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

The former WWE Superstar passed away peacefully in his sleep as revealed by his daughter who penned a beautiful message for her father.

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

Mantaur (via Twitter)

The WWE Universe comes together to pay their condolences to former WWE Superstar Mike Halac. He was most notable for his work as the Mantaur, a gimmick based 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 death, 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.”

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Mantaur worked in various promotions during his career. He worked for Catch Wrestling Association for three years, before signing with the, then WWE. However, he would leave the company soon to join Paul Heyman’s ECW. After brief stints in ECW and WWE, the 55-year-old made appearances at WCW in 1997.

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It was also revealed that he suffered from Type 2 diabetes, along with other injuries caused during his wrestling career. He had a lengthy career, debuting in 1991, and would wrestle his last match in 2019. 

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WWE pay their condolences to Mantaur

Mantaur during his time in WWE
Mantaur during his time in WWE (via Twitter)

WWE and many other big names from the industry have shared their tributes to the deceased Mike Halac. His most notable work in his career came 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 next one in 1996, before he went to USWA and WCW.

Halac’s first run was more memorable than the latter one, as he played the gimmick of Mantaur. Jim Cornette managed the superstar as he faced the IC Champion of the time, Razor Ramon. Once, he almost defeated the champion and became an IC Champion. Apart from Ramon, Mantaur feuded with Jeff Jarrett, Bob Holly, Bam Bam Bigelow, and other mid-carders of the time.

After a brief hiatus, Halac returns to Vince McMahon’s company as an unnamed bodyguard for Goldust. He accompanied Goldust for his match against The Ultimate Warrior at In Your House 7. Halac was bodyslammed by The Warrior after Goldust lost the match.

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