Sid Vicious, whose real name is Sidney Raymond Eudy died at 63 years of age, according to this week. Throughout his career, Vicious has had multiple stages in different wrestling promotions, including the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and other independent organizations. Although his time at the WWE was relatively short compared to other stars, he left a significant footprint in the history of the company.
Beginnings and arrival at the wwe
Sid Vicious began his wrestling career in the mid -1980s, rapidly highlighting thanks to its large size and brute strength. Before joining WWE, Vicious had already gained notoriety in WCW, where it was part of notable groups such as The Four Horsemen and The Skyscrapers. His arrival at the WWE in 1991 was received with enthusiasm, and debuted with the name of Sid Justice, presenting himself as a special referee in the main event of “Summerslam” of that year.
Early stages in WWE
Sid Justice was initially presented as a Face (good) character at the WWE, aligning with popular fighters of the time such as Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior. However, his first great plot was produced in 1992, when hel (villain) became betraying Hulk Hogan, thus preparing for a confrontation in “Wrestlemania VIII”. This fight, which faced Sid against Hogan in the star event, consolidated his position as one of the company's main antagonists.
Brief but shocking career at WWE
Although his stay at the WWE was relatively short, lasting until mid -1992, Sid Vicious managed to leave a lasting impression. Its intimidating size and its ability to manage the public made it a prominent figure in weekly programming. However, due to creative disagreements and other internal problems, Sid left WWE to return to WCW, where he continued his career successfully.
Return to WWE in 1995
Sid returned to WWE in 1995, adopting the name of “Sycho Sid”, an even more deranged and aggressive character than its previous version. During this time, he briefly joined “The Million Dollar Corporation” by Ted Dibiase before establishing himself as a dominant individual fighter. His second stage at the WWE culminated in 1996 when he defeated Shawn Michaels to win the WWE World Championship in “Survivor Series”, an outstanding achievement in his career.
Sid Vicious kept the title for several months, facing other big -names in the industry before losing it to Michaels in “Royal Rumble” of 1997. Shortly after, Sid captured the championship again, becoming twice WWE champion, which established it even more as a formidable competitor in the wrestling scene.
Definitive output of WWE and legacy
After his last stage at WWE, Sid continued to fight in various promotions, but his time in the company of Vince McMahon is remembered for its intensity and being a character who, despite the technical limitations, knew how to capture the attention of the public with his unique charisma. His career at WWE, although marked by ups and downs and a series of injuries, left a legacy of memorable rivalries and shocking moments that wrestling fans still remember.
