ECW icon Sabu has revealed the two wrestlers he most enjoyed working with during his career.
Speaking at the For the Love of Wrestling convention, the hardcore wrestling pioneer was asked which opponents stood out the most in his storied career. He responded without hesitation.
“Rob Van Dam and Mick Foley. Two different styles, two great guys, two great wrestlers, very different styles.”
Sabu and Rob Van Dam shared one of ECW’s most memorable rivalries, delivering high-risk, fast-paced matches that defined the promotion’s extreme style. Their clashes were among ECW’s most celebrated bouts, showcasing their athleticism and willingness to push boundaries. However, they were not just rivals, Sabu and RVD also formed a successful tag team, capturing the ECW World Tag Team Championship twice.
While Sabu faced Mick Foley far less frequently than he did Van Dam, their encounters in the mid-1990s left a lasting impression. Foley, who wrestled in ECW under his Cactus Jack persona, brought a brutal, brawling approach that contrasted sharply with the former two-time ECW Champion’s high-flying, hardcore style. Though their matches were fewer, they remain a significant part of ECW’s legacy.
Sabu helped define ECW’s extreme brand of wrestling. His rivalries and alliances with wrestlers like RVD and Foley contributed to some of the most memorable moments in the promotion’s history.
Which WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Does Sabu Believe Make The Whole Thing Bullsh*t?
Sabu spoke about why he thinks the WWE Hall of Fame is bulls*it and said that the inclusion of comedian Drew Carey invalidates the whole WWE Hall of Fame. The “Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying” star acknowledged the inclusion of stars such as his friend Rob Van Dam as worth inductees but feels that the inclusion of celebrities cheapens the honour.
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