Sabu’s retirement match is officially set for Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9 following a brutal attack on Joey Janela at GCW The Coldest Winter 3 in Los Angeles on March 1, 2025.
During the event, Janela entered the ring to present Sabu with his Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame plaque. However, tensions escalated when Janela criticized Sabu’s past absences, claiming that the version of Sabu who cared about the fans was “dead.”
This provoked an unexpected response from Sabu, who stormed the ring and viciously attacked Janela with skewers and the Hall of Fame plaque, leaving him bloodied.
Despite recently undergoing surgery for a ruptured bicep, Janela responded by challenging Sabu to a match at Spring Break 9, which was immediately confirmed.
Set for April 18, 2025, at the Palms Theater in Las Vegas, the bout is expected to be Sabu’s final match. Joey Janela’s Spring Break series has a reputation for delivering unforgettable moments, and fans are anticipating a historic sendoff for the hardcore wrestling icon.
