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Hardcore Wrestling Legend Sabu Dies at 60

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Pro wrestler Sabu, known for his hardcore style and time in ECW and WWE, has died at age 60. His death was announced by PWInsider.com, though the cause wasn't disclosed. Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, was a two-time ECW world champion and a key figure in the rise of hardcore wrestling in the 1990s. He had a memorable WrestleMania appearance in 2007 and wrestled until recently, with his final match last month. Tributes poured in from fellow wrestlers, including Rob Van Dam and Taz, who praised his influence on their careers and the wrestling world.

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Pro wrestler Sabu, known for his hardcore style and time in ECW and WWE, has died at age 60. His death was announced by PWInsider.com, though the cause wasn't disclosed. Sabu, whose real name was Terry Brunk, was a two-time ECW world champion and a key figure in the rise of hardcore wrestling in the 1990s. He had a memorable WrestleMania appearance in 2007 and wrestled until recently, with his final match last month. Tributes poured in from fellow wrestlers, including Rob Van Dam and Taz, who praised his influence on their careers and the wrestling world.

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