WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda in hospice care
Barry Windham is asking fans to pray for his US Express tag team partner Mike Rotunda.
In an interview with Bill Apter that was conducted on October 25, Windham stated that Rotunda is currently in hospice care. He did not disclose further information about the illness that Rotunda is battling.
“It’s kind of tough right now. You know, Mike is in hospice right now,” Windham said. “So, anyway, that family — I love that family. But, it’s so tragic.”
Every patient is different and hospice does not mean this outcome is guaranteed, but it’s a care option that’s recommended when a patient dealing with an illness is expected to live for six months or less. It aims to manage symptoms while maintaining the best quality of life possible.
Brothers-in-law Windham & Rotunda were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame together as the US Express in 2024. Both had runs in the WWF and WCW, with Rotunda likely best known for his time playing the character IRS in WWF.
Apter asked Windham if there’s anything he’d like to say to fans.
“Well, it’s been a great ride,” Windham said. “And I would like for you all to pray for Mike.”
Rotunda is the father of WWE wrestler Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy (Taylor Rotunda) and the late Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda), who was named after his uncle Barry. Rotunda also has a daughter named Mika.
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