Three weeks before his death Sunday, the 60-year-old hardcore wrestling legend pulled off a swan song worthy of the homicidal, genocidal, death–defying maniac.

Sabu competed in his retirement match on April 18, facing Joey Janela at Spring Break 9 in a no ropes barbed wire bout. In an interview with Phil Schneider of Yahoo's Uncrowned, Janela and GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale revealed complications leading up to the match, including concerns that Sabu wouldn't show up or be able to perform.

The wrestling, combat sports, and entertainment communities were stunned by the sudden death of Terry Brunk—known to fans around the world as Sabu—who passed

In 2023, the ECW legend was participating in the Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, just on the second day, he suffered a ‘serious medical emergency’ on the show floor and had to be taken to the hospital. After the episode, he assured his fans, tweeting: “Hello everyone I am doing better and thank you for your well wishes ☝️”