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Windham Rotunda, better known as Bray Wyatt to WWE fans, passed away unexpectedly earlier today according to his father Mike Rotunda. He was only 36
Bray Wyatt was a fan favorite from the moment he debuted in the WWE, not only because of the incredible vibe and aura the gimmick and the Wyatt Family brought with him, but because of how captivating Rotunda was with a microphone in his hand. Very few stars of today's era were able to build a character and persona as well as Windham Rotunda, and almost nobody matched his passion.
From the reinvention of himself as 'The Fiend' to the 'Firefly Fun House' match with John Cena at WrestleMania - when you talk about the most creative minds of the 21st century in this business, you will have to mention Bray Wyatt. I'm sure his influence will be felt strongly over the generations to come, as well.
Rotunda returned to the WWE in 2022 after spending some time away from the company, but he was taken off of television. Sean Ross Sapp, who said he was "given permission" from the late wrestler's "loved ones [who] wanted some details clarified.", was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this year, which "exacerbated" heart issues, Sapp reports. Rotunda's death comes days after reports that his lengthy absence from WWE television was due to a was dealing with a life-threatening illness but was expected to be nearing a return.
"There was a lot of positive progress towards a return and his recovery. Unfortunately, today he suffered a heart attack and passed away," Sapp wrote on his X account.
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