During a recent appearance on the “Wrasslin Talk” podcast, former WWE Superstar Mike “IRS” Rotunda commented on dealing with the death of his son Windham (Bray Wyatt) earlier this year.
Wyatt passed away due to a heart attack back in August.
Rotunda said, “It’s been really hard. We miss him every day. [Gets choked up]. Growing up in the business, you always book stuff during the week because you’re going to be wrestling on the weekends and TV. Windham and Jojo were supposed to get married yesterday. We miss Windham horribly, every day. Windham was the first one and we would bring him on the road at six months old. They would come with me and stay on the road, wherever I was wrestling, and it’s so hard to wake up out of this nightmare and he’s still not there. I have to give WWE credit. They’ve done awesome helping our family out with a lot of different stuff. They put Windham on a legends contract and all the proceeds go to…Windham has four children. Luckily, we have them.”
He continued, “He was a jolly fellow. He loved to laugh, he was loud. He was always laughing and he lit up a room. He lit up the wrestling business. People come up to me and have a story with Windham, they say he took the time to sit there and bullsh*t with me for ten or fifteen minutes when he’s supposed to be signing autographs. So many people come up and support him by wearing his stuff, and they have a story about him. He was that kind of person. We miss him badly.”
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Former WWE Superstar Mike “IRS” Rotunda recently opened up about the difficult experience of dealing with the death of his son, Windham, also known as Bray Wyatt. During an appearance on the “Wrasslin Talk” podcast, Rotunda shared his emotions and memories of his late son.
Wyatt passed away in August due to a heart attack, leaving behind a devastated family and a wrestling community in mourning. Rotunda expressed the pain of missing his son every day and how difficult it is to wake up from the nightmare of his loss.
As a wrestling family, the Rotundas were used to being on the road and away from home due to their wrestling commitments. Rotunda revealed that Wyatt and his fiancée, Jojo, were supposed to get married on the day of the podcast recording. The loss of Wyatt has left a void in their lives that is hard to fill.
Despite the tragedy, Rotunda acknowledged the support they have received from WWE. The company has provided assistance to the family and even put Wyatt on a legends contract, with all the proceeds going to support his four children. This gesture shows the compassion and care WWE has for its wrestlers and their families.
Rotunda also shared fond memories of his son, describing him as a jolly fellow who loved to laugh and light up a room. Wyatt’s presence in the wrestling business was significant, as he took the time to connect with fans and make them feel special. Many people have come forward with stories about their interactions with Wyatt, highlighting his kindness and genuine nature.
The loss of Windham (Bray Wyatt) has undoubtedly been devastating for the Rotunda family and the wrestling community as a whole. The support they have received from WWE and fans alike is a testament to the impact Wyatt had on people’s lives. His legacy will continue to live on through the memories and stories shared by those who knew him.
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