Wrestling world mourns death of WWE legend
Trailblazing hardcore wrestler Sabu, who shot to fame in the 1990s, has died at 60.
A cause of death has not been disclosed, according to PWInsider.com.
Sabu, real name Terry Bunk, was a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, leaping from chairs and driving opponents through tables and barbed wire.
The stuntsman was the nephew of WWE Hall of Famer, The Sheik, and became a star as part of Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Sabu was one of the prominent faces of the wrestling scene during its meteoric rise in the '90s.
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He signed with WWE in 2006 and competed in marquee contests with the likes of Rey Mysterio and John Cena.
In a touching tribute to the wrestler, WWE said it was 'saddened' by his death and reflected on his decorated career.
'Many of ECW's greatest matches featured Sabu doing battle with the likes of WWE Hall of Famers Rob Van Dam and Mick Foley, as well as The Sandman and his greatest rival, Tazz,' it said.
'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.'
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