Sid 'Vicious' Eudy, a WWE icon, died at the age of 63

According to the WWE, Eudy, also known as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid, rose to prominence as one of the industry's "most imposing and terrifying competitors of his generation" in the 1990s.

Gunnar Eudy, his son, described him as "a man of strength, kindness, and love" who will be "greatly missed". Gunnar thanked people for their support on Facebook, saying the family "appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss" and that details for a memorial ceremony would be published soon.

Born on December 16, 1960, in the US state of Arkansas, the six-foot-nine figure entered the world of wrestling when he joined the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) circuit in 1989, competing against legends like The Four Horsemen and the Steiner Brothers.

The WWE issued the following statement: "Sid's reputation as one of the toughest and most thrilling superstars cemented his legacy in WWE, and his influence can still be seen in wrestling rings around the world.

"WWE sends sympathies to Eudy's family, friends, and fans." Eudy made his WWE debut as Sid Justice, according to the organization, and served as a special guest referee at SummerSlam 1991, alongside WWE veteran Hulk Hogan.

During his wrestling career, the two-time WWE champion (then known as WWF) headlined two WrestleManias and won two WCW heavyweight championships. WWE stated that the wrestler's success would have continued if he had not sustained "a catastrophic in-ring leg injury" in 2001.

Fans and professionals expressed their condolences upon his demise. Booker T Huffman, a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, said Eudy's impact on wrestling was "undeniable," and that he "paved the way for so many of us."

“Without Sid Vicious, I don’t think my brother and I would have made it to WCW…My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time,” he wrote on X.

Eudy is survived by his wife, Sabrina Paige, and their two children.