As noted earlier, former WWE and ECW star Mike Halac (Mantaur, Bruiser Mastino) passed away overnight at the age of 55. You can click here for the announcement from Halac’s daughter, along with details/clips from his career.
In an update, WWE issued the following on Halac’s passing today:
Mike Halac passes away
WWE is saddened to learn that Mike Halac, better known to WWE fans as Mantaur, has passed away.
Halac’s combination of size and charisma immediately captivated fans worldwide as he took to the ring in a giant bull head to highlight his half-man, half-minotaur persona.
Halac spent time in both WWE and ECW where he faced some of the biggest stars of his generation like Bam Bam Bigelow, Razor Ramon, and Bret Hart.
WWE extends its condolences to Mike Halac’s family, friends and fans.
WWE is saddened to learn that Mike Halac, better known to WWE fans as Mantaur, has passed away.
WWE extends its condolences to Mike Halac’s family, friends and fans.https://t.co/HWxR5bu3QS
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2023
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