Who is Sabu's wife? Exploring the personal life of the late great WWE legend
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In a heart-breaking incident, former WWE and
ECW
legend
Sabu
reportedly passed away at the age of 60 on May 11, 2025, 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. Tributes and obituaries are pouring in for the sudden demise of the wrestler.
Sabu, also known as Terrence Brunk, was a pioneering figure in hardcore wrestling. He was renowned for his high-risk, no-holds-barred style, which helped define the identity of ECW in the 1990s. He 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.
Besides his glorious professional journey, he had a personal life too. Let's explore the personal life of the great wrestling legend.
Exploring the personal life of the late great WWE legend
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Sabu
is regarded as a trailblazer in professional wrestling. The legendary wrestler had a career that spanned over four decades. However, regarding his personal life, not much is known except for the fact that Sabu was previously married to a Japenese woman named
Hitomi Brunk
.
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Hitomi Brunk, who hailed from Japan, married Sabu on June 22, 1997, in Michigan, and the couple later held a separate ceremony in Tokyo on December 12, 1998, to get married in Japanese tradition, while the wrestler was in Japan for the
ECW/FMW Super show
. But, their marriage did not last long. The couple eventually separated and divorced, though the exact date of their split is not known.
Following his separation, Sabu was in a long-term relationship with Melissa Coates until her death on June 23, 2021 due to COVID-19 at the age of 52. Till the time of his death, Sabu was unmarried and single. The late wrestler also happened to be the nephew of Detroit wrestling legend and hardcore pioneer The Sheik, who began his wrestling career in 1985, competing primarily in Midwest territories.
Following his death, 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 on April 18, 2025. He played the final bout of his retirement match against GCW star Joey Janela. However, the legend had to face a defeat in his last match, at the hands of Janela in the main event of the ninth annual Joey Janela's Spring Break.
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