Former WCW Champion Sid Vicious Dies at 63; Fans Pay Tribute

After battling cancer for several years, Sid Eudy, famously known as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid in WWE, WCW, and other wrestling promotions, has died at the age of 63.

His son, Gunnar Eudy, took to social media to share the heartbreaking news. Amid an outpouring of support, friends, family, and fans alike paid their tributes to the former two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion.

In Memory of My Father, Sid Eudy.

Dear friends and family,

I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away from battling cancer for several years. He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed.

We appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss. Details for a memorial service will be shared soon. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely, Gunnar Eudy

Eudy entered the professional wrestling scene in 1987 and quickly made a name for himself when he adopted the Sid Vicious persona. This character, inspired by the Sex Pistols’ bassist, combined with Eudy’s impressive physique, caught the attention of major wrestling promotions like WCW and WWE.

Sid Vicious first joined WCW as part of The Skyscrapers but gained significant prominence when he became a member of Ric Flair’s Four Horsemen. This affiliation propelled him to stardom and brought championship gold. Vicious then transitioned between different wrestling promotions, from WWE to WCW, USWA, back to WWE, and once more to WCW. He initially retired due to injury but made several returns to the wrestling ring, including a notable appearance against Heath Slater on RAW in 2012 under his Sycho Sid moniker.

Though not a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, his absence could one day change. Vicious was undeniably one of the most influential wrestlers of his era, inspiring countless fans and performers. The overwhelming response to his passing on social media is a testament to his lasting impact.

In June, Sid Vicious appeared on the Attitude Era podcast, where he reflected on his wrestling career, favorite opponents, and his prospects for the WWE Hall of Fame. Tragically, this would be his final long-form interview about his professional wrestling journey.

Despite being eligible for years, Vicious admitted he never made it to the WWE Hall of Fame because he wasn’t favored by Vince McMahon. However, with McMahon’s departure, Vicious saw a new opportunity to be inducted. Sadly, he won’t be able to witness this possible achievement should it come to fruition.

“You’d think that they would offer that. Again, Vince [McMahon] didn’t like me so much; I think that’s why they haven’t offered me that. But, with Vince being gone now, you’d think those people would say, ‘Hey, this guy, we still got him on contract. He is still making a little bit of money. It would help him if we did that, and it would help them as well,’” Vicious explained via Fightful.

“You would think they might want to do everything they could to promote something like that. That might be something fun to start, too. If you get back in, you might want to do something like a part-time deal, [be a] manager, or special — I think I was pretty good at interviews, too. There’s always a lot of people having a hard time with that. If I could teach them, maybe I could help them do their interviews.”

This year marks the first WWE Hall of Fame class under the direction of Paul “Triple H” Levesque, with Paul Heyman headlining a class that also included legends like Muhammad Ali and Bull Nakano. This shift signifies a new era where different types of performers have the chance to be memorialized in WWE history, moving beyond the selections typical of McMahon’s tenure. Although we will never know if Vicious would have been inducted in 2025 under normal circumstances, his recent passing could pave the way for special consideration in the coming years. Sid Vicious’s career accomplishments undoubtedly deserve to be honored and remembered fondly, for his contributions have left an indelible mark on the professional wrestling world. His legacy will continue to resonate with fans for generations.

Source: Fightful, Attitude Era podcast