Mika Rotunda, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda has issued a statement on social media, as it pertains to the health of her father.
Mika clarified that Mike is not in hospice, as recently stated by Rotunda’s former tag team partner and brother-in-law Barry Windham, during an interview with wrestling journalist Bill Apter. Mika said her father is in a rehabilitation center following a heart attack, a stroke and being in a coma. She noted the heart attack occurred back on September 20.
Mika further stated the family is hopeful and focused on her father’s recovery.
Mika said the following on her Instagram:
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
Rotunda was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024 as part of the U.S. Express tag team with Windham, but he is arguably best known for his time in WWE as I.R.S. in the early-to-mid 1990s. He would later do a version of the character in WCW as Michael Wallstreet.