LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This week Gunnar Eudy, the son of former pro wrestler and Arkansas native Sid Eudy, announced that his father passed away after battling cancer for several years.
In the ring, he was known by names like Lord Humongous, Sid Justice, Sid Vicious and Sycho Sid, but Gunnar said that to their family he was “simply ‘Popper,’ the beloved grandfather.”
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During his career as a pro wrestler, Eudy was a six-time world champion. He was also a member of Ric Flair’s famous stable the Four Horsemen in WCW, and in the WWE, he headlined Wrestlemania twice.
Eudy represented Arkansas proudly during his illustrious career and many in the state’s wrestling community are mourning his loss, but also celebrating his achievements.
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“Any time someone from Arkansas makes it to the very top of their profession, it’s something to be proud of.” Jason Maldonado, owner of Chaotic Kingdom Wrestling , LIT Wrestling and co-owner of Sherwood’s Bumps & Bruises Professional Wrestling Academy stated.