World Wrestling Leisure star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36.
Wyatt, whose actual identify was Windham Rotunda, died “unexpectedly,” in keeping with an article on the WWE web site that didn’t point out a reason for demise.
“WWE is saddened to study 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, mates 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.
“Recognized for his charming performances and unimaginable in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining famous person 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 at UTEP and noticed preseason motion for the New York Jets.
Wyatt redshirted on the Troy soccer crew in 2007.
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