Sabu dies: WWE icon was brutally beaten in last match, left with a bloodied face

ECW and WWE icon Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, has died days after making his final appearance

Updated on: May 11, 2025, 23:18:06 IST

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ECW and WWE icon Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, has died days after making his final appearance at the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance reunion show convention, PWInsider reported, citing sources. We do not know other details about the circumstances around his death.

Sabu wrestled in his final match during the WrestleMania weekend. His retirement match saw him beat GCW star Joey Janela in the main event of the ninth annual Joey Janela's Spring Break. However, videos of the match show Sabu leaving with a bloodied face. At one point, he was also thrown into barbed wire.

Several WWE and ECW fans recalled Sabu's might in the ring, even after he had turned 60 years old. “This was nearly a month ago too. Legend went out having one last fucking insane match. God rest Sabu. Now he's in wrestling heaven throwing chairs at God's head,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“RIP Sabu. The last match was an experience I’ll never forget,” another one added.

“Sabu passed away giving it all in his last match just a month ago. A real GOAT,” a third fan wrote.

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) posted an image of Sabu on X, with the text "In Memory of Sabu 1964 - 2025" written on it. “The wrestling world mourns 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,” the caption further read.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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