Following the unexpected death of Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda), WWE may alter its plans for tonight’s SmackDown on FOX.
Following Wyatt’s tragic death on Thursday, WWE insider Boozer Rasslin stated that “everything is scrapped” and “all meetings are off until further notice,” and that “everything is on pause right now.”
“Everything being focused for Windham’s family,” the update stated.
WWE is still advertising a standard SmackDown from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY as of this writing. The preview can be found by clicking here. At the very least, SmackDown will likely begin with graphics honoring Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk, who died on Wednesday. There are expected to be additional tributes tonight, but there is no word on what they will be.
Wyatt died unexpectedly on Thursday at the age of 36, as PWMania.com previously reported. He reportedly died of a heart attack after a COVID-19 infection exacerbated his heart problems earlier this year. For those who missed it, click here for the original report with an announcement from WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, click here for the report on Wyatt’s cause of death, and click here for information on how WWE is allowing fans to help Wyatt’s wife and children. You can also read numerous tributes to Wyatt from around the world of pro wrestling by clicking here.
Funk died on Wednesday at the age of 79. For those who missed it, the original announcements on Funk’s death can be found by clicking here, and numerous tributes from wrestling stars and promotions can be found by clicking here. Click here to read AEW “Real” World Champion CM Punk’s post-Dynamite Funk tribute, and click here to read what WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross had to say about Funk’s legacy and more. Details about Funk’s Celebration of Life can be found by clicking here.
