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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Sabu's wife? Exploring the personal life of the late great WWE legend
(Image via WWE) 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 by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 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 . GCW - Sabu & Joey Janela Face Off In Sabu's Final Match! | #JJSB9 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.' Also Read : Former WWE legend Sabu passes away at 60 weeks after his retirement match | WWE News - The Times of India 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.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Learning went beyond the classroom with Japanese cultural exchange in Pasco
Tri-City residents packed the Chiawana High School gymnasium Thursday night to welcome Japanese exchange students and celebrate their culture through activities and dance. The district has a long-standing partnership that spans four decades with the Yamate Exchange Program. The students were from Yamate Gakuin Junior Senior High School in Yokohama, one of the Asian nation's largest cities. About 50 students were visiting from Japan, said Asaka Erdmann, Chiawana High School's Japanese teacher. 'While traveling to Japan with the Yamate exchange trip is not financially possible for many of our students, this inbound exchange is a valuable opportunity for them to showcase the rich and diverse cultures that make up our school community,' she said. The International Night event was open to the public, and its activities included Japanese calligraphy, origami paper folding, fukuwari matching game, chambara dueling and a badminton-type game called hanetsuki. Attendees then watched as students from Yamate and the Tri-Cities engaged in live performances, dances and demonstrations. Tess Pulido, president of the Filipino-American Association of Tri-Cities, said their organization came out to support more events like these. Their culture is separate from Japenese, but they share a common interest to highlight the region's multiculturalism and strengthen their communities. 'It's like the Asian community coming together,' she said. Superintendent Michelle Whitney said the Yamate exchange and the district's Japanese language classes are just two programs that set Pasco apart from other districts. These opportunities give students the tools to engage across cultures, she said, and serve as 'powerful reminders' of the value of diversity and that learning goes beyond the classroom 'Programs like this one help students grow into passionate, curious and confident global citizens,' Whitney said.
