WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Sid Eudy.

Sid was a two-time WWE Champion and one of the most impressive and fearsome athletes of his generation. He had a natural charisma that immediately attracted him to the WWE Universe. Sid stands 6’10” and rose to fame in 1989 when he signed with WCW, where he wrestled with and against some of the biggest names in the industry, including The Steiner Brothers, The Road Warriors and The Four Horseman.

He made his WWE debut as Sid Justice and was a Special Guest Referee at SummerSlam 1991, where WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior took on The Triangle of Terror in a 3-on-2 Handicap Match. That same night, Sid saved Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth from an attack at the evil hands of Jake Roberts and The Undertaker at the newlyweds’ reception.

After several years away from WWE, Sid made his triumphant return as “Sycho Sid”, aligning himself with Shawn Michaels and being in his corner at WrestleMania XI when The Heartbreak Kid challenged Diesel for the WWE Title. An iconic rivalry between the two would begin that night, with Sid winning the WWE Championship from The Showstopper at Survivor Series in 1996 and joining the hallowed ranks of champions. After losing the title back to Michaels, Sid became a two-time champion by defeating Bret Hart on the February 17, 1997 edition of Raw.

Known as “The Master and Ruler of the World”, Sid’s reputation as one of the strongest and most exciting superstars left its mark on the WWE, and his influence is still felt in wrestling rings around the world.

WWE extends its condolences to Eudy’s family, friends and fans.