Arsenal Honors the Late Bray Wyatt
Arsenal, the 13-time English League champions, showed their class and paid a heartfelt tribute to WWE legend Bray Wyatt, who tragically passed away yesterday. In a touching gesture, the Gunners played Wyatt's WWE theme song, "Broken in Love" by Mark Crozer, at The Emirates stadium.
Emirates Stadium's Special Connection to WWE
The Emirates stadium has had a special tie with WWE for some time now, often playing wrestler's theme songs during matches. In 2021, Arsenal walked out to WWE wrestler Kane's theme song for a home draw with Manchester United. They also played Kurt Angle's theme tune at halftime during the same year.
Fans and Wrestling Community Commend Arsenal's Tribute
The tribute to Bray Wyatt was met with enthusiasm from fans, with one stating that the organizers in charge of Arsenal's music are "100% wrestling fans." Another fan praised Arsenal for always incorporating wrestling themes into their halftime shows, calling it a perfect tribute space. Social media was flooded with tributes, including a tweet sharing a picture from Smackdown's tribute to Wyatt, featuring a fan holding a placard with the quote, "He's still got the whole world in his hands," referring to Wyatt's theme song.
Wyatt's Unexpected Death Shakes Wrestling Community
Wyatt's untimely death at the age of 36 has deeply impacted the wrestling community and has prompted tributes from across the industry. WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H confirmed Wyatt's passing, expressing his condolences to the family and asking everyone to respect their privacy. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, a former WWE superstar, shared his heartbreak over the news and praised Wyatt's contributions to the wrestling world. Legendary wrestler Mick Foley also spoke highly of Wyatt's talent and character.
Details Surrounding Wyatt's Passing
Wyatt had not made any TV appearances since February, reportedly due to long COVID complications. While details regarding the circumstances leading up to his death are still unknown, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful attributed it to a heart attack exacerbated by his previous COVID diagnosis. However, the exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed by family or authorities.
