WWE Star, Bray Wyatt, Real Name Windham Rotunda, Passes Away

Windham Rotunda, better known to the public as Bray Wyatt, former WWE champion, has now passed away at 36. His death has left wrestling fans in shock and in mourning.

Bray Wyatt has been called one of the greatest minds in wrestling today, with his character work as "The Fiend" garnering much praise, even from non-wrestling fans. The Undertaker, considered the greatest character wrestler of all time, even passed the torch to the real-life Windham Rotunda during a segment.

His final appearance was at the Royal Rumble, where he defeated rising star LA Knight. He has since been criticized by many fans and so-called experts for not appearing on TV, though as it was recently revealed, Wyatt was actually suffering from a "career- and life-threatening illness."

According to IGN, his health had actually improved "significantly," with reports of him returning to the ring coming in as recently as this month. However, no cause of death has been released, so it is unknown if that illness was truly the cause.

Triple H, The Rock, Alexa Bliss React to Bray Wyatt Death

Following his passing, WWE Head of Creative, Triple H, was called by WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda, also known as IRS and the father of Windham Rotunda, and informed him of the tragic news. The WWE Chief Content Officer sent his condolences to the late wrestler's family and asked everyone to give the family some privacy at this time.

Bray Wyatt's stablemate, Alexa Bliss, who has both teamed up and feuded with Wyatt on TV, revealed that she was just in shock about the news of her friend's passing.

Movie star Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, also reacted and sent his condolences to his family. As The Rock, the "Black Adam" and "Jumanji" actor previously feuded with the Bray Wyatt character.

WWE Legend Terry Funk Also Passed Away

The news of Bray Wyatt's Death came shortly after WWE and hardcore wrestling legend Terry Funk also passed away. Funk, was known for his battles against Mick Foley, also known as Mankind, Cactus Jack, and Dude Love. He is also a WWE Hall of Famer who won Tag Team gold in the WWE with brother Dory Funk Jr.

Mick Foley, Bray Wyatt's longtime friend and rival and fellow WWE Hall of Famer, wrote an emotional and heartfelt post on X, formerly Twitter, about his late friend.

Rival Ric Flair also wrote a heartfelt tribute to the man whom he had one of the most legendary pro wrestling feuds with.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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