Wrestling World Pays Tribute to Sabu

As noted before, Indie Wrestling Hall of Famer and ECW legend Sabu, real name Terrance Michael Brunk, recently passed away at the age of 60.

Following his passing, WWE, TNA, AEW, Game Changer Wrestling, Taz, Rob Van Dam, Lance Storm, and others from around the wrestling world paid tribute to the life and wrestling legacy of Sabu.

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

— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry "Sabu" Brunk, who competed in many memorable matches in TNA history including the iconic first ever Barbed Wire Massacre match against Abyss. We offer our sincere condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/9TM4BQIjs5

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 11, 2025

AEW and 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. pic.twitter.com/JpgbYj2KKl

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 11, 2025

He was an outlaw and a gamechanger.

He inspired so many that stepped inside a GCW ring and he will continue to inspire for generations to come.

His legacy will last forever and he will never be forgotten.

Rest in Peace, and…

Long Live SABU ☝️ pic.twitter.com/xSQuNwo1n1

— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) May 11, 2025

Sorry, my words are a little frazzled in this vid, I am trying to speak from my heart…I dunno what else to say. #RIPSabu pic.twitter.com/o6ehKa0IjK

— taz (@OfficialTAZ) May 11, 2025

☝🏼

— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) May 11, 2025

I am sitting on a flight crying after hearing the news of Sabu’s passing. We had nothing in common and were complete opposites, but we were friends and brothers. He had a good heart, and will be missed. RIP Sabu

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— Lance Storm (@lancestorm.bsky.social) May 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM

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

— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) May 11, 2025

Nobody made me want to be a wrestler more than Sabu.

R.I.P. to a true hardcore legend

Suicidal, homicidal, genocidal 4-ever

— Mark Briscoe (@SussexCoChicken) May 11, 2025

RIP SABU

A true fucking legend! pic.twitter.com/DV3nWrI0C5

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) May 11, 2025

Rest in peace Sabu, an absolute LEGEND.

His memory and inspiration will live on and make people feel for years to come & there will never be another. pic.twitter.com/vjIwwcT3Lu

— Masha Slamovich マーシャ・スラモビッチ (@mashaslamovich) May 11, 2025

Sending all of my love to the friends, family, and fans of Sabu.

Sabu was one of my favorite wrestler's growing up with access to the internet and the implementation of streaming services with ECW available.

I'll never forget November to Remember '96, lights go out, come back…

— Walker Stewart (ウォーカー・スチュワート) (@VelvetVoiceWS) May 11, 2025