Who Is Sabu (wrestler)? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Sabu, born on December 12, 1964, was an iconic American professional wrestler known for his high-flying style and hardcore wrestling. As of 2025, he would have been 60 years old. Sabu was celebrated for his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and various other wrestling promotions. With a career spanning several decades, he became a pivotal figure in the world of professional wrestling and earned a place in the hearts of fans worldwide.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 12, 1964 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 11 May, 2025 |
| Died Place | N/A |
Popularity
Sabu (wrestler)'s Popularity over time
Body Measurements:
- Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
- Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
At the ECW/FMW Supershow II in Japan on December 13, Sabu and Van Dam defeated the Dudley Boyz to win their second World Tag Team Championship, marking Sabu's third individual title reign.
On the December 23 episode of Hardcore TV, Sabu defeated Taz and Justin Credible in a three-way elimination match to win the FTW Heavyweight Championship after Taz put Sabu on top of him. Van Dam and Sabu retained the titles against Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks at House Party on January 16, 1999.
Sabu and Taz competed in a falls count anywhere title unification match for Sabu's FTW Championship and Taz's ECW World Heavyweight Championship at Living Dangerously on March 21, which Taz won to unify both titles.
Sabu would begin wearing a neck brace and take some time off, resulting in his partner Van Dam defending the World Tag Team Championship against D-Von Dudley in a singles match on the April 23 episode of Hardcore TV, which D-Von won. As a result, the Dudley Boyz won the titles. Sabu then defeated Justin Credible at Anarchy Rulz on September 19.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Sabu is believed to have kept much of his personal life private. Information regarding his family has often been scarce, though he is known to have a close-knit family who supported his wrestling endeavors. Regarding his relationship status, there have been speculations about his dating life, but Sabu has not publicly confirmed any significant other, maintaining a low profile out of the ring.
Brunk's father was of Irish and German descent, while his mother was Lebanese. He graduated from Sexton High School in 1982. At the age of 19, Brunk was shot in the face at a house party, and he began training for his wrestling career after being released from the hospital.
Net Worth and Salary
Sabu's estimated net worth as of 2025 stood at around $1 million. His earnings stemmed from various wrestling promotions, merchandise sales, appearances, and events. Throughout his career, Sabu also made money through independent wrestling promotions and other business ventures related to wrestling.
Sabu defeated Rob Van Dam on April 20 at Hostile City Showdown. Van Dam refused to shake hands with him after the match, leading to a respect match at A Matter of Respect on May 11, which Sabu lost. He was forced to shake hands with Van Dam, who refused by saying "not only do I not respect you, you're a piece of shit".
Sabu defeated Van Dam at Hardcore Heaven on June 22, in a stretcher match at The Doctor Is In on August 3, and at Unlucky Lottery on September 13, after which Sabu finally earned Van Dam's respect. Van Dam was about to shake Sabu's hand until they were both attacked by The Can-Am Express.
Their match against the Can-Am Express on September 14 at When Worlds Collide ended in a thirty-minute time limit draw, but they defeated them in a rematch at High Incident on October 26. Sabu and Van Dam failed to win the ECW Tag Team Championship from The Eliminators in a Tables and Ladders match on February 21, 1997 at CyberSlam.
At this time, Sabu's former tag team partner Tazmaniac (who had shortened his name to "Taz") began to publicly challenge Sabu at every given opportunity, but got no response. After a year of call-outs and insults from Taz, Paul Heyman revealed that he had asked Sabu, as a friend, to ignore Taz's challenge.
This culminated in a match on April 13 at ECW's first pay-per-view, Barely Legal, which Taz won. Following the match, Taz's manager Bill Alfonso turned on him and sided with Sabu and Van Dam. This resulted in a double turn as Taz became a fan favorite while Sabu turned heel; he defeated Taz in a rematch on June 6 at Wrestlepalooza.
Career, Business, and Investments
Sabu's career began in the early '80s and skyrocketed in the '90s as part of ECW, where he gained notoriety for his daring antics and willingness to perform dangerous stunts. After ECW, he wrestled for major promotions, including WWE and TNA, solidifying his legacy in the wrestling world.
Aside from wrestling, Sabu ventured into various business opportunities. He has been involved in merchandise sales, including apparel and autographed memorabilia. His keen business sense has allowed him to establish a sustainable income stream beyond his wrestling career.
Under the tutelage of his uncle Ed "The Sheik" Farhat, Brunk began his career wrestling in the North American independent scene in 1985 under the name of Sabu, before traveling to Japan, competing in Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), winning several championships, including the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champio
nship.
He returned to the United States in 1995, briefly working for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), before beginning his most well-known stint in ECW, where he quickly became a fixture of the promotion. During his time in ECW, he became a two-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time ECW World Television Champion.
He would have both a feud and an alliance with The Tazmaniac, defeating him for the ECW FTW Championship and winning the ECW World Tag Team Championship with him. In 1997, Sabu began a tag team with Rob Van Dam, winning the ECW Tag Team Championship twice.
Social Network
Sabu maintained a presence on social media platforms, allowing him to connect with his fan base and share insights into his life and career. His fans can follow him on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he occasionally posts updates, wrestling memories, and interactions with fans.
Sabu was nicknamed "The Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death–Defying Maniac" due to his mixed style of high-flying and hardcore wrestling.
Some of his moves included using a steel chair, like the Air Sabu (a heel kick to a cornered opponent, with the assistance of a steel chair), the Arabian Facebuster (jumping, diving or a somersault leg drop, driving a steel chair into the face of the opponent) or the Arabian Skullcrusher (jumping, diving or a somersault leg drop, driving a steel ch
air into the back of the opponent's head, usually through a table).
Education
Details regarding Sabu's formal education remain somewhat elusive. However, it is well-known that he was heavily influenced by the wrestling legacy in his family, particularly his uncle, the legendary wrestler The Sheik. This familial influence likely played a crucial role in shaping his wrestling career and passion for the sport.
