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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.

Wrestling fans kept hoping for Windham’s speedy recovery, and hoped that he recovered from his ailment soon.

Some fans were even expecting Windham to reccover and find his way in WWE, as Bray Wyatt’s uncle Howdy.

Fans broke down after hearing the news, and asked people to help to the cause.

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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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