The Truth About Bray Wyatt's Ex-Wife
In and out of the ring, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt's life was filled with drama. Wyatt — real name: Windham Lawrence Rotunda — was involved in plenty of off-the-wall stories during his time in the ring before his untimely death on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at age 36.
Like many other professional wrestlers, Wyatt had made headlines in the past few years due to his scandalous love life. In 2017, Wyatt's wife of five years, Samantha Rotunda, filed for divorce, alleging he cheated on her with ring announcer and former wrestler, Joseann "JoJo" Offerman. At the time, he denied the allegations and claimed his ex was simply trying to defame him (via Pro Wrestling Sheet).
Eventually, however, the truth was exposed via Rotunda's lawyer, who claimed there was proof that Wyatt had a close relationship with Offerman, according to the Daily Mail. Things got ugly, and the pro wrestler reportedly walked out on Rotunda and began dating Offerman.
In 2018, the WWE star even made their relationship Instagram official (while turning off the comments feature on his posts to avoid the backlash). And in 2019, the lovers welcomed a child of their own: a son named Knash.
Bray Wyatt's ex-wife Samantha Rotunda had moved on
Despite her heartbreak following Bray Wyatt's affair, Samantha Rotunda had also moved on. The Florida real estate agent then dated a man named Dan Pixley, a landscape laborer, according to his Instagram bio (he has since deleted his account). Things seemed to be going well between the two at the time, since in June 2019, Rotunda wished both him and her ex a happy Father's Day.
"I'm so thankful for their daddy @thewindhamrotunda who blessed me with the two greatest treasures in my life and continues to help raise these beauties and to @danpix54 who stepped in to this crazy life, not knowing what to expect, and truly loves my girls as though they were his own; protecting and supporting them each and every day," she wrote alongside a photo of her daughters holding hands with Pixley, and another of them holding hands with their dad.
"I am truly so thankful for both of these men and because of our team effort, that we are working on each and every day, my girls are growing into amazing little woman (who will never ever date....ever, if these guys have any say). It's not always easy, but it's our life, and they are what matters!" Rotunda continued, even throwing in the hashtags #coparenting and #myheartissofull.
Bray Wyatt's messy divorce battle
Prior to the dissolution of their marriage, Bray Wyatt and Samantha Rotunda's love story was rom-com worthy, per Heavy. The two met as students at Troy University in Alabama and fell deeply in love. While Rotunda stayed to earn her degree, Wyatt — who was there on a football scholarship — left early to pursue a career as a professional wrestler. He signed with WWE in 2009. Two years later, in 2011, the couple welcomed daughter Kendyl. In 2012, they tied the knot, and in 2013, they welcomed daughter Cadyn.
When Rotunda filed for divorce, she asked for full custody of their girls and child support. She also asked to keep their family home in Florida's west coast (via Heavy). In 2018, however, Daily Mail reported Wyatt was avoiding paying his ex child support, and instead spending money on jewelry for his girlfriend, JoJo Offerman. He'd also reportedly been staying at the Total Divas star's apartment in Miami, rather than in West Florida, near his daughters.
After being forced into mediation, Wyatt agreed to pay his ex $14,765 per month in maintenance and child support. According to both Wyatt and Rotunda's Instagram posts, they had seemingly reached a co-parenting agreement since.
Samantha Rotunda is an accomplished realtor
While Bray Wyatt pursued a career in wrestling, Samantha Rotunda went down a different path, instead making a name for herself in the real estate scene. As written in her bio on Realtor.com, Rotunda's career as a realtor spans five years during which she has closed numerous deals. And why buying or selling off a property can be a tiring and daunting process, Rotunda aims to make it easier. "The home buying process should be a smooth and exciting experience and I work closely with those in the industry to ensure MY clients have to best experience possible!" she wrote in the "About" section.
Remarkably, despite the chaos and uncertainty that comes with being a realtor, Rotunda wouldn't have it any other way. "The late hours scheduling showings, the walkthroughs, the tears from happy clients, the disputes with other agents, the inspections, the wild appraisals, the new listing agreements ... all worth it," she captioned a June 2023 Instagram post.
Unsurprisingly, in her years-long career, Rotunda has racked up a lot of reviews from several of her clients. Beyond her skills as a real estate agent, previous clients of Rotunda have commended her for her kindness and empathy. "Not only is she a great realtor, but she is also a great person," one client wrote of the mom of two.