Last month, Triple H was faced with the unfortunate task of sharing the news that Bray Wyatt had died. Much had been said about Bray being sidelined due to a mysterious illness, with some claiming he was just weeks away from stepping back into the ring.
However, we'd later learn the former WWE Champion had heart issues that were exacerbated by COVID, resulting in him tragically suffering a heart attack. Before TMZ shared specifics, members of Bray's family were quick to shut down much of the speculation, with it clear Bray was simply taken from us too soon.
Now, his fianceé, JoJo Offerman has decided to issue a heartfelt statement on Instagram in which she speaks about what's clearly a devastating loss. As much as pro wrestling fans have mourned Bray's death, this offers some insights into the man he was outside of the ring.
I've written and rewritten this post so many times because there are no amount of words in this world to describe Windham and what he means to me. But I’ve also been avoiding it because in some weird way it makes all of this all too real. I miss the love of my life so much it hurts. He was everything I ever wanted and everything I never knew I needed, and I let him know that everyday.
I’m so grateful that he allowed me to love him fiercely. But I am so blessed he loved me fiercely in return. He was and always will be the best person I know, my best friend, and my soulmate. Windham truly gave me a love that will last a lifetime and oh baby I thank him for that. He was the kindest, funniest, most caring man in the world. He made me feel beyond special every single day. He made everyone feel special, which was one of the million things I loved about him.
Our bond was magical, something only the two of us understood. And that beautiful bond brought two perfect babies into the world. That’s another thing, he was the BEST daddy to Knash, Hyrie, Cadyn, and Kendyl. Family was EVERYTHING to him. Windham knew me better than I knew myself and he always knew how to calm my storm, as I did for him. He was the only person in the world that I could be unapologetically myself around and not only did he accept it, he loved it.
I cry because I wish we had more time baby, but I smile because I was so blessed to be loved by you in the time we did have. I will always love you Windham. I will always show our kids how incredible their daddy is. I will always make sure they know how much you love them. And I will always make you proud just like you made me proud. I love you forever baby, until we meet again.
The last time we got to see Wyatt on television was in a pre-taped backstage promo on the February 27 edition of RAW in which he taunted his planned WrestleMania opponent Bobby Lashley. His final match took place the day before in a non-televised WWE Live Event against LA Knight in Rockford, Illinois.
WWE is still donating the proceeds from any sales of Bray's merchandise to Offerman and his four children. Many items have already sold out but you can find the remaining in-stock offerings by clicking here.
The world of professional wrestling has suffered a massive loss but that pales in comparison to what his family is going through. Needless to say, our thoughts go out to them during what's sure to be an incredibly difficult time.