Bray Wyatt
Professional wrestler with WWE roles
Born
May 23rd, 1987
37 years ago
Died
August 24th, 2023
1 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Professional wrestler gained prominence in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the ring name Bray Wyatt. Debuted in 2010 as a member of the stable The Nexus. Created the character of Wyatt in 2012, leading the faction known as The Wyatt Family, recognized for its compelling storytelling and eerie charisma. Captured the WWE Championship in 2017, solidifying a reputation as a prominent figure in the wrestling world. Influenced storylines and character development within the sport, garnering a dedicated fanbase until untimely death in 2023.
WWE Champion title in 2017
Leader of The Wyatt Family
Created The Fiend character
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