Wrestling legend Sabu dead at 60... just weeks after his final match
Wrestling pioneer Terry Brunk, better known as Sabu, has died at the age of 60.
Sabu was still fighting as recently as last month, when he took part in his final match during Wrestlemania weekend in Las Vegas.
He reportedly made his final public appearance at last weekend's Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion convention in Philadelphia.
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. pic.twitter.com/JpgbYj2KKl
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 11, 2025
Sabu was known as 'The Human Highlight Reel' and was described by WWE as a 'gamechanger' and an 'extreme maniac'.
He made a habit of performing fearless stunts. In one bout, he shredded his bicep when the ropes were replaced with barbed wire. On another occasion, he is said to have 'reattached his jaw' and closed a wound with superglue.
AEW (All Elite Wrestling) said in a statement: '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.'
Sabu, who hailed from Michigan, was the nephew of WWE Hall Of Famer 'The Sheik'. According to his WWE biography, Sabu 'cut his teeth' in Japanese death matches before landing in ECW.
He later formed one half of one of wrestling's most iconic tag teams alongside Rob Van Dam and became known for his daring acrobatics.
Tributes poured in on social media on Sunday, with Sabu described as 'an absolute legend of the business' and 'one of the greatest of all time'.
Fellow wrestling star Francine wrote on X: 'My heart is broken. Rest in peace to my friend Sabu. I love you always.'
After joining WWE, he enjoyed iconic matches with John Cena - for the WWE championship - and Rey Mysterio - for the world heavyweight championship.
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