Mika Rotunda reflects on Wyatt Sicks debut: ‘I’m so incredibly proud’
Mika Rotunda says she is incredibly proud of her brother Taylor Rotunda, aka Uncle Howdy, following the debut of the Wyatt Sicks on Monday.
On Tuesday, Mika posted to Instagram about the segment and said her pulse raised, her eyes welled, and she felt a “warmth” that can only be described as Windham Rotunda.
Mika wrote:
“Windham talked a lot about hurting in his character. He would describe real life pain and scenarios as a way to kind of harden, inspire or shape his future. He turned pain into a positive, through creativity and expression.
Last night, Taylor debuted for the first time as Uncle Howdy, without Windham. This was their dream, their vision. Their fairytale to fulfill. He carried this on his back. But more importantly in his heart. As siblings, we’ve always had a strong cord attachment to one another. As the lights when out in the arena and I watched from my TV, my pulse raised. My eyes welled. I felt every ioata with him. While also feeling this warmth, that can only be described as Windham. I’m so incredibly proud of Taylor.
Honoring the memory of a Windham or a loved one while navigating the path of grief is a profound and personal journey. Our family has been on a stage with the outside world to see inside it since 3:33pm on August 24th. A moment in time we as a family will never get past or over. But, somehow— we have to find a way through it.
How does one do that?
In my opinion, It’s in our day to day lives. And creating ways to celebrate their life and legacy, even as we cope with the pain of their absence.
For Windham, it’s in story telling. He was the greatest story teller I’ve ever known. And as we embrace the moments of sorrow, there is a duty to uphold. To keep finding ways to express his madness and genius.
In doing so, it is a testament from our family about the depth of his love. And our love for him.
Upholding Windham’s homage can be a source of comfort and strength. We hurt. We heal.
In doing so, we keep their spirit alive and find solace in the impact they had on our lives. 🌹 ⭕️
Also, massive, gigantic and amazing praise to @robfee11 and @bakingjason for doing the alchemy behind the scenes. Unreal. You guys are!
Windham, Wish you were here.
Love you more.”
Wyatt’s widow, JoJo Offerman, also penned a lengthy tribute to her late husband recently. On Father’s Day, she wrote to Bray, “One of my favorite things about you will always be the incredible daddy you were. The kids will never forget that and I pray one day that they grow up to be like you and find someone that loved the way you did. Happy Father’s Day my love. Thank you for being the best daddy, We miss you deeply.”
The members of the Wyatt Sicks that debut on Monday include Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas/Taylor Rotunda), Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan. Dallas hasn’t wrestled since late 2019. He was released by WWE in 2021 but was re-signed in late 2022 to portray the Uncle Howdy character. His brother Bray passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 36. Dallas would later appear in the “Becoming Immortal” documentary on his brother and teased returning to the ring to carry on Wyatt’s legacy.