Sadly, days after his honored induction, he passed away. He was 54. Ed Mazza. More on WWE's Ultimate Warrior DVD, Survivor - Wrestling DVD Network The Ultimate Warrior would defeat Randy "Macho Man" Savage the next year at WrestleMania. PACER.GOV. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior's family, friends and fans.". Originally, Warrior was asked to help with the production of the DVD, but as he refused to work with WWE (citing he did not want to be associated with their promotion), there had been some resulting animosity between Warrior and WWE over the Warrior claiming bias on the part of WWE. 2014 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon tweeted: "We are all so sad the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. By SyanArt. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. [16] They were part of Eddie Gilbert's Hotstuff International group, before disbanding in June 1986 when Hellwig left the UWF. The lineup included a four-part special. 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. [70] Warrior married for the second time to Dana Viale on January 31, 1999. 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 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. As did WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. [31] Warrior vacated the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship (which Mr. Document 178 P.January 4, 2006. [75], In 1993, Hellwig legally changed his name to the mononym Warrior. [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. Slaughter, Undertaker, Mr. 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. Like I said, Jim dying was the best thing ever happened to her. 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. Standing out than the rest, Ultimate Warrior became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE (back then in the WWF). "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. Shop unique Ultimate Warrior Funeral face masks designed and sold by independent artists. [89] Warrior depicted celebrities who were newsworthy at the time of his blog (Heath Ledger and Paris Hilton). The Ultimate Warrior visits the Funeral Parlor: Superstars, April 13 [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. [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. 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. [87] The series was co-written with Jim Callahan and illustrated by the Sharp Brothers. Yep, he may not be getting younger, but you just can't take the wrestling fan away from him. In March 1986, the Freedom Fighters now known as the Blade Runners joined the Oklahoma-based Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). [57] Warrior's debut promo also unexpectedly lasted over 27 minutes, which was more than 20 minutes over its allotted time and forced Eric Bischoff to do a massive rewrite of Nitro on the spot, including re-adding a commercial break that was supposed to take place during the promo. 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. His first contest took place in Florida, where he placed 5th. 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". The news of his death was announced by WWE who stated: Elizabeth Ann "Miss Elizabeth" Hulette - Find a Grave Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Hello and welcome to my Warrior site, this will be a site dedicated to Warrior and wrestling collectors all over the world! Ultimate Warrior Funeral Gifts & Merchandise for Sale ECW Press. At the UFC Fight Night 40 weigh-ins, fighter Lorenz Larkin wore an Ultimate Warrior mask, tassels and wristbands as a tribute. Warrior claimed that if WWE wanted to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame they would have "to tell the right story" opposite of the one depicted in the 2005 DVD. He won both the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988 and the Survivor Series of that year. Ultimate Warrior - Death, Career & Facts - Biography A later autopsy report would reveal that he died of . "[71][72], Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania VIII after nearly eight months on hiatus since SummerSlam 1991. [30] At SummerSlam, Warrior defeated Rude to regain the title and become a two-time Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion. [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. 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. [6], Between 1987 and 1989, he appeared in several TV ads for Westway Ford, a car dealership in Irving, Texas. The match came to an end when Horace Hogan hit Warrior in the back with a chair, allowing Hogan to score the pinfall. [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. Warrior retired from wrestling that year. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Authorities in Phoenix, Ariz., say former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. Warrior would be a star in the Golden Age of WWE and Michaels would be leader of the New Generation Era, yet their . At the time it was rumored to be Kerry Von Erich, who was then under contract to the WWF. James Hellwig was just recently inducted in the WWE hall of fame. and was one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time. [66] The next day, Warrior appeared at WrestleMania XXX, and the following night delivered a promo on Raw, his first appearance on the show since his final televised WWF match in 1996. The feud was sparked at the 1989 Royal Rumble, where the two met in a "super posedown". The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. "Speak to me, Warriors!" (It was later revealed in a 2010 interview with Bearer that, in preparation for the segment, he and his team had to remove the airtight rubber seal or "gasket" from around the coffin's lid and drill air holes in said lid to allow for breathable space, so that Warrior would not suffocate because "he had enough brain damage as it was, and we wouldn't want to give him any more", implying that Warrior had been faking his own death the whole time. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy Thursday, county spokeswoman Cari Gerchick said. 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. 5 Matches, Moments That Made The Ultimate Warrior a WWE Icon [106] Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5, 2014, the night before WrestleMania XXX. [17], In June 1986, Warrior debuted in the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) promotion, where he wrestled for $50 a night. See photos of Ultimate Warrior and more great wrestlers in our Legends of Wrestling photo gallery. [45] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. He collapsed while he and his. [78], Warrior and the WWF engaged in a series of lawsuits and legal actions in 1996 and 1998,[79] where both parties sought a declaration that they owned the characters, Warrior and Ultimate Warrior, under both contract and copyright law. Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. [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. The Ultimate Warrior personified the larger-than-life cartoon characters who helped skyrocket the WWE into the mainstream in the late 1980s and early 1990s. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? 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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. RELATED: 15 INSANE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR. The Ultimate Warrior is seen in this undated file photo provided by the WWE. Ultimate warrior gave me energy like I never feltI know he is now God's warrior. They divorced in 1992. He was 54. Warrior interacted in full wrestling costume with Westway's wacky character, "Mean Joe Greed. We have estimated The Ultimate Warrior's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. 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. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. Worse, the report also alleges that his wife, Dana, was on the verge of leaving him. Hellwig began his professional wrestling career as Jim "Justice" Hellwig of Powerteam USA, the group of bodybuilders trained by Red Bastien and Rick Bassman. Taking solace we made peace." The feud culminated at Survivor Series, where The Warriors (Ultimate Warrior, LOD and Kerry Von Erich) defeated The Perfect Team (Mr. Some said Warrior died from liver failure due to years of steroid abuse or that his signature arm tassels cut off his blood circulation. The 54-year-old wrestler's given name was James Brian Hellwig. Document 185 P.January 10, 2006. Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Former columnist and writer after five years with Sports Illustrated, Markazi has also written for Slam, King, Vibe and Playboy. [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. [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. [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. We just had a great talk & buried a senseless hatchet. Warrior was again the sole survivor, pinning Arn Anderson and Bobby Heenan to win the match. He will be truly missed. FEEL THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!! The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. 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. 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. James Hellwig died on April 8, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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". For the third consecutive year, Warrior was the sole survivor for his team. [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. Ultimate Warrior Collection. Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. 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,. 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. After rejecting an earlier request to grant a title shot to Savage, Sensational Sherri interjected herself in the Warrior's championship match to distract him. In 1990 The Ultimate Warrior began a string of victories. There is a dispute over who created the full Ultimate Warrior name. Warrior debuted on October 25, 1987. They looked so proud.". McMahon later testified that the only reason the company agreed to the contract was to "acquiesce to his demands temporarily" to ensure Warrior would perform at the SummerSlam event. A WWE-sponsored biography, entitled Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever: The Legend of a WWE Hero, was released in 2015. WWE has been criticized for using Warrior as the inspirational "emblem" of the campaign. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay safe. 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. They had a different level of commitment for the business and approached life in very different ways. 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. [26] In early 1988, Warrior entered into his first real WWF feud with fellow strongman Hercules Hernandez. He was also chosen as one of six legends to be included in the Defining Moments series of action figures. Waiting inside the chest was a spitting cobra which bit Warrior in the face. By LevinPeters. Ultimate Warrior Wildness - facebook.com Ultimate Warrior Obituary (1959 - 2014) - Grand Rapids, MI - Grand The two faced off on the February 7, 1988 airing of Wrestling Challenge, where Hercules was disqualified for using his steel chain. After switching managers to Percival Pringle III, Warrior turned babyface permanently after a falling out with fellow Pringle proteges Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne after a six-man tag match. April 14, 2014 / 5:17 PM Perfect, Haku, Triple H, Owen Hart, Earthquake, Greg Valentine, Rick Rude, Randy Savage, Goldust, Ric Flair, Nailz, Sid Justice and more. [15] They left the CWA in January 1986. Roberts then uttered, "Never trust a snake. "WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior," WWE said in a statement, adding: "We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame." Mr. Warrior. Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 - April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. 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. For the first test, Roberts locked Warrior inside of a coffin for a second time. Get email updates about Ultimate Warrior delivered directly to your inbox. The DVD featured clips of his more notable feuds and matches along with commentary from WWE stars past and present (most of which are unflattering), with Triple H (by this point one of WWE's top main eventers and the husband of Vince McMahon's daughter Stephanie McMahon) adding that his WrestleMania debut loss against Warrior at WrestleMania XII left him with mixed emotions, saying that Warrior "ruined the experience" for him and was "one of the most unprofessional guys" he's ever performed with. In this ultimate collection, the power of the Warrior is alive like never before! As the melee progressed, he dispatched Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels, while Hogan took out Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Haku, and the Honky Tonk Man. From $20.66. Ultimate Warrior Funeral Face Masks for Sale | Redbubble I had no choice but to accede to your exorbitant demands. [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. Death Year: 2014 Death date:. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. So, how much is The Ultimate Warrior worth at the age of 55 years old? Here is a guy who cast judement on others when he. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. [76][77] This one-word name appears on all legal documents pertaining to Warrior, and his children carry the Warrior name as their legal surname. [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. The couple had two daughters together. [27] This led to a match at WrestleMania IV, where Warrior was victorious in his pay-per-view debut. [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 WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his. The feud culminated at Survivor Series where the two captained opposing teams. Ultimate Warrior's Life Was A Mess Before Death, 15 INSANE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, DANA WARRIOR RESPONDS TO DOLPH ZIGGLER MOCKING HER HUSBAND, 10 Things WWE Fans Should Know About Dusty Rhodes' Life Outside Wrestling, 5 Wrestling Valets & Managers That Were Helpful (& 5 That Were Just Eye Candy), Lanny Poffo (& 9 Other Wrestlers WCW Released Without Doing Anything With). He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at age 54. [80], On September 27, 2005, WWE released a DVD documentary focusing on Warrior's wrestling career, titled The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior. He made his comeback at WrestleMania VIII (to rescue Hulk Hogan from a beat down at the hands of Sid Justice and Papa Shango).
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