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". 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". James Hellwig or as popularly known in the wrestling world as the "Ultimate Warrior" dies at the age of 54. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most famous professional wrestlers of all time, died of a heart attack at the very young age of 54 on April 8, 2014, just days after he was inducted into the World Wrestling Hall of Fame. The 54-year-old wrestler's given name was James Brian Hellwig. Since I last updated this site a lot has happened, I've gotten a few new items and the biggest news of all is that Warrior man himself has passed away..This was really . A report from Wrestling News cited a comment on The Ultimate Warriors official Facebook page, with the man claiming to be the late WWE Hall of Famers brother, Jay Hellwig. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! 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. 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. Dennis Winship Lynn Massachusetts. Warrior defeated Hogan to win the world title at the SkyDome in Toronto that year. [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. God Bless his family, February 25, 2020 | Houston, TX | Friend. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his. Warrior was admittedly a heavy user of steroids during his professional wrestling career. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. It was also mentioned on ABC News, HLN and CNN. [48], On February 10, 1996, he defeated Jimmy Garvin in an independent show in Princeton, West Virginia. Under the ring name Dingo Warrior, he was a one-time WCWA Texas Heavyweight Champion. By SyanArt. 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. They held the Championship until December 1 of that year, when they lost to Al Madril and Brian Adias.[18]. [45] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. Hellwig finished 5th. The Ultimate Warrior, who has died aged 54, was one of the most recognisable stars of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) circuit of the late 1980s and early '90s, winning millions of fans. Roberts said that he was "Deeply saddened. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. This was a serious mistake on your part". [96], An autopsy revealed Warrior died of a heart attack caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. he bellowed, as the New Orleans crowd chanted his name. [1] Warrior defeated Jerry Lawler at King of the Ring,[1] and defeated Owen Hart by disqualification on the July 8 episode of Monday Night Raw. "Speak to me, Warriors!" Get up to 20% off. [37][38], The WWF responded on July 13, agreeing to $550,000 for WrestleMania VII, a higher royalty rate and promising no other WWF performer would be paid more than him on WWF pay per views. He won the title from Bradley on February 2 of that year. 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. [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. They looked so proud.". Warrior put on a mask that resembled his famous face paint and cut a promo about 24 hours before his death that seems eerie now. A later autopsy report would reveal that he died of . Warrior would be a star in the Golden Age of WWE and Michaels would be leader of the New Generation Era, yet their . "[101] In 2011, WWE called him "one of the most recognizable" wrestlers in WWE history, praising his ability to draw power from "the WWE Universe", and further spoke of his impact as having "brought Hulkamania to its knees" at WrestleMania VI, "retired the Madness at WrestleMania VII and press slammed a slew of the greatest legends of his era". Slaughter at the Royal Rumble. They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. $33.49. In 1990 The Ultimate Warrior began a string of victories. He was 54. WEB. The two faced off on the February 7, 1988 airing of Wrestling Challenge, where Hercules was disqualified for using his steel chain. There were no signs of foul play, Clark said. Why do you think he went back to WWE? Yet, fans never got to see the styles clash between the powerful Warrior and the athletic Michaels. The trapdoor was responsible for nearly paralyzing Davey Boy Smith, when he awkwardly fell on it during a match at Fall Brawl 98. The Ultimate Warrior fought like a rabid beast. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. He was replaced by Sycho Sid at in Your House 9. The Funeral Parlor Superstars 4/13/91 WWE 93.7M subscribers Subscribe 1.2M views 10 years ago #wweclassics Ooooh Yessss! He will be truly missed. 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. Yep, he may not be getting younger, but you just can't take the wrestling fan away from him. [36], On July 10, 1991, Warrior sent a letter to McMahon requesting inclusions in his new WWF contract. [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. In this ultimate collection, the power of the Warrior is alive like never before! Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania XII, but lasted four months, as he began no-showing events. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel . Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. In March 1986, the Freedom Fighters now known as the Blade Runners joined the Oklahoma-based Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). Ultimate Warrior, born James Brian Hellwig, died Tuesday, just days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and then appearing at WrestleMania 30 on Sunday. 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. Diamond Dallas Page won the match by pinning Stevie Ray. Warrior formally sent a letter of resignation to the WWF in October 1991. Warrior died on April 8, 2014, at the age of 54 in Scottsdale, Arizona. [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. [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. Warrior, a former professional wrestling superstar known as Ultimate Warrior, has died. RELATED: 15 INSANE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR. Perhaps the most iconic wrestle mania moment is warrior over head slamming hulk hogan. After several months of defeating jobbers, he was pinned for the first time in the WWF by fellow WWF rookie/future rival Rick Rude on December 28, 1987. 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). (2003). Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? Till then I remain home with one who cares". [102], Warrior appeared in the Mattel Legends figures line in both Series 4 and Series 6. 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The monstrously large physique and the frenetic, breakneck-speed ring entrances. 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. Warrior, whose birth name was Jim Hellwig before legally changing it in 1993, is one of the subjects for the third season of the wrestling docuseries that premieres May 6 (VICE, 9 p.m.) with a. The Ultimate Warrior, who was just inducted into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class, passed away, April 8, 2014 in Arizona. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. [1] The following night on Monday Night Raw, Warrior defeated Isaac Yankem, DDS. [27] This led to a match at WrestleMania IV, where Warrior was victorious in his pay-per-view debut. At the UFC Fight Night 40 weigh-ins, fighter Lorenz Larkin wore an Ultimate Warrior mask, tassels and wristbands as a tribute. From $20.66. Warrior was finally revived by the officials performing CPR. PACER.GOV. Get email updates about Ultimate Warrior delivered directly to your inbox. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. 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List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Wrestling's Strangest Hometowns: Parts Unknown", "Free Family Tree, Genealogy, Family History, and DNA Testing", "Breaking WWE news: Ultimate Warrior cause of death", "Ultimate Warrior, Pro Wrestling Legend, Indiana Native, Dies at 54", Doc's Sports Georgia Bodybuilding Contest Information and More, "NPC Junior USA Championships results 1985", "The Forgotten POWERTEAM USA: Justice and Flash! [24] He made his television debut as The Ultimate Warrior on the October 25 episode of Wrestling Challenge, where he defeated another jobber, Terry Gibbs. During his time away from the WWF, Warrior opened the short-lived "Warrior University", a professional wrestling school based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Document 185 P.January 10, 2006. 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. The court ruled that Warrior was legally entitled to use the gimmick, costuming, face paint designs, and mannerisms of the "Warrior" character. [17], In June 1986, Warrior debuted in the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) promotion, where he wrestled for $50 a night. Descend into Parts Unknown, load the spaceship with the rocket fuel and unleash this 3-Disc set, but beware. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. 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. He collapsed while he and his. The one thing they had in common: they both were very outspoken! He was also known for his distinctive pattern of face paint. [81] The DVD has provoked some controversy due to Warrior's own allegations of libel by WWE against him. Some said Warrior died from liver failure due to years of steroid abuse or that his signature arm tassels cut off his blood circulation. "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. He is from IN. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The cause of death is not known yet. [8] Hellwig started training with weights when he was 11 years old and described himself as "the small, insecure kid who wasn't into any sports". After Warrior drew the support of the live crowd in their judging of the contest, Rude attacked Warrior and choked him with a steel bar. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his. The Greatest Moments in Imagery & Video of the Most Intense and Entertaining Wrestler Ever The Ultimate Warrior! James Hellwig died on April 8, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. ECW Press. - Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 9, 2014. McMahon personally ended the letter by saying, "I would like to express my deepest appreciation and admiration for you as a performer, as a member of the WWF family, as a man, and as my friend". Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. [31], Warrior was inserted into the feud between The Legion of Doom and Demolition, leading to victories for the Warrior and LOD in six-man tag team matches in house shows as well as the October 13, 1990 airing of Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIII. Document 178 P.January 4, 2006. Best known by his ring name The Ultimate Warrior, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1987 to 1992, as well as a short stint in 1996. [41][42], Upon receiving the letter, Warrior refused the suspension and left the WWF. 17 talking about this. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. pp. A tribute to the memory of The Ultimate Warrior: Raw, April 14, 2014 WWE 93.4M subscribers Subscribe 262K 23M views 8 years ago The WWE Universe honors the memory of WWE Hall of Famer, The. [112] The WWE Network aired a lineup dubbed "Warrior Week" in Warrior's memory. During his time in the WWF, he captured the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on two occasions. The Ultimate Warrior was one of pro wrestling's biggest stars in the late 1980s. "No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own," he said. [29] In the summer of 1988, he wrestled Bobby Heenan in a series of weasel suit matches, in which Warrior won by sleeper hold. "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. Ultimate Warrior Mask Pro Wrestling FanArt Tribute Essential T-Shirt Essential T-Shirt. After a career in bodybuilding, Warrior turned to professional wrestling. Weeks before the event, Warrior was released for disputed reasons and replaced by Mr. The . News of his death spread the next day on sites such as Bing, Facebook, and Twitter. Professional wrestling veteran Bruno Sammartino, who attended the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony alongside "Warrior" -- an inductee -- last week, told CBS', He added, "He had two beautiful little daughters that he has, and they were on stage with him. He won the championship in front of 67,678 fans at Toronto's SkyDome in a match billed as "The Ultimate Challenge." 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. WEB. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. He ended his letter with "Whatever your decision, I can and will live with it. Authorities in Phoenix, Ariz., say former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. [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. 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,. 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 ! 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". His father died at 57 and a grandfather died at 52. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. 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Perfect then won in a tournament), as WWF rules prohibited a wrestler from holding both titles. 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. Talked working together. 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. 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In 1987, Warrior began competing for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, losing to Bob Bradley in a tournament final on January 12. By LevinPeters. [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. [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. [116], In 2021, Warrior's life was chronicled on A&E's Biography: WWE Legends and Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring. Warrior dressed in face paint, had tassels dangling from his super-sized biceps and sprinted to the ring when his theme song hit. [44], The initial plan for Warrior's 1992 return was to eventually give him another run with the WWF Championship. Upon his return, he received a degree of creative control over his bookings. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. His appearance was so popular that a second print run of tickets had to be ordered. [43], With Hulk Hogan about to leave WWF between mid-1992 and early-1993, McMahon contacted Warrior about returning. PACER.GOV. [6], Between 1987 and 1989, he appeared in several TV ads for Westway Ford, a car dealership in Irving, Texas. 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. When The Ultimate Warrior died in 2014, it was probably the most eerie deaths in pro wrestling. Hello and welcome to my Warrior site, this will be a site dedicated to Warrior and wrestling collectors all over the world! In what would be his last public appearance, Warrior put on his mask one last time in the center of the ring and addressed a sold-out crowd at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Monday. They divorced in 1992. [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. [117], During his April 2014 Hall of Fame speech shortly before his death, Warrior proposed that the "Jimmy Miranda Award" should be created to honour WWE's behind-the-scenes employees. Ed Mazza. First published on April 14, 2014 / 5:17 PM. Mark Clark said Warrior collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel, and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay safe. [58], Warrior only participated in three matches in WCW. He was 54. Ultimate warrior gave me energy like I never feltI know he is now God's warrior. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his wrestling moniker, died Tuesday. Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday in New Orleans and spoke inside the ring during Monday's "WWE Raw. [17] The Warrior was booked for a WWF Championship match against then-champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage at SummerSlam in August 1992. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . McMahon stated that "We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Warrior debuted on October 25, 1987. [82] In January 2006, Warrior filed another lawsuit against WWE in an Arizona court over the depiction of his wrestling career in The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior DVD. [89] Warrior depicted celebrities who were newsworthy at the time of his blog (Heath Ledger and Paris Hilton). He also notably spent a few months in 1998 for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was known as The Warrior. Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. 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. Funeral Parlour with Ultimate Warrior (WWF, April 1991) 2,839,317 views Feb 12, 2008 7.4K Dislike Share Save picatostes67 9.24K subscribers Funeral Parlour segment (hosted by Paul Bearer), with. [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. Any attempt to distract from the mission of these initiatives and take the spotlight away from the honorees is unfortunately misguided."[127]. 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. Ultimate Warrior Collection. We just had a great talk & buried a senseless hatchet. [15] They left the CWA in January 1986. A WWE-sponsored biography, entitled Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever: The Legend of a WWE Hero, was released in 2015. / CBS/AP. [62] Warrior won the match and the Nu-Wrestling Evolution World Heavyweight Championship, but immediately vacated the title. Slaughter, Undertaker, Mr. "[124] As Of 2019, Sue Aitchison would be the first WWE employee to be given the warrior award. 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. [73] WWE claims that the theory that a different man returned to play The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VIII remains "perhaps the longest standing urban legend in WWE history". Here's what the two had to say about one another Warrior -- real name James Hellwig -- was a true WWE legend . NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? WWE paid tribute to Warrior on the April 14 episode of Raw with a ten bell salute and a video. [16] They were part of Eddie Gilbert's Hotstuff International group, before disbanding in June 1986 when Hellwig left the UWF.