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Bray Wyatt’s Premature Demise Forces $18,000,000 Rich Hollywood Actress to Ditch Her Plans: “That Just Won’t Happen”

Published Aug 27, 2023 | 7:50 AM EDT

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The sudden passing of Bray Wyatt has filled everyone in the pro wrestling world with sorrow. Bray Wyatt was known for his unconventional methods of targeting opponents and brought a fresh take on supernatural pro wrestling characters. However, the 36-year-old WWE wrestler passed away after suffering a heart attack, aged 36.

Several notable personalities from all walks of life including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson have given their condolences to the family of Windham Rotunda. However, one of his greatest fans, Hollywood actress Vanessa Hudgens, recently uploaded a story where she expressed her sadness about the passing of one of her favorite wrestlers. She said that she had a lot of plans to see him back in the WWE ring before his untimely demise

The ex-Disney star mourns the death of Bray Wyatt

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From High School Musical to Netflix fame, Vanessa Hudgens is a $18M powerhouse. Movies like Journey 2 and Bad Boys for Life, TV hits like Grease: Live, plus her musical prowess showcase her star power. Hudgens was a big fan of Bray Wyatt, admiring his unique performances and wrestling skills both inside and outside the ring. The Wyatt Family greatly fascinated Vanessa. She would always get excited when Bray walked into the arena with his lantern.

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The Hollywood celebrity recently posted a story on her Instagram that spoke about her admiration. The $18M star shared that she had huge plans to watch Bray Wyatt wrestle on WWE SmackDown. Sadly, with his passing, this dream will remain unfulfilled.

In her story, she expressed, “I’m truly heartbroken to hear this news.” Hudgens wrote, “I didn’t know him personally but mannnn I am such a fan. Bray Wyatt was a force. An iconic wrestler who brought so much joy to my dark side. I would get soooo giddy every time he was on. I’ve been waiting to see him back on SmackDown and I’m so sad that just won’t happen again. Heart. Broken.” 

She also offered her condolences to his loved ones, saying, “Deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

The significant loss experienced by WWE and its universe has deeply impacted countless fans. While pro wrestling may be seen by many as entertainment with scripted theatrics, it holds much more meaning for the fans who connect with WWE superstars.

The connection shared by Windham Rotunda with the WWE Universe

Bray Wyatt was known in the ring as the bringer of darkness and playing mind games with his opponents. However, the real-life person behind the mask of Bray Wyatt, Windham Rotunda, is an entirely different individual.

Rotunda once made an appearance before the WWE Universe in the ring and delivered a heart-to-heart monologue to the audience. He shared how, once upon a time, one of his fans had told him that watching his performances and his weekly stage appearances gave the fan a new hope. The fan had expressed that Wyatt had saved their life.

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While saying this, Bray also revealed that there was a time when he was in a bad place, feeling unstable and inferior. During that time, he didn’t have anyone else but the WWE Universe. When one of his fans reached out to him, it helped him stabilize. 

Wrestlers and entertainers like Bray Wyatt are born once in a lifetime. His connection with the fans was special and will be remembered for years to come.

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Sheron Singh

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Sheron Singh is a WWE writer at Essentially Sports. She started watching and following the WWE when her father introduced it to her at the age of 6. Sheron has since been an avid fan and devotedly follows the sport.
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Sherjeel Malik