Document 185 P.January 2, 2006. [10] This stood in contrast with a claim made by Road Warrior Animal, who stated that the Dingo Warrior was a recreation of Warrior's Blade Runner gimmick and was an attempt to present himself as an offspring of The Road Warriors. The Freedom Fighters debuted in the Memphis, Tennessee-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion, run by Jerry Jarrett, in November 1985. The Ultimate Warrior speaks during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, April 5, 2014. [75], In 1993, Hellwig legally changed his name to the mononym Warrior. [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. Pro Wrestling Torch described Warrior in real-life having made public "vile, bigoted, hateful, judgmental comments about a cancer victim, Hurricane Katrina victims, homosexual people, a woman defending a gay man, and even Martin Luther King Jr." For example, when Bobby Heenan contracted cancer, Warrior said, "Karma is just a beautiful thing to behold. [50], On July 22, 1995, he returned to the ring for the National Wrestling Conference (NWC) promotion in Las Vegas, defeating The Honky Tonk Man. [62] Warrior won the match and the Nu-Wrestling Evolution World Heavyweight Championship, but immediately vacated the title. You know The Ultimate Warrior amuses me. News of his death spread the next day on sites such as Bing, Facebook, and Twitter. In 1993, he legally changed his name to the mononym "Warrior" and was credited as a co-writer for a comic book based on his name and likeness. Warrior haters lose again, "WARRIOR NEWS: Report Reported circumstances of Ultimate Warrior's death in Phoenix", "WARRIOR NEWS: Report Warrior appeared to be "very sick" prior to death, Hall of Fame special includes Warrior message, Jim Ross blogs on Warrior's legacy", "Ultimate Warrior autopsy: Wrestler died of heart disease", "Ultimate Warrior suffered fatal heart attack autopsy shows", "WWE.com Ultimate Warrior talks about his legendary career: WWE.com Exclusive", "Clash of the Toy-tans II: John Cena vs. The fact that Jay Hellwig made those claims three years after Warrior's death also makes his words worth taking with a grain of salt. The Funeral Parlor Superstars 4/13/91 WWE 93.7M subscribers Subscribe 1.2M views 10 years ago #wweclassics Ooooh Yessss! George Napolitano/Retna Ltd./Corbis In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. As a teenager, he. 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[53] Warrior challenged for Goldust's Intercontinental Championship at In Your House 7; Warrior won the match by countout, but did not win the title. WWE wrestlers death. Posited as the new face of the company, he would fall out with Vince McMahon over a pay dispute, and attempted to leave the WWF, which was rejected. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. [64], On July 15, 2013, Warrior was featured in a WWE 2K14 game trailer and revealed he was in the roster as a pre-order bonus. The ultimate warrior died of a massive heart attack. Following a few confrontations with Hogan, most notably at the 1990 Royal Rumble, the Warrior was written in as Hogan's opponent in the main event for WrestleMania VI at the SkyDome in Toronto. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. The Warrior won the match by count-out, but not the title. 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. [17] Warrior went on to feud with Savage, and the rivalry culminated in a "Career-Ending" match at WrestleMania VII which Warrior won, forcing Savage to retire. In 1996, Warrior published a comic book titled Warrior, featuring himself as the main character. He is from IN. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. 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. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [70] Warrior married for the second time to Dana Viale on January 31, 1999. [74] WWE announcer Tom Phillips claims that the rumors likely originated from Gene Okerlund's WCW Hotline as well as the WCW debut of Warrior doppelgnger The Renegade. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters. 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. All rights reserved. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. His lungs breathe their final breath. Worse, the report also alleges that his wife, Dana, was on the verge of leaving him. [35] For the third test, the Warrior entered a room full of snakes,[35] to find "the answer" in a chest in the middle of the room. [30] Warrior then began a feud with Andr the Giant, leading to a number of house shows in which Warrior defeated Andr in short squash matches,[30] establishing Warrior as a main event level talent. PACER.GOV. "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. [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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . See photos of Ultimate Warrior and more great wrestlers in our Legends of Wrestling photo gallery. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Less than a year after his WWF television debut, Warrior, a surprise substitute for the injured Brutus Beefcake, won the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, defeating The Honky Tonk Man in a 27-second squash match at the inaugural SummerSlam on August 29, 1988, and ending Honky Tonk's long reign at 454 days. Born James Brian Hellwig, Warrior legally changed his name in 1993. The Ultimate Warrior, who was just inducted into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class, passed away, April 8, 2014 in Arizona. He was also known for his distinctive pattern of face paint. pp. [60], WCW claimed that attempts were made to save the storyline though Warrior has claimed in interviews and convention appearances that the only reason he was brought back was so Hogan could get a win over Warrior in return for Hogan's WrestleMania job. The ULTIMATE WARRIOR-3 DISK DVD or 2 DISK BLU-RAY Sets-DVD DISK 1: Ultimate Warrior Life Story and Ring Career, Singles Matches against Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, Sgt. Weeks before the event, Warrior was released for disputed reasons and replaced by Mr. He was the oldest of five children and was raised by his mother (along with, later, his stepfather) after his father left his family when he was 12. Warrior interacted in full wrestling costume with Westway's wacky character, "Mean Joe Greed. [16], Initially, Warrior was still a heel in the territory, managed by Gary Hart, although he was cheered during a heel versus heel feud with WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude after the two fell out during a tag match. [59] During the bout, Hogan attempted to "blind" The Warrior using flash paper, but was unable to light it properly, and as a result The Warrior was forced to briefly sell the move despite the flames clearly not touching him in any way. rest in peace old friend, your legend will all ways live on. Ultimate Warrior Collection. They divorced in 1992. WWE wrestlers death reasons (R.I.P) till 2017 -Tribute to Ultimate Warrior SANDHU TOP 10s 46.9K subscribers Subscribe 68K 8.6M views 5 years ago SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ! Warrior -- real name James Hellwig -- was a true WWE legend . 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. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Sign up for BINGE to watch. He made his debut with the promotion when it was known as the World Wrestling Federations in 1987 and wrestled on and off for the sports entertainment empire until 1996. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy Thursday, county spokeswoman Cari Gerchick said. He also notably spent a few months in 1998 for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was known as The Warrior. [103][104] In 2005, WWE released The Self-Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior DVD, which portrayed Warrior in a negative light. [19] Warrior began appearing on house shows in June and was initially billed as The Dingo Warrior in house card promos by Gene Okerlund, but soon had his name modified. [6], Prior to his career in professional wrestling Hellwig was an amateur bodybuilder,[7] competing in a number of NPC contests and winning the 1984 NPC Mr. Georgia crown. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. 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). Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 - April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. [93], Warrior died on April 8, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. / CBS/AP. Hogan even questioned Warrior's value, saying, "You gave the [WWF Championship] belt to The Ultimate Warrior and right away the revenue went down. So his wife wouldnt leave him., RELATED: DANA WARRIOR RESPONDS TO DOLPH ZIGGLER MOCKING HER HUSBAND. Yet, fans never got to see the styles clash between the powerful Warrior and the athletic Michaels. [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. [26] As champion, he captained a team at Survivor Series '88, where he was the sole survivor, pinning Outlaw Ron Bass and Greg Valentine in succession to win the match for his team. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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 Ultimate Warrior had a falling out with the WWE and did not appear on its TV shows after July 8, 1996, until last weekend. [5] The family moved and he graduated from Veedersburg's Fountain Central High School and attended Indiana State University for a year. His first contest took place in Florida, where he placed 5th. [116], In 2021, Warrior's life was chronicled on A&E's Biography: WWE Legends and Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring. 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. [45] Warrior left the company on November 21, 1992 with his last match being a victory over Kamala on November 8 in Orlando, Florida. Warrior occasionally referenced his respect for the Founding Fathers of the United States, and also enjoyed books like Homer's Odyssey and James Allen's As a Man Thinketh. His last bodybuilding contest was 1985's Junior USAs, which was won by future IFBB Pro, Ron Love. I'm on my own now. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. He was 54. During his time in the WWF, he captured the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on two occasions. [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. We have estimated The Ultimate Warrior's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. As the melee progressed, he dispatched Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels, while Hogan took out Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Haku, and the Honky Tonk Man. This was a serious mistake on your part". [35], For the second test, Warrior was "buried alive" by Roberts. Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday in New Orleans and spoke inside the ring during Monday's "WWE Raw. 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. The news of his death was announced by WWE who stated: "[35] The stage was now set for a feud between the Warrior and Roberts. (2003). Also, her list dared to mention the name of Owen Hart. All rights reserved. On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. [31], In January 1991, Warrior faced Sgt. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his wrestling moniker, died Tuesday. He'd shake the ropes and grunt and howl while the crowd went wild for the popular good guy. For the third consecutive year, Warrior was the sole survivor for his team. How I would have Loved to be a part of Warrior University. "[71][72], Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania VIII after nearly eight months on hiatus since SummerSlam 1991. [125], In 2017, WWE started promoting the "Unleash Your Warrior" breast cancer awareness campaign in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, where Warrior's likeness was promoted on television by WWE wrestlers and breast cancer survivors. WWF officials worked feverishly to break the casket open, finally revealing Warrior's seemingly lifeless body, and the torn fabric inside of the coffin indicating Warrior's desperate struggle to get out. Warrior was set to team with Hogan in a 2-on-3 handicap match but refused to perform unless he was given more money, believing he was worth just as much as the Hulkster. Death Year: 2014 Death date:. The Ultimate Warrior is one of the most enduring Superstars in WWE history, a former world champion and Hall of Famer who will be the subject of A&E's Biography Sunday night. [36], On July 10, 1991, Warrior sent a letter to McMahon requesting inclusions in his new WWF contract. [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. [80], On September 27, 2005, WWE released a DVD documentary focusing on Warrior's wrestling career, titled The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior. Warrior debuted on October 25, 1987. Warrior began his career with the World Wrestling Federation in 1987, and by 1990 he had become one of the biggest stars in the company, rivaling the popularity of Hulk Hogan. The cause of death is not known yet. [26], As 1989 began, Warrior entered a feud with Rick Rude over the Intercontinental title. Diamond Dallas Page won the match by pinning Stevie Ray. PACER.GOV. 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. Till then I remain home with one who cares". Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. [66], Warrior had been largely alienated from his peers in professional wrestling in the decade before his death, and was sometimes described as a bitter man on bad terms with various wrestling figures such as Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan and Jake Roberts. [26] Warrior lost twice by pinfall shortly thereafter: cleanly to Andr the Giant in April in Italy,[28] and to Dino Bravo, who put his feet on the ropes for leverage, in Montreal in June. In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. Warrior died on April 8, 2014, at the age of 54 in Scottsdale, Arizona. See photos of Ultimate Warrior and more great wrestlers in our Legends of Wrestling photo gallery. Dennis Winship Lynn Massachusetts. Most recently he was one of a number of figures in the WWE Superstars line of Mattel action figures in an assortment called "World Champions". The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! [87] The series was co-written with Jim Callahan and illustrated by the Sharp Brothers. [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. Here's what the two had to say about one another Roberts then uttered, "Never trust a snake. 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,. They looked so proud.". The WWF refused to accept the letter since Warrior was under contract until September 1992. Owen Hart's unfortunate passing in May 1999 was completely unrelated . 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. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. [citation needed] They remained together for the majority of Warrior's WWF career before divorcing on March 22, 1991, two days before WrestleMania VII. 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.. Jonathan Bachman/AP Images for WWE. His appearance was so popular that a second print run of tickets had to be ordered. [53], WCW signed Warrior "at great expense" in May 1998. He ended his letter with "Whatever your decision, I can and will live with it. Specifically, according to TMZ, he and his wife were walking outside a hotel when he clutched his chest and collapsed. [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. Document 178 P. Jan 23, 2006. Hellwig finished 5th. 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. And while it seemed that Warrior had gotten closure for many things in his colorful and often controversial life, a new report suggests that he wasnt at all happy, and not at all financially stable in his final days. Career Moment: Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. 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. On the October 12 edition of Monday Nitro, he teamed with Sting to defeat Hogan and Bret Hart by disqualification. Till today i search for matches where he gorilla pressed other wrestlers. About the Show. [26] In early 1988, Warrior entered into his first real WWF feud with fellow strongman Hercules Hernandez. This led to a championship match at WrestleMania V, where Rude pinned Warrior to win the title with the help of his manager Bobby Heenan, who held down Warrior's foot from outside the ring as he was being pinned. RIP Warrior. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? The Ultimate Warrior joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in June 1987. 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 conclusion, Jay Hellwig acknowledged that The Ultimate Warrior was no saint and was, as he sees it, a controlling, self-centered narcissist. At the end of the day, however, they were still brothers. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Savage, who died in 2011, Hogan and Warrior were all enormous personalities with gaudy costumes and memorable catchphrases. [Photo: June 25th, 1988] Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior had a disdain for one another. He later survived the "Grand Finale Match of Survival" with Hulk Hogan. James Hellwig was just recently inducted in the WWE hall of fame. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. Paul Bearer and the Undertaker have a special treat for the Ultimate. Slaughter, Undertaker, Mr. [112] The WWE Network aired a lineup dubbed "Warrior Week" in Warrior's memory. The court ruled that Warrior was legally entitled to use the gimmick, costuming, face paint designs, and mannerisms of the "Warrior" character. The couple had two daughters together. 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. [48], In January 1993 he wrestled as the Dingo Warrior, defeating Hercules Hernandez in Billerica, Massachusetts, for Killer Kowalski's International Wrestling Federation. Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. only love We talked, both forgave each other, we hugged, we shook hands as we told each other I love you, I am so sad, God bless his beautiful family". Ultimate Warrior Wildness In 1990 The Ultimate Warrior began a string of victories. [89] Warrior depicted celebrities who were newsworthy at the time of his blog (Heath Ledger and Paris Hilton). Warrior was just inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Ultimate Warrior (nee Jim Hellwig) was 54 years of age when he died. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel . High quality Ultimate Warrior Funeral-inspired gifts and merchandise. The lineup included a four-part special. Warrior was born in 1959 as James Brian Hellwig,[4] in Crawfordsville, Indiana, about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Under the ring name Dingo Warrior, he was a one-time WCWA Texas Heavyweight Champion. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. [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. [45] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. [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. Hellwig began his professional wrestling career as Jim "Justice" Hellwig of Powerteam USA, the group of bodybuilders trained by Red Bastien and Rick Bassman. The Ultimate Warrior is seen in this undated file photo provided by the WWE. [63], On February 20, 2013, Warrior confirmed on his official YouTube channel that he would appear at "WrestleCon" on April 7, 2013. He has stated that he adopted the ring name "Dingo Warrior" after a member of the WCCW locker room remarked that he looked like "a warrior". [56] Highlights of the storyline included Warrior kidnapping and "converting" The Disciple and frequent instances of "magic smoke" knocking out all of the nWo members except for Hollywood Hogan and covering Warrior's movement through a trapdoor in the ring. 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 God Bless his family, February 25, 2020 | Houston, TX | Friend. In the context of the Gulf War, this made Slaughter one of the most hated heels at the time. 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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. 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. Always weared the most colorful costumes. WWF owner Vince McMahon claimed that Warrior had not seen his father in ten years and did not care much for him; therefore, he did not take Warrior's excuse for missing house shows at face value. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. WEB. He was 54. [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. [21] Warrior made his final appearance with WCCW in June 1987. 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. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, died Tuesday at age 54, World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement. Her interference eventually led to a Savage sneak attack, where he struck Warrior over the head with a metal scepter and allowed Slaughter to pin Warrior to win the title. When The Ultimate Warrior died in 2014, it was probably the most eerie deaths in pro wrestling. She married Savage (real name Randy Poffo) on December 30, 1984 in Frankfort, Kentucky. They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. American professional wrestler and bodybuilder (19592014), Continental Wrestling Association (19851986), World Class Championship Wrestling (19861987), Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (19881990), Return to the World Wrestling Federation (1996).