Sabu dead: Wrestling icon dies suddenly aged 60 less than two weeks after last match as tributes pour in |
11/05/2025 19:02 -
WRESTLING legend Sabu has passed away at the age of 60.
Terry Brunk, known by his ring name “Sabu”, was a three-time World Heavyweight Champion and held the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice.
The pro wrestler also held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once.
Sabu wrestled in his final match in Las Vegas on April 18 for GCW during Wrestlemania weekend – where he defeated Joel Janela.
He is said to have made his final public appearance at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion show convention last weekend.
Francine, a fellow WWE wrestler and friend of Sabu’s, wrote on X: “My heart is broken. Rest in peace to my friend Sabu. I love you always.”
The details surrounding his death have not yet been revealed, according to Wrestling Headlines.
In his early career, Sabu was trained to be a technical wrestler by his uncle, a pro wrestler known as The Sheik.
Soon after, he became known for his trademark style of hardcore wrestling – developed from 1993 to 2000 during his time with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).
Sabu often took part in Japanese hardcore matches, teaming up with The Sheik, Tiger Jeet Singh and Horace Boulder.
