Posts Tagged ‘Sabu’

Health Update On Sabu After Being Found Unresponsive In Hotel

Sabu was found unresponsive in a Pennsylvania area hotel room by Extreme Reunion staff on Saturday, which led to the hardcore wrestling icon being rushed to a nearby hospital before his scheduled match for the promotion. TMZ.com reports Sabu had an allergic reaction to a medication he had been taking.

“Sabu was found unresponsive in his hotel room earlier today when event staff went to his room to pick him up for tonight’s show. Management is currently awaiting results from his doctors to find out what actually happened,” a representative for Extreme Reunion told TMZ.com. “All we know is that he had prior health issues that might have been a contributing factor. We’re pulling for him and are very concerned for his health. We wish him the best of luck in his recovery.”

In an update on the former ECW star’s health, PWInsider.com reports he checked himself out of the hospital Sunday morning and is telling those who have contacted him that he is “fine.”

Sabu Through With TNA, Styles Challenged To Match On Impact

— EV 2.0 faced Fortune in a Ten Man Tag Team Match at tonight’s Turning Point pay-per-view, where each member of EV 2.0 put their TNA Wrestling careers on the line. AJ Styles won the match for his team by pinning Sabu, who as a result was fired from the organization.

It had been reported earlier that the wrestling veteran’s departure from the organization was legitimate. He was recently informed by company officials that he would cease to be utilized following the pay-per-view event because they had no creative plans for him.

— Robbie E defeated Jay Lethal tonight at Turning Point to win the X Division Championship for the first time.

— At Turning Point, Stevie Richards challenged AJ Styles to a match on Thursday’s iMPACT!.

Sabu Reportedly Finished With TNA Following Tonight’s PPV

Sabu was informed by TNA Wrestling officials that the company would cease to utilize him following Turning Point because they have no creative plans for him following tonight’s pay-per-view event.

The wrestling veteran will be competing in the match between EV 2.0 and Fortune, which features a stipulation where the winning team is permitted to fire a member of the losing team. It is unknown at this time whether his departure will tie into the storyline.

Officials originally intended to conclude the feud between the two factions last month at Bound for Glory, but ultimately decided to string it through Turning Point or this week’s set of iMPACT! tapings.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Sabu Confirmed for Hardcore Justice, Hogan Roasts “The Hoff”

– TNA President Dixie Carter made the following announcement on Twitter today:

“Just spoke to Dreamer. SABU is confirmed for HardCORE Justice this Sunday.”

– TNA star Hulk Hogan appeared at the Comedy Central roast of actor (and previous RAW guest host) David Hasselhoff. According to a fan report, Hogan ripped off his  Hulkamania t-shirt during the roast, revealing a “Suck it Hoff” T-Shirt. The event will air on Comedy Central in a few weeks.

Here is video of Hulk Hogan arriving on the red carpet for the Roast: