Windham Rotunda,  known to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans since 2012, has died at the age of 36.

The somber announcement posted on Twitter through Rotunda's employer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who conveyed that he received this distressing news from Rotunda's father. Regrettably, Rotunda's age was a mere 36 years.

Rotunda's tenure within WWE spanned from 2009 to 2021, at which point he was released. He made a triumphant return to the organization just a year later, commanding considerable attention during the Extreme Rules premier live event. During this period, he embarked on a multifaceted narrative featuring a persona referred to as Uncle Howdy (enacted by his brother, former WWE luminary Bo Dallas) and Alexa Bliss. However, it appears that this storyline was placed on hold subsequent to Rotunda's showdown with LA Knight at the 2023 Royal Rumble. This marked the genesis of a rivalry with Bobby Lashley leading up to WrestleMania 39. Tragically, Rotunda was withdrawn from television due to an undisclosed ailment, one that later surfaced as a threat not just to his career, but to his life as well. Prior to this devastating news, the outlook had seemed optimistic; as recently as August 10, wrestling news sources had been reporting Wyatt's gradual recovery and his promising trajectory toward receiving medical clearance for a comeback.

Rotunda's televised WWE journey commenced in 2010 when he stepped into the world of the original "NXT" as Husky Harris, taking part in the second edition of the initial reality-based format of the show. As Husky Harris, he became part of the "NXT"-centric antagonistic faction known as The Nexus on the main roster. However, he was subsequently written out of the script and sent back to WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling, in 2011. A transformation awaited him, and he emerged as the enigmatic leader Bray Wyatt in 2012. 

He played a pivotal role in the rebranded "WWE NXT," which essentially supplanted FCW, and became a standout act alongside his comrades, Erick Rowan, and the late Luke Harper, also recognized as The Wyatt Family. This rendition propelled him back into the main roster spotlight, characterized by a series of highs and lows. Rotunda appeared to be in a constant cycle of self-reinvention, culminating in 2019 when he introduced his Firefly Funhouse segments and unveiled his alter ego, The Fiend. This fearsome persona was known for wrestling under a terrifying mask and ominous red lighting. Over the course of his illustrious career, he secured triumphs including the WWE Championship, the WWE Universal Championship, and two tag team championships.

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