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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.
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
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
WWE star dies just weeks after final match as tributes paid to wrestling legend
Sabu has died at the age of 60, just weeks after his final match in the ring, with promotions including WWE paying tribute to the srar and fans offering their condolences Sabu, a wrestling star who fought in WWE among other promotions, has died. The New York born star, born Terrance Michael Brunk, was 60. Sabu was the nephew of fellow wrestler The Sheik, who was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. He spent time in WWE himself, as part of a revival of the ECW brand, and his matches with the likes of Rob Van Dam and Mick Foley have lived long in the memory. "WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away," the promotion said. "The nephew of WWE Hall of Famer, The Sheik, Sabu became a national star as part of ECW, where he was a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, leaping from chairs and driving his opponents through tables and even barbed wire." The WWE also remembered Sabu's "marquee" encounters, against Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship and John Cena for the WWE Championship. "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," the tribute continued. "Sabu left WWE soon after in 2007 and continued to travel the world as sports-entertainment's human highlight reel. WWE extends its condolences to Sabu's family, friends and fans." AEW paid its own tributes to the late wrestler. "AEW and the wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu," a social media post from the promotion read. " 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's retirement match had come less than a month before his death as part of the line-up at Joey Janela's Spring Break 9, an event held by Game Changer Wrestling on April 18. The 60-year-old took on Janela in the final event of the night, defeating his opponent by pinfall. Rob Van Dam was another to pay tribute to Sabu, sharing a recent photo of them together. "You never know when it's the last time you'll be together when it comes to this," he wrote on social media. "Sabu was as irreplaceable in my life as he was in the industry. 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. And because he loved the business more than anyone I know… wRESTle IN PEACE."
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabu, High-Flying ‘Hardcore' Pro Wrestling Pioneer, Dies at 60
Sabu, the high-risk, high-flying 'hardcore' professional wrestling pioneer who helped bring tables, chairs, barbed wire and other instruments of brutality into the mainstream, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 60. His death was first reported by PWInsider and later confirmed by All Elite Wrestling and TMZ. No additional details were available. 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 Born Terry Brunk in Staten Island, Brunk grew up in a wrestling family, and was trained by his uncle, Ed Farhat, better known as The Sheik. Farhat's high-risk style suited his nephew, who went on to become a champion in Extreme Championship Wrestling and a fan favorite for his extreme style. Sabu began wrestling in the 1980s, primarily in Japan, where he honed his death-defying acrobatics and hardcore punishment. Sabu later rose to prominence in the ECW, where his nickname was 'The Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac.' Sabu had brief stints at the top levels of pro wrestling, including the WCW and WWE, bringing his signature daredevil brutality to mainstream fans – but some of it was just too much, and he left over creative differences. Most of his career took place in fringe tiers, like Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he pioneered moves like the 'Arabian Facebuster' and 'triple-jump moonsault.' Often performing while injured, Sabu's intense toughness and use of tables, barbed wire and other gnarly implements inspired future generations of hardcore wrestlers. Sabu died less than two weeks after his final match on April 18 during Game Changer Wrestling's Joey Janela's Spring Break 9 in Las Vegas, where he faced Joey Janela. According to multiple reports, he left with a bloodied face. The post Sabu, High-Flying 'Hardcore' Pro Wrestling Pioneer, Dies at 60 appeared first on TheWrap.
Express Tribune
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sabu dies at 60 after final match during WrestleMania weekend
Terrence Brunk, better known by wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away at the age of 60, according to a report from PWInsider. Details surrounding the time and cause of death have not yet been made public. The news arrives shortly after Sabu's final in-ring appearance during WrestleMania weekend, where he secured a win over Joey Janela in the main event of Joey Janela's Spring Break 9. Sabu began his wrestling career in 1985, inspired and trained by his uncle, the legendary hardcore wrestler known as The Sheik. He built his early reputation across various wrestling territories in the U.S. before gaining international recognition with matches in Japan's Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW). Sabu rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling), where his risk-heavy style and feuds with Rob Van Dam and Taz made him a standout figure. His work during this period has been widely credited with shaping the modern hardcore wrestling scene. He also had brief stints with WCW and WWE during his career. Following ECW's closure, Sabu appeared in TNA Wrestling and later returned to WWE when the company revived ECW as a third brand in 2006. His WWE run included a match against then-champion John Cena at Vengeance. He departed WWE in 2007 and remained active on the independent circuit until retiring in April 2025. Sabu left a lasting mark on professional wrestling, particularly through his pioneering role in hardcore matches.
