Terry Brunk, known to wrestling fans as Sabu, has died at age 60, the WWE announced Sunday. The wrestling pioneer threw opponents through tables and barbed wire.

Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs.

Sabu, a "hardcore" professional wresting legend whose real name was Terry Brunk, has died at 60 years old, the WWE announced.