Just three weeks after his retirement match, wrestling legend and former ECW champion Sabu, 60, who’s real name was Terry Brunk, has died, All Elite Wrestling and WWE announced Sunday.
A cause or time of Sabu’s death has not been disclosed. Just weeks ago, Sabu participated in the final match of his career, defeating GCW star Joey Janela in the main event of the ninth annual Joey Janela’s Spring Break.
Sabu was known as a fearless wrestler, willing to perform high-risk maneuvers regularly in order to entertain his fans. AEW mentioned that Sabu was no stranger to such performances, pointing out his familiarity with ‘barbed wire battles.’ Sabu was considered a pioneer of the hardcore wrestling style.
Sabu was a well-respected wrestler who participated in multiple organizations throughout his career including the ECW, WCW, and WWE.
Sabu’s wrestling achievements
Two-time World Heavyweight Champion
FTW Heavyweight Champion
World Television Champion
Three-time World Tag Team Champion
ECW Triple Crown Champion
NWA World Heavyweight Champion
Insane Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion
XPW World Heavyweight Champion
Sabu also made an appearance during WrestleMania 23, as a part of the ECW Originals tag team that defeated The New Breed. Sabu left WWE soon after.
