Sabu, a legend in professional wrestling who had a reputation of being violent and hardcore in the squared circle, has passed away, according to an announcement Sunday from WWE. He was 60 years old.
Real name Terry Brunk, Sabu’s last performance was during a WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, where he would defeat Joey Janela of Gamechanger Wrestling (GCW). That match was no ropes barbed wire.
Sabu’s death was originally reported by PWInsider.com. (RELATED: Ohio High School Lacrosse Player Dead After Suffering Freak Injury During Game: REPORT)
“WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away,”said WWE in an official statement. “WWE extends its condolences to Sabu’s family, friends and fans.”
It was added by GCW, “He was an outlaw and a gamechanger. 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. Rest in Peace, and… Long Live SABU.”
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.https://t.co/7EqPs02bWA pic.twitter.com/T7ZjDHGARJ
— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025
Known as The Sheik in WWE, Sabu was Ed Farhat’s nephew and had several championship reigns in multiple different companies.
Over the years, Sabu performed for countless organizations such as All Elite Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Stampede Wrestling, Xtreme Pro Wrestling, Big Japan Pro Wrestling, Border City Wrestling, Former Martial-Arts Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
