Bray Wyatt’s death ‘does not feel real’ says Paul Wight – aka Big Show – in moving interview about the late WWE star

Paul Wight, also known as The Big Show, delivered a touching tribute to his late friend Bray Wyatt, who passed away Thursday. 

Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Lawrence Rotunda, died at the age of 36 after reportedly suffering a heart attack. His death was announced in a tweet by WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H.

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com, Wyatt was struggling with heart issues prior to his passing. 

‘I was given permission to reveal that earlier this year Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) got COVID that exacerbated a heart issues,’ Ross wrote. ‘There was a lot of positive progress towards a return and his recovery. Unfortunately today (Thursday) he suffered a heart attack and passed away.’

Wight, now of AEW, was part of the WWE at the same time as Wyatt, sharing the ring together on countless occasions. 

The 36-year-old (center) saw his rise to stardom while leading the ‘Wyatt Family’ with fellow superstars Braun Strowman (left), Erick Rowan (right) and Luke Harper (not pictured) 

Wyatt had not been seen in WWE since the Royal Rumble in January in a match vs LA Knight

‘It hasn’t set in yet. I’ll be honest, it really hasn’t set in,’ Wight told Denise Salcedo. 

‘Bray was an incredible talent, just an incredible human. The thing that I remember the most, will remember the most, is just every time he saw me; it was a big hug, and a big smile, and that laugh and just the positive energy that he had that he created around him was so special and so unique. 

‘Obviously, it doesn’t feel real right now. I mean, it just happened. It doesn’t feel real. Unfortunately, I’ve been in this business for quite a while and lost a lot of really, really good friends. 

‘And it’s just gonna take a little bit of time. I think I’ll compartmentalize and dive into work and probably adjust all this when I get back home. Just your heart really dies for his family, his girls… It’s painful.’

Wyatt was, and is, a beloved member of the WWE universe. Since his tragic passing there have been several superstars, including the likes of Booker T and John Cena, who have paid tribute to the Florida native.