Former WWE legend Sabu passes away at 60 weeks after his retirement match
(Image Via X/@WrestleFeatures)
In a shocking incident, former
WWE legend Sabu
also reportedly passed away at the age of 60, just a few weeks after playing his final retirement bout during WrestleMania 41 week. The wrestling world and its fans are shocked and saddened by the passing of the wrestling legend on May 11, 2025. However, as of now, the exact reason behind his death has not been disclosed.
Sabu, also known as Terrence Brunk, was a pioneering figure in hardcore wrestling.
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He was renowned for his high-risk, no-holds-barred style, which helped define the identity of both WWE and ECW during the 1990s.
Sabu was a hardcore wrestling professional who participated in several professional wrestling events, including WWE in 1993, United States Wrestling Association, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, ECW, and many more. He continued his wrestling journey participating in several events till April 18, 2025, when he played his last bout.
Former WWE and ECW legend Sabu dies leaving fans mourning
Former WWE and ECW legend
Sabu
breathed his last on May 11, leaving his fans and the wrestling universe mourning. Tributes and obituaries are pouring in for the shocking and heart-breaking news that was first reported by Mike Johnson of
PWInsider
.
In an official statement,
PWInsider
wrote while breaking the news, 'Former WWE and
ECW legend Sabu
has breathed his last on May 11, leaving his fans and the wrestling universe mourning. Tributes and obituaries are pouring in after the shocking and sad news was reported by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.'
Fans and the wrestling world also deeply mourned the sudden death of the wrestling legend. A colleague and former
ECW legend Bully Ray
, posted, 'A brotherhood and bond that very few in our business will ever understand.
And tomorrow on @BustedOpenRadio, we will pay respect to one of our own. RIP Sabu and THANK YOU for being the pioneer and originator of getting the tables!!'
WWE
shared a tribute to the legend, stating, '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 fans.'
Even AEW wrestling took to their X handle to pay homage and tribute to Sabu. AEW stated, 'AEW and the wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu. From barbed wire battles to unforgettable high-risk moments, Sabu gave everything to professional wrestling. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his fans.'
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According to reports, Sabu wrestled in his final match during the WrestleMania weekend. He played the final bout of his retirement match with GCW star Joey Janela. However, the legend had to face a defeat at the hands of Janela in the main event of the ninth annual Joey Janela's Spring Break. The videos of the match showed a bloodied face Sabu leaving the ring with a heavy heart.
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