'An Unforgettable Presence', 'Paved Way For Many' - Wrestlers Pay Tribute to Sid Vicious

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Shawn Michaels and Booker T were among the wrestlers who paid tribute to former WWE and WCW champion Sid Vicious, who sadly passed away on Monday (August 26) at the age of 63 following a long battle with cancer.

Sidney Raymond Eudy, known by ring names Sid Vicious and later as Sid Justice, started his professional wrestling career back in 1989 in WCW where he shared the ring with likes of The Steiner Brothers, The Road Warriors, and The Four Horsemen.

Sid had played a key role in several wrestlers' career and some took to social media to pay tribute with condolence messages and memories of the enormous presence in the wrestling circuit during their career.

"Saddened to learn of the passing of Sid Eudy. An unforgettable presence, and it can't be overstated how big of a role he played in creating "The Heartbreak Kid". His work, legacy, and influence will inspire our business for generations to come," Shawn Michaels, who was an ally and rival in the ring, posted on X.

After Michaels revealed Sid's role in creating HBK, former WCW and WWE champion Booker T also shared memories from his time with Sid, who he felt paved the way for many, including himself.

"Without Sid Vicious, I don't think my brother and I would have made it to WCW. His impact on this business was undeniable, and he paved the way for so many of us. My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. #RIPSid" Booker T, who shared the ring with Sid in WCW, wrote on X.

Another prominent wrestler in the WCW era, Diamon Dallas Page also expressed his sorrow, writing, "Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that Sid Eudy has passed on. Sid had such a presence. When Sid Vicious stepped through the curtain, you knew you were looking at someone special.

"He had it all and he looked as impressive as anyone to ever enter the squared circle. I had no idea he was fighting a battle with cancer. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. RIP brother."

Triple H, a former champion and current head of creative in the WWE, paid tribute to the late wrestler saying, "A two-time WWE Champion. The Master and Ruler of the World. Few performers in the history of our business have had the look, intensity and ability to connect with the audience quite like Sid. My thoughts are with Sid's family, friends and fans."

Former WWE superstar Marc Mero was also saddened to see the news of his friend passing and shared memories of his time with Sid Eudy in his early days as a wrestler trying out in WCW.

"So sad to hear that friend and wrestling superstar Sid Eudy (Sid Vicious & Sid Justice) has passed away at 63 from cancer. He was one of the first wrestlers I wrestled when I was trying out for WCW. What a great guy. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family, friends, and his millions of fans," Marc Mero wrote on X.