Bad news is knocking at the door for WWE fans. In his 60s, WWE legend Sabu is no more among us. The news of his death has made wrestling fans and wrestling professionals all sad. And in other entertainment and sports circles, sorrow is also being experienced by fans and stars. The stars are struggling to take in the news. Recompense for his loss has been met in different ways by fans. Today memories of Sabu are circulating amongst his loyal fans. ECW original Sabu got a warm reception at WrestleMania 23 held in Ford Field of Detroit. Detroit is the city in which Sabu grew up. WWE has paid tribute to Sabu in their own right. The company paid tribute and recognised him in peculiar way. WWE has expressed sympathy to Sabu’s family, friends and fans.
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---Advertisement---— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025
Sabu Had A Massive Influence When He Was In WWE
In 2006, Sabu signed on WWE’s roster. At one time with WWE, Sabu took on Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship and John Cena for the WWE Championship. The mighty achievement he made was to appear at Wrestlemania 23 in front of a live audience of almost 80,000 people. Sabu left WWE in 2007. However, he was always alive, playing in matches throughout different countries.
Sabu’s final WWE match occurred on April 22, 2007, during a live event where he partnered with RVD to secure a victory against Elijah Burke and Marcus Von. Upon hearing the news of Sabu’s passing, Triple H expressed his sorrow on social media, sharing a heartfelt reaction., “The unique style of the ECW original helped elevate the entire wrestling world to a new level. We express our condolences to his loved ones.”
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The ECW original whose innovative style helped bring the entire wrestling world to a new extreme. We send our condolences to his loved ones. https://t.co/6qp9KAvRpD
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 11, 2025
The Death Of Sabu Is Also Affecting WWE Stars With Their Grief
Dama in its ranks – Jey Uso, Damian Priest, Natalla, Bronson Reed and Sami Zayn – are heartbroken by the death of Sabu. The whole wrestling community paused a minute to honour the legend. Everyone in the WWE had taken to Sabu’s strong performances. He attempted not so long ago to avoid leaving wrestling careers. All WWE personnels are in total shock at your sudden demise.
💔 rest easy legend #Sabu ☝️
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) May 11, 2025
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