Sabu

Known as: Sabu, Samu, Sabu the Elephant Boy, Terry Brunk, Terry S.R.
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Sabu, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Terry Michael Brunk was born in Staten Island, New York on December 12, 1963.

He died on May 11, 2025 at the age of 61.

Sabu is a 3-time World Champion, and has won a total of 9 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a ECW Triple Crown Champion.

Sabu was inducted in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2009 and in the Indie Hall of Fame in 2024.

Sabu Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Real NameTerry Michael Brunk
  • GenderMale
  • Born December 12, 1963
  • Died May 11, 2025 (aged 61)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceStaten Island, New York
  • Billed From
    • Bombay, India (March 2, 1991 - July 31, 2021)
    • Saudi Arabia (January 1, 1985 - March 1, 1991)
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac; ECW's Evel Knievel; Houdini of Hardcore; The Arabian Machine of Destruction; The Crazed Kamikaze; The Human Highlight Reel; The Modern Day Kamikaze; The Death Bringer

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Sabu (July 15, 2007 - April 18, 2025)
    • Sabu - The Human Highlight Reel (June 7, 2006 - July 14, 2007)
    • Sabu - The Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac (November 18, 1995 - June 6, 2006)
    • Sabu (March 2, 1991 - November 19, 1995)
    • Samu (June 17, 1991 - August 5, 1991)
    • Sabu the Elephant Boy (August 4, 1990 - March 1, 1991)
    • Terry Brunk (March 1, 1985 - August 3, 1990)
    • Terry S.R. (March 1, 1985 - August 3, 1990)

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (April 18, 2025 - April 18, 2025)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1985 - July 31, 2021)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionGame Changer WrestlingGCWApril 18, 2025April 18, 2025
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWMay 24, 2023May 28, 2023
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJanuary 1, 1985July 31, 2021
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTApril 4, 2019March 24, 2020
    PromotionInsane Championship WrestlingICWMarch 30, 2014April 19, 2015
    PromotionDragon Gate USADGUSASeptember 10, 2011March 31, 2012
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAAugust 2, 2010November 7, 2010
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCJuly 13, 2007May 16, 2009
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAJuly 15, 2007March 16, 2008
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand ECW June 7, 2006May 16, 2007
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 20, 2000June 16, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEApril 23, 2006June 6, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCJuly 15, 2005May 27, 2006
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAFebruary 25, 2004April 23, 2006
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCMarch 15, 2003June 5, 2004
    PromotionHUSTLEHUSTLEMarch 7, 2004May 8, 2004
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWSeptember 26, 2002January 9, 2004
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AllianceWWA MSApril 11, 2003September 25, 2003
    PromotionNWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNAJuly 17, 2002July 24, 2002
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWDecember 21, 2001February 4, 2002
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 12, 2000July 27, 2001
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEApril 21, 2000July 2, 2000
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWNovember 18, 1995February 26, 2000
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight November 20, 1996June 6, 1997
    PromotionBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWMarch 19, 1996June 4, 1996
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight December 24, 1994December 23, 1995
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWAugust 22, 1995October 30, 1995
    PromotionEastern Championship WrestlingECWOctober 1, 1993April 8, 1995
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 17, 1993January 6, 1995
    PromotionFrontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWNovember 20, 1991December 9, 1994
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAJune 17, 1991August 5, 1991

  • Images History

    May 2023
    May 2023
    Apr 2019
    Apr 2019
    Aug 2010
    Aug 2010
    Jul 2007
    Jul 2007
    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Jul 2002
    Jul 2002
    Nov 1995
    Nov 1995
    Oct 1993
    Oct 1993
    Aug 1990
    Aug 1990
    Jan 1985
    Jan 1985

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceShortly after this event, turned face alongside the (also now) face RVDMarch 1, 1998July 31, 2021
    HeelIn a double turn, aligned with Bill Alfonso/RVD against TazApril 13, 1997February 28, 1998
    TweenerReturned to ECW as a tweener, respected but seen as an unreliable partnerNovember 18, 1995April 12, 1997
    HeelPublicly fired by Heyman in ECW due to a no-show, wrestled in NJPW as a heelApril 8, 1995November 17, 1995
    FaceFormed a tag team with TazJuly 16, 1994April 7, 1995
    HeelAugust 4, 1990July 15, 1994

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    TNA Mid CardMarch 24, 2020March 24, 2020
    TNA InactiveIndies onlyOctober 19, 2019March 23, 2020
    TNA Mid CardApril 4, 2019October 18, 2019
    TNA Mid CardAugust 2, 2010November 7, 2010
    ECW Mid CardDecember 19, 2006May 16, 2007
    ECW Upper CardJune 7, 2006December 18, 2006
    WWE InactiveRemaining indie datesApril 24, 2006June 6, 2006
    WWE Mid CardWWE signing/Last TNA matchApril 23, 2006April 23, 2006
    TNA InactiveHiatus/Indies onlyDecember 12, 2005April 22, 2006
    TNA Mid CardJuly 29, 2005December 11, 2005
    TNA InactiveIndies/One Night StandJune 10, 2005July 28, 2005
    TNA InjuredBack injuryAugust 15, 2004June 9, 2005
    TNA Mid CardFebruary 25, 2004August 14, 2004
    TNA Upper CardJuly 17, 2002July 24, 2002
    ECW Mid CardMay 20, 1999February 26, 2000
    ECW InjuredNeck injuryMarch 22, 1999May 19, 1999
    ECW Upper CardJuly 3, 1997March 21, 1999
    ECW Mid CardNovember 22, 1994July 2, 1997
    ECW Upper CardOctober 1, 1993November 21, 1994

  • Finishers

    • Arabian Facebuster - Jumping, Diving or Somersault Legdrop (August 22, 1995 - July 31, 2021)
    • Arabian Clutch - Camel Clutch (August 22, 1995 - July 31, 2021)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Huka Blues" by Harry Slash & The Slashtones - Single (August 22, 1995 - July 31, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Carpet Ride" by Dale Oliver - Single (April 4, 2019 - September 30, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Jaws Theme" by John Williams - Single (June 1, 1994 - August 21, 1995)
    • Theme Song"Little Crazy" by Fight - Single (October 1, 1993 - May 31, 1994)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Extreme Championship Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Florida

    • 1 NWA Independent World Championship

    Stampede Wrestling

    • 1 Stampede Pacific Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Hardcore Championship
    • 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship

    Billtown Championship Wrestling

    • 1 BCW Heavyweight Championship

    Border City Wrestling

    • 1 BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship

    European Wrestling Association

    • 2 EWA European Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling

    • 1 FMW World Martial Arts Tag Team Championship (with Horace Boulder)

    International Wrestling Cartel

    • 1 IWC Tag Team Championships (with Eric Xtasy & JT Rodgers)

    Insane Wrestling Federation

    • 2 IWF Heavyweight Championship

    Juggalo Championship Wrestling

    • 1 JCW Heavyweight Championship

    Main Event Championship Wrestling

    • 1 MECW APW Heavyweight Championship

    National Wrestling Conference

    • 2 NWC Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling All-Stars of Detroit

    • 1 PWASD Cruiser Core Championship

    Pro Wrestling Holland

    • 1 Pro Wrestling Holland Championship

    Professional Championship Wrestling

    • 1 PCW Television Championship

    Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling

    • 1 3PW World Heavyweight Championship

    USA Pro Wrestling

    • 2 USA Pro Heavyweight Champion

    Wawan Wrestling Championship

    • 1 WWC Hardcore Championship

    World Wrestling League

    • 1 WWL Extreme Championship

    Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling

    • 1 XICW Xtreme Championship

    Xtreme Latin American Wrestling

    • 1 X-LAW International Championship

    Xtreme Pro Wrestling

    • 1 XPW World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWC Bruiser Brody Memorial Cup Winner (2005)
    • TNA Year End Award - Match of the Year (2005 - vs. Abyss, Barbed Wire Massacre on 12/11)
    • 5° in PWI 500 (1995)
    • WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (1994)

Teams & Relations

Sabu Games Appearances (8)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

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SVR 2008

Other Games (7)

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Wrestling Code
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Showdown Legends Of Wrestling
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Legends Of Wrestling 2
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Legends Of Wrestling
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Ecw Hardcore Revolution
David Harley
Wcw Vs The World
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Ultra Pro Wrestling

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