Sid Eudy – also known as “Sycho Sid” – made a desperate plea on social media for WWE to induct him into the Wrestling Hall of Fame – just one month before his death.

Eudy’s son Gunner shared the news that his father had passed away at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer in a statement on Facebook on Monday afternoon.

Gunnar wrote: “Dear friends and family, I am deeply saddened to announce that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after a years-long battle with cancer. He was a strong, kind and loving man and we will miss his presence greatly.”

The statement continued: “We thank you for your thoughts and prayers in our grief. Details of a memorial service will be announced shortly. Thank you for your support.”

Fans from around the world flocked to social media to pay their respects to the wrestling legend, while others highlighted the 63-year-old’s recent tweet pleading with WWE.

Eudy wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) on July 29: “Hopefully I will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025. Time is running out, so for me it’s now or never. With Vince McMahon gone, the company is more open to suggestions. Triple H needs to hear the voices of my fans.”

The tweet was retweeted 292 times and received 1.9k likes and 183 comments, with most of the comments coming from fans calling on WWE to grant his final wish.

Born on December 16, 1960 in West Memphis, Arkansas, Eudy began his wrestling career in the mid-1980s after being trained by Tojo Yamamoto, a respected figure in the wrestling world.

Sid initially wrestled under the name “Lord Humongous”, a character inspired by the villain from the film Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. The character was known for wearing a hockey mask and for his silent but menacing demeanor.

Sid’s big break came when he was signed by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), later WCW, in the late 1980s. He adopted the ring name “Sid Vicious”, a reference to the famous punk rock musician.

Sid was teamed with Dan Spivey to form “The Skyscrapers,” a tag team that showcased his power. Known for their size and aggressiveness, The Skyscrapers dominated the tag team scene for a short time. However, injuries and backstage issues led to the team’s dissolution and Sid moved into singles competition, where his career really took off.

In 1991, Sid made his debut in the WWF (now WWE), renaming himself “Sid Justice.” Initially introduced as a babyface, he was then brought in as a special guest referee for the main event of that year’s Summer Slam, which featured the likes of Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior.

Sid’s popularity with fans did not last long, however, and he soon became a villain, aligning himself with the villains of the WWF. His villainy was cemented when he attacked Hulk Hogan on an episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event, setting up a top-level match between the two for WrestleMania VIII in 1992.

Although Sid was defeated by Hogan by disqualification at WrestleMania VIII, his position as the top villain in the squad was established.

Sid’s first appearance in the WWF was relatively short-lived, as he left the company in the summer of 1992. Despite the brevity of his tenure, Sid’s appearance as “Sid Justice” cemented his reputation as one of the most physically dominant wrestlers.

Sid returned to WCW in 1993 and established himself as a main event player during that time. He was considered a major threat to WCW’s top stars, particularly Sting and Vader. Sid was part of a faction called the “Masters of the Powerbomb” alongside Vader and the duo wreaked havoc on WCW’s roster.

One of the most infamous moments in Sid’s career occurred in 1993 during a tour in the UK, where he was involved in a backstage altercation with fellow wrestler Arn Anderson.

The altercation escalated into a violent stabbing incident that led to Sid’s suspension and departure from WCW. Despite the controversy, the incident only increased Sid’s reputation for toughness and intensity, even if it cast a shadow over his career.

Sid returned to the WWF in 1995 under the name “Sycho Sid”. With his now slightly more disturbed character, he became one of the company’s top heels.

Initially, he acted as Shawn Michaels’ bodyguard, but soon betrayed him and revived his career as a singles.

Sid’s most significant moment during this career came in 1996 when he defeated Michaels to win the WWF Championship at Survivor Series. Sid had finally reached the pinnacle of the wrestling world and his reign as champion lasted until the 1997 Royal Rumble, where he dropped the title back to Michaels.

Sid returned to WCW once again in 1999, at the height of the Monday Night Wars between WCW and WWF. He was brought in as a key player and quickly made his way back to the main scene.

In September 1999, Sid won the WCW United States Championship and in 2000 he won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice, further cementing his status as one of the company’s top stars.

However, in January 2001, tragedy struck during WCW’s Sin pay-per-view: Sid attempted a big boot from the top rope, a move highly uncharacteristic for a wrestler of his size.

He landed awkwardly and suffered a horrific leg injury that broke his leg in several places. The injury was so severe that it effectively ended Sid’s full-time wrestling career.

Despite the devastating injury, Sid made sporadic appearances in the wrestling world over the years, including a brief return to WWE in 2012 and appearances on the independent circuit.

His reputation as a powerful, no-nonsense wrestler who could dominate the ring through his presence alone remained intact despite the setbacks he suffered later in his career. However, he never made it into the Wrestling Hall of Fame.