![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wwe-stars-break-down-in-tears-on-live-tv-during-heartbreaking-bray-wyatt-tribute/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KS-cody-rhodes-op-1-1.jpg&description=TEARFUL GOODBYE Published : 1:47, 26 Aug 2023 Updated : 2:07, 26 Aug 2023 WWE wrestlers mourned the death of wrestling icon Bray Wyatt with an opening tribute to Smackdown. The Wrestling star died on Thursday at the age of 36 after reportedly battling serious health issues. 3 Bray Wyatt died at 36 on Thursday Credit: Getty 3 WWE stars honored Bray Wyatt before WWE Smackdown Credit: WWE His fellow WWE wrestlers honored him with an emotional tribute on Friday Night Smackdown. Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Rotunda, was given a tribute by the WWE roster. Cody Rhodes, Finn Balor, Luke Gallows, and Aj Styles appeared in the video, overcome with emotions and tearing up. The wrestler reportedly died from a heart attack, according to Fightful, but the star's family has not yet released a cause of death. Fightful reporter Sean Ross Sapp posted on X: "I was given permission to reveal that earlier this year Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) got COVID that exacerbated a heart issues." "There was a lot of positive progress towards a return and his recovery. Unfortunately, today, he suffered a heart attack and passed away." Family or authorities have not yet confirmed Rotunda's official cause of death. He was a WWE Champion and a company staple for his creativity and promo skills. He came from a family of wrestlers. Rotunda was the grandson of Blackjack Mulligan and the son of Mike Rotunda, better known as Irwin R. Schyster - IRS. He also had a brother who competed in the WWE, Taylor Rotunda, who wrestled under the name Bo Dallas. His death was met with an outpour of reactions and tributes across social media. Wrestling icon and WWE star Dwayne The Rock Johnson mourned Wyatt in a heartfelt message. "I'm heartbroken over the news of Bray Wyatt's passing. Always had tremendous respect and love for him and the Rotunda family. Loved his presence, promos, in-ring work, and connection with WWE universe. "Very unique, cool, and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy worl){kind=link}
WWE stars have been brought to tears over Bray Wyatt’s death after SmackDown paid an emotional tribute to the beloved wrestler who died this week.
The Wrestling star died on Thursday at the age of 36 after reportedly battling serious health issues.
His fellow WWE wrestlers honored him with an emotional tribute on Friday Night Smackdown.
Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Rotunda, was given a tribute by the WWE roster.
Cody Rhodes, Finn Balor, Luke Gallows, and AJ Styles appeared in the video, standing on the stage overcome with emotions and tearing up.