Former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, has passed away at the age of 36, the company announced on Thursday. The news of his death was confirmed by WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque, also known as Triple H, on X, formerly known as Twitter. WWE issued a statement on its website to express their condolences.
“Known for his captivating performances and incredible in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining Superstar of his generation and accomplished many feats in WWE, including becoming WWE Champion in 2017,” the statement read.
Bray Wyatt, a third-generation professional wrestler, had an illustrious career in the industry. He was the brother of Bo Dallas, known as Taylor Rotunda, the son of WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Mike Rotunda, and the grandson of Blackjack Mulligan, whose real name was Robert Windham.
Upon hearing the news of his passing, social media flooded with tributes from both fans and colleagues in the wrestling world. Dwayne Johnson, the famous former WWE wrestler and actor, who performed as “The Rock,” took to social media to honor Bray Wyatt. Johnson described him as having a “very unique, cool, and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy world of pro wrestling.”
Bray Wyatt is survived by his partner, Joseann Offerman, a former WWE announcer, and his children, according to WWE spokesperson Chris Legentil.
The wrestling community mourns the loss of Bray Wyatt, a talented and beloved performer. His contributions to WWE will not be forgotten, and his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of fans worldwide.