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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Official teaser of the documentary on Former WWE star Sabu's last wrestling appearance gets released
(WWE and ECW star Sabu) Just over a week after the passing of wrestling icon Sabu, the official teaser of the new documentary titled SABU has been released to commemorate his contributions in the field of wrestling. The film is produced by Sabu's long-time friend and WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam . The documentary SABU is directed by Joe Clarke, and the story of the film revolves around the late wrestling legend's final match against Joey Janela at Game Changer Wrestling's (GCW). According to the description of video, " SABU is an intimate documentary that follows the enigmatic career of professional wrestler Sabu as he seeks closure in his storied life—a final match. From his tumultuous upbringing under the influence of The Sheik to the electrifying days of ECW , Sabu reflects on his evolution as a performer and the extreme style that defined his legacy." 'The film captures the highs and lows of his journey, including personal challenges, injuries, and the emotional turmoil that shaped him both inside and outside the ring," the description further stated. Former ECW and WWE wrestler Sabu's documentary releases its first official teaser Sabu, born Terrance Michael Brunk, was a pioneering figure in the world of hardcore wrestling. He was renowned for his high-risk, no-holds-barred style, which helped define the identity of ECW in the 1990s. Sabu breathed his last on May 11, 2025, at the age of 60, leaving his fans and the wrestling world mourning in his loss. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative o software antivírus do seu computador Clique aqui Undo To commemorate his contributions to the wrestling industry and pay tribute to his glorious wrestling journey, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam is preparing to release his documentary, SABU . Following Sabu's passing, Clarke revealed on social media that he had been filming Sabu for a year for a documentary, and that they were scheduled to film the final scene just a week before his death. Clarke also expressed pride in being able to share Sabu's story with the world. SABU | Official Teaser Trailer | 2025 It is to be mentioned that Sabu's final match took place on April 18, 2025, at Game Changer Wrestling's (GCW) against Joey Janela 's Spring Break 9 event, where he faced Joey Janela in a barbed wire match. Despite concerns about his health leading up to the match, Sabu emerged victorious, bringing a close to a career that spanned four decades. After Sabu passed away, Joey Janela and GCW were accused by the fans of letting the late wrestler play under the influence of kratom. However, Joey Janela has dismissed the accusations, immediately denying the accusations and charges pressed on him. In a statement Janela clarified that it was actually Sabu's team , who supplied the substance. He also insisted that using kratom is common and legal in the wrestling business and clearly mentioned that neither GCW or he was involved on providing the drug to the late ECW wrestler. Also Read : Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens's turbulent WWE relationship inspires new wrestling book | WWE News - Times of India Later, Janela added, 'Sabu was a grown man, he did what he had to do to get out there. I took care of him to the best of my ability, I didn't think what happened halfway through would happen, it was all to get him one great payday and one last shine in the spotlight. That night wasn't about me, it was about Sabu, and I wouldn't change a thing.' Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Los Angeles Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Sabu, a.k.a. hardcore wrestling pioneer Terry Brunk, dies at 60
Terry Brunk, the professional wrestling pioneer known to fans as Sabu, has died at age 60, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Sunday. No cause of death has been given. The nephew of WWE Hall of Famer Ed 'The Sheik' Farhat, Brunk wrestled on several circuits, including a handful of appearances with WWE (then known as World Wrestling Federation, or WWF) in 1993. He then rose to fame with Extreme Championship Wrestling, for which he was a two-time champion. Known as an originator of hardcore wrestling, Sabu often leapt from chairs and threw his opponents through tables and barbed wire. He signed with WWE in 2006 as part of the company's ECW revival and competed against Rey Mysterio for the world heavyweight championship and against John Cena for the WWE championship. He and his fellow ECW Originals (The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer and Rob Van Dam) defeated the ECW's New Breed (Elijah Burke, Kevin Thorn, Marcus Cor Von and Matt Striker) at WrestleMania 23 in Brunk's hometown of Detroit. Sabu left WWE in 2007 and continued to wrestle in various leagues, including All Elite Wrestling in 2023 and Game Changer Wrestling, for which he wrestled his final match last month. 'AEW and the wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu,' AEW wrote on X. '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.' GCW posted a tribute video to Sabu on YouTube. 'He was an outlaw and a gamechanger,' the organization wrote in the caption. 'He inspired so many that stepped inside a GCW ring and he will continue to inspire for generations to come. His legacy will last forever and he will never be forgotten.' Van Dam also posted a tribute to his longtime friend on X. 'Sabu was as irreplaceable in my life as he was in the industry,' the WWE Hall of Famer wrote. 'You all know how important he was to my career, and you know how much he meant to me personally. He's been a tremendous influence since I was 18 years old , when I met him. 'Learning to be an adult, while you're in the crazy environment of this business can go several different ways. I'm proud to have been able to carry on so many of Sheik and Sabu's values, both in and out of the ring. Sabu helped make me the wrestler I am, the person I am, and I'll always be proud of that and grateful.' Many others from professional wrestling paid their respects on social media. WWE star Sami Zayn wrote that Sabu belongs in the organization's hall of fame, calling him a 'one of a kind, absolute legend and a true game changer for professional wrestling.' Longtime wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone called Sabu 'an incredible talent that will obviously put someone through a table in the afterlife.' Mysterio posted on Instagram: 'Feel truly honored to have shared the same ring with you many times and even more to have called you my friend. Always had me on my toes. ... You will be missed.' Retired WWE wrestler Marc Mero wrote that Sabu 'was not only a remarkable performer but also a gracious and engaging person.' 'Sabu's wrestling style was fearless and relentless,' Mero wrote. 'From his intense barbed wire battles that tested the limits of both his body and spirit, to his high-risk maneuvers that left audiences in awe, often deafening in their excitement. He truly gave it all every time he stepped into the ring. His dedication, courage, and passion for wrestling have left an indelible mark on the sport and its fans.' Fellow retired WWE wrestler Jake 'the Snake' Roberts wrote: 'He was a pioneer in our business, a talented performer, and most importantly, a good man.'
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Wrestling legend dead at age 60, just a month after retirement match
Sabu made a name for himself during the 1990s as part of ECW, becoming one of the hardcore promotion's biggest stars. Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, left, and Sabu pose for a photo. Twitter Sabu, an icon of hardcore professional wrestling, died on Sunday at the age of 60. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account His cause of death has not been disclosed. Sabu, real name Terry Brunk, made a name for himself during the 1990s as part of ECW, becoming one of the hardcore wrestling promotion's biggest stars. He later had a brief run with WWE in the mid-2000s as part of a takeover storyline after the company bought ECW. Last month in his retirement match, Sabu competed against Joey Janela in a 'No Rope Barbed Wire' match at Joey Janela's Spring Break 9 event as part of Game Changer Wrestling. Sabu was known as a high-flyer who would often leap from heights onto his opponents. He became famous for his work in hardcore matches featuring tables, ladders, chairs and barbed wire, earning the moniker of 'the suicidal, homicidal, genocidal, death-defying maniac.' During his 40-year in-ring career, Sabu was a two-time ECW world heavyweight champion while also capturing the promotion's world television championship and the tag team title three times. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a statement, WWE said it was 'saddened' by Sabu's death and described him as 'a pioneer of hardcore wrestling.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. His final major TV appearance came in 2023 with AEW, when he served as a special enforcer for a match between Adam Cole and Chris Jericho. 'AEW and the wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu,' the official AEW X account posted Sunday. '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.' 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. — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 11, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Many past and present wrestlers shared tributes to the hardcore icon on social media. 'I would not have had the career that I have had, and I've been blessed to have, if it wasn't for Sabu. That man got me over, and he didn't have to get me over, and he did,' Taz said in a video posted on X. 'A great heart and soul. I'm gonna miss him immensely.' Read More WWE superstar Sami Zayn shared that he had been pushing to get Sabu into the WWE Hall of Fame. 'This is a gut punch. I was pushing this agenda again a few weeks ago after Sabu had his final match,' Zayn wrote. 'RIP Sabu. One of a kind, absolute legend, and a true game changer for professional wrestling.' This is a gut punch. I was pushing this agenda again a few weeks ago after Sabu had his final match. RIP Sabu. One of a kind, absolute legend, and a true game changer for professional wrestling. — Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) May 11, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Jake 'The Snake' Roberts shared a photo of himself and Sabu at a convention, writing, 'I'm very sad to learn of the passing of Sabu. 'He was a pioneer in our business, a talented performer, and most importantly, a good man. RIP.' Rob Van Dam, himself an ECW mainstay, posted an emoji of an index finger pointing up on his X account, a nod to Sabu's signature pose. Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons World Ontario Sunshine Girls
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former WWE professional wrestler dies at 60
(WKBN)- A former professional wrestling star with ties to WWE and other professional wrestling companies has passed away. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced on social media that Sabu, whose real name was Terry Michael Brunk, has died at the age of 60. '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.' All Elite Wrestling on X Sabu rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of Extreme Championship Wrestling. He was a former ECW World Heavyweight Champion and a former ECW World Tag Team Champion alongside WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam. Sabu competed in WWE in the mid-2000s as a part of the WWE/ECW reboot. He had pay-per-view matches with Rey Mysterio, John Cena, and Big Show. He competed as a member of the ECW Originals in a winning effort over The New Breed in a multi-man tag team match at WrestleMania 23 in 2007. In 2023, Sabu appeared at AEW Double or Nothing alongside Adam Cole in Cole's unsanctioned match with Chris Jericho. On April 18, Sabu defeated Joey Janela in his retirement match in Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). The cause of death for Sabu was not given as of this writing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former AEW Favorite Fuego Del Sol Shocks Fans with Fake Retirement
One of the biggest matches at WrestleMania weekend didn't take place on a WWE show. Joey Janela's Spring Break sparked the trend of a large assortment of independent shows to go along with WrestleMania. This year's Spring Break 9 event in Las Vegas included former AEW favorite Fuego del Sol's match against Atticus Cogar. The stakes were high. If Fuego lost, the Alabama high-flyer would have to unmask. For a luchador, that's the worst thing that could happen. Cogar was putting his career in Game Changer Wrestling on the line. Considering his recent decision to shift away from deathmatch wrestling, it seemed like Cogar would lose. All Elite Wrestling (Imagn) But no! Cogar won the match. Not only did Fuego remove his mask, but he also left his wrestling boots in the ring. That usually signals a retirement. He thanked his fans on X and said it was time to return to his family. Nobody was prepared for what would happen next. At GCW's weekend show in Los Angeles, the unmasked Fuego returned to the ring and unleashed a brutal taser attack against his longtime friend, Sam Stackhouse. Fuego smashed Stackhouse repeatedly with a steel chair and then came back with a wooden chair! Advertisement Fuego will not be retiring, as he will continue to wrestle under the name of KJ Orso. He fooled everyone with this ruse, and now he's ready to reinvent himself on the independent scene. The fans loved Fuego when he competed in the early days of AEW. Cody Rhodes even teamed up with him once as 'Fuego Dos.' Let's see if his change of heart and attitude leads him to WWE or back to AEW. Related: AEW, Ring Of Honor Plan Invasion of World-Famous Arena Related: AEW-New Japan Forbidden Door London Passes $1 Million: Who Will Headline?
