On a recent edition of the “Stories with Brisco & Bradshaw” podcast, ECW legend Sabu revealed how being shot led to his decision to become a wrestler.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the incident inspiring him to move ahead with his dream: “When I was 19, I got shot. Coming up, I wanted to be a wrestler then all of a sudden I got shot. I got shot in the face, in the teeth… As soon as I got out of the hospital, I said, ‘I’mma be a wrestler now.’ So, I started lifting weights, then I went up to my uncle’s about six weeks after that, and then I moved out there a few months after that, and then I started to go. I got shot first, and that kind of sparked me to do it now. Because I kept saying, ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ or ‘next year.’”
On how he got shot: “I see this guy coming down with two guns. Boom, boom, boom … shoots my friend in the stomach, boom, boom, boom, and took off running, and I ran behind him, picked him up and threw him down. Then I came on top of him, and he pushed the gun on top of my face and shot me… [The shooter] got nine months for felonious assault because when he turned his back I kind of … I shouldn’t have did that, I took the law into my own hands, and I deserved to get shot. But the reason I got shot was my own fault, they said.”
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Sabu, the ECW legend, recently shared a shocking incident that led to his decision to pursue a career in professional wrestling. In a podcast interview on “Stories with Brisco & Bradshaw,” Sabu revealed that being shot was the turning point that inspired him to chase his dream.
At the age of 19, Sabu experienced a life-altering event when he was shot. He expressed that his initial aspiration was to become a wrestler, but the incident temporarily derailed his plans. Recounting the incident, Sabu stated, “I got shot in the face, in the teeth… As soon as I got out of the hospital, I said, ‘I’mma be a wrestler now.'”
The shooting incident served as a wake-up call for Sabu and motivated him to take immediate action towards his wrestling aspirations. He began lifting weights and eventually moved closer to his uncle’s place to pursue his dreams. Sabu’s determination and resilience were evident as he overcame the trauma of being shot and focused on making his mark in the wrestling world.
Sabu also shared details about how he got shot. He witnessed a man approaching with two guns and firing multiple shots, injuring his friend. Without hesitation, Sabu intervened, attempting to subdue the shooter. Unfortunately, during the struggle, the shooter turned the gun towards Sabu’s face and fired. Reflecting on the incident, Sabu admitted that he took matters into his own hands and acknowledged that he deserved the consequences. The shooter received a nine-month sentence for felonious assault, while Sabu learned a valuable lesson about the consequences of his actions.
Despite the challenges he faced, Sabu’s determination to become a wrestler never wavered. This incident served as a catalyst for him to pursue his dreams without delay. He realized that waiting for tomorrow or next year was not an option anymore.
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Sabu’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Despite facing adversity, he refused to let it define him or hinder his dreams. His journey from being shot to becoming an ECW legend showcases the strength of the human spirit and serves as an inspiration to anyone facing obstacles in their own lives.