WWE Legend To Have Retirement Match During WrestleMania 41 Week

Published: Jan 20, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor | Last Updated: Jan 20, 2025 by Sanchez Taylor

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ECW legend Sabu is set to wrestle his retirement match at an independent event during WWE WrestleMania 41 week.

GCW recently announced its schedule for its series of ‘Collective’ events which will take place in Las Vegas, in the week ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41.

A big match has been announced for the April 18 Joey Janela’s Spring Break show, with Sabu set to lace up his boots for the final time.

This bout was set during Sunday’s (January 19) The People Vs GCW event, after Joey Janela defeated Masato Tanaka.

Sabu then appeared in the ring, leading to Janela challenging Sabu in what was noted would be Sabu’s retirement match.

You can watch a clip of this moment below.

Sabu last wrestled in July 2021, defeating Mr California at an Xtreme World Wrestling event.

The ex-WWE name notably appeared for AEW in May 2023, serving as the special enforcer for Chris Jericho and Adam Cole’s match at Double or Nothing.

Sabu notably stated in early-2024 that he wanted to have one final match that summer, so Sabu has been thinking about his retirement match for a while.

Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9 will take place on Friday, April 18, ahead of WWE WrestleMania emanating from the Allegiant Stadium on April 19 and 20.

Joey Janela will face Sabu in his RETIREMENT MATCH. #ThePeopleVsGCW pic.twitter.com/1SHWXyPk4F

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