Hardcore wrestling legend, Sabu, dies at 60 years old

Hardcore Wrestling Legend, Sabu, Passes Away

The world of professional wrestling mourns the loss of Terry Brunk, known by his ring name, Sabu. The news, confirmed by AEW and WWE this Sunday, has shocked fans and colleagues in the industry. Sabu, at the age of 60, leaves an indelible legacy in the history of the sport. From barbed wire battles to unforgettable high-stakes moments, Sabu gave it his all to professional wrestling. The news comes a few weeks after Sabu participated in his retirement match during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, facing Joey Janela at the Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9 event.

It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Sabu one last time and to be able to give him the farewell he deserved. His life and career deserve to be celebrated and it’s refreshing to know that his last match was 100 percent authentic Sabu. He is and was a legend, and his legacy will live on for generations.

Brett Lauderdale, promoter of Sabu’s last match

AEW is saddened to learn of the passing of wrestling legend Sabu. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans. pic.twitter.com/zK31Qp0u3S

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 21, 2024

Sabu began his wrestling career under the tutelage of his uncle Ed “The Sheik” Farhat. He made a name for himself during his time in ECW in the 1990s, where he combined aerial acrobatics with ultraviolent matches that included barbed wire, chairs, and tables. He was a two-time ECW Champion, an ECW Tag Team Champion, and an ECW World Television Champion. Sabu starred in memorable rivalries with Rob Van Dam and Taz. The hardcore legend also competed in New Japan Pro Wrestling, WCW and TNA before having a brief stint in WWE in the 2000s, after the company bought ECW. Sabu wrestled at WrestleMania 23 in 2007, when he was part of the ECW Originals team that defeated The New Breed in a tag team match. He was released a month later. After touring the independent wrestling scene, Sabu made an appearance in AEW in 2023 as a special enforcer for a match between Chris Jericho and Adam Cole. The cause of Sabu’s death has not been revealed.