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Newsweek
13-05-2025
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WWE Pays Tribute to Sabu on Monday Night Raw
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The professional wrestling world was shaken when news spread that ECW icon and hardcore wrestling legend Sabu, real name Terry Brunk, had passed away at 60 years old. WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Sabu's family, friends and — WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025 Countless wrestlers paid tribute to the legend online, thanking him for the contributions he had made to the business. More Pro Wrestling: Wrestling Legend Sabu Passes Away at 60 WWE did the same on Monday Night Raw, and multiple members of the roster proceeded to follow suit. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Professional wrestler Sabu holds up his autobiography "Sabu: Scars, Silence, & Superglue" during ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Professional wrestler Sabu holds up his autobiography "Sabu: Scars, Silence, & Superglue" during ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Michael Cole and Pat McAfee kicked off the show with a tribute to Sabu, calling him a "trailblazer" and "legendary." "The wrestling world lost a trailblazer over the weekend: legendary ECW superstar Sabu." Cole said. "He was a hardcore extraordinaire. He passed away at the age of 60. A two-time ECW World Champion who had a legendary rivalry with a friend of mine named Tazz." Honoring the life and remembering the legendary career of SABU.#ThankYouSabu — WWE (@WWE) May 13, 2025 "I was incredibly lucky to grow up during the era of ECW," McAfee said. "Obviously, we all had our own trampoline wrestling associations around the country. We all followed the way of the ECW superstars. And what Sabu did every time he performed was put his life on the line for everybody's entertainment. We are forever grateful for his service to this industry." "We all remember Sabu tonight, send our condolences to his family and his friends," Cole concluded as the crowd chanted "Thank you, Sabu." More Pro Wrestling: Recently Released Superstar Working With WWE Again This wasn't the only time Sabu was remembered on Raw. Before he entered into the ring, CM Punk stood on the apron and pointed to the sky in homage to ECW's Evel Knievel. "He influenced everyone and everything," CM Punk later said on Instagram. "You read about him and when you finally saw him, he somehow exceeded the expectations. He was infamous. There will never be another." "The nephew of WWE Hall of Famer, The Sheik, Sabu became a national star as part of ECW, where he was a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, leaping from chairs and driving his opponents through tables and even barbed wire," WWE said in an online tribute. "In 2006, Sabu signed with WWE as part of WWE's revival of the ECW brand. Finally unleashed on WWE, Sabu competed in marquee contests with Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship and John Cena for the WWE Championship. "One of his greatest accomplishments came when he and fellow ECW Originals, The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer and Van Dam were victorious at WrestleMania 23 in Sabu's native Detroit in front of over 80,000 fans. "Sabu left WWE soon after in 2007 and continued to travel the world as sports-entertainment's human highlight reel." More Pro Wrestling: Hulk Hogan Breaks Silence on Negative Public Image WWE Legend Jake 'The Snake' Roberts Undergoes Surgery For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstars React to Sabu's Death and Legacy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. ECW legend and professional wrestling icon Sabu, real name Terry Brunk, sadly passed away at 60 years old, less than a month after his final official match. WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Sabu's family, friends and — WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025 While he is most well-known for his time in ECW, Sabu also wrestled in countless promotions around the world, including WWE, WCW, TNA, NJPW, and so many more. NJPW is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion Sabu at the age of 60. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go to Sabu's family, friends and fans. In memoriam: — NJPW Global (@njpwglobal) May 12, 2025 Sabu remains one of the most influential wrestlers of his era, developing an iconic hardcore and high-flying style that is replicated to this day. More Pro Wrestling: Wrestling Legend and Infamous Heel Passes Away at 60 Multiple wrestlers have now come out to pay tribute to the legend and the effect he has had on the business. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Professional wrestler Sabu attends ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Professional wrestler Sabu attends ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada."Game changers are people who altered the RULES in the profession for which they played," fellow ECW legend Tommy Dreamer said. "Bob Gibson. Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Deacon Jones. Mel Blount. Jordan Curry. Sabu tables innovative movesets high flying assault toughness. He was ECW." Game changers are people who altered the RULES in the profession for which they played Bob Gibson Kareem Abdul Jabbar Deacon Jones Mel Blount Jordan Curry Sabu tables innovative movesets high flying assault toughness He was ECW — Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) May 12, 2025 "Here we were just a few weeks ago at Wrestlecon," WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam said of his former tag team partner. "You never know when it's the last time you'll be together when it comes to this. "Sabu was as irreplaceable in my life as he was in the industry. You all know how important he was to my career, and you know how much he meant to me personally. Here we were just a few weeks ago at Wrestlecon. You never know when it's the last time you'll be together when it comes to this. Sabu was as irreplaceable in my life as he was in the industry. You all know how important he was to my career, and you know how much he meant to me… — Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) May 12, 2025 "He's been a tremendous influence since I was 18 years old , when I met him. Learning to be an adult, while you're in the crazy environment of this business can go several different ways. "I'm proud to have been able to carry on so many of Sheik and Sabu's values, both in and out of the ring. Sabu helped make me the wrestler I am, the person I am, and I'll always be proud of that and grateful." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Braun Strowman Was Released For Two Major Reasons: Report "A brotherhood and bond that very few in our business will ever understand," Bully Ray said. "RIP Sabu and THANK YOU for being the pioneer and originator of getting the tables!!" Bully Ray would go on to pay tribute to Sabu on the Busted Open Radio alongside Sandman, Tazz, and many more. "Sabu was a trailblazing groundbreaker who played a major role in the expansion of what a pro wrestling match could be," Matt Hardy said. "The fact that tables are commonly utilized in pro wrestling is because of Terry Brunk & how he made an inanimate object like a table a must see component in his match. RIP Sabu Sabu was a trailblazing groundbreaker who played a major role in the expansion of what a pro wrestling match could be. The fact that tables are commonly utilized in pro wrestling is because of Terry Brunk & how he made an inanimate object like a table a must see… — MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 11, 2025 "Sabu was heavily influential on today's current style, even though his contributions are still under appreciated by most. My thoughts go out to all of Sabu's family, friends & fans." More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Superstar Set For In-Ring Return WWE Wants Big Money From Cities To Host John Cena's Retirement Match For more professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
