The wrestler hadn't been spotted in the ring since February due to an unidentified health issue. But his passing was unexpectedly reported by his family.

 

Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, went suddenly unexpectedly, according to Triple H, chief content officer for WWE, who announced the news on social media.

 

Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, was one of those who paid respect to the adored celebrity. Being "devastated" and having "always held great esteem and affection" for the wrestler, Johnson shared his feelings.

He said of him in an Instagram post: "His presence, promos, in-ring performance, and connection with the @WWE Universe made him a personal favorite of mine." Johnson called him a character that is difficult to find in the realm of professional wrestling—truly exceptional, charismatic, and amazing.

 

WWE commentator Mick Foley lauded Wyatt, saying, "I have thought deeply about Bray Wyatt. He was a true visionary and, without a doubt, one of the most captivating figures in wrestling history."

 

Wyatt came from a family of wrestlers that included his father Mike Rotunda, his grandpa BlackJack Mulligan, and his younger brother Bo Dallas.

Rotunda was well-known for his intricate wrestling gimmicks. He frequently adopted the guise of "Irwin R. Schyster" because of his portrayal of a guy involved in a "tax scam," which enraged both wrestlers and fans.

 

Wyatt was a high school state wrestling champion and even received a football scholarship to Troy University. He was born on May 23, 1987, in Brooksville, Florida. He didn't finish college though because he decided to start a career in professional wrestling in 2009.

 

He competed as Husky Harris, Alex Rotunda, Duke Rotundo, and The Fiend throughout his wrestling career. Along with Eric Rowan, Braun Strowman, and the late Luke Harper (also known as Brodie Lee), he operated as Bray Wyatt, the leader of the evil organization known as The Wyatt Family.

He made a much-anticipated reappearance at the "Extreme Rules" pay-per-view event in October, where he introduced a fresh iteration of his character, after leaving WWE in 2021.

 

He had reportedly been ailing for several months and had been on the verge of returning to WWE before his tragic passing, according to wrestling reports.

 

Wyatt stated, "I have lost many things," when speaking about his battles with mental health in the past year. In addition to losing my sense of direction, I also lost two people who were very important to me and my profession.

Paul Levesque, better known by his stage moniker Triple H, revealed that it was his father, WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda, who informed him of Rotunda's passing.

 

He said, "I just received a message from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda, which"