'His impact was undeniable': Tributes for wrestling legend 'Sycho Sid' who died aged 63
Professional wrestling legend Sid Eudy, also known as Sycho Sid - has died at the age of 63, the WWE confirmed.
Eudy, a two-time WWE champion, wrestled in WWE, WCW, ECW and other independent wrestling promotions.
He headlined several pay-per-views, including WrestleMania VIII in 1992 and WrestleMania 13 in 1997.
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His son Gunnar posted on Facebook: "Dear friends and family, 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.
"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."
Also known as 'Sid Vicious' and 'Sid Justice,' Eudy starred in the WWF (now known as the WWE) and WCW, making his debut in the latter in 1989.
Standing over 2 metres tall, Eudy was a six-time world champion - including twice in the WWF and twice in WCW.
He suffered a career-threatening leg injury in 2001, which forced him to consider retiring. The WWE wrote on its website, had it not been for the injury, Eudy would have reached even bigger heights in the promotion.
He eventually recovered from the leg problem and began performing on the independent circuit in 2004.
Sid Eudy in 1995. Getty
Sycho Sid was a larger than life character. Toronto Star via Getty Images
Tributes poured in for the iconic wrestler, with Eudy's former colleague Marc Mero penning a touching tribute on X.
"So sad to hear that friend and wrestling superstar Sid Eudy (Sid Vicious & Sid Justice) has passed away at 63 years young from cancer," he wrote.
"He was one of the first wrestlers i wrestled when i was trying out for WCW. What a great guy. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and his millions of fans."
Fellow wrestler Booker T wrote: "Without Sid Vicious, I don't think my brother and I would have made it to WCW.
"His impact on this business was undeniable, and he paved the way for so many of us. My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time."
