Mike Rotunda’s Wife, Stephaine, and his family are in need of prayers after the 67-year-old Wrestling Icon was placed on Hospice care
Speedy recovery!
October 30, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on October 29, 2026
WWE Legend, Mike Rotunda, better known as I.R.S., is facing one of the most intense battles of his life. His wife, Stephanie, his two childrens, and the entire wrestling community are by his side during this hard time, singing prayers for his recovery.
After losing a beloved family member and wrestling icon, Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda), just a couple of years ago, another heartbreaking news has hit the Rotunda family.
The Rotunda family during WrestleMania IX weekend in Paradise, Nevada.
— WWF Wrestling (@WWFWrestling1)
At just 67 years of age, the WWE Hall of Famer has entered hospice care. His family has not shared the exact cause of the illness, as they want to keep medical details private.
However, a few sources have reported that the issue arose due to complications of a brain tumor.
Former Colleagues and Temmates Beg For Prayers
Mike Rotuna’s tag team partner and brother-in-law, Barry Windham, confirmed the news in an interview, saying, “It’s tough right now. You know, Mike is in hospice right now.”
This news comes after years of professional milestones, including induction into the Hall of Fame and building a legacy in wrestling alongside tag-team partners such as Barry Windham and Ted DiBiase.
The WWE legend’s carrer spans decades. He was first recognized when he was part of The U.S. Express with Windham. Together, they captured the WWF Tag Team Championship twice in the mid-1980s.
As I.R.S., when he formed Money Inc., later with Ted DiBiase, the duo won three more tag team titles.
As Mike Rotunda is in critical condition, Barry Windham has publicly asked fans to send prayers and support to his fellow former teammate.
Leilani Kai, a former Female WWE wrestler wrote,
“It’s with a very heavy heart that I share this newS.
My dear friend Mike Rotunda has been placed under hospice care.Mike and I shared history that will always mean the world to me — from WrestleMania I to WrestleMania X, and so many miles and memories in between.He has always been a kind, loyal, and professional frienD and an incredible family man. I’m asking all of you to please keep Mike and the entire Rotunda family in your prayers and thoughts. They need all the love and strength we can send their way right now. We love you, Mike. Always.
Countless prayers have poured in from all around the world from Wrestling fans, friends, and former colleagues.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Mike was born on March 20, 1958. He made his wrestling debut in 1979.
- Stephanie Rotunda is the sister of Windham, Mike’s Tag Team’s Partner.
- Mike and Stephainie have been married for almost five decades. They got married in 1976.
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