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Contents 1 Video Games 2 Discussion 3 Height 4 Born To Be Wired 5 Requested move 5.1 Survey 5.2 Discussion 6 Requested move 2 6.1 Survey 6.2 Discussion 7 Sabu and Mibu 8 Sabu and RVD arrested for drugs 9 SABU FROM BOMBAY???? 10 Who did this? 11 XPW Title 12 His Peritage. 13 External Links 14 For all you marks out there 15 TO REMOVE YOUR CONFUSION 16 sabu and mibu 17 It seems as if this article is totally messed up 18 World Champion recognize 19 Ornamenting 20 General Info 21 Opening paragraph 22 Release 23 Religion 24 Chris Benoit & The Crippler Moniker 25 Luggage 26 TNA 27 HWF

[edit] Video Games

In the article about the TNA Video Game it says that Sabu will be a legend on that game, also its confirmed that he will be a legend on WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 ECW Invasion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.30.248.101 (talk) 19:09, 16 September 2007 (UTC) why is sabu in the wwe and tna game both as legendsi mean unleass sabu signes with tna he sould be taken out of the tna game I mean sabu is a un apreataded legend with out sabu were would all the chairs and tables be —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.211.0.113 (talk) 15:50, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Discussion

when the hell was it confirmed that sabu will go for the world heavey weight title a one night stand. if it does happen then thanks for the spoilers bitchs

I took care of it, it looks like the same person who keeps trying to add it to the ONS II page. People need to learn not to add things that haven't happened yet. I'm sure people would like it if someone added spoilers for a show like 24 before they air. TJ Spyke 03:36, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

Sorry, but it has aired. I am simply adding to Wikipedia. Man Canadians get no respect.

The general policy is to do it based on the US air date, plus I know that not all of Canada gets it on Thursday. I won't take it out now since they are about to announce it in a few minutes anyways. TJ Spyke 00:14, 3 June 2006 (UTC)

I tod u so!!!!!Killswitch Engage

the article says he hit an arabian facebuster on john cena it looked to me like he botched it completly

Actually, his final indy match (due to his WWE contract) was on Friday night, June 9, for FNW in Butler, PA where he defeated Sterling James Keenan.

I have a recommendation. In the section that addresses Sabu's gimmick, when it mentions he very rarely speaks in character, it should also address his most visible and oft-repeated physical signature--pointing to the sky and looking upwards. Possible meanings of this signature should be discussed, such as pointing to Allah, fitting Sabu's character as an Arab, and most likely a Muslim. Edit: Actually, I will add it myself. If anyone has criticism, I am happy to hear it. Kevinbrowning 05:55, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

The pointing, according to I think Brunk himelf, fits in it with his gimmick of being a "savage". The lights are "pointing" down at him from the ceilng, so he points back at them. Nowadays however it's just become his signature taunt. Romis 13:53, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Ok, someone added in something about Sabu having smelly socks and underwear and also said something about him being a "dingus". Clearly someone wants to be an idiot, but I am going to delete it. It is under the Bombay, Michigan section and reads "sabu lived in a Ben Sherman designer bin with his uncle Ranock Aktar. Sabu had smelly socks so Ranock moved out because he could'nt get to sleep because of Sabu's socks and his smelly underwear hahahahahahahahahahaha. In 1945 Sabu went to School he went to ST.Andrews mental hospital academy where he recived serious therapy because he is a dingus". So, I am deleting that part. jjh295 19:05, 23 October 2007 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.143.219.119 (talk)

[edit] Height

Sabu is listed on here at 6'. Looking at him in the ring, he appears much shorter than 6'. Anyone know if 6' is accurate or what his real height is?

[edit] Born To Be Wired

quoting from article "It was Sabu and Terry Funk who created one of the most violent matches seen on televised wrestling in a barbed wire match on August 9th, 1997 at ECW's Born To Be Wired event."

This is false, as it was NEVER televised. It was filmed for a commercial ECW video, not for ECW Hardcore TV. Although small clips were shown on tv, it was far too violent to be fully aired. If it was aired ECW most likely would've been dropped by some markets. Other matches from the show were televised on Hardcore TV, but the full main event match was only available on the Born To Be Wired vhs tape.--Hndsmepete 06:26, 21 June 2006 (UTC)

IT WAS INDEED TELEVISED

I LIVE IN NY, AND IT WAS BROADCAST ON UHF CHANNEL 31 AT 2AM ON A SATURDAY ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO

Wrong it was not televised in full, only clips were shown. I have the Hardcore TV episode on tape. BTW a UHF channel is barely tv anyway. I caught ECW on MSG every saturday night at 2AM throughout the 90's.Hndsmepete 07:24, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

"the full main event match was only available on the Born To Be Wired vhs tape"

Fortunately, it's also available on the out-of-print Deep Impact DVD.. as well as the acclaimed WWE-produced Blood Sport compilation. Such a classic bout that should always be available for viewing. - Parsonsburg 27 May 2007

[edit] Requested move

[edit] Requested move 2

[edit] Sabu and Mibu

I know that there are a lot of people who do not know this but Sabu did have a wife and her name was Mibu and she was from Japan. So DO NOT remove the information in the Personal Life section. Thank you.

I'm 100% sure that Sabu and Mibu have split up. I know he has another lover but i don't know the persons name.

I heard that it was someone who he works with. Dose that mean it's someone from ECW?

Don't believe everything you hear kids. Hell, Mibu was reportedly backstage at a TNA event taking pictures a couple of weeks ago. - Parsonsburg 27 May 2007

[edit] Sabu and RVD arrested for drugs

The following is an article from The Ironton Tribune (irontontribune.com)

Wrestling stars busted in Hanging Rock By Kirsten Stanley/The Ironton Tribune

HANGING ROCK — Two wrestling superstars from Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment may be tough in the ring, but they didn't have enough muscle to escape drug charges after being stopped Sunday night by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Robert Alex Szatowski, aka WWE and ECW champion Rob Van Dam, and Terry Michael Brunk, aka Sabu, also a former ECW champion, were pulled over on U.S. 52, near Patrick Street in Hanging Rock at about 10:15 p.m. The two were apparently driving from their performances at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena earlier in the evening.

According to the OSHP, Szatowski was initially stopped for speeding. When troopers approached his vehicle, they smelled marijuana and performed a search. Troopers found the wrestler in possession of 18 grams of marijuana and five Vicodin, prescription pain pills. Brunk was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and also had nine pills that were not immediately identifiable, but were known to be controlled substances, according to the OSHP. Both were cited and posted bond at the scene.

Szatowski, of Battle Creek, Mich., has had a long, successful career with both the WWE and ECW. In addition to being the current champion of both, he has been intercontinental champion six times, hardcore champion four times and has been a part of several championship tag team duos.

He is scheduled to wrestle tonight on WWE Raw and is also wrestling Tuesday night to retain his WWE and ECW titles during the "Extreme Rules Match" on the Sci-Fi channel.

Both Brunk and Szatowski are scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. Thursday in Ironton Municipal Court. Both wrestlers won their matches last night in Huntington, W.Va. Van Dam defeated the Big Show and Sabu defeated Justin Credible.

When troopers approached his vehicle, they smelled marijuana and performed a search. Troopers found the wrestler in possession of 18 grams of marijuana and five Vicodin, prescription pain pills. Brunk was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and also had nine pills that were not immediately identifiable.

should this be posted or have to wait?

It's a real and potentially important story for Terry Brunk. The article as a whole can't be posted as it falls under copyright but a reference to the arrests with a link to the Ironton Tribune would seem okay. -EvWill 00:28, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] SABU FROM BOMBAY????

Sabu Is supposed to be Arabian. So why are they Billing him to be from Bombay?--Ajay the Wrestling Fan

Because there are Arabians in India--Unopeneddoor 22:59, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Unopendoor Sabu is not even Arabian

sabu is from BOMBAY,INDIA!didn't u read his ecw profile on wwe.com?but if u hav it as american,ur rong,and i changed it to bombay,india.user:dark-hooded smoker

Dude, Sabu is American. In fact, I can promise you that he doesn't know a word of Punjab. The whole "from Bombay" thing is just a part of his gimmick. It's kayfabe.68.45.141.28 19:53, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

yeah, sabu was born December 12, 1964, Detroit, Michigan, USA, and besides his uncle is from Lebanon, lebanon and india are on two different ends of Asia, but thats just his uncle, SABU IS AMERICAN, actually, it might not sound pretty but thats how it is!!! --T00C00L 15:40, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

His gimmick says that's he's from Bombay, India, that's kayfabe. However, as a RIB, they announced him as being from Bombay, Michigan a few times in the old ECW. Romis 13:53, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Who did this?

Sabu is from bombay,india and someone is deleting that he is from bombay,india and saying that he is from the US.He is NOT american,that guy needs knowledge.User:Dark-hooded Smoker

In kayfabe he may be billed as being from Bombay, India, but he is actually from Michigan. Genocidal 05:28, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

He is from BOMBAY!you idiot.u guys hav no idea where the hell sabu's from!!!!STFU...he was NOT from michigan u stupid.he is from india,he doesn't evn look like an american,if u don't let me say he's from bombay,u'll get blockd and shut up b4 it's too late

Dude. It's just his character. He's from Detroit. It's all kayfabe, just deal with it.Sarge 2.0 23:20, 30 July 2006 (UTC)

oh come on, you idiot he is NOT indian, ok ,have you even spoken to that guy, well, i know people who have, and he is not indian!!! Sabu was born December 12, 1964, Detroit, Michigan, USA, and besides his uncle is from Lebanon, lebanon and india are on two different ends of Asia, but thats just his uncle, SABU IS AMERICAN, actually, it might not sound pretty but thats how it is!!! --T00C00L 15:47, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] XPW Title

Recently I added the XPW Title as one of Sabu's accomplishments towards the top of hte page. Someone removed it, not sure who; I think it is notable enough to be listed so please don't remove it in the future. Thanks.JB196 14:37, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] His Peritage.

Somebody has added his peritage is Indian and Persian. Is it true? I don't know whether it's true or not. But in my opinion, His edit was correct. *~Daniel~* ☎ 02:19, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] External Links

I've added the only Sabu fansite that I've found that's active on the Internet.

thats NOT the only fansite, i know a site complete with videos from his most hardcore and extreme spots and matches, and i also know a sit that show some of his personal out-of-ring photos!!! --T00C00L 16:00, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] For all you marks out there

The ones of you who are adamantly saying that he is from Bombay don't realize that wrestling is fake. Yes, WWE says that he is from Bombay. "Sabu" is from Bombay, but Terry Brunk is not. As for those of you who are claiming that he can't be from India because he's Arab, i have news for you. There are more Arabs in India than there are total people in the United States, even as far as Bombay. Oh.. and all you people who think because WWE says he's from india, think he has to... learn how to spell. I cud barely understand wat u wur saing

ok, now that thats settled that He is NOT from India, which he is NOT from, actually, but one thing is that there are NO arabians in india, ok, cuz i speak hindi (main idian language) even though im NOT indian myself and have no relation or connection to india, i know that there are NO arabians in india, i have all the knowledge on indians and my dad (whose also NOT indian) has been there hundreds of times, ok, ik know that there are NO arabias in india, there are barely much arabians in Pakistan either (i am NOT Pakistani ether). T00C00L 15:54, 13 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] TO REMOVE YOUR CONFUSION

Sabu is a Detroit Guy who thinks that wearing an Arab headgear Makes him an Indian.Pal,Sabu is AMERICAN and he's Just takin advantage of your Ignorance(apologies!!!) Best regards to all the Page guys-----Ajay the Wrestling Fan

PLEASE DONT EVER CALL SABU AN INDIAN AGAIN.QUIT INsULTING MY NATION!!!!

"Sabu" is pretty much a mish-mash of general middle-eastern and asian stereotypes, an Indian wrestler who uses Arabian moves while praying like a muslim on entering the ring (Although he seems to have eased up on this recently) and couldn't speak English until earlier this year despite having lived in the US for at leat a decade. I don't think the gimmick is meant to be accurate to any nation or race. So let's all lighten up. Daigo 16:21, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

His gimmick says that's he's from Bombay, India, that's kayfabe. However, as a rib, they announced him as being from Bombay, Michigan a few times in the old ECW. Through most of his career, his gimmick of being a "savage" prevented him from speaking English, but he does that now, appearently for a multi-million dollar contract you learn English pretty quickly :-P Romis 13:53, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

Fools, I'm Indian, myself, and Sabu is in fact part Indian. Like me, he was born here, and that is how he can speak English. Even though I am born here I will say I'm Indian from the pride for my country. You guys have to chill out. 20 November 2006

Yeah, you'd think that someone with a name like "Ajay the wrestling fan" wouldn't be too stupid to distinguish between a gimmick and someone who is legitimately trying to pass himself off as Indian. 65.189.210.173 08:27, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] sabu and mibu

I know that not a lot of people will know this but sabu was once married to a woman named mibu. so do not remove this from the site. thank you.

They have not split up. Stop adding that without a reputable source that says its true.JB196 04:05, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

yes, i added that info like TWO YEARS AGO but it was deleted, besides i got Sabu's wedding photos!!! --Too Cool 03:52, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] It seems as if this article is totally messed up

Fine I admit it I am a dumb wikipedian but can someone please out his career by years! It helps me cause i know when he was in TNA, ECW, or WWE! So please. Thanks,

                               Erik

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.253.28.60 (talk) 02:25, 9 December 2006 (UTC).

[edit] World Champion recognize

I don't know, but if you read the Mr. Kennedy interview about the MitB http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/exclusives/42607961, they talks about Kennedy beating 7 world champions. If you see the World Champions criteria, Sabu it's just a one time World Champion, but a NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Isn't that a fact for any article in Wikipedia? Xbox6 02:21, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Actually, he's held 3 World Titles: ECW, NWA and XPW. However, WWE.com only covers those who are either former WWF/WWE and/or WCW World Champs. But technically, you're absolutely right. Hell, I'm sure there's a couple more former World Champs that Kennedy has beat, and WWE.com simply hasn't found them noteworthy enough. - Parsonsburg 27 May 2007

[edit] Ornamenting

Since Sabu (not Terry Brunk the person, but Sabu the persona) is an Arabian, I tought it might add some extra value to discuss the presentation of his gimmick to audiences in the article. Like the thing he wears in the head when entering (don't know the name, if anyone does, PLEASE tell me) and, AFAIK, the belt also. Just a tought, but please, at least tell me the name of such ornaments if anyone happens to know it.Vicius 03:55, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] General Info

To "Dark-hooded Smoker": Sabu is from Detroit you halfwit retard. Just like the Highlanders and Roddy Piper are billed from Scotland, but they're really from the states.

Funny fact, Sabus match at Summerslam 2005/6 (i forget which one) against the Big Show was funny, when Sabu went to DDT the Big Show onto that table set-up he slipped on the table, took a second to fix it while the Big Show stood there, which allowed the Big Show to put him through the table, thusly reversing the DDT attempt. 70.49.206.25 01:50, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

I am ImmortalKaine by the way, haven't logged in yet.

[edit] Opening paragraph

I think the opening paragraph should be altered a little bit. It says that Sabu developed his high-risk hardcore wrestling technique while in ECW. Sabu was doing high risk stuff before he was in ECW. I think a more appropriate wording would be that Sabu refined his high-risk hardcore wrestling technique while in ECW. I'm gonna go ahead and make the edit, and if anyone disagrees they can change it back and we can discuss it here.Mwutz 21:01, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Sabu was released today 5/15/2007 and i would like to put this on the page

Shockingly released? Ok, surely that can't stick with that wording. 193.203.156.204 23:54, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Release

Yes, we know, various sites are reporting that he's been released. But these sites are as reliable as a life jacket made of lead, so until WWE releases a statement, all attempts at introducing unverified rumors will be reverted on sight, without comment. --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 00:01, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Well, the page is now fully locked. Good work. --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 00:07, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

WWE.com has verified his release. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 00:10, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Link? --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 00:14, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Sabu released I'll leave it on your talk page too, since I left a note there. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 00:16, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

There, was that so hard folks? --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 00:17, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

I didn't think so, pretty painless to me. Bmg916^Speak_Sign 00:19, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Of course Sabu is going to TNA, although no sources to confirm it, where else is he going to go? Sabu was awesome in TNA, just like the old days of ECW. I think all the ECW originals should go to TNA, cos their talent is being wasted in WWE. Jay316 22:13, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Dudes, people have known about this for months. The plan was after the WWE Hall of Fame inductions, where Sabu inducted the original Shiek, Sabu would wrestle for a bit and then WWE was gonna release him, thus, he could in theory, re-join TNA where we could see the lights go out and here the thumps and then his remixed ECW music!!! YAY!

Sabu Has a 90 day no compete cause. i think this shold be added to the page untill no longer valid. (90 days as of his relese date (16/5/07)

As a big-time mark for All Japan Pro Wrestling, I'd love to see 'ol Sabu go there and raise some hell... maybe even capture the Triple Crown. It probably won't happen, but one can always dream. - Parsonsburg 27 May 2007

Do we know what date it will be for the 90 day clause? --68.209.227.3 04:32, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Religion

Does anybody know what religion Sabu is? Islam?

I think his religion is Islam. But We need to find any sources that says that either he is muslim or not. Daniel ⁵¹²⁷ 02:14, 13 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Chris Benoit & The Crippler Moniker

That bit about Chris Benoit and the "Crippler" moniker should be moved to the Chris Benoit article as it pertains more to Chris Benoit than anything else. It doesn't belong in the personal life part of the article. Mr. C.C. 06:06, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

A thing to note, I do not even believe this to be where he got his moniker as the crippler. Refrence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCmduGb60EE&feature=related As you can hear in the opening of the match, they clearly use the "crippler" moniker here in the match stated as giving him the that very moniker. 81.167.171.128 (talk) 02:56, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Luggage

Doesn't his luggage always gets stolen when he was working with WWE? Then he would always end up wearing Daivari's pants in his matches. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.138.139.65 (talk) 04:57, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] TNA

He was set to appear on TNA recently, to run in to save Abyss, but he missed his flight and the spot was given to Rhino. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.156.179.66 (talk) 06:15, 10 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] HWF

A lot of the stuff seems to mention Sabu working in HWF. I didn't watch at this time, but I believe all of that stuff is ECW, either Extreme Championship or possibly Eastern Championship. I didn't want to change it in case I'm ignorant to the existance of an HWF, just wanted to point it out in case it's incorrect. --Jimmy Wang Yu: Version 2 (talk) 22:40, 31 January 2008 (UTC)