Former WWE Superstar Mike ‘Mantaur’ Halac passes away at 55: Daughter posts heartbroken tribute 

The WWE Universe comes collectively to pay their condolences to former WWE Superstar Mike Halac. He was most notable for his work because the Mantaur, a gimmick based mostly on the Minotaur. Halac’s passing was confirmed by his daughter Demi, who wrote a heartfelt message on her father’s social media account.

While confirming her father’s dying, Demi wrote, “It’s Michael’s daughter, Demi, and I’m sorry to break the bad news that my dad has passed away. He went peacefully to sleep. He’s no longer in pain. This really hit home to lose my father; he will forever be in my heart and many others. I love you, dad. Make the skies beautiful for me.”

Mantaur labored in numerous promotions throughout his profession. He labored for Catch Wrestling Association for 3 years, earlier than signing with the, then WWE. However, he would depart the corporate quickly to hitch Paul Heyman’s ECW. After transient stints in ECW and WWE, the 55-year-old made appearances at WCW in 1997.

It was additionally revealed that he suffered from Type 2 diabetes, together with different accidents precipitated throughout his wrestling profession. He had a prolonged profession, debuting in 1991, and would wrestle his final match in 2019. 

WWE pay their condolences to Mantaur

Mantaur throughout his time in WWE (by way of Twitter)

WWE and lots of different huge names from the trade have shared their tributes to the deceased Mike Halac. His most notable work in his profession got here from WWE as Mantaur. Therefore, WWE posted a message on their social media pages extending their condolences. Halac had two reigns in WWE, one in 1995 and the subsequent one in 1996, earlier than he went to USWA and WCW.

Halac’s first run was extra memorable than the latter one, as he performed the gimmick of Mantaur. Jim Cornette managed the famous person as he confronted the IC Champion of the time, Razor Ramon. Once, he nearly defeated the champion and have become an IC Champion. Apart from Ramon, Mantaur feuded with Jeff Jarrett, Bob Holly, Bam Bam Bigelow, and different mid-carders of the time.

After a short hiatus, Halac returns to Vince McMahon’s firm as an unnamed bodyguard for Goldust. He accompanied Goldust for his match in opposition to The Ultimate Warrior at In Your House 7. Halac was bodyslammed by The Warrior after Goldust misplaced the match.