The life and tragic death of Bray Wyatt, one of WWE’s most enigmatic and revolutionary figures, is being explored in-depth in the upcoming documentary “Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal.” Premiering on Peacock on April 1st, the film pulls back the curtain on Windham Rotunda’s dark, fascinating evolution into the iconic Wyatt character.
Narrated by the legendary Undertaker himself, Mark Calaway, “Becoming Immortal” promises to shed new light on Wyatt’s journey with never-before-seen footage from WWE’s archives as well as powerful first-hand accounts. The documentary features interviews with Wyatt himself and many of his contemporaries, including wrestling giants like John Cena, Becky Lynch, Triple H, and Hulk Hogan.
Perhaps most poignantly, it will include perspective from Wyatt’s own family – his brother and former WWE superstar Taylor Rotunda (fka Bo Dallas), as well as their father Mike Rotunda, who is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year as part of the legendary tag team The U.S. Express.
With Wyatt’s shocking death at just 36 years old in August 2023, less than a year after his return to WWE, “Becoming Immortal” takes on even greater significance as a chance to celebrate his enduring impact. The eerie, genre-blending Wyatt character was truly a masterstroke of sports entertainment storytelling.
“Bray Wyatt is one of the most revered and mysterious characters in WWE history,” reads the official description. “The story behind that character and the man himself, Windham Rotunda, has never been documented until now…This documentary chronicles Windham’s incredible rise to worldwide fame as a WWE Superstar, and the struggles and success that came with being a creative visionary.”
From his humble beginnings as the ill-fated “Husky Harris” to becoming the cult-leading mastermind behind the Wyatt Family, Rotunda underwent one of the greatest character reinventions in wrestling lore. His supernatural, psychological mind games captivated the WWE Universe and drew praise for their cinematic ambition long before the “Firefly Funhouse” made him a full-blown cultural phenomenon.
Rumors have swirled that Wyatt could be inducted posthumously into the 2024 Hall of Fame alongside his father. But regardless of accolades, “Becoming Immortal” cements his status as a haunting, immortal presence whose influence will endure for generations.
Directed by Steve Conoscenti, the documentary seems primed to offer the definitive, unvarnished account of Wyatt’s tragically curtailed but unforgettable career from those who knew him best. For fans still mourning the loss of one of WWE’s modern eccentrics and visionaries, it may just provide the closure and celebration they’ve been craving.
