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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
U.S President Donald Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney receives invitation to attend TNA Wrestling event in Canada
(U.S. President Donald Trump) In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has been invited to attend Total Nonstop Action (TNA) wrestling's upcoming event, ''The Border Brawl" in Canada. Though the former WWE Hall of Famer and current president of the United States remains busy with his political and administrative life, however, he occasionally shows interest in professional wrestling . This time, TNA wrestling has invited the U.S. President and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to grace the event in Canada, amidst the brewing tensions between the two countries and the ongoing tariff war. Let's take a closer look at the details of the event. TNA wrestling event ''The Border Brawl'' to host U.S President Donald Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney The TNA wrestling event, ''The Border Brawl'', is all set to host U.S. President Donald Trump this time in the show in Canada. The upcoming event is scheduled for May 25, 2025, and will emanate live from the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Canada. Reports suggest that Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have been officially invited to attend 'The Border Brawl.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo As per reports, the event co-produced with aims to satirically address the ongoing trade disputes between the United States and Canada through this event of professional wrestling. "The Border Brawl" is set to feature a lineup of wrestling legends, including Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake, 'The Mountie' Jacques Rougeau, UFC's Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, and Barbie Blank, known to fans as Kelly Kelly. According to TNA Wrestling, "The evening kicks off with a fan meet-and-greet from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by the main live and streamed event from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ET. The entire show will stream exclusively and for free on Zone·ify, available on Roku, Fire TV, Google Android TV, Comcast Xfinity TV, Cox Contour TV, and more." Regarding President Trump's invitation, Businesswire stated, 'U.S. President Donald Trump has been invited to attend an upcoming TNA Wrestling event, though he would need to travel to Canada to be there as well.' The Battle of the Billionaires takes place at WrestleMania 23 As per Doug Edwards, President of Zone·tv , 'The level of political sparring in the U.S.–Canada trade and tariff talks has been a spectacle, to say the least. Having our two leaders settle this at the 'Border Brawl' wrestling event may be the best and most entertaining way to get the deals done.' President Trump's relationship with wrestling is not new. He had appeared a few times at wrestling events as such. His history with professional wrestling is well-documented. Also Read : WWE debutant Jeff Cobb puts an end to speculation with Jacob Fatu on the Backlash alliance Trump used to be one of the popular figures in the world of professional wrestling, who made multiple appearances in WWE events. His most notable participation was in the "Battle of the Billionaires" at WrestleMania 23 in 2007, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. 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.
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Terry Brunk, professional wrestler known as Sabu, dies
Known for using tables and chairs in the ring, Mr. Brunk rose to national prominence with Extreme Championship Wrestling, a smaller and grittier circuit compared with the more mainstream World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling companies. '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,' WWE said in its statement. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Mr. Brunk later joined the WWE in 2006, with which he performed for a year, including at WrestleMania 23 in Detroit, Mr. Brunk's hometown. Advertisement As recently as last month, Mr. Brunk was slinging chairs around a barbed-wire ring, returning once again as Sabu in an event with wrestler Joey Janela that was billed as Sabu's retirement match. Although widely remembered for his use of props and tables in the ring, Sabu was wary of professional wrestling's spectacle. He would go on to criticize the larger-than-life stunts that would come to define later iterations of the WWE and other wrestling promotion companies. 'In an Olympic match, you cannot stack a couple tables and then climb something and jump off. That's a stunt,' Mr. Brunk told an interviewer with Covalent TV at Wrestlecade in 2024. 'I'm not a stuntman or an actor.' Advertisement Terrance Michael Brunk was born on Staten Island, N.Y. He was trained by his uncle Edward George Farhart, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler known as 'The Sheikh.' 'I went over all the basics every day,' Mr. Brunk recalled in his Covalent TV interview. His uncle, he said, made him set up and tear down the training ring for months before ever giving him a chance inside it. For many fans, Mr. Brunk represented an era of professional wrestling when storytelling took priority over spectacle. Mr. Brunk said in his 2024 interview that even his use of a single table could keep an audience engaged — there was a narrative arc, a setup, a tease. Not so in modern professional wrestling, he said. 'When they break a table,' Mr. Brunk said, 'they're just doing it for the crash.' This article originally appeared in
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabu, a.k.a. hardcore wrestling pioneer Terry Brunk, dies at 60
Sabu, who is known as an originator of hardcore wrestling, often leapt from chairs and threw his opponents through tables and barbed wire. (Rich Freeda / WWE / Getty Images) 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. Advertisement 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. Read more: Kevin Sullivan, pro wrestler known as 'The Taskmaster,' dies three months after accident 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. Advertisement "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. Read more: Sika Anoa'i, WWE Hall of Famer and father of Roman Reigns, dies at 79 "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." Advertisement 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." Advertisement 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." Advertisement Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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.'
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sabu paid for me': Fan recalls WWE legend Sabu's heartwarming gesture of buying them WrestleMania tickets
(Image Via X/@WrestleFeatures) Former WWE legend Sabu passed away at the age of 60, just a few weeks after playing his final retirement bout during WrestleMania 41 week. His untimely demise on May 11, 2025, has sent shockwaves across the wrestling universe, leaving fans mourning at the heartbreaking news. Sabu, also known as Terrence Brunk , was a pioneering figure in hardcore wrestling who was known worldwide for his high-risk, no-holds-barred style, which helped define the identity of ECW in the 1990s. Fans and the wrestling world deeply mourned the sudden death of the wrestling legend. Not only are fans paying tribute to the legend but also sharing stories to commemorate him. Fans recall WWE legend's heart-warming gesture with WrestleMania gift After Sabu passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 60, just weeks after his GCW bout, fans are paying tribute from all over the world are sharing stories about his kind and heart-warming gesture. A fan has even shared an anecdote on the WWE legend on how Sabu arranged tickets for him and his brother for a WWE event. 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 A Reddit user named Forsaken-Natural4121 shared a heart-warming anecdote about how Sabu helped him and his younger brother go to their first WWE show. He was a young adult at the time, raising his little brother, and they didn't have much money. He shared that on April 1, 2007, WrestleMania 23 was happening near them. The fan, accompanied by his brother, went to the back gate just hoping to get some autographs before going home to watch the show on TV. At the time, he was 18 and his brother was 16. All his money was going to rent and food, so they couldn't afford tickets. At the entrance, they met WWE stars like Ashley Massaro, John Cena , Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, and Melina, which made them feel a little better. Soon after, Sabu showed up and said, 'You guys should be inside by now, don't miss out!' After they revealed that they lacked the money to buy tickets, 'Aww man sir we wish, no money.' Sabu took out his wallet and gave them enough as a gift to secure comfortable seats. They were able to enter the show with the assistance of a venue manager, and WrestleMania was their first WWE event. 'The man reached into his wallet, took out X amount of money and asked venue hospitality was it enough to get decent seats, he said absolutely. The rest is history, the manager took us to the box office and our VERY first WWE show was wrestlefreakingmania. Mr. Brunk, I'll never forget you as long as I live, I'm glad I got to repay you at WrestleCon a few years back, say hello to my brother for me (5/4/2009),' the reddit user added. After the user shared the story on Reddit, many fans acknowledged the late wrestler's act of kindness and paid tribute to the ECW legend. Sabu's legacy is truly more than just wrestling. Also Read : Who is Sabu's wife? Exploring the personal life of the late great WWE legend Regardless of Sabu's contributions to the industry and beyond, he will always be loved and remembered by his fans for his wrestling prowess, screen presence, and above all for his selfless act of kindness.
