Former WWE champion Bray Wyatt dies at 36 – Nationwide
World Wrestling Leisure (WWE) star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE introduced. He was 36.
Wyatt, whose actual identify was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” in line with an article on the WWE web site that didn’t point out a reason for demise.
“WWE is saddened to be taught that Windham Rotunda, also referred to as Bray Wyatt, handed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36,” WWE mentioned. “WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s household, pals and followers.”
Wyatt, the 2017 WWE champion, was also referred to as “The Fiend.” His final televised efficiency got here on the 2023 Royal Rumble.
“Identified for his fascinating performances and unbelievable in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining celebrity of his era,” WWE mentioned.
Wyatt was the son of Mike and Stephanie Rotunda.
Wyatt’s grandfather Robert Deroy Windham (Blackjack Mulligan), father, and two of his uncles (Barry and Kendall Windham) all wrestled in WWE. His grandfather additionally performed faculty soccer on the College of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and noticed preseason motion for the New York Jets.
Wyatt redshirted on the Troy soccer crew in 2007, that means his participation was delayed with the intention to prolong the timeframe he was eligible to play for the crew.
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