UPDATE
5:43 PM PT — Wyatt died of a coronary heart assault, based on wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp, who says he spoke to the Rotunda household after the deadly medical emergency, which occurred earlier right this moment.
WWE Celebrity Bray Wyatt has tragically died on the age of 36, WWE govt Triple H introduced on social media.
“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 Corridor of Famer wrote.
Wyatt joined WWE’s principal roster in 2010 beneath the identify Husky Harris, earlier than leaving a yr later. He rejoined the principle roster in 2013 because the chief of The Wyatt Household.
He was a three-time world champion in WWE, together with the WWE Championship as soon as and Common Championship, twice. He took a short hiatus from August 2018 to April 2019 and returned with a brand new character, a mixture of Bray Wyatt and his different facet, The Fiend.
Wyatt got here from an extended line of wrestlers. His dad was Corridor of Famer, Mike Rotunda. His grandfather was Blackjack Mulligan, and his uncles had been Barry and Kendall Windham.
Bray was part of a bunch of huge matches all through his profession … together with his WrestleMania 31 match towards The Undertaker in 2015.
Earlier than becoming a member of the world’s greatest wrestling promotion, Wyatt wrestled beneath the identify “Alex Rotundo” within the FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling).
As you’d count on, Wyatt was a helluva athlete … and even gained a state wrestling championship at Hernando Excessive Faculty in Florida, the place he wrestled at 275 lbs. Bray was additionally a star soccer participant in H.S. and even went on to play on the School of the Sequoias (a Juco in Cali) for 2 seasons, earlier than transferring to Troy College. Wyatt, a guard, was listed at 6’2″ and 295 lbs.
The WWE Universe was crushed by the information … with followers and fellow wrestlers sharing condolences on social media.
The Rock wrote … “Im 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 @wwe universe.”
Johnson continued … “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.”
FYI, Funk, a legend, handed away on Wednesday.
Ric Aptitude additionally shared his ideas on the terrible information … “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!”
Alexa Bliss weighed in, as nicely … “I’m just in shock. Extremely heart broken And at a loss for words. What I can say is what an amazing human being Windham is. Amazing friend & one of the most creative minds to ever walk this earth.”
“Windham, you’ve brought so much joy and happiness to everyone around you. It’s going to take me some time to really process this. Sending my love to the Rotunda Family & Jojo. We love you Windham ”
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Particulars surrounding Wyatt’s loss of life will not be but clear.
R.I.P.
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Initially Printed — 3:57 PM PT