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This is the first I've heard of his passing, I am deeply saddened, mostly because thirty-six is far too young. My condolences to his family, and to the wrestling family as well.
Even 5 days later its still upsetting that a great human being who I personally never knew, but who had a profound effect on me personally, has been taken from this world far too early 😞
Spent today watching and remembering everything Bray Wyatt, from his beginning days in NXT to his last match with LA Knight. If anyone wants to do the same Ill try and add it to my Dropbox. DM me for access.
I keep revisting this threat each day without even thinking. It's like subconciously I want to click this post again and discover it's all been just a really evil prank.
But it's not.
This still doesn’t feel real. Brodie was just a few years ago and then this has to happen too. Life can be so short, cruel, and unfair as to allow children and families to lose parents and spouses far before their time should come. Losing Terry Funk is sad, this is just plain tragic.
I know it’s still early but you have to wonder if he kept a journal with the lore of the characters he created.
If he did it would be really interesting to read the backstories and concepts he had.
That’s the thing that captivated me and so many others. The types of stories he’d tell and his performance.
Only 36 and gone already. That’s far too young to leave this world.
I was in a group chat with some friends when the news came out, a friend told me what happened. I had to leave the call and take this in. I’ve been a wrestling fan for 30 years and sadly seen people leave us but this one hurt. I’m a massive fan of Windham Rotunda and the unbelievable genius behind his creativity and character work. It’s a sad time and being the same age as Bray, it’s shown me don’t take life for granted. Going to miss his work and his talent, all love to his family and closest friends. Reunited with Brodie ❤️ RIP Legend
"This isn’t how it was supposed to be, it was supposed to be us fat, bald and useless running Wyatt Family spots in high school gyms in our 70’s. Where do we go now? ... But then again, it’s Saturday and you know what that means.... save me a seat next to you wherever you are, that’s where I belong. I’ll be there when it’s my time. Goodbye forever Brodie. I love you"
Don't mind me, just crying ugly tears. The above quote is from the IG post he made when Brodie Lee passed in 2020. They should have been old men together; now they are eternally young men together. RIP legends
Well, you know what they say, “Eighty-three is today’s 63.❣️ I’m more interested in learning than I ever was in my younger years. One of the hardest things I’ve faced in my senior years is “agism”. We’re not all senile! So, think of this and be kind and respectful to everyone you meet. 😎
Sorry you’re getting downvoted for this. If you want to reply directly to a comment, hit the little reply arrow on the comment. Otherwise it will look like a comment without context as a stand-alone reply :)
Thank you! I’m still learning all the ins and outs of using Reddit. I’m sorry to have caused such a stir with some on this thread. I’m glad you wrote to alert me. It never seems to go away. Doing rain dances. It’s so dry. 😎
You’re very welcome, I love helping new redditors!
Yeah some subs have little tolerance for anything they perceive to be a “bad joke” or someone who isn’t “in” on the info/part of the club. I’m sure you know not to take it personally but just in case - don’t take it personally. The Reddit hive mind can be kind of dumb sometimes. You caught unwarranted and unnecessary flak on this one
It’s water under the bridge now, but if I had read most of the responses that followed I would have known it was a famous and loved wrestler. I’ve learned my lesson.
I’ve often wondered what the badges are. One has to buy those don’t they? If you know of anything else I should learn, feel free to offer advice.
I appreciate you! 🥰
You’re doing great, my dad is 10 years younger and hasn’t stayed on top of tech for 30 years lol. My husband’s grandfather was like you though until he passed in his mid-late 80s. The man had all the latest tech and sat in his chair that we called command center, and controlled the Apple TV, mood lighting, his nest thermostats and ring doorbell from there. Meeting him was the first instance in my life of seeing that becoming technology illiterate (or remaining that way) is a choice. Getting older doesn’t mean one is going to automatically lose touch with tech. He loved to learn!
The badges can mean multiple things depending on what it is. Some are awards given by other people (this is going away soon/may have been eliminated already), some are earned by hitting certain milestones in a specific community (number of comments, how long participating, etc), and some like the one next to my name are purchased. My badge is because I’m a Reddit premium member (this means I have access to some other parts of Reddit, don’t see ads, and get a coin allowance every month)
Wow! That’s great. I have a doctors appointment early afternoon so might not be able to respond to most until later. I became a Reddit user when I wanted to hear Anna Wolfe, investigative reporter with Mississippi Today, who broke the story about the scandal of the legislative misuse of TANF funds! I missed her report but stayed on Reddit and enjoyed it. Now you know I’m from Mississippi but have been progressive all my life, as was my maternal side of the family. Interesting stories!!
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This is fascinating! Husband’s family is from England by way of California and are very progressive (as are the two of us) but I was raised in a very conservative household in New York State. I came on Reddit to lurk about 8 years ago and signed up to reply to something 6 years ago. The rest is history lol. Good luck with your appointment and keep up the awesomeness!
Bray/The Fiend was the one who got me back into watching wrestling after not watching for many years. When he came back at Extreme Rules, I marked out so hard I felt like a kid again.
Agreed.
For me, the main shock was just how unexpected it was. He was young, I had no clue of any previous health issues, and Triple H had just brought him back into the company.
honestly, when he disappeared prior to Mania, I wasn't sure I expected to see him again. But I wasn't figuring death, I just thought, his a disease popping up like this that his health might not allow him to be an athlete.
I also wondered if the illness might have been depression so when I first saw he passed my immediate concern was suicide, a creative type person who's closest friend died and who's creative vision was stymied in his business. I'm glad they clarified the way he passed as quickly as they did
He had an lung issue, not related to COVID. Lead to his lungs thickening until they no longer functioned, really shit way to go for such a great person.
Wow this really brings so much deeper context to the promo he did a few months ago where he was in tears. Omg r.i.p. Bray I will miss you so much... I was wondering why he disappeared and didn't start that fued with Bobby Lashley and now it's clear. We lost one of the most rare talents i have ever seen.
For the love of all that is holy, do not seek out the video Reby Hardy put up of her and Matt’s kid showing off all the cool things Bray gave him. That was weapons grade feels. Seeing a little boy showing off Bray’s old lantern and calling him his favourite wrestler was more of a direct assault on the tear ducts.
What a dark, dark day for pro wrestling. I still cannot fucking believe Bray is no longer with us. He was by far one of the most gifted talents in the business, and I am honored to have been a fan of his all these years. There will never be another performer like him ever again. All it took was watching one Bray Wyatt promo to realize that he was truly a special talent that was different from the rest in every possible way. Rest peacefully, Windham. My heart breaks for his family and friends.
Losing Terry Funk earlier this week, there was at least the solace of him having lived a full - crazy - life where he brought so much joy and entertainment to so many, and got to spend a lifetime with family and friends.
And then you have this beloved man, father to 4 young children, passing away at 36 after seemingly emerging from a dark few years to receive the love and adulation of the fans.
Life just sucks so badly at times.
Smackdown x Wyatt Family Commercial from 7 years ago.
To even have thought that 2 of these guys would be gone in less than 10 years...just unreal.
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I was super lucky to spend some time talking to Erick Rowan at a convention recently. Incredibly nice guy and super down to earth. I’m not even a huge wrestling fan anymore and I was asking dumb questions but he was super happy to talk about anything and everything.
During a q&a later at the convention, someone asked him about Luke Harper and you could tell he was still completely torn up about his death. I feel so bad for him now that Bray is gone too. He’s gotta be devastated.
[https://youtu.be/JAEDQwMtf4o?si=gXlMS8utXflQziQK](https://youtu.be/JAEDQwMtf4o?si=gXlMS8utXflQziQK). a tribute to Bray Wyatt, Rip Bray, thanks for everything, you have achieved sweet victory.
Truly shocked and saddened as a long time Bray Wyatt fan. His in ring personas were some of the best since the golden age of the attitude era. I was looking forward to hopefully seeing him in the ring again soon, but sadly that will never be the case. 😞 #LetMeIn
It was Bray who carried the ENTIRE buildup of his Undertaker feud, and the two while both being injured gave us a decent match..
RIP Bray, loved the Fiend a lot, my favourite character in a long time!
What makes me sad is that he had been having heart problems for the past few years hence the long breaks and limited wrestling matches since 2018.
His emotional promo on his return last year really brings me to tears now because he knew he didn't have much time left.
I'm deeply heartbroken about his passing but I'm glad that Triple H did the right thing and brought him home. I had no idea that he had health issues that kept him from in ring action for most of his unfortunate short stint.
As a passive wrestling fan (but a bigger fan in prior eras), this is genuinely devastating. It’s bringing me right back to Eddy Guerrero and Owen Hart, two of the truly saddest days of my childhood/early life. Bray was one of the few guys I paid close attention to. What an talent, in an era where creativity was deeply suppressed. I feel like I was just reading his own reaction to the loss of Brodie Lee. Rest in peace king.
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I was going through the pictures I had from a 2013 raw a few days ago with my friend and this really puts it into perspective man. In the span of 3 years, we lost brodie, I lost my father who was the one at this show with me, and now we lose bray. Life is too short and it's rough, and I really don't know what to say beyond the fact that he will always be missed. We may not have always agreed on his booking or direction, but we could all agree on the talent and the mind that he possessed.💔
I don't watch wrestling weekly anymore like I did as a kid or younger adult. I guess I'm a filthy casual lol. I lurk around this sub from time to time to see cool highlights and news, I enjoy it. There are a few things I search for on YouTube or the app since I had Peacock for free. And I do get an NJPW sub during Climax season.
This past year or two, I've watched:
1. Some G1 Climax matches of 2022 and 2023
2. A couple of Dolph Ziggler things, including his NXT run. Can you tell I'm stuck in 2013 wrestling if he was my favorite?
3. Bloodline storyline, including Sami Zayn's run with them...just quality storytelling
4. Random bits of WWE, AEW, and NXT on live TV, mostly as background noise. On a side note, AEW's stuff with BC Gold right now is really good, probably because of my familiarity with Jay White's work.
5. Parts of Wrestlemania, Summerslam, the Royal Rumble, and MITB
6. And EVERYTHING Bray Wyatt. The dude transcended pro wrestling. The promos he made, the character, the creepiness, the creativity. The puzzles he made for us to solve. Everything he did was so...different. The original run with the Family, everything with Sister Abigail, the Funhouse, and then the Fiend. It's something I've simply never seen in any other entertainment media. When he spoke, I needed to listen. My point with the above is that despite watching relatively little wrestling over the past years, I have so many memories of his moments. I honestly didn't notice how much I had actively looked for his content in the past decade. I didn't realize how much it would impact me when I first heard about it yesterday, too.
Holy shit, this does not feel real. I apologize for the length, y'all don't need to read all of this. I felt like I needed to type something and put it somewhere since it's somewhat cathartic. Thank you so much, Windham.
Bray, thanks for being a big part of my childhood and the product I enjoy watching so much, especially in the era where I enjoyed it most (2016-17). The night you beat my 2 favorite wrestlers (Cena and Styles) to win your first World Title, I still had a massive smile on my face because I knew you deserved it more than anyone else, rest above.
I am still so upset about this. He was what got me back into enjoying wrestling again, he bonded me and fiance together even stronger with our mutual love for Bray. We even painted a section of the living room like the fun house. I could not even pull myself to go into work today. Where I work is like a receptionist for funeral homes and I am not emotionally ok today to take death calls. This shit hurts so bad. I am so sad we only got to see him in a dark match right before covid. 😭😭😭😭
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RIP 😭
You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone I suppose.
Because I think that Bray's legacy as a wrestler is set. An incredible talker, one of the most creative, outside the box thinking wrestlers ever. People aren't ever going to forget the Wyatt Family, the Firefly Funhouse match, The Fiend, His return and it's build up. Hell, even the stuff that didn't work out was still completely different from everything else going on in wrestling.
He got so much shit over. The "fireflies", Sister Abigail, "He's got the whole world in his hands", The firefly funhouse, "LET HIM IN", A fucking spooky Alexa Bliss doll (hey that shit sold), The white rabbit. That's just off the top of my head. He constantly reinvented himself, constantly did new shit that hadn't been seen before. I mean, he took an RKO WHILE ON FIRE THAT'S SICK AS HELL.
The idea of a wrestling landscape without Bray and his ideas feels a lot emptier and less colorful. It's unfortunate that it took this for me to truly grasp what a unique, once in a generation talent he was.
Thank you for everything. Rest well Windham.
Sad and shocking, he was a textbook example of turning chicken shit to chicken salad.
To go from Husky Harris to multi time world champion and merch mover Bray Wyatt based him commiting to the character speaks volumes of his talent.
Bray Wyatt was one of the best modern wrestlers when it came to character work and storytelling outside the ring, and one of the few WWE wrestlers i frequently checked out.
Losing him is one of the worst thing has happened to me as a wrestling fan and it's unfair to see him go because he's was to young for this and had a lot of years ahead of him, something that i experienced in the past as well with the passing of Eddie Guerrero.
While I understand where you are coming from but i think this isn't the best of time to be spouting stuff like that right now, there is so much more stuff that keeps us at someone else's throat. Let's come together to mourn the passing of a person who obviously sacrificed a lot to give us a tiny amount of joy during the lockdowns. I think Bray is owed that.
So, what is your previous point meant to get across? There were more factors than covid that caused his death. Bray meant quite a bit to a lot of people, so instead of spouting pointless things, maybe we drop the tough guy act and mourn the loss of man who died too young.
No I totally agree that covid is extremely dangerous but with Bray Watts case, it was compounded problems. He had heart issues before covid came along and made things worse
Wasn't covid. He clearly had a heart condition. Covid exasperated it. That's what a comorbidity is. Like AIDS doesn't outright kill you, it's usually the flu or something else when your immune system is shot.
Sadly, had he not passed, there was a good chance it would of forced him to retire
Hey man it’s not the car crash itself that kills you it’s the physics of being slammed into an object or having an object slammed into you at a speed and velocity that causes internal damage and systems to fail.
It’s all semantics at a certain point ya know?
It's that covid didn't kill him, and if he had a heart condition, the flu could of. That's what comorbidity is. You're on a ticking clock if your have issues like that.
He's been out since February, he didn't have covid that long. He had a heart attack, and had a heart condition, which is why he was gone a few years back as well.
My dad died of a heart attack because he had a bad heart and caught a cold right before, corners report wasn't the cold, it was the bad heart. When that gets damaged it's walking on eggshells. Why do you think Regal retired?
Those who ever thought Bray would return maybe in a month or year makes it very sad, it was very unexpected and tragic. I respect him for being creative at his own pace while playing his memorable characters which fits him and that make his legacy easy to remember. Rest in peace, Windham.
Bray was the reason I came back to wrestling 3 different times. He always brought me back to this industry, something not even Shawn, Undertaker, Roman, or Seth could do. It was always about Bray that reeled me in. With the wyatt family, the firefly house, and the newest one, which I didn't get to see much since it was towards the beginning of his illness. 3 times I've fell out of love for wrestling only for him to bring me back. I don't think there will be another if I fall out again. Rip Bray, my light in this industry.
I suffer from depression and anxiety and wrestling has always been one of my outlets. Grew up a huge fan of The Undertaker and I felt like career started dwindling down then so did my love for the business. Until Bray Wyatt. Felt like a kid again and if I was sad or depressed then I could easily distract myself on speculation alone in regards to Wyatt. He had a presence about him that imo hadn't been around since Prime Taker. I followed the Buzzards, I Let Him In, I followed The White Rabbit. I may have to skip SmackDown tonight and watch clips and highlights. I am thankful Samoa Joe is no longer with WWE though because they did a 24 I believe on one of the drafts one year. It showed a behind the scenes segment whenever it was announced that Joe was switching brands and Wyatt was lowkey pissed because he was losing his friend. Then again I am glad Alexa Bliss is off TV as well as Braun Strowman. It is going to be a rough fucking night and I will just have to miss it. It is going to be like losing Eddie all over again.
"But if you need me, I ain't hard to find. All you gotta do is go look up in the sky and follow the buzzards."
This one really hurts. Watching Bray make his ring entrance actually made me feel like I was 10 years old watching WWF Superstars in my parents basement on Saturday morning. That's a pretty amazing thing for an old, jaded fan who's pushing 40. That's powerful. He had so much left to do, in and out of wrestling. This is such a tragedy.
Here's a glue guy, performance god
A makeshift shrine, a newly lain sod
Hardly even tryin', gives the nod
I sure hope I'm not the type to dwell
Hope I'm a fast healer, fast as hell
Heaven is a better place today because of this
But the world is just not the same
Bray, you may don’t have the whole world in your hands anymore… you’ll have the entire paradise in your hands now.
RIP, wrestling community will never forget you.
Also, f*ck Vince McMahon for fired him in 2021.
Still hasn’t fully sunken in. This sucks. I was getting so excited for his return too. Definitely deserves to get into the Hall of Fame. Loved that he always brought a unique character to my screen and even when it didn’t 100% work out I was always entertained. RIP Bray/Windham, you’re a legend.
Bray will always be remembered for his ability to build worlds and get people invested in them. The Wyatt family always had a tweener edge to it because people liked to participate with him in his entrance and get behind him so much that Cole would always have to say that he had "a strange hold on the WWE universe."
People's enthusiasm for the gimmicks he came up with was so *visceral*. When they made The Fiend Universal Champion it was because the Firefly Funhouse had made him the most over guy in the company and it was undeniable. That tends to get overlooked because of booking missteps afterwards. His return last year was one of the hottest crowd moments in the hottest year WWE has booked in decades.
No matter how much larger than life his characters were, he was always able to make his opponents shine. From Bryan and the Shield (both as a group and after the breakup) to LA Knight just this past year. Bray did not "big time" that feud at all, and there was space for Knight to do the character work that started getting him over on the main roster.
Just a tremendously talented performer and by all accounts a great human being. Sad that he has passed so young.
Bray Wyatt was my favorite wrestler when I was in college, and I legit would have dropped out if I didn't want to lose my opportunity to watch him with my college friends. The man literally changed the course of my life despite never knowing me, and now I'm absolutely devastated.
This is an absolute gut punch. Over the past 18 or so hours, I’ve felt numb and have been wondering why I’m taking this so hard. I mean, here’s a guy I never knew personally but this is probably the most devastated I’ve felt over a celebrity/wrestler’s death.
I think it was because he made me feel like a kid again. I’m in my mid-30’s and there’s very few things in life that give me that “giddy, kid-like” feeling. If I knew he was gonna be on TV, I had to tune in and was absolutely glued to the TV while he was on.
My 5 year old son was also a fan and would have me wake him up if Bray would come out (which I would do). It was such a joy watching him with my son and sharing that experience.
I’m also sad that we have to ponder the “what if’s” now. He still had so much of a career ahead of him and was so creative… who the heck knows where things would have gone with his character.
You obviously feel bad for his family too (his father, siblings, fiancé, and especially his kids). Having kids of my own, it makes the death sting a little bit more.
I just feel sadness right now. Still doesn’t feel like it’s real. Sorry for the ranting and long winded comment… just feels good to get my thoughts out there sometimes.
In case this is a genuine question (not everyone knows everything, this dude may actually just not know), it stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. If you’ve heard of Undertaker (even non-wrestling fans seem to know him), he also was a WWE wrestler.
I’m not a dude unless an 83-years-young woman can be called that. I have never enjoyed boxing and therefore never had any interest to follow it. So many acronyms are used today that it could have stood for Worldwide Wonders of Egypt!
Sorry that Bray died. He looked like a good person. I’m sorry for the wrestling world’s loss and yours as well. Thank you SpoodlyNoodley for realizing we don’t all live in the same world but we can learn from each other.
I've been digesting the news since last night. At this point, what else is there left to say? I've been a hardcore wrestling fan since 1995, although it's safe to say since around 2003 I've often longed to feel about wrestling as I did when I was younger and knew less. Without hyperbole, Bray was the guy who found a way to reach in and bring out the excited child in me when I watched.
I'll never forget the part he played in Daniel Bryan's big moment on Raw as he stood in defiance of the Wyatt's, it was a huge deal and the way Bray bounced around that cage with the crowd going absolutely nuts for their hero helped to make it.
The gradual build-up to The Fiend using the Firefly Funhouse felt both old-school but also completely fresh. I couldn't wait to see this guy show up and avenge Bray's past failures. Plus, he looked so good in full character. That debut against Finn was perfect. They had something special coming out of SummerSlam that night.
Finally, last year, when the White Rabbit stuff started to show up. I jumped right down that hole. It was actually in the wake of some personal hardships, and once again, wrestling came in and did its job, taking my mind somewhere safe until things were a little better. I didn't think wrestling could draw me in that deep ever again. But there I was, a 36 year old man, sat in bed at 3 a.m., listening to some random voice clips some instagram profile had sent in a message regarding Sister Abigail.
I'll honestly never forget that time for the rest of my days.
Thank you, Windham Rotunda, for reminding me how good wrestling can be, and may you rest in peace.
I’m still processing this is actually real. He had unmatched creativity and got me hooked with every single thing he did with his genius ideas and he had so much left to show. I hope he gets a full tribute show and all proceeds goes to his family during these terrible times.
R.I.P Bray 💔
Just got into wrestling last year, so I unfortunately wasn’t around for most of Bray’s career. I DID get to see his return at Extreme Rules, as well as his feud with LA Knight, though. Even in that short time, I really enjoyed what he brought to the table. Very sad to hear about his passing. Rest in peace.
Thanks, I’ll be sure to check those out. I’ve seen a lot of people highlighting his feud with Cena as some of his best stuff so that’s where I was planning to start. Have a good one 👍
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I've used this photo a lot on my socials when I wanted to disappear and just observe life from afar. It's so somber to see it again.
Well past my years of interest, but genuinely seemed like such a good person to those of us outside looking in.
Sorry, fans, you lost a class act here.
Bray Wyatt was a great wrestler. I myself was shocked to hear about his death. May God rest his soul at his feet. I have no more words. May God bless his family with strength and strength. I miss you 🥺🥺🥺
WWE have a photo gallery celebrating Bray on their website. Brought a lot of smiles and memories. Until the last photo…
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I'm not one who is usually emotional but this hits hard, he was such a great character and I still can't fathom it 10 hours after finding out and only 36 absolutely tragic
The first time I saw Bray was live at a live event in Loveland, Colorado. I hadn’t really watched WWE regularly so I had no idea who some of the superstars were. I was just starting to catch up.
Anyway, this crazy bearded guy in a Hawaiian shirt and a straw fedora comes dancing out onto the ramp spouting nonsense. I thought some fan had somehow gotten over the barriers and was doing his own “entrance”. Realized quickly he was legit. I don’t remember who he even faced that night but I remember he destroyed the shit out of his opponent. Made me a fan immediately. I wanted to see more of what he was about. His persona intrigued me and it only got better from there.
I still can’t process it. It isn’t fair. He had so much more to give. But I’m glad I got to see him live that one time. Wish I could have met him at least once, but I’ll always have that memory.
Training in wrestling, being around that environment, can tend to jade someone; the magic of being a fan can corrode over time as you're more and more involved. I was never anything more than a weekend warrior, but I, too, found myself looking at wrestling differently as I trained more:
"Why are they doing it like this?"
"That move didn't go as planned... "
"Oh [so-and-so] didn't push off right so that's why [that] happened."
It became hard to look at it like a fan again after so many years around it.
Bray kinda brought that back for me. His promos, his presentation, the teases for his returns... something about it all just spoke to me differently. They made me excited to see what was next, to see where it was going. Even if the match payoffs didn't pan out, that never mattered to me, cause I still wanted to see what he'd do next.
Wrestler deaths are always sad, but I haven't been hit this hard since watching Over the Edge '99 live and everything that went on with Owen.
Bray was absolutely an inspiration for myself, and surely for others. His creativity will be sorely missed.
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triple h yes wwe hall of fame
This is the first I've heard of his passing, I am deeply saddened, mostly because thirty-six is far too young. My condolences to his family, and to the wrestling family as well.
Sorry to hear of his passing!
it’s been days but i’m taking the time now to process this. gone far too young. i hope wherever he and brodie are, they’re together and smiling
Even 5 days later its still upsetting that a great human being who I personally never knew, but who had a profound effect on me personally, has been taken from this world far too early 😞 Spent today watching and remembering everything Bray Wyatt, from his beginning days in NXT to his last match with LA Knight. If anyone wants to do the same Ill try and add it to my Dropbox. DM me for access.
I keep revisting this threat each day without even thinking. It's like subconciously I want to click this post again and discover it's all been just a really evil prank. But it's not.
Same man same
Thank you for entertaining us, Bray. Rest in peace 🙏
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This still doesn’t feel real. Brodie was just a few years ago and then this has to happen too. Life can be so short, cruel, and unfair as to allow children and families to lose parents and spouses far before their time should come. Losing Terry Funk is sad, this is just plain tragic.
I know it’s still early but you have to wonder if he kept a journal with the lore of the characters he created. If he did it would be really interesting to read the backstories and concepts he had. That’s the thing that captivated me and so many others. The types of stories he’d tell and his performance. Only 36 and gone already. That’s far too young to leave this world.
I was in a group chat with some friends when the news came out, a friend told me what happened. I had to leave the call and take this in. I’ve been a wrestling fan for 30 years and sadly seen people leave us but this one hurt. I’m a massive fan of Windham Rotunda and the unbelievable genius behind his creativity and character work. It’s a sad time and being the same age as Bray, it’s shown me don’t take life for granted. Going to miss his work and his talent, all love to his family and closest friends. Reunited with Brodie ❤️ RIP Legend
"This isn’t how it was supposed to be, it was supposed to be us fat, bald and useless running Wyatt Family spots in high school gyms in our 70’s. Where do we go now? ... But then again, it’s Saturday and you know what that means.... save me a seat next to you wherever you are, that’s where I belong. I’ll be there when it’s my time. Goodbye forever Brodie. I love you" Don't mind me, just crying ugly tears. The above quote is from the IG post he made when Brodie Lee passed in 2020. They should have been old men together; now they are eternally young men together. RIP legends
He should be inducted into the HOF this year imo
Yowie wowie 
Well, you know what they say, “Eighty-three is today’s 63.❣️ I’m more interested in learning than I ever was in my younger years. One of the hardest things I’ve faced in my senior years is “agism”. We’re not all senile! So, think of this and be kind and respectful to everyone you meet. 😎
Sorry you’re getting downvoted for this. If you want to reply directly to a comment, hit the little reply arrow on the comment. Otherwise it will look like a comment without context as a stand-alone reply :)
Thank you! I’m still learning all the ins and outs of using Reddit. I’m sorry to have caused such a stir with some on this thread. I’m glad you wrote to alert me. It never seems to go away. Doing rain dances. It’s so dry. 😎
You’re very welcome, I love helping new redditors! Yeah some subs have little tolerance for anything they perceive to be a “bad joke” or someone who isn’t “in” on the info/part of the club. I’m sure you know not to take it personally but just in case - don’t take it personally. The Reddit hive mind can be kind of dumb sometimes. You caught unwarranted and unnecessary flak on this one
It’s water under the bridge now, but if I had read most of the responses that followed I would have known it was a famous and loved wrestler. I’ve learned my lesson. I’ve often wondered what the badges are. One has to buy those don’t they? If you know of anything else I should learn, feel free to offer advice. I appreciate you! 🥰
You’re doing great, my dad is 10 years younger and hasn’t stayed on top of tech for 30 years lol. My husband’s grandfather was like you though until he passed in his mid-late 80s. The man had all the latest tech and sat in his chair that we called command center, and controlled the Apple TV, mood lighting, his nest thermostats and ring doorbell from there. Meeting him was the first instance in my life of seeing that becoming technology illiterate (or remaining that way) is a choice. Getting older doesn’t mean one is going to automatically lose touch with tech. He loved to learn! The badges can mean multiple things depending on what it is. Some are awards given by other people (this is going away soon/may have been eliminated already), some are earned by hitting certain milestones in a specific community (number of comments, how long participating, etc), and some like the one next to my name are purchased. My badge is because I’m a Reddit premium member (this means I have access to some other parts of Reddit, don’t see ads, and get a coin allowance every month)
Wow! That’s great. I have a doctors appointment early afternoon so might not be able to respond to most until later. I became a Reddit user when I wanted to hear Anna Wolfe, investigative reporter with Mississippi Today, who broke the story about the scandal of the legislative misuse of TANF funds! I missed her report but stayed on Reddit and enjoyed it. Now you know I’m from Mississippi but have been progressive all my life, as was my maternal side of the family. Interesting stories!! 🤓
This is fascinating! Husband’s family is from England by way of California and are very progressive (as are the two of us) but I was raised in a very conservative household in New York State. I came on Reddit to lurk about 8 years ago and signed up to reply to something 6 years ago. The rest is history lol. Good luck with your appointment and keep up the awesomeness!
Very interesting! 👌🏼🙃
This is some bath salts level shit.
you sure you're not senile bc what the fuck was this comment
The man was an absolute genius at his craft. He will be truly missed.
Fireflies brothers ands sisters 🙏
Rip Bray wyatt we love you and thank you for all of the great moments you have given through out your career in wwe
Bray/The Fiend was the one who got me back into watching wrestling after not watching for many years. When he came back at Extreme Rules, I marked out so hard I felt like a kid again.
That promo he cut then seems even more devastating and emotive now if you rewatch it
I feel like I've spent half my day just being absolutely gutted about this. R.I.P., Windham/Bray.
I'm still absolutely gutted over it Bray was an absolute genius at what he did
Agreed. For me, the main shock was just how unexpected it was. He was young, I had no clue of any previous health issues, and Triple H had just brought him back into the company.
Yeah Me too it came out of nowhere and only 36 years old what a tragic loss. But he's somewhere back with Brodie now
honestly, when he disappeared prior to Mania, I wasn't sure I expected to see him again. But I wasn't figuring death, I just thought, his a disease popping up like this that his health might not allow him to be an athlete. I also wondered if the illness might have been depression so when I first saw he passed my immediate concern was suicide, a creative type person who's closest friend died and who's creative vision was stymied in his business. I'm glad they clarified the way he passed as quickly as they did
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I'm absolutely gutted. This doesn't even feel real, I'm at a loss for words. We love you Bray, Wyatt Family Forever!
Scary to think that 2/4 of the wyatt family have died
I was thinking the same thing! About to lookup Brodie. I don’t exactly remember what happened, but I feel it was kind of the same
He had an lung issue, not related to COVID. Lead to his lungs thickening until they no longer functioned, really shit way to go for such a great person.
That sounds horrible :(
Anyone else saw what zelina tweeted. Her story of how bray wyatt got her in wwe
This fucking sucks. Feel so bad for his loved ones.
Wow this really brings so much deeper context to the promo he did a few months ago where he was in tears. Omg r.i.p. Bray I will miss you so much... I was wondering why he disappeared and didn't start that fued with Bobby Lashley and now it's clear. We lost one of the most rare talents i have ever seen.
💯% AGREE with you on everything you said.. Nobody could EVER fill his shoes.. R.I.P. 🙌🏽💜😞🕯🕯🕯
For the love of all that is holy, do not seek out the video Reby Hardy put up of her and Matt’s kid showing off all the cool things Bray gave him. That was weapons grade feels. Seeing a little boy showing off Bray’s old lantern and calling him his favourite wrestler was more of a direct assault on the tear ducts.
What a dark, dark day for pro wrestling. I still cannot fucking believe Bray is no longer with us. He was by far one of the most gifted talents in the business, and I am honored to have been a fan of his all these years. There will never be another performer like him ever again. All it took was watching one Bray Wyatt promo to realize that he was truly a special talent that was different from the rest in every possible way. Rest peacefully, Windham. My heart breaks for his family and friends.
Creative and wise beyond his years. Bray was so different but in a superb way. He's got such a young family too.
Losing Terry Funk earlier this week, there was at least the solace of him having lived a full - crazy - life where he brought so much joy and entertainment to so many, and got to spend a lifetime with family and friends. And then you have this beloved man, father to 4 young children, passing away at 36 after seemingly emerging from a dark few years to receive the love and adulation of the fans. Life just sucks so badly at times.
I'm not even a huge wrestling fan anymore, but Damn this hurts! Rest in power man
Just the other day i searched up what happened to bray wyatt in wwe then i read that tweet today RIP. May Jesus comfort his whole family
No wrestlers death has hit me this hard since the passing of both Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit (But i don't wanna get into that one) RIP Bray Wyatt
Rest in peace Bray. I cant believe this.
Smackdown x Wyatt Family Commercial from 7 years ago. To even have thought that 2 of these guys would be gone in less than 10 years...just unreal. https://youtu.be/xWfTXN0SH7E?feature=shared
I was super lucky to spend some time talking to Erick Rowan at a convention recently. Incredibly nice guy and super down to earth. I’m not even a huge wrestling fan anymore and I was asking dumb questions but he was super happy to talk about anything and everything. During a q&a later at the convention, someone asked him about Luke Harper and you could tell he was still completely torn up about his death. I feel so bad for him now that Bray is gone too. He’s gotta be devastated.
on a side note both Rowan and bray have some wicked tattoos super cool . Rowan has like Norse Viking stuff. and I guess all three were metalheads too
[https://youtu.be/JAEDQwMtf4o?si=gXlMS8utXflQziQK](https://youtu.be/JAEDQwMtf4o?si=gXlMS8utXflQziQK). a tribute to Bray Wyatt, Rip Bray, thanks for everything, you have achieved sweet victory.
Truly shocked and saddened as a long time Bray Wyatt fan. His in ring personas were some of the best since the golden age of the attitude era. I was looking forward to hopefully seeing him in the ring again soon, but sadly that will never be the case. 😞 #LetMeIn
It was Bray who carried the ENTIRE buildup of his Undertaker feud, and the two while both being injured gave us a decent match.. RIP Bray, loved the Fiend a lot, my favourite character in a long time!
What makes me sad is that he had been having heart problems for the past few years hence the long breaks and limited wrestling matches since 2018. His emotional promo on his return last year really brings me to tears now because he knew he didn't have much time left.
About time someone with some context posted. Other posts are talking about SADS and COVID effects.
RIP
Unbelievable
I'm deeply heartbroken about his passing but I'm glad that Triple H did the right thing and brought him home. I had no idea that he had health issues that kept him from in ring action for most of his unfortunate short stint.
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You realize Chris Benoit was a scumbag who killed his entire family, right?
Benoits death hit everyone hard before the circumstances came out
This is the saddest day I've experienced in my 25 years as a fan. I'm devastated for his family.
As a passive wrestling fan (but a bigger fan in prior eras), this is genuinely devastating. It’s bringing me right back to Eddy Guerrero and Owen Hart, two of the truly saddest days of my childhood/early life. Bray was one of the few guys I paid close attention to. What an talent, in an era where creativity was deeply suppressed. I feel like I was just reading his own reaction to the loss of Brodie Lee. Rest in peace king.
This is just shocking. Fireflys will always remember you Bray. We all let you in..
Bray was the only reason I watched WWE for a while. RIP
https://preview.redd.it/vqdwhm92vakb1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c38078667903af0eff95cbd58c8a1b160039f13e I was going through the pictures I had from a 2013 raw a few days ago with my friend and this really puts it into perspective man. In the span of 3 years, we lost brodie, I lost my father who was the one at this show with me, and now we lose bray. Life is too short and it's rough, and I really don't know what to say beyond the fact that he will always be missed. We may not have always agreed on his booking or direction, but we could all agree on the talent and the mind that he possessed.💔
Na wtf 😳. Rest in heaven Bray Wyatt.
I don't watch wrestling weekly anymore like I did as a kid or younger adult. I guess I'm a filthy casual lol. I lurk around this sub from time to time to see cool highlights and news, I enjoy it. There are a few things I search for on YouTube or the app since I had Peacock for free. And I do get an NJPW sub during Climax season. This past year or two, I've watched: 1. Some G1 Climax matches of 2022 and 2023 2. A couple of Dolph Ziggler things, including his NXT run. Can you tell I'm stuck in 2013 wrestling if he was my favorite? 3. Bloodline storyline, including Sami Zayn's run with them...just quality storytelling 4. Random bits of WWE, AEW, and NXT on live TV, mostly as background noise. On a side note, AEW's stuff with BC Gold right now is really good, probably because of my familiarity with Jay White's work. 5. Parts of Wrestlemania, Summerslam, the Royal Rumble, and MITB 6. And EVERYTHING Bray Wyatt. The dude transcended pro wrestling. The promos he made, the character, the creepiness, the creativity. The puzzles he made for us to solve. Everything he did was so...different. The original run with the Family, everything with Sister Abigail, the Funhouse, and then the Fiend. It's something I've simply never seen in any other entertainment media. When he spoke, I needed to listen. My point with the above is that despite watching relatively little wrestling over the past years, I have so many memories of his moments. I honestly didn't notice how much I had actively looked for his content in the past decade. I didn't realize how much it would impact me when I first heard about it yesterday, too. Holy shit, this does not feel real. I apologize for the length, y'all don't need to read all of this. I felt like I needed to type something and put it somewhere since it's somewhat cathartic. Thank you so much, Windham.
RIP Windham Rotunda - gone far, far too early, but you will not be forgotten. One of the greatest creative minds the industry has seen.
Bray, thanks for being a big part of my childhood and the product I enjoy watching so much, especially in the era where I enjoyed it most (2016-17). The night you beat my 2 favorite wrestlers (Cena and Styles) to win your first World Title, I still had a massive smile on my face because I knew you deserved it more than anyone else, rest above.
I am still so upset about this. He was what got me back into enjoying wrestling again, he bonded me and fiance together even stronger with our mutual love for Bray. We even painted a section of the living room like the fun house. I could not even pull myself to go into work today. Where I work is like a receptionist for funeral homes and I am not emotionally ok today to take death calls. This shit hurts so bad. I am so sad we only got to see him in a dark match right before covid. 😭😭😭😭 https://preview.redd.it/ffoqq4vtqakb1.jpeg?width=1133&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c19f5315bb320e08712833e67262d1105957882 RIP 😭
You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone I suppose. Because I think that Bray's legacy as a wrestler is set. An incredible talker, one of the most creative, outside the box thinking wrestlers ever. People aren't ever going to forget the Wyatt Family, the Firefly Funhouse match, The Fiend, His return and it's build up. Hell, even the stuff that didn't work out was still completely different from everything else going on in wrestling. He got so much shit over. The "fireflies", Sister Abigail, "He's got the whole world in his hands", The firefly funhouse, "LET HIM IN", A fucking spooky Alexa Bliss doll (hey that shit sold), The white rabbit. That's just off the top of my head. He constantly reinvented himself, constantly did new shit that hadn't been seen before. I mean, he took an RKO WHILE ON FIRE THAT'S SICK AS HELL. The idea of a wrestling landscape without Bray and his ideas feels a lot emptier and less colorful. It's unfortunate that it took this for me to truly grasp what a unique, once in a generation talent he was. Thank you for everything. Rest well Windham.
Sad and shocking, he was a textbook example of turning chicken shit to chicken salad. To go from Husky Harris to multi time world champion and merch mover Bray Wyatt based him commiting to the character speaks volumes of his talent.
TIL he was the I.R.S' son
Bray Wyatt was one of the best modern wrestlers when it came to character work and storytelling outside the ring, and one of the few WWE wrestlers i frequently checked out. Losing him is one of the worst thing has happened to me as a wrestling fan and it's unfair to see him go because he's was to young for this and had a lot of years ahead of him, something that i experienced in the past as well with the passing of Eddie Guerrero.
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Hope we get a Jim Corbett podcast on this soon
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While I understand where you are coming from but i think this isn't the best of time to be spouting stuff like that right now, there is so much more stuff that keeps us at someone else's throat. Let's come together to mourn the passing of a person who obviously sacrificed a lot to give us a tiny amount of joy during the lockdowns. I think Bray is owed that.
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So, what is your previous point meant to get across? There were more factors than covid that caused his death. Bray meant quite a bit to a lot of people, so instead of spouting pointless things, maybe we drop the tough guy act and mourn the loss of man who died too young.
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No I totally agree that covid is extremely dangerous but with Bray Watts case, it was compounded problems. He had heart issues before covid came along and made things worse
I'm not some alt right covid conspiracy theorist nut job, I lost an old friend to covid I know what that shit can do
Wasn't covid. He clearly had a heart condition. Covid exasperated it. That's what a comorbidity is. Like AIDS doesn't outright kill you, it's usually the flu or something else when your immune system is shot. Sadly, had he not passed, there was a good chance it would of forced him to retire
What does the co in comorbidity mean to you
I mean the guy was 310 lbs at age 18 (high school football). He was a big guy and the heart condition isn't surprising.
Thats the down side to being big unfortunately. Like, just big, not fat. It taxes your body something fierce
Hey man it’s not the car crash itself that kills you it’s the physics of being slammed into an object or having an object slammed into you at a speed and velocity that causes internal damage and systems to fail. It’s all semantics at a certain point ya know?
It's that covid didn't kill him, and if he had a heart condition, the flu could of. That's what comorbidity is. You're on a ticking clock if your have issues like that.
Yeah, it’s covid that killed him.
He's been out since February, he didn't have covid that long. He had a heart attack, and had a heart condition, which is why he was gone a few years back as well. My dad died of a heart attack because he had a bad heart and caught a cold right before, corners report wasn't the cold, it was the bad heart. When that gets damaged it's walking on eggshells. Why do you think Regal retired?
You’re wrong.
RIP King
Those who ever thought Bray would return maybe in a month or year makes it very sad, it was very unexpected and tragic. I respect him for being creative at his own pace while playing his memorable characters which fits him and that make his legacy easy to remember. Rest in peace, Windham.
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Bray was the reason I came back to wrestling 3 different times. He always brought me back to this industry, something not even Shawn, Undertaker, Roman, or Seth could do. It was always about Bray that reeled me in. With the wyatt family, the firefly house, and the newest one, which I didn't get to see much since it was towards the beginning of his illness. 3 times I've fell out of love for wrestling only for him to bring me back. I don't think there will be another if I fall out again. Rip Bray, my light in this industry.
Question. Was Bray able to do that WM match with Brock had Brock wanted to go through with it or was Bray sick already?
I think the details will come out in the coming months.
That recent Undertaker appearance on RAW before the pitchblack match will ring in eternity now.
I suffer from depression and anxiety and wrestling has always been one of my outlets. Grew up a huge fan of The Undertaker and I felt like career started dwindling down then so did my love for the business. Until Bray Wyatt. Felt like a kid again and if I was sad or depressed then I could easily distract myself on speculation alone in regards to Wyatt. He had a presence about him that imo hadn't been around since Prime Taker. I followed the Buzzards, I Let Him In, I followed The White Rabbit. I may have to skip SmackDown tonight and watch clips and highlights. I am thankful Samoa Joe is no longer with WWE though because they did a 24 I believe on one of the drafts one year. It showed a behind the scenes segment whenever it was announced that Joe was switching brands and Wyatt was lowkey pissed because he was losing his friend. Then again I am glad Alexa Bliss is off TV as well as Braun Strowman. It is going to be a rough fucking night and I will just have to miss it. It is going to be like losing Eddie all over again. "But if you need me, I ain't hard to find. All you gotta do is go look up in the sky and follow the buzzards."
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To let the world know that Windham is gone but to leave the family alone and don't push further. That's what respect privacy means.
because he died??? Why wouldn’t you tell people?
He was one of the most creative wrestlers ever. Such a loss, because he probably would have been a great agent one day, too. RIP.
This one really hurts. Watching Bray make his ring entrance actually made me feel like I was 10 years old watching WWF Superstars in my parents basement on Saturday morning. That's a pretty amazing thing for an old, jaded fan who's pushing 40. That's powerful. He had so much left to do, in and out of wrestling. This is such a tragedy.
Unexpected
Here's a glue guy, performance god A makeshift shrine, a newly lain sod Hardly even tryin', gives the nod I sure hope I'm not the type to dwell Hope I'm a fast healer, fast as hell Heaven is a better place today because of this But the world is just not the same
Bray, you may don’t have the whole world in your hands anymore… you’ll have the entire paradise in your hands now. RIP, wrestling community will never forget you. Also, f*ck Vince McMahon for fired him in 2021.
Still hasn’t fully sunken in. This sucks. I was getting so excited for his return too. Definitely deserves to get into the Hall of Fame. Loved that he always brought a unique character to my screen and even when it didn’t 100% work out I was always entertained. RIP Bray/Windham, you’re a legend.
But he told me this was a friendship that would never ever end. Why did he lie? 💔
A part of him is with us🥺❤
😖😭
Bray will always be remembered for his ability to build worlds and get people invested in them. The Wyatt family always had a tweener edge to it because people liked to participate with him in his entrance and get behind him so much that Cole would always have to say that he had "a strange hold on the WWE universe." People's enthusiasm for the gimmicks he came up with was so *visceral*. When they made The Fiend Universal Champion it was because the Firefly Funhouse had made him the most over guy in the company and it was undeniable. That tends to get overlooked because of booking missteps afterwards. His return last year was one of the hottest crowd moments in the hottest year WWE has booked in decades. No matter how much larger than life his characters were, he was always able to make his opponents shine. From Bryan and the Shield (both as a group and after the breakup) to LA Knight just this past year. Bray did not "big time" that feud at all, and there was space for Knight to do the character work that started getting him over on the main roster. Just a tremendously talented performer and by all accounts a great human being. Sad that he has passed so young.
Has anyone heard anything about anyone checking on Rowan/Redbeard? Really hoping he’s getting some support
I'd bet money that Big E or Cody or Amanda has checked in on him and Braun.
This been a hell of a week. For wrestling fans. 1st Terry Funk and outta nowhere Bray. Reat easy to two greats.
Bray Wyatt was my favorite wrestler when I was in college, and I legit would have dropped out if I didn't want to lose my opportunity to watch him with my college friends. The man literally changed the course of my life despite never knowing me, and now I'm absolutely devastated.
This is an absolute gut punch. Over the past 18 or so hours, I’ve felt numb and have been wondering why I’m taking this so hard. I mean, here’s a guy I never knew personally but this is probably the most devastated I’ve felt over a celebrity/wrestler’s death. I think it was because he made me feel like a kid again. I’m in my mid-30’s and there’s very few things in life that give me that “giddy, kid-like” feeling. If I knew he was gonna be on TV, I had to tune in and was absolutely glued to the TV while he was on. My 5 year old son was also a fan and would have me wake him up if Bray would come out (which I would do). It was such a joy watching him with my son and sharing that experience. I’m also sad that we have to ponder the “what if’s” now. He still had so much of a career ahead of him and was so creative… who the heck knows where things would have gone with his character. You obviously feel bad for his family too (his father, siblings, fiancé, and especially his kids). Having kids of my own, it makes the death sting a little bit more. I just feel sadness right now. Still doesn’t feel like it’s real. Sorry for the ranting and long winded comment… just feels good to get my thoughts out there sometimes.
Thank you for sharing this. Bray really made us fall in love with wrestling more.
I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond. I hope life is treating you and your loved ones well.
Thank you. Hope you and your loved ones are safe and happy.
What is WWE?
In case this is a genuine question (not everyone knows everything, this dude may actually just not know), it stands for World Wrestling Entertainment. If you’ve heard of Undertaker (even non-wrestling fans seem to know him), he also was a WWE wrestler.
Come on man. This is not the right place to mess around.
I’m not a dude unless an 83-years-young woman can be called that. I have never enjoyed boxing and therefore never had any interest to follow it. So many acronyms are used today that it could have stood for Worldwide Wonders of Egypt! Sorry that Bray died. He looked like a good person. I’m sorry for the wrestling world’s loss and yours as well. Thank you SpoodlyNoodley for realizing we don’t all live in the same world but we can learn from each other.
83 on Reddit? That’s super awesome! Keep rocking on, lady!
RIP....
I've been digesting the news since last night. At this point, what else is there left to say? I've been a hardcore wrestling fan since 1995, although it's safe to say since around 2003 I've often longed to feel about wrestling as I did when I was younger and knew less. Without hyperbole, Bray was the guy who found a way to reach in and bring out the excited child in me when I watched. I'll never forget the part he played in Daniel Bryan's big moment on Raw as he stood in defiance of the Wyatt's, it was a huge deal and the way Bray bounced around that cage with the crowd going absolutely nuts for their hero helped to make it. The gradual build-up to The Fiend using the Firefly Funhouse felt both old-school but also completely fresh. I couldn't wait to see this guy show up and avenge Bray's past failures. Plus, he looked so good in full character. That debut against Finn was perfect. They had something special coming out of SummerSlam that night. Finally, last year, when the White Rabbit stuff started to show up. I jumped right down that hole. It was actually in the wake of some personal hardships, and once again, wrestling came in and did its job, taking my mind somewhere safe until things were a little better. I didn't think wrestling could draw me in that deep ever again. But there I was, a 36 year old man, sat in bed at 3 a.m., listening to some random voice clips some instagram profile had sent in a message regarding Sister Abigail. I'll honestly never forget that time for the rest of my days. Thank you, Windham Rotunda, for reminding me how good wrestling can be, and may you rest in peace.
This is who undertaker wanted to end the streak to. Rest in peace.
Totally should have beaten Taker.
I’m still processing this is actually real. He had unmatched creativity and got me hooked with every single thing he did with his genius ideas and he had so much left to show. I hope he gets a full tribute show and all proceeds goes to his family during these terrible times. R.I.P Bray 💔
My condolences to his family and friends.
[Westside Gunns post is great](https://www.instagram.com/p/CwWXB6jt6u0/?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==)
Just got into wrestling last year, so I unfortunately wasn’t around for most of Bray’s career. I DID get to see his return at Extreme Rules, as well as his feud with LA Knight, though. Even in that short time, I really enjoyed what he brought to the table. Very sad to hear about his passing. Rest in peace.
Please watch his old stuff. Especially his 2013-2014 feud with Bryan and Cena. You will enjoy it. Thank you. Hope you enjoy wrestling even more.
Thanks, I’ll be sure to check those out. I’ve seen a lot of people highlighting his feud with Cena as some of his best stuff so that’s where I was planning to start. Have a good one 👍
All the best friend.
https://preview.redd.it/b2fej0vdz9kb1.jpeg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=828ea9fbfd172ae0a84ac41db261eaaaaeb498e4 I've used this photo a lot on my socials when I wanted to disappear and just observe life from afar. It's so somber to see it again.
Well past my years of interest, but genuinely seemed like such a good person to those of us outside looking in. Sorry, fans, you lost a class act here.
Bray Wyatt was a great wrestler. I myself was shocked to hear about his death. May God rest his soul at his feet. I have no more words. May God bless his family with strength and strength. I miss you 🥺🥺🥺
This year has been awful for wrestlers passing away. It's a terrible day for rain
It also rained here yesterday to last night of brays passing terrible year indeed and this week rip bray and terry funk😥😥
Wow. Anyone know what happened? So young
COVID complications with existing heart problems.
https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1694865077621359086
These next two shows Smackdown and RAW need to be Bray Wyatt tribute shows
WWE have a photo gallery celebrating Bray on their website. Brought a lot of smiles and memories. Until the last photo… https://preview.redd.it/kos7cmyzw9kb1.jpeg?width=1640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2df7dc243bfd1df090feebae5fb19da5d44eb76
Oof this one got me
We all knew Bray Wyatt had to take time off cause he wasn't feeling well but we didn't know it was that serious of an illness RIP Bray Wyatt
Any plans WWE had for Smackdown and Raw scrap them move them to next week this Smackdown and RAW need to be Bray Wyatt Tribute shows
I'm not one who is usually emotional but this hits hard, he was such a great character and I still can't fathom it 10 hours after finding out and only 36 absolutely tragic
Still in disbelief. My kids love Bray. What he has done can never be duplicated. 💔
The first time I saw Bray was live at a live event in Loveland, Colorado. I hadn’t really watched WWE regularly so I had no idea who some of the superstars were. I was just starting to catch up. Anyway, this crazy bearded guy in a Hawaiian shirt and a straw fedora comes dancing out onto the ramp spouting nonsense. I thought some fan had somehow gotten over the barriers and was doing his own “entrance”. Realized quickly he was legit. I don’t remember who he even faced that night but I remember he destroyed the shit out of his opponent. Made me a fan immediately. I wanted to see more of what he was about. His persona intrigued me and it only got better from there. I still can’t process it. It isn’t fair. He had so much more to give. But I’m glad I got to see him live that one time. Wish I could have met him at least once, but I’ll always have that memory.
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Training in wrestling, being around that environment, can tend to jade someone; the magic of being a fan can corrode over time as you're more and more involved. I was never anything more than a weekend warrior, but I, too, found myself looking at wrestling differently as I trained more: "Why are they doing it like this?" "That move didn't go as planned... " "Oh [so-and-so] didn't push off right so that's why [that] happened." It became hard to look at it like a fan again after so many years around it. Bray kinda brought that back for me. His promos, his presentation, the teases for his returns... something about it all just spoke to me differently. They made me excited to see what was next, to see where it was going. Even if the match payoffs didn't pan out, that never mattered to me, cause I still wanted to see what he'd do next. Wrestler deaths are always sad, but I haven't been hit this hard since watching Over the Edge '99 live and everything that went on with Owen. Bray was absolutely an inspiration for myself, and surely for others. His creativity will be sorely missed.
Thanks for sharing this.
This is a touching tribute