WWE champion Bray Wyatt dies at age 36. Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt. Wrestler Bray Wyatt had been dealing with an undisclosed health issue that kept him out of the ring since February, but his death was described by his family as sudden. The news was announced by WWE content officer Triple H, who posted on social media that Bray Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Rotunda, had “passed away unexpectedly.”
Triple H said he had been informed of Rotunda’s death by his father and tweeted on X (Twitter)
“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”.
According to the article on the WWE website, Bray Wyatt died “unexpectedly.” The website did not specify the cause of death. However, several media reports said the reason was a heart attack. Wrestling reporter Sean Ross Sapp later said the 36-year-old died of a heart attack after coming into contact with Covid, which aggravated an existing heart condition. One website reported, “WWE superstar Bray Wyatt has died at the age of 36 after reportedly suffering a heart attack.”
Paid Tributes by WWE Superstars
As soon as the news spread in WWE wrestling, the whole WWE was shocked about the sudden loss of WWE superstar Bray Wyatt. Several pro-wrestling superstars like Mick Foley, WWE, Triple H, Miz, Saraya, Usos, Big -E and Rock spoke out on social media and paid tribute to him.
The biggest loss by WWE family and WWE followed suit with a tribute tweets to Bray Wyatt and his family. Dwayne Johnson, an actor and former WWE wrestler who performed as “The Rock,” said on social media that I’m 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. Wyatt had a “very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy world of pro wrestling.”