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ECW Legend And Former WWE Icon Dead At 60

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At the age of 60, Sabu, the renown WWE and ECW star, has died with his cause of death not being disclosed.

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Terry Brunk, known by his stage name of Sabu, was one of the most well-known 'Hardcore' wrestlers of both WWE and ECW. He came from a family of wrestlers, being the nephew of The Sheik. They both ran with a theme of Arabian attire, and starred in some of the most death-defying, violent matches.

Sabu was a true showman, never one to shy away from the most brutal performances on both WWE and ECW. With his use of ladders, tables, chairs, barbed wire, and incredible high flying stunts, he became known as "the suicidal, homicidal, genocidal, death-defying maniac."

Now, Sabu has died, leaving fans and friends devastated. 60 years old is not particularly old, but the world of hardcore wrestling is never easy on the body.

Heartfelt Messages For Sabu On His Early Death

Many people and organizations have stepped forward to pay their respects to Sabu, acknowledging his contributions. He was a monumental icon in the hardcore wrestling scene, always willing to push the limits. In an X post, the AEW account showed their appreciation.

"AEW and the wrestling world mourn 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."

Despite his age, Sabu never gave up on the scene he loved. Just a month before his death, he was in front of the cameras. Footage from the fight shows him being thrown across a ring, through a table, and onto the concrete below. In true hardcore wrestling fashion, he is bleeding, and putting his body on the line.

Wrestling fans have shown their appreciation to his dedication, even if it may have contributed to the death of the wrestling star. "Legend went out having one last f*****g insane match. God rest Sabu. Now he's in wrestling heaven, throwing chairs at God's head."

Sabu was on the wrestling scene for many years, and even Rob Van Dam took a moment to pay respects. "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... Sabu helped make me the wrestler I am, the person I am, and I'll always be proud of that and grateful."