<p>The world of professional wrestling is in mourning after the unexpected passing of Windham Rotunda, better known to millions of fans as Bray Wyatt, at the age of just 36. The former WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) superstar's demise has left both past and present wrestling stars paying tribute to his legacy.</p>

<h2><strong>Dwayne Johnson pays tribute to Bray Wyatt</strong></h2>

<p>Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, a legendary WWE icon who is now a globally-known actor, shared a photo of him and Wyatt in the ring on X (formerly known as Twitter). Johnson highlighted Wyatt's exceptional talents, calling him a "very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy world of pro wrestling."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Im 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 <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wwe</a> universe.<br />
Very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy… <a href="https://t.co/i9zlbJIOL3">pic.twitter.com/i9zlbJIOL3</a></p>
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<p>"Im 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 world of pro wrestling. Still processing losing the goat, Terry Funk yesterday and now Bray today. &nbsp;My love, light, strength &amp; mana to the Rotunda family and Funk family during this tough, heartbreaking time. As always, ‘thank you for the house’," his full statement read.</p>

<p>Triple H, a prominent figure both inside and outside the ring, took to X to express his grief. "Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time," he shared.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36.<br />
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<h2><strong>Bray Wyatt's death announcement sent shockwaves across the world</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, the WWE confirmed the news on Thursday, August 24, through its official social media handles, sending shockwaves through the wrestling community and fans. Bray Wyatt, a third-generation professional wrestler, had become a recognisable figure in the WWE between 2009 and 2022. His portrayal of the enigmatic leader of The Wyatt Family, alongside Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, had solidified his place in wrestling history.</p>

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The world of professional wrestling is in mourning after the unexpected passing of Windham Rotunda, better known to millions of fans as Bray Wyatt, at the age of just 36.

The world of professional wrestling is in mourning after the unexpected passing of Windham Rotunda, better known to millions of fans as Bray Wyatt, at the age of just 36. The former WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) superstar's demise has left both past and present wrestling stars paying tribute to his legacy. Dwayne Johnson pays tribute to Bray Wyatt Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, a legendary WWE icon who is now a globally-known actor, shared a photo of him and Wyatt in the ring on X (formerly known as Twitter). Johnson highlighted Wyatt's exceptional talents, calling him a "very unique, cool and rare character, which is hard to create in our crazy world of pro wrestling." Im 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… pic.twitter.com/i9zlbJIOL3 — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 24, 2023 × "Im 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 world of pro wrestling. Still processing losing the goat, Terry Funk yesterday and now Bray today. My love, light, strength & mana to the Rotunda family and Funk family during this tough, heartbreaking time. As always, ‘thank you for the house’," his full statement read. Triple H, a prominent figure both inside and outside the ring, took to X to express his grief. "Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time," he shared. WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36. WWE extends its condolences to Rotunda’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/pabVuaKlnP — WWE (@WWE) August 24, 2023 × Bray Wyatt's death announcement sent shockwaves across the world Earlier, the WWE confirmed the news on Thursday, August 24, through its official social media handles, sending shockwaves through the wrestling community and fans. Bray Wyatt, a third-generation professional wrestler, had become a recognisable figure in the WWE between 2009 and 2022. His portrayal of the enigmatic leader of The Wyatt Family, alongside Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, had solidified his place in wrestling history. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Brock Lesnar is set to feature in&nbsp;a non-title match at Wrestlemania 39 and will be up&nbsp;against Omos at the Show of the Shows. Ever since it was announced that the 45-year-old veteran wrestler will be squaring off versus Omos, this&nbsp;update has&nbsp;surprised many. After being challenged by the tall superstar last week, Lesner accepted his challenge, and the duo is set to lock horns soon. However, many expected it to be a battle between Lesner and Bray Wyatt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dave Meltzer, of Wrestling Observer Radio, he has reported&nbsp;that Omos wasn't Lesnar's original opponent. As per Meltzer, WWE had planned a face-off between former WWE Champion&nbsp;Bray Wyatt and Lesnar, however, the latter declined it and, hence, Omos came into the picture.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Brock Lesnar, this was also not the original idea, but it was an idea. One of the ideas was Brock Lesnar vs Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania, and Brock said no to that one, which doesn’t surprise me in the least," Meltzer said.</p>

<p>As a result, the company tweaked&nbsp;its plans and&nbsp;the 28-year-old Nigerian Omos&nbsp;challenged Lesnar in last week's Raw.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Wyat is likely to face&nbsp;Bobby Lashley at Wrestlemania 39. Many expected Lesnar and Wyatt's storyline to be&nbsp;completed at Wrestlemania, however, it won't be the case now. It remains to be seen if Wyatt responds to Lesner reportedly rejecting a match against him.</p>


Brock Lesnar is set to feature in a non-title match at Wrestlemania 39 and will be up against Omos at the Show of the Shows. Ever since it was announced that the 45-year-old veteran wrestler will be squaring off versus Omos, this update has surprised many.

Brock Lesnar is set to feature in a non-title match at Wrestlemania 39 and will be up against Omos at the Show of the Shows. Ever since it was announced that the 45-year-old veteran wrestler will be squaring off versus Omos, this update has surprised many. After being challenged by the tall superstar last week, Lesner accepted his challenge, and the duo is set to lock horns soon. However, many expected it to be a battle between Lesner and Bray Wyatt. Dave Meltzer, of Wrestling Observer Radio, he has reported that Omos wasn't Lesnar's original opponent. As per Meltzer, WWE had planned a face-off between former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt and Lesnar, however, the latter declined it and, hence, Omos came into the picture. Also Read: WWE releases official WrestleMania 39 poster, spill beans on a potential spoiler regarding John Cena "Brock Lesnar, this was also not the original idea, but it was an idea. One of the ideas was Brock Lesnar vs Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania, and Brock said no to that one, which doesn’t surprise me in the least," Meltzer said. As a result, the company tweaked its plans and the 28-year-old Nigerian Omos challenged Lesnar in last week's Raw. On the other hand, Wyat is likely to face Bobby Lashley at Wrestlemania 39. Many expected Lesnar and Wyatt's storyline to be completed at Wrestlemania, however, it won't be the case now. It remains to be seen if Wyatt responds to Lesner reportedly rejecting a match against him.

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<p>It is Bray Wyatt's second stint with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The wrestler returned to WWE just last month. But while he gears up to fight in the ring, the wrestler wants Triple H to bring back two released stars. Media reports are buzzing with the news.</p>

<p>If Wyatt has his way, we may soon see his real-life brother Bo Dallas and former ally Erick Rowan back in the WWE ring. And if buzz is to be believed, Wyatt may soon get nod from WWE's higher-ups. Media reports are pointing at the current 'sway' Wyatt is having in WWE.</p>

<h2>New 'Wyatt 6' in the pipeline?</h2>

<p>Rumours are doing rounds that Bray Wyatt may be planning to launch a new 'Wyatt 6' faction in WWE. Karrion Kross and Liv Morgan are believed to be joining 'Wyatt 6'.</p>

<p>As reported by GiveMeSport, Triple H can sanction Bray Wyatt's moves. This is being touted as an indication of goodwill Wyatt is currently enjoying within WWE. If Wyatt wants it, it will happen.</p>

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<p>Bray Wyatt's current stint in WWE is proving to be a contrast to his last one. Previously Wyatt was unhappy with Vince McMahon and a lot of booking decisions around his character.</p>

<p>But now, he has been reported to be having an influence on his storyline direction.&nbsp;</p>

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It is Bray Wyatt's second stint with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The wrestler returned to WWE just last month. But while he gears up to fight in the ring, the wrestler wants Triple H to bring back two released stars.

It is Bray Wyatt's second stint with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The wrestler returned to WWE just last month. But while he gears up to fight in the ring, the wrestler wants Triple H to bring back two released stars. Media reports are buzzing with the news. If Wyatt has his way, we may soon see his real-life brother Bo Dallas and former ally Erick Rowan back in the WWE ring. And if buzz is to be believed, Wyatt may soon get nod from WWE's higher-ups. Media reports are pointing at the current 'sway' Wyatt is having in WWE. New 'Wyatt 6' in the pipeline? Rumours are doing rounds that Bray Wyatt may be planning to launch a new 'Wyatt 6' faction in WWE. Karrion Kross and Liv Morgan are believed to be joining 'Wyatt 6'. As reported by GiveMeSport, Triple H can sanction Bray Wyatt's moves. This is being touted as an indication of goodwill Wyatt is currently enjoying within WWE. If Wyatt wants it, it will happen. Also Read | WWE 2022: Management unhappy with Braun Strowman's backstage issues Bray Wyatt's current stint in WWE is proving to be a contrast to his last one. Previously Wyatt was unhappy with Vince McMahon and a lot of booking decisions around his character. But now, he has been reported to be having an influence on his storyline direction. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Randy Orton defeated The Fiend at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/wwe-news">WWE</a> TLC pay-per-view to win the Firefly Inferno match, which was the main event of the evening. To everyone’s surprise, Randy Orton set The Fiend ablaze to close out the match as the latter’s body burned and Orton signed off with his signature pose. But how did <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/wwe-news">WWE</a> pull off such a dangerous stunt on live TV?</p>

<p>Paul Davis of WrestlingNews.co, in his latest report, has revealed how Orton managed to set The Fiend on fire in front of millions. Earlier, WrestleVotes had reported that the match was pre-recorded in the afternoon.</p>

<p>Adding to it, David stated that both WWE Superstars stopped mid-way multiple times to carry a bunch of retakes in a bid to complete one of the most amazing scenes in WWE history. The retakes included the scene where The Fiend placed Orton in a rocking chair and tried to set him on fire. However, Orton moved away at the last second.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🤯 The Fiend v Orton rules PERIOD. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWETLC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWETLC</a> <a href="https://t.co/pB4NRmWXWo">pic.twitter.com/pB4NRmWXWo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Damn Randy Orton killed the fiend <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWETLC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWETLC</a> <a href="https://t.co/KqHddk4vHq">pic.twitter.com/KqHddk4vHq</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Randy Orton had lit The Fiend on fire! 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWETLC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWETLC</a> <a href="https://t.co/19IxWylxZL">pic.twitter.com/19IxWylxZL</a></p>
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This was great.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERAW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERAW</a> <a href="https://t.co/dnioT44oMf">pic.twitter.com/dnioT44oMf</a></p>
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<p>Moreover, the last scene of the match where Orton poured in gasoline before setting The Fiend on fire was massively edited by the WWE production and a dummy was used to make it look real. David added that the WWE had personnel ready with fire extinguishers to put off fires during the match.</p>

<p>In the WWE storyline, Randy Orton has finished The Fiend and the match is being hailed by the fans on social media platforms. In the coming weeks, The Fiend could either come back immediately to take revenge from Orton or take some time off before coming back on live TV. Alexa Bliss is also on vacation and it would be intriguing to see how the WWE uses her in the storyline.</p>


Randy Orton defeated The Fiend at the WWE TLC pay-per-view to win the Firefly Inferno match, which was the main event of the evening. To everyone’s surprise, Randy Orton set The Fiend ablaze to close out the match as the latter’s body burned and Orton signed off with his signature pose.

Randy Orton defeated The Fiend at the WWE TLC pay-per-view to win the Firefly Inferno match, which was the main event of the evening. To everyone’s surprise, Randy Orton set The Fiend ablaze to close out the match as the latter’s body burned and Orton signed off with his signature pose. But how did WWE pull off such a dangerous stunt on live TV? Paul Davis of WrestlingNews.co, in his latest report, has revealed how Orton managed to set The Fiend on fire in front of millions. Earlier, WrestleVotes had reported that the match was pre-recorded in the afternoon. Adding to it, David stated that both WWE Superstars stopped mid-way multiple times to carry a bunch of retakes in a bid to complete one of the most amazing scenes in WWE history. The retakes included the scene where The Fiend placed Orton in a rocking chair and tried to set him on fire. However, Orton moved away at the last second. ALSO READ: The Undertaker retires: A look back at the evolution of 'Deadman' 🤯 The Fiend v Orton rules PERIOD. #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/pB4NRmWXWo — Meli (@AnaMelissa15) December 21, 2020 × Damn Randy Orton killed the fiend #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/KqHddk4vHq — The Real One (@WWEREALONE) December 21, 2020 × Randy Orton had lit The Fiend on fire! 🔥 #WWETLC pic.twitter.com/19IxWylxZL — HeelByNature.com (@HeelByNatureYT) December 21, 2020 × RANDY ORTON BURNS BRAY WYATT IN A CASKET AND FIEND SHOWS UP This was great.#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/dnioT44oMf — IBeast (@x_Beast17_x) December 15, 2020 × Moreover, the last scene of the match where Orton poured in gasoline before setting The Fiend on fire was massively edited by the WWE production and a dummy was used to make it look real. David added that the WWE had personnel ready with fire extinguishers to put off fires during the match. In the WWE storyline, Randy Orton has finished The Fiend and the match is being hailed by the fans on social media platforms. In the coming weeks, The Fiend could either come back immediately to take revenge from Orton or take some time off before coming back on live TV. Alexa Bliss is also on vacation and it would be intriguing to see how the WWE uses her in the storyline.

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