Sid Vicious Wrestler: A Legend Passes Away at 63

Sid Eudy, better known as “Psycho” Sid Vicious in the world of wrestling, is no more. The wrestling icon has passed away at the age of 63 following a long-drawn battle with cancer, as confirmed by his son Gunnar Eudy in a heartfelt social media post. The wrestling community and his family are devastated on the passing of the man, who besides being a well-known name for his powerful presence on the wrestling ring, was also known for his aura of tenderness and kindness off the ring. His dying statement is resonating amongst his followers and his family: “I’m sorry, I love you.”

Having had an extremely successful two-decade career in wrestling, Sid not only WWE, but he also left a powerful legacy on WCW. Sid Eudy, who rose 6’9″, was the embodiment of a giant main event wrestler, started his career under the mask, as Lord Humongous in Memphis in 1987. He would, soon enough, change his name to Sid Vicious in Verne Gagne’s promotion, Dallas’ World Class Championship Wrestling, in an ode to the Sex Pistols’ infamous bassist. He soon attracted the attention of other brands, and in 1989 he switched to WCW, first teaming up with Daniel Spivey in a tag team, The Dangerous Alliance in 1989.

Sid Eudy’s decision to switch from WCW to WWF in 1991 led to the beginning of his many wars with well-known wrestlers. Thus, Sid started an intense war with Hogan, which did not prevent in later years from forming the same WWE team. Sid Eudy’s first departure from WWF was after the Summer Slam 1992 match when he lost to The Ultimate Warrior. During the attack that followed this match with Ric Flair and others, his biceps (12 cm) were torn off. His demise in 2001 saw him win the WWE Championship twice. Between 1989 and 1992, Sid was successful in WCW, where he won the World Title twice.

Sid Eudy’s impact on wrestling is massive. As an active competitor, his psychological approach and sheer presence made him a wrestler that no one wanted to mess with. As “Sycho Sid”, his promos and presence also displayed a performer that could captivate audiences through his intensity. Despite suffering a career-threatening leg injury in 2001 that forced him to retire form in-ring competition, Eudy remained a beloved figure in the wrestling community. He still made sporadical appearances and was a source of inspiration for then-up-and-coming wrestlers. Eudy was different from many of his contemporaries, a physical force both inside the ring and out of it.

Sid Eudy’s death will have mixed consequences for the wrestling business. Many fans of the sport grew up watching him wrestle in the late 90s, making the memories of his career all the more special. The possible consequence of his death is the reevaluation of his work. Wrestling journalists and fans may take it upon themselves to rewatch his most relevant matches and promos and recalculate his career trajectory. The potential outcome would be an increase in the general perception of Eudy’s status in wrestling history. Regardless of the possible effects on the perception of his career, the wrestling world mourns the passing of a legend. Many of his colleagues and fans thanked him and wished him peace on social media, with plans for a memorial service reported to be in the making. In the true sense of the word, Sid Eudy was truly a master and ruler of the wrestling world.