UFC Hall of Famer Shares Blunt, Heartfelt Message on the Death of Wrestling Legend Sabu

Sabu, trained by his legendary uncle The Sheik, carved his name into wrestling history through the madness of ECW. His high-risk, no-limits style made him a cult hero and two-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion. He later competed in WWE, TNA, and NJPW, bringing his brand of chaos wherever he went. Fans often described him as a 'one-of-a-kind madman' and 'the original hardcore icon'.

Wrestling veterans echoed that impact. WWE star Sami Zayn wrote on X: 'This is a gut punch. RIP Sabu. One of a kind, absolute legend and a true game changer.' Mick Foley shared on Facebook: 'I just learned the sad news of Sabu's passing, and it has me feeling really down this Mother's Day. I will write a longer article in a few days, but I just wanted to say that Sabu was one of my favorite opponents—an innovator, a pioneer for our sport, and someone who gave so much more to the sport than it gave back to him.'

In a world built on spectacle, suffering, and showmanship—Sabu never flinched. His story is written in scars and steel chairs, remembered by generations as a fearless architect of wrestling’s wildest edges. Whether you were cheering his dives or shielding your eyes, one thing was always clear—Sabu left it all in the ring. And for that, he’ll never be forgotten.