Six-time World Champion Wrestler Sid Vicious Dead at 63

Sid Eudy, also known as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid, has died at the age of 63. His son Gunnar Eudy confirmed his death in a Facebook post on August 26. Gunnar wrote, “I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after battling cancer for several years. He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed.” Sid grew his wrestling career beginning in 1987 as Lord Humungous before later joining the World Championship Wrestling. During his time in the World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), he adopted his most famous stage name, Sid Vicious, inspired by the Sex Pistols bassist. His infamous feud with Hulk Hogan started when Sid joined the World Wrestling Federation (now known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)).

He became a massive star throughout his career in wrestling despite playing more of a supporting character in the ring due to his large size—he was on record to be 6 feet 9 inches and 317 pounds. Sid headlined Wrestlemania twice and made WWE’s 30 Best Big Men in Wrestling list. In 2001, he suffered from an in-ring leg injury that would eventually lead to a long recovery; however, he eventually made it back into the ring, retiring in 2017.