Sidney Raymond Eudy, an expert wrestler generally known as 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 Facebook that his father died after “battling cancer for several years.”
“He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed,” his son wrote. “We appreciate your thoughts 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 peak of the WrestleMania craze within the Nineteen Nineties. He was a two-time champion within the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment) and in addition carried out for its ’90s rival World Championship Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association.
He confronted off in opposition to Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker, amongst different stars.
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In an announcement, WWE referred to as Eudy “one of the most imposing and terrifying competitors of his generation,” who had a “natural charisma that immediately connected with the WWE Universe.”
“Sid’s reputation as one of the toughest and most thrilling superstars cemented his legacy in WWE, and his influence can still be seen in wrestling rings around the world,” 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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