WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda is battling some serious health conditions but he is not in hospice care.
That was the message issued today from his daughter Mika Rotunda, who posted on Instagram on behalf of her family, to clarify the situation surrounding her father.
Yesterday, Barry Windham, Mike Rotunda’s brother-in-law, stated in an interview that Mike had entered hospice care.
Mika clarified that Mike actually suffered a massive heart attack last month, was in a coma for a week and spent over a month in a hospital recovering. He has now since been moved to a rehab center not hospice.
She also noted that Windham simply misspoke during the interview and that it was unintentional. Her full statement is below:
Mike Rotunda is the father of the late WWE superstar Windham “Bray Wyatt” Rotunda as well as current star Taylor “Bo Dallas” Rotunda.
He was best known in his time in WWE as Irwin R. Schyster, aka IRS. He is married to Stephanie – the daughter of former wrestler Blackjack Mulligan and sister of Barry Windham.
Our family would like to take a moment to clarify some information currently circulating online regarding my father, Mike Rotunda.
Yes, my uncle Barry did make a comment mentioning that my father is in hospice care while answering a question about our late family member, whom we lost two years ago. We want to make it clear that he misspoke—not intentionally.
My father is not in hospice, but rather in a rehabilitation center. He suffered a massive heart attack on September 20th, was in a coma for a week, and spent over a month hospitalized. By the grace of God, he has now transitioned to a rehabilitation center, where our family remains present, hopeful, and focused on his recovery.
It has already been a long road, and we know there is still a long road ahead—but our faith in God remains strong. Anyone who knows my dad knows that it’s his strength, work ethic, and athleticism that have carried him through not just this, but every challenge life has thrown his way. If there’s one person I have faith in, it’s Captain Mike.
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the wrestling world and our local communities. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy as we continue walking this journey together—but we warmly welcome continued prayers, good energy, and healing thoughts for his recovery.
With love and gratitude,
The Rotunda Family
