Tributes Pour In As WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt Unexpectedly Dies At 36
WWE superstar Mike Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, died at the age of 36.
In a shocking news for the entire WWE fraternity and its fanbase, superstar Bray Wyatt, AKA Mike Rotunda, has died. The news was confirmed by Triple H, Rotunda's employer, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that the news of the star performer's death was given to him by Rotunda's father. Rotunda was part of the WWE universe from 2009 to 2021 before being released. He then returned to the company a year later at the Extreme Rules event. His recent stint in the WWE involved him working on an intricate storyline involving a character called Uncle Howdy, which was portrayed by his brother, former WWE star Bo Dallas, as well as Alexa Bliss.
"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," Triple H wrote on 'X'.
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
The WWE also took to X and confirmed the passing away of Bray Wyatt.
"WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36," the post read. "WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda's family, friends and fans."
WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36.
— WWE (@WWE) August 24, 2023
WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda's family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/pabVuaKlnP
Here are some of the other reactions:
RIP BRAY WYATT. This is awful news, just terribly sad for his family, friends and fans. I thought so highly of Bray Wyatt, and was so flattered when he started using the mandible claw for his finisher. He was a true visionary; one of the most compelling presences that wrestling… pic.twitter.com/gSuDQ1Z12I
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 25, 2023
One of the most creative people ever, whether it was Eater of worlds, firefly funhouse or the fiend, Bray Wyatt knew how to get peoples attention.
— (@AdamGoldberg28) August 24, 2023
I'm utterly speechless. pic.twitter.com/U3aAnxqyu9
This Spectacle was Less than One Year Ago
— A-Town Kross #ThankYouVince (@KROSSDOWNTOWN) August 24, 2023
RIP Bray Wyatt pic.twitter.com/SjTEmbEK3p
I am sadden by the news My condolences to the family of Windham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt RIP I'm gonna miss you my friend pic.twitter.com/p44T8Hz9BL
— Ron Killings (@RonKillings) August 25, 2023
Bray Wyatt had been on hiatus for most of this year.