Wrestling Legend and Former WWE Star Sabu Dead at 60 Only Weeks After the 'Death-Defying Maniac's' Final Match

Published: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Wrestling World Mourns the Loss of Sabu: A Hardcore Legend Passes Away at 60

The wrestling world is reeling from the loss of Terry Brunk, better known as Sabu, the "suicidal, homicidal, genocidal, death-defying maniac," who passed away at the age of 60. RadarOnline.com confirmed the news, leaving fans and fellow wrestlers heartbroken.

Sabu, a true pioneer of hardcore wrestling, was renowned for his death-defying style, pushing the boundaries with tables, ladders, chairs, and barbed wire. He was a key figure in the ECW wrestling scene during the 1990s hardcore boom, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. He held the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice, the World Television Championship, and tag team titles three times.

His final match took place just weeks ago during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, a testament to his enduring passion for the sport. Sabu also had a brief but memorable run in WWE, debuting in 2006 after the company acquired ECW. He participated in WrestleMania 23, part of the ECW Originals team. He also wrestled in WCW, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and AAA. In 2023, he made a special appearance for AEW.

Tributes are pouring in from across the wrestling community. AEW and the wrestling world are mourning his loss. Fellow wrestlers like Rob Van Dam and Taz have expressed their grief, highlighting Sabu's impact on their careers and the wrestling world as a whole. Taz, now an AEW announcer, credited Sabu for helping him get over. Sabu's legacy as a fearless innovator and a beloved figure in professional wrestling will live on.

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