The wrestling world lost one of its legends when Sabu passed away on Mother’s Day weekend. The Hardcore Wrestling legend was 60 years old.

     Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, made a name for himself in Extreme Championship Wrestling, becoming one of its top stars during its run. Having hardcore match after hardcore match sealing his name as one of the top stars of the renegade promotion. And making his own way, he was the nephew of The Shiek, one of the wildest wrestlers of his era, who is considered to be the pioneer of Hardcore Wrestling.

     Sabu’s impact comes more than just championship belts, even though he had more than his share. It was his ringmanship, his presence and the aura that he would put his body through anything during his matches. Sabu’s matches with the likes of Taz, Rob Van Dam, Sandman and Terry Funk would become the stuff of legend during his career.

     His ring entrance was also impressive and unforgettable. Walking proudly into the arena with his eyes darting around the crowd, he would enter the ring and point to the sky to acknowledge his uncle The Shiek. He would take off his Arabian Headdress and went to face his challengers. Usually, using moves such as The Arabian Facebuster (A jumping, diving or somersault leg drop), Air Sabu (A heel kick to a cornered opponent) and Arabian Clutch (A submission move, where he would hold the neck of the opponent as he sat on the back). Usually using a steel chair in most cases, he was nicknamed, ‘The Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac’. A phrase usually spoken by his manager Bill Afonso as Sabu did not speak, preferring to stare madly at the camera.

     Sabu was involved in all manner of matches; Tables, chairs and ladders, Street Fights, Four-way matches and even a Fire Match. Sabu did it all and thrilled us while doing it.

     He will never be forgotten, and a man would gave it all to pro wrestling and we were with him all the way, flying through the air, battering our opponents just like he did.

     Rest in Peace, Sabu (1964-2025)