[Music] in the world of professional wrestling few names evoke the mixture of fear admiration and sheer unpredictability like Sydney Raymond yudi better known to fans as Sid Justice Sid Vicious and psychoid his journey through the squared Circle was as tumultuous as it was iconic a roller coaster of Epic confrontations Unforgettable moments and the kind of intensity that left audiences on the edge of their seats born in West Memphis Arkansas on December 16th 1960 Sid's rise to wrestling stardom was marked by a combination of raw power a menacing Persona and an unyielding desire to dominate The Ring Sid path to wrestling Fame began in 1987 when a chance encounter with Wrestling Legends Randy Savage and Lanny pafo led him to train under the tutelage of Tojo Yamamoto his debut in the wrestling world was under the mass Persona of Lord humongus a character that quickly caught the attention of fans in Continental championship wrestling CCW Sid's early career was a whirlwind of tag team success Fierce rivalries and a brief stin in New Japan Pro Wrestling where he faced off against the likes of Tatsumi fujinami for the IWGP heavyweight championship however it was in 1989 when Sid's career truly began to ascend to new heights signing with world championship wrestling WCW Sid retained the ring named Sid Vicious and quickly became a force to be reckoned with his powerful finishing move the Power Bomb became a symbol of his dominance in the ring paired with Danny Spivey to form the formidable tag team known as the skyscrapers Sid engaged in brutal feuds with legendary teams like The Steiner Brothers and the Road Warriors despite suffering a serious injury Sid's returned to the ring as a member of Ric Flair's Four Horsemen solidified his status as one of wrestling's most feared competitors Sid's tenure with the four horsemen was marked by a series of high stakes matches and Unforgettable moments including a dramatic Feud with sting that saw Sid come tantalizingly close to winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship though his alliance with the horsemen eventually dissolved Sid star continued to rise leading to a brief but memorable stint in the World Wrestling Federation WWF in 1991 as Sid Justice he made an immediate impact in the WWF serving as a special guest referee at SummerSlam and quickly establishing himself as a top Contender for the WWF Championship his rivalry with Hulk Hogan fueled by Sid's unexpected heel turn culminated in a dramatic showdown at WrestleMania 8 though Sid lost the match by disqualification his intense presence and willingness to defy the expectations of the crowd made him one of the most talked about figures in wrestling Sid's career however was not without its setbacks a failed drug test and disagreements with WWF management led him to step away from the company in 1992 at the height of his Feud with the Ultimate Warrior but Sid's time away from the Limelight was short-lived he returned to WCW in 1993 under his Sid Vicious Persona once again becoming a dominant force in the ring his renewed Feud with sting this time as part of a tag team with Big Van Vader saw Sid continued to solidify his legacy as a Powerhouse in professional wrestling but Sid's most infamous moment in WCW came not in the ring but behind the scenes an altercation with fellow wrestler Ain Anderson led to Sid's abrupt departure from the company putting an end to what many believed would be a championship run against Vader instead Sid found himself back in the United States wrestling Association uswa where he rekindled his rivalry with Jerry Lawler and added more titles to his already impressive resume in 1995 Sid returned to the WWF this time under the moniker psycho sit his erratic Behavior intense stare and unpredictable actions made him a captivating figure for fans and a nightmare for his opponents aligning himself with Shawn Michaels as his bodyguard Sid time in the WWF was marked by a series of high-profile matches including a memorable showdown at WrestleMania 11 however it was his betrayal of Michaels and subsequent Feud with diesel that truly defined his time in the WWF during this period Sid quest for the WWF Championship saw him engage in Fierce battles with the likes of diesel Razer Ramone and The Undertaker despite suffering a neck injury that temporarily sidelined him Sid's returned to the ring in 1996 as a full-fledged face marked the beginning of one of the most successful chapters of his career his vict over the British Bulldog at SummerSlam and his intense rivalry with Vader paved the way for his eventual WWF Championship win at Survivor Series in 1996 the moment Sid captured the WWF championship by defeating Shawn Michaels in a dramatic and controversial match at Madison Square Garden was a testament to his resilience and his ability to thrive in the chaotic world of professional wrestling though his reign as Champion was short-lived losing the title back to Michael at the Royal Rumble in 1997 Sid's impact on the wrestling world was undeniable Sid's career however was not defined solely by his successes in the ring his ability to reinvent himself to adapt to the everchanging landscape of professional wrestling and to remain a compelling and feared competitor even in the face of adversity is what truly set him apart from his early days as Lord humongous to his final run as psycho Sid Sid's Journey Through the world of professional wrestling was one marked by intensity unpredictability and an unrelenting drive to be the best besides that Sid was married to Sabrina pagee since 1983 had two sons Frank and gunar Frank appeared on the reality show Big Brother and Gunner became a wrestler s lived with his wife in Maran Arkansas until his death in August 20124 at age 63 due to cancer as a fan of softball Sid briefly played the for between 1997 and 1999 during breaks from his wrestling career in 1993 he was involved in a violent altercation with fellow wrestler Arn Anderson during a WCW tour in England which resulted in both men sustaining injuries the incident led to Sid's firing from WCW in 2011 Sid was arrested in Tennessee for minor offenses including possession of marijuana and driving without a license Sid also appeared in various films and was a character in several wrestling video games notably he starred in the movies ready to rumble and river of darkness and was featured in the WWE 2K video game series as psycho Sid though Sydney Raymond yudy passed away around August 26th 20124 his legacy as one of professional wrestling's most iconic figures lives on his contributions to the industry his Unforgettable matches and his Larger than Life Persona have left an indelible mark on the hearts and Minds of wrestling fans around the world Sid's story is one of Triumph resilience and the kind of unyielding determination that only a true wrestling Legend can possess in conclusion Sid had an estimated net worth of 2.5 millionar at the time of demise he accumulated the impressive sum from his successful wrestling career and business ventures and with that thanks for watching give us a like share with your friends and please subscribe