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WWE fans mourn the loss of Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda), who passed away at 36. WWE's Paul Levesque confirmed the news, revealing the unexpected nature of his passing.
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A three-time WWE champion, Wyatt's return in 2022 was highly anticipated after re-signing with the promotion. He was engaged in a storyline involving "Uncle Howdy" but was sidelined due to injury rumors in February.
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Levesque, also known as Triple H, conveyed condolences from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda (Bray's father) and urged respecting the family's privacy during this difficult time.
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Rotunda's wrestling lineage included father Mike Rotunda (IRS) and younger brother Taylor Michael Rotunda (Bo Dallas), who likely collaborated with Bray under the "Uncle Howdy" persona.
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Hailing from a wrestling family, Rotunda was linked to legendary figures like grandfather Blackjack Mulligan, uncles Barry Windham and Kendall Windham.
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Bray Wyatt's career evolution showcased his boundary-pushing character portrayals, notably transitioning from Husky Harris to the cult leader of the Wyatt Family.
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The introduction of "The Fiend," a masked and sinister persona, propelled Wyatt's popularity further, resulting in two WWE Universal Championship reigns.
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Wyatt's achievements also encompassed winning the WWE Championship and securing two tag team championships. Iconic matches included facing Randy Orton and John Cena at WrestleMania events.
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Notably, he lost the WWE title to Orton at WrestleMania 33 and triumphed over Cena in a unique "Firefly Fun House" match during the COVID-19 pandemic at WrestleMania 36.
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Tragically, Bray Wyatt's passing comes within three years of his close friend and former Wyatt Family member Luke Harper's (Brodie Lee) unexpected death at age 41.
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