Quick Scoop
Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk both died in August 2023, and
WWE later paid tribute to them on SmackDown. Wyatt was 36, and Funk was 79.
What happened
- Bray Wyatt : WWE said Windham Rotunda, known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Aug. 24, 2023 , at age 36.
- Terry Funk : WWE said Hall of Famer Terry Funk passed away on Aug. 23, 2023 , at age 79.
- Aftermath : WWE honored both men on SmackDown with tribute segments and crowd tributes.
Why people remember them
Bray Wyatt was known for his creative
character work and major WWE runs, while Terry Funk was a legendary wrestler
famous for helping define hardcore wrestling.
| Wrestler | What happened | Age |
| Bray Wyatt | Died unexpectedly in August 2023 | 36 |
| Terry Funk | Died in August 2023 | 79 |
If you want, I can also give you a short timeline of the tributes WWE
did that week.
