The WWE Hall of Famer ‘The Sheik’ has a nephew named Sabu, who was from Michigan. Before joining ECW, Sabu ‘cut his teeth’ in Japanese death bouts, according to his WWE biography.
Later, he and Rob Van Dam became one half of one of the most famous tag teams in wrestling, and he gained notoriety for his audacious acrobatics.
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
Social media was flooded with tributes on Sunday, with many calling Sabu “one of the greatest of all time” and “an absolute legend of the business.”
Francine, a fellow professional wrestler, said on X: “My heart is broken.” My dear Sabu, may you rest in peace. I will always adore you.
He had memorable fights with John Cena for the WWE title and Rey Mysterio for the world heavyweight title after entering the WWE.
