Pro Wrestling Legend Sabu Dies At 60: Report

Professional wrestling legend Sabu recently performed against Joey Janela in his retirement match.

Pic credit: X (Twitter)

In a tragic development, professional wrestling legend Sabu is no more. The former ECW and WWE star reportedly died at the age of 60.

As per PWInsider report, ECW legend Sabu passed away on May 11. It comes just weeks after he competed in his 'retirement match' against Joey Janela during the WrestleMania 41 weekend in Las Vegas.

He made what appears to have been his final public appearance this past weekend at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion convention held at the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

Sabu, real name Terry Brunk, is regarded as one of the true pioneers of the extreme style of wrestling in the 1990s. He became one of the torchbearers for the rebellious attitude of ECW. He was a former ECW World Heavyweight Champion and a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.

Tributes Pour In For Sabu

Francine, a fellow ECW alumnus, paid a heartfelt tribute to Sabu.

"My heart is broken. Rest in peace to my friend Sabu. I love you always," wrote Francine on X.

My heart is broken. Rest in peace to my friend Sabu. I love you always.

— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) May 11, 2025

The Blue Meanie, also known as Brian Heffron wrote: "Rest In Peace Sabu… Thank you, I love you, I’ll miss you… I’m totally devastated."

Rest In Peace Sabu....
Thank you, I love you, I'll miss you...I'm totally devastated. pic.twitter.com/LXtv2upOP6

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) May 11, 2025