Wrestler Windham Lawrence Rotunda, better known by his ring name Bray Wyatt, who was 36 years old and associated with WWE, passed away this Thursday.
The news was announced on social network X by one of WWE’s top executives, Paul Levesque, better known as Triple H.
“I just got a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda [pai de Bray Wyatt], who informed us of the tragic news that our lifelong member of the WWE family, Windham Rotunda – aka Bray Wyatt – passed away unexpectedly today. Our thoughts are with the family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time,” he wrote, without giving details of the cause of death.
Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda informing us of the tragic news that our WWE lifelong family member Windham Rotunda – also known as Bray Wyatt – passed away unexpectedly earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone leave their…
-TripleH (@TripleH) August 24, 2023
Born into a wrestling family, Bray Wyatt has been with WWE since 2009. He has since won the WWE Title (once), the Universal Title (twice), the Raw Tag Team Title (once, partnering Matt Hardy), and the SmackDown. Tag Team Title (ever, alongside Randy Orton and the ill-fated Luke Harper).
Wyatt was away from WWE programming to deal with a very serious health issue that went undisclosed.
The news of Bray Wyatt’s death has provoked reactions from professional colleagues on social networks.
I am heartbroken by the news of Bray Wyatt’s passing. I have always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family. I 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…—Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 24, 2023
Man… the first guy who took me under his wing when I got signed in 2009. We spent much of our adult lives together. Praying for Jojo. Pray for his children. I will miss your smile and your boyish charm, my friend. Goodbye, Windham.
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) August 24, 2023
Lost for words. REST IN PEACE
-RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) August 24, 2023
Devastated to learn of Windham Rotunda’s passing, Bray Wyatt. My deepest condolences to Mike, Bo, Barry and all his family. Rest in peace my friend.x
– William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 24, 2023
Horrible! Lost a good soul today. #RIPBray
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) August 24, 2023
I have no words for words. I am grateful to have witnessed his greatness and to be around his sweet spirits, always so nice and kind, and willing to help. My prayers for his entire family https://t.co/FVTLoVbiul
– Daria/Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) August 24, 2023
Source: DN
