Wrestling World Pays Tribute To Sabu

Published: May 11, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: May 11, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor

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The wrestling world has paid tribute following the passing of ECW legend Sabu, real name Terrance Brunk.

Mike Johnson of PWInsider announced on May 11 that Brunk had passed away at the age of 60.

A number of promotions, wrestlers and friends have paid tribute to Sabu/Brunk with messages which you can read below:

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

☝🏼

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

Condolences and love to Sabu's family, friends, and fans. Sabu was a true pioneer in the industry, and beyond his transformative style, a kind and generous man often looking to help other wrestlers. There will never be another Sabu. pic.twitter.com/gFSbsqCbvX

— TheSandmanPodcast (@SandmanPod) May 11, 2025

💔 rest easy legend #Sabu ☝️

— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) May 11, 2025

RIP SABU

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

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) May 11, 2025

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

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

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

— Francine (@ECWDivaFrancine) 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

You can read more about Brunk’s career highlights right here.

Our thoughts are with the friends, family and fans of Terry Brunk, also known as Sabu, at this time.