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37-Year-Old Star Melts Sacramento Crowd With Breathtaking Homage to Bray Wyatt

Published September 30, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT

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WWE delivered a wild episode of SmackDown to its viewers. While the show never fails to disappoint, it’s the showdown after SmackDown went off the air that has everyone talking. In a spectacular match, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins faced off against Intercontinental Champion Gunther for the first time. However, what transpired after the match truly melted the internet.

In an absolutely heartwarming visual, Rollins paid a beautiful tribute to his old rival Bray Wyatt after SmackDown went off the air, much to the delight of fans online.

Seth Rollins pays tribute to Bray Wyatt

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The blue brand was booming at the Golden 1 Centre in Sacramento, California. Naturally, the special highlight of the evening was only visible to the ones in the arena.

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In a dream match, worthy of a main event at WrestleMania, Rollins and Gunther delivered a fantastic performance. Unfortunately, the match ended up in a disqualification due to an attack from the Imperium on ‘The Visionary’. 

But the aftermath was the most talked about moment. In a stunning segment, the 37-year-old champion paid homage to the late Bray Wyatt. In the video below posted by FADE, we also see the superstar asking everyone to join in to remember the iconic superstar.

This is truly surreal considering how Rollins has always maintained that he has limited friends in the industry. His celebration of Wyatt’s accomplishments is a testament to the late wrestler’s legacy and demonstrates Rollins’ character. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time he has paid tribute to Wyatt.

The respect Rollins has for Wyatt

‘The Architect’ has time and again shown his respect for the 36-year-old. A few weeks back, Rollins opened the show wearing a WINDHAM armband and chanted Wyatt’s classic catchphrase. He also paid tribute to him by changing the side plates of his belt. 

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Not just that, during another live event show last month, Rollins performed the vintage Wyatt lean-back handstand and conveyed a passionate promo to the fans in attendance, getting emotional.

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His tears and emotions every time he talks about Wyatt prove how much the star meant to him. This week’s tribute encompasses that. What do you think about Rollins paying his respects to the late Bray Wyatt once again? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pranav Ravindran is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. His passion for the sport began during the 'Ruthless Aggression Era' and unlike many of his age he chose to pick Randy Orton instead of the poster boy John Cena as his favorite star. Spell bound by Orton(his tattoos, finisher) especially in that famed Iron Man Match, Pranav has been hooked to pro wrestling ever since and has now turned it into a profession. When he is away from his desk , he usually likes to unwind by watching a TV show or a movie
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