Tammy Sytch, better known as “Sunny,” was sentenced to 17 years in prison after the car accident she was in that left a man dead (Source: YouTube/Old School Wrestling Clips)
WWE legend Tammy Sytchknown as “Sunny“During her time in the ring she was sentenced to a penalty of 17 years Jail in connection with a car accident in 2022 resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man. The verdict was handed down by a district court. Volusia Three months after Sytch pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including a felony count of driving under the influence causing death.
Sytch, 50, was wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and was handcuffed at the wrists. He delivered a few remarks in the courtroom during the hearing, which lasted several hours and included testimony from people connected to the case, including a medical expert who evaluated the former wrestling personality. During her message, Sytch, visibly emotional and tearful, apologized for her actions. He also addressed the family of the victim, Julian Lasseter, saying: “I know my words are not enough, but please know that I think about you every day.”
“I know my words are not enough, but please know that I think about you every day,” Tammy Sytch said to the family of Julian Lasseter, a man who died in the car accident caused by Tammy (Source: YouTube /WKMG News 6 Click (Orlando)
After receiving the verdict, Sytch maintained a stoic expression before being removed from the courtroom by officers.
Sytch had been in prison since May 2022 after prosecutors accused him of drunkenly driving his car into that of Lasseter, who was stopped at a traffic light in Florida during the March 2022 incident. Authorities said Sytch had a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher at the time of the accident. Initially, Sytch had pleaded not guilty to the eight charges against himHowever, he changed his plea in August after reaching an agreement with prosecutors and faced a maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison.
During Tuesday’s court proceedings, the judge also noted that Sytch must serve eight years of probation following his prison sentence and that his driver’s license has been permanently revoked.
Tammy Sytch has an 8-year suspended sentence and her driver’s license has been permanently revoked (Source: WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando)
This case was not the first time that Sytch was involved in the case Hall of Fame WWE in 2011 – was charged with driving under the influence. Previous records show she has been arrested for drunk driving at least six times.
Sytch began her wrestling career in the early 1990s, initially in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) alongside her then-boyfriend Chris Candido. At SMW he worked as a manager under the name Tammy Fytch, a play on the word “bitch.” Her character was that of a snobby lawyer who helped her clients win through dubious tactics.
In 1995, Sytch and Candido signed with the WWF, and it was here that Tammy took the name Sunny. Sunny quickly gained popularity due to her sex appeal and mic skills, leading several wrestling teams and starring in memorable segments. She also hosted and participated in various WWF television segments and programs.
Tammy Sytch is considered the first great diva in WWE history (Source: Youtube/Old School Wrestling Clips)
Sunny was named “Manager of the Year” by Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine in 1996 and was also one of the first WWF Divas to play a major online role, with her own section on the WWF website. During his time with the company, he led several championship teams including The Bodydonnas, the Godwinns and the Smoking Gunns. Thanks to his career Tammy was considered the first “big diva” in the history of the wrestling company..
Tammy Sytch has had a successful career in adult films since the early 2000s (Source: X/@firstdivaSunny)
In the late ’90s, personal problems began to affect Sytch’s career and he eventually left the WWF in 1998. After his departure, he appeared in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and then other independent wrestling promotions.
In addition to his scandals with the police, Sytch also caused a lot of talk in the early 2000s He changed the ring for the adult film industrywhere he found relative success and returned to in 2016 via the OnlyFans platform.