The wrestling community is mourning the loss of ECW legend Sabu, who has passed away at the age of 60. Tributes have poured in on social media from fellow wrestling stars, including Rob Van Dam, Francine, The Sandman, and many others, honoring his legacy and impact on the sport.
You can check out some additional reactions from the likes of Taz, Sami Zayn, Matt Hardy, and many others below:
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
did for so many others. Sabu was guarded, but once he got to know you and like you, he would great things for you. I'm glad I got to see him one last time last week. One last hug. Thank you Sabu. I love you Sabu. Rest in peace.
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) May 11, 2025
I first met Sabu at a Dennis Coralluzzo convention in Bensalem, Pa in 93. A year later I'm catching him at Al Snow 's Bodyslammers Gym in Lima, Ohio. He went on to book me for his shows in Michigan. He was one of the 1st to give me an opportunity. He did so much for me like he… pic.twitter.com/cpcoNfLE0j
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) May 11, 2025
Rest In Perpetual Peace, SABU!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/olPJUBcFtg
— Joel Gertner (@StudMuffinSays) May 11, 2025
This is a gut punch. I was pushing this agenda again a few weeks ago after Sabu had his final match.
RIP Sabu. One of a kind, absolute legend, and a true game changer for professional wrestling. https://t.co/wVgZ4ao42k
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) May 11, 2025
MAGIC pic.twitter.com/8HvcMxMiV3
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) May 11, 2025
RIP Sabu
Sabu was a trailblazing groundbreaker who played a major role in the expansion of what a pro wrestling match could be. The fact that tables are commonly utilized in pro wrestling is because of Terry Brunk & how he made an inanimate object like a table a must see… pic.twitter.com/5WbvnMTs8j
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 11, 2025
Thank You Sabu pic.twitter.com/0FuWUf7eSR
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) May 11, 2025
Sabu, you were the most unlikely friend I ever made in the wrestling business. I’m gonna miss our random texts checking in on each other. I’m sorry I bugged you for so many autographs over the years, but I certainly don’t regret it. I’ll cherish them & our friendship forever. I… pic.twitter.com/FT3uoCtAlO
— Brian Myers (@Myers_Wrestling) May 11, 2025
Heart broken hearing the news of Sabu passing away. He always treated me great and we shared some special moments in the ring. He made me laugh so many times over the last 20 years. Rest in Peace and God Speed Sabu.
— Abyss (@TherealAbyss) May 11, 2025
A brotherhood and bond that very few in our business will ever understand.
And tomorrow on @BustedOpenRadio we will pay respect to one of our own.
RIP Sabu and THANK YOU for being the pioneer and originator of getting the tables!! pic.twitter.com/uV5EFkvip2
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) May 11, 2025
PIONEER.
In every sense of the word.RIP to the great SABU☝🏽
— Mike SANTANA🇵🇷 (@Santana_Proud) 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
I’m just seeing the news now and do not know what happened but kind of shocking. He was one of the regular faces I always saw making my way through the indies and was always kind and respectful. Thank you and RIP Sabu 🙏🏼❤️❤️
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) May 11, 2025
Sabu was absolutely a renegade in the best way and inspired many in his style and attitude. A real legend 🙏
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) May 11, 2025
I just heard that sabu passed away. He innovated and inspired ao much in wrestling over the last 30 years. He never got the credit he deserved and the million dollar contract based on his efforts in the ring. He helped put ecw on the map. Shy, yet funny guy if you got to know him
— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) May 11, 2025
As a Philly wrestling fan, I witnessed Sabu live and in person so many times over the decades and it never got old. Coolest wrestler ever. Forever a legend! ☝️
— Veda Scott (@itsvedatime) May 11, 2025
I am really sorry to hear of the passing of one of the most innovating performers EVER, Sabu.
My condolences and prayers to his family, friends and fans.— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) May 11, 2025
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
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
Rvolutionized professional wrestling.
A true innovatoer of the sport.
Rest in peace, Sabu. pic.twitter.com/LCOmF5wXQK
— 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞 (@JamesDrakePro) 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
RIP my friend. I worked with @TheRealSabuECW several times and always found him to be easy to do business with. He was one of a kind. #sabu pic.twitter.com/Ou5QOvjOn5
— John Arezzi (@JohnArezzi) 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
Omg no! #RIPSabu . Legend through and through https://t.co/wH4DPROSdQ
— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) 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
— Lance Storm (@lancestorm.bsky.social) May 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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