The Lingering Questions in the Death of Sabu: Kratom, Pain, and the Culture of Pro Wrestling "The professional wrestling world is mourning the loss of Terrance Michael Brunk, the hardcore icon known as Sabu, who passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 61. While his long and brutal career undoubtedly took a heavy toll on his body, the circumstances surrounding his death have become a focal point for a more troubling conversation within wrestling fan circles: the potential role of drugs, specif