strength to build back out and explode.
We send our condolences to the family.
Source: SB Nation
