Former WWE Star and ECW Legend Passes Away at 60
Born Terry Brunk, Sabu became a hardcore icon in Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling in the 1990s. He was trained by his uncle the original Sheik, gaining notoriety for his relentless style, daring moves, and barbed-wire fights that contributed to the formation of ECW. He was a two-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion and a key figure during the promotion's rise to cult status.
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After his short stint at Total Nonstop Action, Sabu also had a notable run in WWE and during the 2006 revival of ECW under Vince McMahon. Though the environment was tamer than his heyday, he still thrilled fans with his signature Arabian Facebuster and table-smashing chaos. With his unconventional style of attack and desire to test the limits of physical stamina, Sabu motivated a generation of wrestlers throughout several decades.
He also competed at AEW after coming out of retirement at All or Nothing for an unsanctioned match. The late 60-year-old had an incalculable influence on the profession, particularly in the hardcore wrestling movement. The report of his passing was first shared by PWInsider's Sean Ross Sapp. And evidently, fans were shocked to hear ECW Legend's death. "Damn RIP", wrote one fans while the one commented, "so sad, at least he can rest now".
One fan even noted how the deceased superstar was rumored to fight in few days, but the reports remain unclear. More tributes poured in from across the wrestling world, as fans remember Sabu not just for the violence he brought to the ring, but for the passion and authenticity he always displayed. His legacy will forever be etched in the blood-stained history of pro wrestling.
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