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This star wrestler, who was the champion of WWE and WCW, died of cancer at the age of 63. The death of the star wrestler has caused a wave of mourning among the players of the wrestling world. Veteran wrestlers are expressing their grief. The great player is Sid Vicious, whose real name was Sidney Raymond Udi. Sid Vicious was a big name in the world of WWE and WCW.
Son posted the information
Gunnar Udi, son of legendary player Sid Vicious, wrote an emotional post on Facebook and informed about the death of his father. Gunnar wrote, 'In memory of my father Sid Udi. Dear friends and family, I am very sad to announce that my father Sid Udi has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was the epitome of strength, kindness and love and will be missed. We are grateful for your condolences and prayers as we mourn this loss. More information will be shared soon. Thank you for your support.
Who was Sid Vicious?
Sid Vicious was one of the most influential and prominent wrestlers in professional wrestling. He was known for his 6’9” height and fierce personality. He made his mark by signing with WCW in 1989. Here he took on some big names such as The Steiner Brothers, The Road Warriors and legendary wrestlers like The Four Horsemen.
Earned a big name in WWE
Sid Vicious made his WWE debut in 1991 under the name Sid Justice. He made his mark as the special guest referee at SummerSlam. Here he faced The Triangle of Terror against WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior in a handicap match. After this, in 1995, he aligned himself with Shawn Michaels. He served as his bodyguard at WrestleMania 11, where Michaels faced Diesel for the WWE title. Sid gained immense popularity by winning the WWE Championship from Michaels in 1996. After this, in February 1997, he won the WWE Championship for the second time by defeating Bret Hart.
The last match was played in 2017
Sid Vicious was also a 2-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion throughout his career. He also participated in major tournaments such as WrestleMania and WCW Starcade. In 2001, a serious leg injury during a match against Scott Steiner ended his career. Although he made a comeback, it was not successful. He played his last match in 2017. That's when he learned about cancer. Many former wrestlers have also paid tribute to Sid Vicious' death, including legendary wrestlers like Marc Mero and Eric Bischoff.