ECW

WWE Hall of Famer dismisses interest in induction, questions legitimacy

ECW legend Sabu discusses WWE Hall of Fame credentials while Kevin Nash shares insights about John Cena’s wrestling legacy.

Published

3 months ago

December 30, 2024

Leonardo Cunha

Sabu expressed skepticism about the WWE Hall of Fame during an appearance on Donut Shop Chronicles. The former ECW World Heavyweight Champion addressed fan speculation about his potential induction into the prestigious institution.

The ECW legend reflected on his career achievements before sharing his perspective about the Hall of Fame:

It will probably never happen. I do not consider myself eligible for the WWE Hall of Fame, and I honestly have no interest in being a part of it, as I do not feel that my time with the company was sufficient to deserve such an honor.

When discussing fan support for his induction, Sabu pointed to perceived inconsistencies in the selection process:

I appreciate the love. Rob Van Dam deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, but Drew Carey? Does Drew Carey really deserve to be in the WWE Hall of Fame? If he’s there, that makes the whole thing a sham.

Sabu’s career peaked in ECW from 1991 to 2000, where he captured the ECW World Heavyweight Championship twice. His tag team success included three ECW World Tag Team Championship reigns – two with Rob Van Dam and one alongside The Tasmaniac.

Kevin Nash reflects on John Cena’s wrestling legacy

During a recent episode of Kliq This podcast, Kevin Nash offered insight into John Cena’s impact on professional wrestling.

The WWE Hall of Famer shared his personal experiences working with the 16-time World Champion:

Tive a oportunidade de conviver com Cena quando voltei. Ele sempre foi dedicado aos treinos. Gostei da postura dele. Para mim, Cena representa o último membro da velha escola. Ele foi o último cara dessa era.

ECW

ECW Legend Announces Retirement Match During WrestleMania 41 Week

ECW legend Sabu will compete in his final match against Joey Janela at GCW’s Spring Break event in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week.

Published

2 months ago

January 20, 2025

Patricki Chites

Game Changer Wrestling announced Sabu’s retirement match as part of their ‘Collective’ series of events in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 week. The match was set at The People Vs GCW event on January 19, following Joey Janela’s victory over Masato Tanaka.

Sabu appeared in the ring after the match, where Janela issued the challenge for what was announced as Sabu’s final match. The bout will take place at Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9 on April 18.

Sabu’s last match occurred in July 2021 when he defeated Mr California at an Xtreme World Wrestling event. He appeared in AEW during May 2023 as the special enforcer for Chris Jericho and Adam Cole’s match at Double or Nothing.

The ECW legend previously expressed his desire for one final match in early 2024.

WWE Announces WrestleMania Week Schedule in Las Vegas

WWE president Nick Khan announced the second annual WWE World fan fest will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 17 to 21 during WrestleMania 41 week.

T-Mobile Arena will host SmackDown on April 18 and the post-WrestleMania RAW on April 19. WWE World features interactive exhibits and superstar appearances, with Khan noting specific attractions.

You’ll see legendary wrestlers there. We have an entrance ramp. For anyone who watches the product, you can do your own personalized entrance to any of our superstars’ music. It gives someone a take home moment and a lot of other surprises in store for the upcoming WWE World.

The previous WWE World in Philadelphia drew over 40,000 fans across five days.