Professional wrestling legend Sid Eudy , known in the ring by monikers “Sycho Sid,” “Sid Vicious” and “Sid Justice,” has died at 63. Eudy’s family confirmed his death via Facebook on Monday, August 26, after a years-long battle with cancer. “I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after battling cancer for several years,” Eudy’s son, Gunnar, wrote.
“He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed.” He added, “We appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss. Details for a memorial service will be shared soon.
Thank you for your support.” A six-time world champion, Eudy began wrestling in 1987, but his career kicked off two years later when he signed with World Champion Wrestling (WCW) in 1989. He moved on to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 1991.
Eudy was a two-time winner of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Championship, as well as a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He won the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship twice as well. Throughout his career, Eudy had iconic rivalries with fellow wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan , The Undertaker and Ric Flair , among others.
Marc Mero , a friend and fellow pro wrestler, paid tribute to Eudy via X on Monday. “So sad to hear that friend and wrestling superstar Sid Eudy (Sid Vicious & Sid Justice) has passed away at 63 from cancer,” Mero wrote. “He was one of the first wrestlers I wrestled when .