On a recent edition of the “Ten Count” podcast, WWE Superstar Shotzi revealed getting a tattoo in tribute to the late Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda), who tragically passed away this past August at the age of 36.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On getting a tattoo in tribute to Bray Wyatt: “I kind of credit me getting into wrestling because of him, like actually starting to wrestle because I had just dropped out of musical theater college and I wanted to find an outlet for performing and I started watching WWE again. The first crew that I noticed was the Wyatt Family. Me and my sister thought that they were just so cool and we wanted to be the female version of them, and then the rest is history. After watching them, I signed up for wrestling school like a week later and just started taking my first bumps. So I definitely credit Bray Wyatt for turning me into a wrestler.”
On her favorite part about Halloween Havoc: “My favorite part about Halloween Havoc is all of my costume changes. This is my third Halloween Havoc that I will be hosting, and I will have to say, I have been stressing about these costumes the most ever. I put a lot of detail in my work tonight, so I’m really excited for everyone to see it because it was a pain in the butt and it took me hours to make these costumes.”
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The wrestling world was devastated when Bray Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, tragically passed away in August at the young age of 36. His impact on the industry and the lives of many wrestlers cannot be overstated, and WWE Superstar Shotzi recently paid tribute to him by getting a tattoo in his honor.
In a recent episode of the “Ten Count” podcast, Shotzi opened up about how Bray Wyatt played a significant role in her wrestling journey. She revealed that she credits him for inspiring her to pursue a career in wrestling. After dropping out of musical theater college, Shotzi was searching for a new outlet for performing. It was during this time that she started watching WWE again and became captivated by the Wyatt Family.
Shotzi and her sister found the Wyatt Family to be incredibly cool and wanted to be the female version of them. This sparked her interest in wrestling, and just a week later, she signed up for wrestling school and began taking her first bumps. She firmly believes that Bray Wyatt turned her into the wrestler she is today.
The impact of Bray Wyatt’s character and persona extended beyond just Shotzi. Many fans and wrestlers alike were drawn to his unique and captivating presence in the ring. His ability to create an eerie atmosphere and tell compelling stories through his matches made him a fan favorite. His influence can still be seen in the wrestling world today, as many performers continue to draw inspiration from his work.
Shotzi also discussed her excitement for Halloween Havoc, an annual event in WWE NXT that she has been hosting for the past three years. She revealed that her favorite part of the event is all the costume changes she gets to make. This year, she put a lot of effort into creating detailed costumes and is excited for fans to see them.
Bray Wyatt’s legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of wrestling fans and performers. His impact on the industry is immeasurable, and his untimely passing serves as a reminder of the profound effect he had on those around him. Shotzi’s tribute tattoo is a testament to the lasting influence of Bray Wyatt and the mark he left on the wrestling world.
As fans, we can continue to remember and honor Bray Wyatt’s legacy by enjoying the sport he loved and appreciating the performers who continue to carry on his spirit. Wrestling will forever be grateful for the contributions and inspiration Bray Wyatt brought to the industry.