Earlier today, Peacock debuted the new trailer for the new original documentary, Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal, which debuts next month on the streamer. The new original documentary showcases the life and career of the late Windham Rotunda, best known to wrestling fans as the former WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt.
The upcoming documentary feature debuts on April 1 and is narrated by Mark William Calaway, who is best known to fans as WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker. You can check out the official trailer for the upcoming feature below:
BRAY WYATT: BECOMING IMMORTAL LOOKS AT WINDHAM ROTUNDA’S REMARKABLE CAREER
Bray Wyatt tragically passed away in August of last year at only 36 years old. The new documentary will feature emotional and insightful interviews with the people who knew him best, including WWE Superstars and Hall of Famers, such as Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Becky Lynch, Triple H, and his brother Taylor Rotunda (aka WWE Superstar Bo Dallas).
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The documentary will also feature interviews with Windham Rotunda himself, along with some never-before-seen footage from the WWE archives. Fans can also check out the breadth and width of Wyatt’s career through the WWE library that’s available on Peacock, including Wyatt’s past championship victories at WWE’s premium live events.
Regarding today’s announcement of the new original documentary, WWE Chief Creative Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who serves as an executive producer for the documentary, stated, “Windham Rotunda had a brilliant mind. There was no wall he wouldn’t break down in the name of storytelling. You had no choice but to believe in him. He was just that good. It’s time for his story to be the one that’s told. Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal comes to @peacock on 4/1.”
As noted, WWE announced that Bray Wyatt’s father, Mike Rotunda, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 next month during WrestleMania XL Week in Philadelphia. Rotunda, a former WWE Superstar and World Tag Team Champion will be inducted alongside his former tag team partner, Barry Windham, as The U.S. Express. The two teamed together in WWE in the 1980s becoming two-time World Tag Team Champions. Barry Windham is also the namesake of Mike Rotunda’s son Windham Rotunda, who would eventually become Bray Wyatt in WWE. Barry Windham is also Bray Wyatt’s maternal uncle.
Mike Rotunda had a prominent wrestling career as well, competing in WWE, the NWA, and WCW, winning multiple titles and also becoming the prominent wrestling bad guy or heel, Irwin R. Schyster (IRS), during his WWE career. While in WWE, IRS formed a notable tag team with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase, becoming Money Inc., and they became three-time tag champs.
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Mike Rotunda will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday, April 5 at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Undoubtedly, his son Bray Wyatt will be spoken about and paid tribute to during his speech by both father and uncle.
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal debuts on Peacock on April 1.
About Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal
Release Date: April 1, 2024
Director: Steve Conoscenti
Executive Producers: Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Lee Fitting, Chris Kaiser, and Ben Houser
Co-Executive Producers: Marc Pomarico and Brian Decker
Production: WWE Studios
Distribution: Peacock
Narrator: Mark William Calaway (The Undertaker)
Featuring: Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt), Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Becky Lynch, Triple H, Taylor Rotunda (aka Bo Dallas)
Synopsis: Bray Wyatt is one of the most revered and mysterious characters in WWE history. The story behind that character and the man himself, Windham Rotunda, has never been documented until now. Using never-before-seen interviews and exclusive backstage footage, Windham Rotunda’s inspiring story unfolds. 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. Sadly, in August of 2023, Windham passed away at the age of 36. In the wake of his untimely death, Windham leaves behind a family still grieving with loss as they celebrate a lasting legacy that continues to create and inspire.
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SOURCE: Peacock, WWE
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