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Hardcore Wrestling Icon Sabu Dies at 60 Weeks After Retirement Match

The wrestling world mourns the loss of Terry Brunk, known as Sabu, a trailblazer of extreme wrestling whose legacy spans decades and global promotions.

WWE icon Sabu has died
Former wrestling star Sabu poses for a picture.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Professional wrestler Sabu attends ToyCon 2020 at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel on March 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Sabu, real name Terry Brunk, passed away at 60 as confirmed by WWE and AEW, with no cause of death disclosed.
  • A pioneer of hardcore wrestling, Sabu rose to fame in ECW during the 1990s, known for high-risk, brutal matches involving barbed wire, tables, and chairs.
  • He was a two-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion, ECW World Television Champion, and three-time ECW Tag Team Champion.
  • Sabu wrestled his final match on April 18, 2025, during WrestleMania weekend, defeating Joey Janela in a no-rope barbed wire retirement match.
  • Tributes from WWE, AEW, and peers highlight his influence on modern wrestling and his role in redefining the sport's extreme style.