Sidney Raymond Eudy, knowledgeable wrestler often called Sid Vicious, characterised by his intense persona and imposing stature, has died, his son introduced Monday. He was 63.
Gunnar Eudy, one of many wrestler’s two sons, wrote on Fb that his father died after “battling most cancers for a number of years.”
“He was a person of power, kindness, and love, and his presence can be significantly missed,” his son wrote. “We admire your ideas and prayers as we grieve this loss.”
The 6-foot-9-inch Eudy glided by many names within the ring, together with Sid Justice and Sycho Sid, and rose to prominence on the top of the WrestleMania craze within the Nineties. He was a two-time champion within the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Leisure) and likewise carried out for its ’90s rival World Championship Wrestling and america Wrestling Affiliation.
He confronted off towards Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker, amongst different stars.
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In a press release, WWE referred to as Eudy “probably the most imposing and terrifying opponents of his technology,” who had a “pure charisma that instantly linked with the WWE Universe.”
“Sid’s fame as one of many hardest and most thrilling superstars cemented his legacy in WWE, and his affect can nonetheless be seen in wrestling rings around the globe,” the assertion stated.
Eudy was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, and lived in Tennessee for a few years. Survivors embrace his spouse, Sabrina Estes Eudy, his sons Frank and Gunnar, and his grandchildren.
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