- Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 9, 2014. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. A family member of the Ultimate Warrior reveals shocking details about the late wrestler's life before he passed away in 2014. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. 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On the October 12 edition of Monday Nitro, he teamed with Sting to defeat Hogan and Bret Hart by disqualification. His lungs breathe their final breath. I remember when i was 13 and he left the WWF (1991) and i would walk to the drug store for 3 miles just to see if i can read WWF MAGAZINE and get any updates on where the warrior was. [46] However, in Warrior: The Ultimate Legend, McMahon claims that it was Warrior's experimenting with growth hormone which led to his departure; Warrior was suspended and, in return, skipped dates as he took offense to McMahon's actions. [1], Warrior was scheduled to team with Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson to face Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith, and Vader at In Your House 9 later that month, but the WWF terminated Warrior's contract when he missed several house shows, taking time off allegedly to grieve the death of his father. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. 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All rights reserved. First competing on house shows under his Dingo Warrior moniker, he defeated a series of jobbers, including Steve Lombardi,[22] Barry Horowitz[23] and Mike Sharpe. [33], The next chapter of Warrior's career was an encounter with The Undertaker, after Undertaker and his manager, Paul Bearer, locked Warrior in a coffin on the set of Bearer's Funeral Parlor. Under the award-winning "Biography" banner, each episode tells the intimate, personal stories behind the success of some of WWE's most memorable Legends and events. The title was held up in April 1987 after Warrior left the WCCW. Warrior would be a star in the Golden Age of WWE and Michaels would be leader of the New Generation Era, yet their . The Ultimate Warrior Warrior Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 280 lb (125 kg) Born June 16, 1959 Birth Place Crawfordsville, Indiana Died April 8, 2014 (aged 54) Death Place Scottsdale, Arizona Billed from Parts Unknown (as The Ultimate Warrior) Queens, New York (as The Dingo Warrior) Trainer Red Bastien Debut November 28, 1985 Retired "[124] As Of 2019, Sue Aitchison would be the first WWE employee to be given the warrior award. 17 talking about this. He later survived the "Grand Finale Match of Survival" with Hulk Hogan. At WrestleMania VI, Warrior won the WWF Championship in a title vs. title match over Hulk Hogan, making him the first wrestler to hold both titles concurrently. As the melee progressed, he dispatched Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels, while Hogan took out Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Haku, and the Honky Tonk Man. The match was billed as "The Ultimate Challenge", as both Hogan's WWF Championship and Warrior's Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship were on the line. He brought up how Owen Hart tried to be friends with Warrior. As did WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. Roberts then uttered, "Never trust a snake. He was in the spotlight again earlier this week, making appearances at the latest WrestleMania in New Orleans and on "Monday Night Raw," and being inducted into the WWE Hall of fame. Superstars -- July 25, 1992. On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. At the UFC Fight Night 40 weigh-ins, fighter Lorenz Larkin wore an Ultimate Warrior mask, tassels and wristbands as a tribute. [30], The Warrior received a push as WWF's main event level successor to Hulk Hogan, who had remained wrestling's biggest star throughout the 1980s. [21] Warrior made his final appearance with WCCW in June 1987. The Associated Press contributed to this report. In the days leading up to his passing, Warrior had made peace with the WWE and many of his former colleagues after years of estrangement, and had cut an unforgettable speech on Monday Night Raw. [70] Warrior married for the second time to Dana Viale on January 31, 1999. First competing on house shows under his Dingo Warrior moniker, he defeated the likes of Steve Lombardi, Barry Horowitz and Iron Mike Sharpe. PACER.GOV. ", "Interview with the Ultimate Warrior Part 2 of 4", "On This Day in Pro Wrestling History 20 Years Ago, the Ultimate Warrior missed Survivor Series 1992", "Ultimate Warrior: Legend of The Ultimate Warrior Special Summary", "DVD Review: Burgan reviews Shoot Interview with the Ultimate Warrior WWE, WCW, Von Erichs, Sting", "Matches Ultimate Warrior Wrestlers Database CAGEMATCH the Internet Wrestling Database", "WWE WrestleMania Countdown 1996 PPV Report (WM 12): Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart Iron Man match, Ultimate Warrior vs. Superstars -- April 13, 1991. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. The Undertaker Toronto, ON June 2, 1991 Returning Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage Superstars July 25, 1992 Ultimate Maniacs "Riding on the Edge of a Lightning Bolt" Superstars November 14, 1992 Perfect and Ted DiBiase. "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. [62] Warrior won the match and the Nu-Wrestling Evolution World Heavyweight Championship, but immediately vacated the title. [Photo: June 25th, 1988] Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior had a disdain for one another. He was reinstated as champion upon returning, but vacated it once more upon resigning from WCCW to join the World Wrestling Federation, where he adopted the ring name The Ultimate Warrior. [94] According to reports, Warrior clutched his chest and collapsed at 5:50p.m. while walking to his car with his wife outside of their hotel in Arizona. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. FEEL THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!! Ultimate Warrior Mask Pro Wrestling FanArt Tribute Essential T-Shirt Essential T-Shirt. Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies, From bubble struggles to NCAA seed improvement, why these final weekend games matter, Transfer Talk: Barcelona circling as Man City tell Silva he can leave, Foden's return to form helps mask De Bruyne's troubles, Nelson sends Arsenal into euphoria with last-gasp winner over Bournemouth. He wanted a bigger cut of merchandise . And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others and makes them bleed deeper in something that's larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized by the storytellers, by the loyalty, by the memory of those who honor him, and make the running the man did live forever.". In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. The Ultimate Warrior feuded with Rick Rude at the Royal Rumble in 1989, was defeated by Rick Rude at WrestleMania V and regained the Intercontinental championship at SummerSlam in 1989.. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. WEB. When not writing about wrestling, basketball, football, and MMA (at least on this site), Enzo plays drums in a band, competes in trivia quizzes, and collects vintage sports annuals when he can afford them. Warrior is survived by his wife, Dana, and his two daughters. God Bless his family, February 25, 2020 | Houston, TX | Friend. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his wrestling moniker, died Tuesday. Born James Brian Hellwig, Warrior legally changed his name in 1993. The Warrior has not only made it a living by living in another reality he also has made it his life. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. / CBS/AP. Sadly, days after his honored induction, he passed away. The Ultimate Warrior was a force to be reckoned with during his superstar run in the WWF and WCW. As Warrior, weakened from the effects of the cobra's strike, Roberts made a heel turn and was joined by the Undertaker and Paul Bearer, revealing the three were working together all along. The Ultimate Warrior was one of pro wrestling's biggest stars in the late 1980s. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "[71][72], Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania VIII after nearly eight months on hiatus since SummerSlam 1991. Document 178 P.January 4, 2006. [34]) This led to Jake "The Snake" Roberts offering to give Warrior "the knowledge of the dark side" in order to prepare Warrior to take his revenge on the Undertaker. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? $33.49. (2003). Document 178 P.January 3, 2006. RELATED: 15 INSANE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR. Later, while he was attending Life University in Marietta, Georgia, he won the Junior Atlanta contest and placed 5th at the 1981 AAU Collegiate Mr. America. James Hellwig died on April 8, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Get email updates about Ultimate Warrior delivered directly to your inbox. The first was the WarGames match at Fall Brawl, where he competed as a member of Team WCW, competing against 8 other wrestlers for a shot at Goldberg's WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Halloween Havoc. Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania XII, but lasted four months, as he began no-showing events. [48], In January 1993 he wrestled as the Dingo Warrior, defeating Hercules Hernandez in Billerica, Massachusetts, for Killer Kowalski's International Wrestling Federation. The downfall of The Ultimate Warrior continued in one of the most controversial moments in WWE history at the 1991 edition of SummerSlam. [53], WCW signed Warrior "at great expense" in May 1998. He had been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5, appeared at WrestleMania XXX on April 6, and made his first Raw appearance in almost 18 years on April 7, the day before his death. [112] The WWE Network aired a lineup dubbed "Warrior Week" in Warrior's memory. [90][91] In 2012, he started selling "Weapons of Wisdom", inspirational 69 pieces of watercolor paper with drawings, quotes, and doodles on them by the Warrior himself. This involved Roberts giving Warrior three "tests" shown on WWF television in consecutive weeks. The third was his loss to Hogan at Halloween Havoc, in what is considered by many to be one of the worst wrestling matches ever staged. Actor: WrestleMania VI. The couple had two daughters together. In 1983, he won the AAU Coastal USA, before taking the Mr. Georgia title the following year. Diamond Dallas Page won the match by pinning Stevie Ray. Talked working together. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. The Ultimate Warrior and Shawn Michaels would share the ring at Survivor Series 1989 in the main event defeating the Heenan family. On the preceding three nights in New Orleans, he had been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, appeared at WrestleMania XXX and made his final public appearance on Monday Night Raw, returning to the promotion after an acrimonious separation in 1996. He was walking to his car with his wife outside a hotel in Phoenix when he put his hand over his heart and fell on the ground. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel . Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Through rare archival footage and in-depth interviews, each episode explores a different Legend and their immense impact in the WWE universe and on pop culture. Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearers Funeral Parlour Superstars April 13, 1991 Ultimate Warrior vs. [citation needed] They remained together for the majority of Warrior's WWF career before divorcing on March 22, 1991, two days before WrestleMania VII. Hogan even questioned Warrior's value, saying, "You gave the [WWF Championship] belt to The Ultimate Warrior and right away the revenue went down. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. During his run from the 1980s-90s, Warrior became known for high high energy when running down to the ring with his music hits, shaking the ropes during his entrance, his signature move, the Gorilla Press Drop and the Big Splash, which . Worse, the report also alleges that his wife, Dana, was on the verge of leaving him. He wanted $550,000 for performing at WrestleMania VII, a guaranteed number of working days, travel accommodations and a higher percentage of merchandise sales. [118][119] Miranda, who died in 2002, was part of the WWE merchandise department for more than 20 years. By SyanArt. Best Known For: Ultimate Warrior was a professional wrestling champion and WWE Hall of Famer who thrilled fans with his immense strength and high-energy performances. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? The court ruled that Warrior was legally entitled to use the gimmick, costuming, face paint designs, and mannerisms of the "Warrior" character. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. Career Moment: Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearer's Funeral Parlor. PACER.GOV. The Ultimate Warrior, whose real name is James Brian Hellwig, passed away days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. He was 54. Warrior's last appearance in WCW was on the November 9, 1998 episode of Monday Nitro, when he came to the rescue of The Disciple who was being attacked by members of The nWo. So his wife wouldnt leave him., RELATED: DANA WARRIOR RESPONDS TO DOLPH ZIGGLER MOCKING HER HUSBAND. He was 54. Document 185 P.January 2, 2006. [2] WWE described him as being "As devastating and intense as any Superstar who stepped through the ropes", further saying that "The Ultimate Warrior may be the most enigmatic man to ever hold the WWE Championship. Hellwig was "Blade Runner Rock" and Borden was "Blade Runner Sting". They divorced in 1992. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. Waiting inside the chest was a spitting cobra which bit Warrior in the face. [41][42], Upon receiving the letter, Warrior refused the suspension and left the WWF. "[126] Vice wrote that "completely whitewashing his past and elevating his likeness to a bland symbol of corporate altruism is shockingly tone-deaf, especially for a company that's at least outwardly trying to appear progressive, inclusive and diverse". WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior's family, friends and fans.". [5] The family moved and he graduated from Veedersburg's Fountain Central High School and attended Indiana State University for a year. Perfect, Haku, Triple H, Owen Hart, Earthquake, Greg Valentine, Rick Rude, Randy Savage, Goldust, Ric Flair, Nailz, Sid Justice and more. "We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame and was also able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans. 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The Ultimate Warrior had a falling out with the WWE and did not appear on its TV shows after July 8, 1996, until last weekend. Wrestlecrap: The Very Worst of Pro Wrestling. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. [120], In 2015, WWE introduced the Warrior Award for those who have "exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of the Ultimate Warrior. The news of his death was announced by WWE who stated: 9 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked. Mr. Warrior. Fun fact: Enzo (no relation to Mr. Amore) was born right in between Jeff Hardy and Mickie James, and a full decade before Ember Moon. [48], On February 10, 1996, he defeated Jimmy Garvin in an independent show in Princeton, West Virginia. Born William Alvin Moody, he will most likely be remembered by his ring names 'Paul Bearer' and 'Percival Pringle III', as a professional wrestling manager for World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWFlater WWE). Document 1852 P.January 27, 2006. He was 54-years-old. April 9, 2014 James Hellwig, a professional wrestler known in the 1990s as the Ultimate Warrior a frenzied mountain of muscle and face paint who was billed as the heir apparent to Hulk Hogan,. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. [83] On September 18, 2009, Warrior's lawsuit in Arizona was dismissed. In WWE All Stars, in which Ultimate Warrior appears as one of the "Legends", WWE stated that he was the "ultimate archetype of strength and intensity", and further stated that "without question, the Ultimate Warrior has etched his name in the pantheon of WWE greats". Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Always weared the most colorful costumes. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? All rights reserved. "Speak to me, Warriors!" [1] A rematch with Intercontinental Champion Goldust, on the May 27 episode of the show, ended in a double countout, thus eliminating both men from the tournament and eventually giving Vader a bye into the semi-finals. For the first test, Roberts locked Warrior inside of a coffin for a second time. They held the Championship until December 1 of that year, when they lost to Al Madril and Brian Adias.[18]. [5] In his book Sex, Lies and Headlocks, ESPN writer Shaun Assael stated that Canadian chemist Mauro Di Pasquale, who had been hired in June to monitor the WWF's new drug testing program and was known for being tough towards anyone who failed a drug test,[46] nailed Warrior for steroid use in September and was able to successfully persuade McMahon, who was under federal scrutiny at the time for allegations of illegally supplying steroids to some of his wrestlers, to release Warrior from the company. [27] Warrior then grabbed ahold of the chain and in the midst of a tug of war over it, the chain snapped. Warrior would return at WrestleMania VIII, but by November 1992, he had been released; it was later revealed that this was due to steroid use. [54] He formed a stable opposing Hollywood Hulk Hogan's New World Order (nWo):[55] the "One Warrior Nation" using the initialism oWn as a play on the name nWo. George Napolitano/Retna Ltd./Corbis In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. [92] He also used the blog to post replies to letters from fans. Warrior eliminated Andr by knocking him out of the ring, where he was counted out. Warrior was finally revived by the officials performing CPR. [49], In April 1993, he toured Europe for World Wrestlings Superstars in Germany and that same year he also played the role of "the swordsman" in the action movie Firepower. More than 5.1 million viewers watched Warrior's final appearance Monday night on "Raw." [67][68] During what turned out to be his final public appearance, Warrior gave a speech to the fans and wrestlers past and present as his Ultimate Warrior character. [84], Warrior formally retired from wrestling in 1999 and had a short-lived career as a conservative speaker and commentator, partnering with conservative spokesman Daniel Pinheiro, denouncing left-wing politics. Warrior was born in 1959 as James Brian Hellwig,[4] in Crawfordsville, Indiana, about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Warrior, a former professional wrestling superstar known as Ultimate Warrior, has died. Ed Mazza. In response, WWE said that the Unleash Your Warrior campaign and the Warrior Award "recognize individuals that exhibit the strength and courage of WWE's legendary character The Ultimate Warrior. The Ultimate Warrior would defeat Randy "Macho Man" Savage the next year at WrestleMania. Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 - April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. From $20.66. Even in the brilliantly bonkers world of professional wrestling, the Ultimate Warrior stood out from the crowd. WWE paid tribute to Warrior on the April 14 episode of Raw with a ten bell salute and a video. This week's episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Becoming Warrior, focused on The Ultimate Warrior.From the late 1980s to the early 90s, The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most popular stars in the World Wrestling Federation.While he enjoyed success as a two-time Intercontinental Champion and one-time WWF Champion, he was also one of the most controversial figures in wrestling. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters." He won both the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988 and the Survivor Series of that year. He collapsed April 8 while walking with his wife, Dana Hellwig, to their car at a Scottsdale hotel and was pronounced dead at a. [89] Warrior depicted celebrities who were newsworthy at the time of his blog (Heath Ledger and Paris Hilton). WEB. Warrior dressed in face paint, had tassels dangling from his super-sized biceps and sprinted to the ring when his theme song hit. Commentary in the Fantasy Warfare package in, WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, Warrior's speech from his final public appearance on Monday Night RAW, The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior. The trapdoor was responsible for nearly paralyzing Davey Boy Smith, when he awkwardly fell on it during a match at Fall Brawl 98. In what can be referred to at some heavy-handed accusations against Dana Warrior, Jay Hellwig repeatedly referred to his brothers widow as fake, accusing her of being a gold-digger from the time he first met her when she was 22 and fresh out of college. [31], In January 1991, Warrior faced Sgt. [52] He made his first appearance on Monday Night Raw on April 8, where he gave an in-ring interview and credited the "voices" of the "warriors" (his name for members of the WWF audience) for his return; he was then interrupted by Goldust. Standing out than the rest, Ultimate Warrior became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE (back then in the WWF). The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. 101 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 19:31. Two years later, he joined World Championship Wrestling (who had tried to hire him in 1995), being used in a much-maligned storyline with Hogan, which culminated at Halloween Havoc. The Ultimate Warrior, who was just inducted into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class, passed away, April 8, 2014 in Arizona. Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. This was a serious mistake on your part". The team played babyfaces at first, but fans were actually slow to take to the hulking duo in a territory that had featured sympathetic "good guy tag teams" like the Rock 'n' Roll Express and The Fabulous Ones. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. [105] WWE released Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection, a 3-DVD, 540 minute-compilation of matches and stories, which portrayed Warrior far more positively, on April 1, 2014. As a teenager, he. We just had a great talk & buried a senseless hatchet. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Due to the drastic change in his appearance (shorter, blonder hair and a smaller physique), rumors began circulating that a new wrestler was playing the role. The Ultimate Warrior joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in June 1987. [97][98][99], Although Warrior's relationship with WWE was strained at times,[100] more recently WWE has recognized him as one of the company's most popular legends. [31] "Macho Man" Randy Savage was also introduced as a potential rival after interfering in a The Main Event IV title match at the behest of DiBiase. [26], As 1989 began, Warrior entered a feud with Rick Rude over the Intercontinental title. McMahon stated that "We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. He was 54. PACER.GOV. The Ultimate Warrior, who was just inducted into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class, passed away, April 8, 2014 in Arizona. There were numerous instances where Warrior used his blog to address his viewpoint on members of his wrestling past (Vince McMahon, Road Warrior Animal, The British Bulldog, Owen Hart, Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger);[88] historical (Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington) or religious figures (Jesus).