Sabu, one of the most important wrestlers in the history of ECW and one of the most Innovative wrestlers of all time, sadly passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 60.
Having appeared in AEW, WWE, WCW, XPW, TNA, GCW, and more, in addition to his work for ECW, Sabu made an impact on multiple generations of wrestlers. Many of his peers have now come together to share their memories and extend condolences on social media.
You can see a collection of these posts below:
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— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) 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
He was an outlaw and a gamechanger.
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) May 11, 2025
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
Lost another ECW brother today. Rest in Power Sabu. Always an honor to have shared the ring with you. -- pic.twitter.com/vefYe8XG4G
— CW Anderson (@ECWAnderson) May 11, 2025
My heart is broken. -- Rest in peace to my friend Sabu. I love you always.
— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) May 11, 2025
WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has passed away.
— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2025
WWE extends its condolences to Sabu’s family, friends and fans.https://t.co/7EqPs02bWA pic.twitter.com/T7ZjDHGARJ
Only photo I ever got with the legend was blurry, but the memories and moments will live in my mind clear as day forever. RIP Sabu pic.twitter.com/lV4bDBbViV
— KJ Orso FKA Fuego Del Sol (@KJOrso) May 11, 2025
Rvolutionized professional wrestling.
— ---------- ---------- (@JamesDrakePro) May 11, 2025
A true innovatoer of the sport.
Rest in peace, Sabu. pic.twitter.com/LCOmF5wXQK
Sending all of my love to the friends, family, and fans of Sabu.
— Walker Stewart (ウォーカー・スチュワート) (@VelvetVoiceWS) May 11, 2025
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…
AEW and the wrestling world mourns the passing of Sabu.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 11, 2025
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
Rest In Peace Sabu....
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) May 11, 2025
Thank you, I love you, I'll miss you...I'm totally devastated. pic.twitter.com/LXtv2upOP6
Rest in peace Sabu, an absolute LEGEND.
— Masha Slamovich マーシャ・スラモビッチ (@mashaslamovich) May 11, 2025
His memory and inspiration will live on and make people feel for years to come & there will never be another. pic.twitter.com/vjIwwcT3Lu
PIONEER.
— Mike SANTANA---- (@Santana_Proud) May 11, 2025
In every sense of the word.
RIP to the great SABU--
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
RIP SABU
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) May 11, 2025
A true fucking legend! pic.twitter.com/DV3nWrI0C5
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
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
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
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.
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) May 11, 2025
My condolences and prayers to his family, friends and fans.
Nobody made me want to be a wrestler more than Sabu.
— Mark Briscoe (@SussexCoChicken) May 11, 2025
R.I.P. to a true hardcore legend
Suicidal, homicidal, genocidal 4-ever
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 12:40 PM
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Fightful sends its condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Sabu.
