WWE is one of the most premier promotions of pro wrestling, and more or less every wrestler dreams of being in the company. Not only does the company provides with an International base but also a hefty pay. Over the years, several wrestlers have joined WWE, but many left it mid-way as well.
However, it has also happened that a wrestler entered the company, stayed there for years, and even brought their relatives and children there.
This led to a wrestling family being created. There exists several wrestling families, such as the Ano’ai family, the Windham family, and the Rhodes family.
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However, being a part of a top-tier wrestling family does not guarantee success, but it does provide one with a platform. Current WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt belongs to the reputed Windham wrestling family. He, along with his brother Bo Dallas, were two great wrestlers of this generation.
However, recently, a news popped up of Barry Windham suffering a heart attack. He is the uncle of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas. It was reported by his niece, Mika Rotunda, that he suffered a heart attack while travelling at the Atlanta Airport. He is currently admitted to ICU.
His Niece Mika Rotunda set up a GoFundMe campaign, asking for financial help for her uncle’s treatment. It was saddening to see such a reputed wrestler in such trouble. In 2012, he was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of The Four Horsemen.
Right now, we wish him all the best and hope for his well-being.
Wrestling fans react to the ailment of Bray Wyatt’s uncle
Barry Windham was one of the most gifted pro wrestlers of all time, and his health ailment came as extremely disappointing news. In addition to that, his financial troubles added to the list, and became another concern for the fans.
WWE Hall Of Famer Barry Windham in the ICU after suffering a heart attack https://t.co/pugrZFv44a #WWE pic.twitter.com/hKGiRcS5om
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) December 5, 2022
Wrestling fans kept hoping for Windham’s speedy recovery, and hoped that he recovered from his ailment soon.
Recover soon, keeping you in my thoughts!
— Banshee (@itsbybanshee) December 5, 2022
One of the best in NWA wrestling history 🙏
— Wrestling Club Elite (@WrestlingClubE) December 5, 2022
Sending prayers to his family, hope he gets well ♥️
— Ultimate Bulldog 🎄#GiuliaRedBelt #RespectMayu (@UltimateBulld0g) December 5, 2022
Prayers for him and the family.
— Kevin R (@RealKevinR86) December 5, 2022
Of course, Windham is a WWE Hall of Famer and was a fantastic wrestler too.
— Louis Dangoor (@TheLouisDangoor) December 5, 2022
Some real sad news coming in.
Barry Windham, the uncle of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, suffered a heart attack over the weekend and is currently in the ICU.
Thoughts with Windham's family, friends and fans at this incredibly difficult time.
— Louis Dangoor (@TheLouisDangoor) December 5, 2022
I’m praying for him but the way you presented this is so disrespectful he’s not just “ the uncle of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas” he a hall of famer and one of the best wrestlers of his time.
— AEW BoT®️ (@BotAew) December 5, 2022
@TheLouisDangoor hope he pulls through
— dtwilltheman1995 (@dtwilltheman95) December 5, 2022
Some fans were even expecting Windham to reccover and find his way in WWE, as Bray Wyatt’s uncle Howdy.
Oh no!!!! This is terrible news. Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
I’d been hoping beyond hope he would be portraying “uncle Howdy” in the Bray Wyatt storyline. As I understand. “Uncle Howdy” was was young Wyndham Rotunda would call his Uncle Barry.— Bill Gilman (@bgilman66) December 5, 2022
Prayers to Barry Windham and his family https://t.co/sJFC0MlHE9
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) December 5, 2022
Fans broke down after hearing the news, and asked people to help to the cause.
Hate to see this happen to Barry Windham. The healthcare system in the US is so bad. Please help donate to Barry’s medical costs if you can. Hoping for a good recovery for Windham here 🤞🤞https://t.co/XOv20UFXbV
— Kenny McIntosh 🏳️🌈 (@KennyMcITR) December 5, 2022
Barry Windham was placed in the ICU this past Friday after suffering a heart attack. Prayers champ. #PrayersForBarryWindham 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/d7BZBFIyLq
— Gary Lutz (@IWFfanBx) December 5, 2022
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Sad news. Barry Windham suffered a massive heart attack this weekend & currently hospitalized in ICU. He's been dealing with a number of medical issues last couple of years. Hopefully Barry will recover from this.
— Bad News Da Chief Rocka🧊🥶☝🏿💀🔪WWKND (@5Deuce4Tre7) December 5, 2022
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The admission of Barry Windman in the hospital is disheartening news. However, we as fans hope Windham to recover from this and come back stronger. Even stronger than his nephew Bray Wyatt’s comeback in WWE.
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