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WWE Rejected Charles Manson's Request to Meet Bray Wyatt

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Nick Manfredini, a former WWE writer, said on the Wrestling with Freddie podcast that Charles Manson sought to meet Bray Wyatt, who died in August 2023.
Wyatt's former college teammate, now a prison guard, showed Manson Wyatt's promos and prompted a meeting request.
The proposal reached WWE executives, including Vince McMahon, but WWE quickly rejected it.
Manfredini briefly considered visiting Manson with Wyatt, then deemed it a bad idea.

History

Historical Context

Charles Manson, who died in 2017, led the Manson Family, a cult responsible for a series of brutal murders in 1969, including actress Sharon Tate. His ideology, influenced by figures like the Beatles, sparked widespread media fascination and horror. Manson's legacy continues to impact pop culture, as seen in the wrestling industry's efforts to distance itself from his notoriety, reflecting ongoing societal concerns about violence and celebrity.

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Story summary

Nick Manfredini, a former WWE writer, said on the Wrestling with Freddie podcast that Charles Manson sought to meet Bray Wyatt, who died in August 2023.
Wyatt's former college teammate, now a prison guard, showed Manson Wyatt's promos and prompted a meeting request.
The proposal reached WWE executives, including Vince McMahon, but WWE quickly rejected it.
Manfredini briefly considered visiting Manson with Wyatt, then deemed it a bad idea.

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