Sid Eudy, a pro wrestler who fought under the names Sycho Sid and Sid Vicious, died Monday.
He was 63.
Eudy rose to the top of the pro wrestling world in the 1990s. He battled cancer for several years, his son, Gunnar Eudy, posted on Facebook.
“I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after battling cancer for several years,” Gunnar Eudy wrote. “He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed.”
Eudy won the WWF championship and the WCW world heavyweight championship and the USWA unified world heavyweight championship twice, according to his biography on IMDb.
Eudy was known for his physical prowess as well as his theatrical nature, NBC News reported.
“One of the most brutal Superstars to ever terrorize WWE, the sadistic Sid brought an intensity that few could ever hope to contain. Just ask the litany of ring legends who have incurred his wrath — a hit list that includes Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan, Bret ‘Hit Man’ Hart and many more,” his biography said.
He went on to win the WWE championship in 1996 and 1997 and became known as “The Master and Ruler of the World,” WWE said.
Pro wrestler and Hall of Famer Booker T. Huffman posted on X, formerly Twitter, that if it wasn’t for Eudy, he would not have the career he had.
“Without Sid Vicious, I don’t think my brother and I would have made it to WCW,” he said, referring to brother Lash. “His impact on this business was undeniable, and he paved the way for so many of us.”
Others posted on X as well.
He is survived by wife Sabrina and sons Gunnar and Frank. He lived in Marion, Arkansas.
