WWE and ECW legend Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, passed away on Sunday at the age of 60, as confirmed by All Elite Wrestling. The iconic professional wrestler, known for his hardcore wrestling style, made his retirement announcement just last month after a memorable match at WrestleMania weekend where he defeated Joey Janela.
While the cause of his death has yet to be officially disclosed, it has emerged that Sabu had been battling significant health issues in recent years. In 2023, the wrestling legend was hospitalized after a serious medical emergency during the Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. He had been actively participating in the event when he suddenly fell ill. Sabu reassured his fans following the incident by posting a message on social media, stating, “Hello everyone I am doing better and thank you for your well wishes ☝️.”
Earlier, Sabu had opened up about his deteriorating health, revealing the toll his wrestling career had taken on his body. “I’ll tell you, I’ve felt better. I don’t feel really bad, but I feel pretty bad. My knee, my back, and my shoulders, they all need surgery. I’ve been going to the gym lately, but I have to suck it up and go. It’s never, ‘Alright, today I feel good.’ It’s like, ‘f^^k,’ and it’s tough… I need my knee and my shoulder replaced, but I haven’t gotten around to it,” he had said in an interview.
Sabu’s passing has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, with many of his colleagues and fans expressing their grief. AEW announcer Taz posted a heartfelt tribute on X (formerly Twitter), recalling how just the previous night he had been watching a video of Sabu. “I was just thinking about him. It was just last night, literally last night. Then I got this news today from some ECW guys,” Taz said, visibly emotional.
Throughout his career, Sabu became renowned for his innovative and extreme wrestling style, contributing significantly to the global appeal of hardcore wrestling. He was a fan favorite, known for his willingness to take extreme risks in the ring. Despite his retirement, his legacy in the world of professional wrestling will live on through his memorable matches and contributions to the sport.
Sabu’s passing has left a void in the wrestling world, and tributes continue to pour in from fans, peers, and former colleagues, all remembering him as a legend of the ring.
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