[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. The couple had two daughters together. [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. WWE wrestlers death. Here's Why #CancelNancyGrace Was Trending on Twitter - E! Online The Ultimate Warrior, whose real name is James Brian Hellwig, passed away days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. [116], In 2021, Warrior's life was chronicled on A&E's Biography: WWE Legends and Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring. James Hellwig died on April 8, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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. The Ultimate Warrior was one of pro wrestling's biggest stars in the late 1980s. The Ultimate Warrior fought like a rabid beast. Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior - A War of Words! - Pro Wrestling Stories The two musclebound speedo sporters . WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior's family, friends and fans.". 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. 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. [51], Warrior returned to the WWF on March 31, 1996, defeating Hunter Hearst Helmsley at WrestleMania XII. [47], Between November 1992 and July 1995, Warrior was semi-retired. The face-painted Warrior was famous for running to the ring before matches, violently shaking the ropes and giving interviews that were as hurried as some of his matches. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his. During his time in the WWF, he captured the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on two occasions. Professional Wrestling/Entertainment Manager. "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." 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. During his time away from the WWF, Warrior opened the short-lived "Warrior University", a professional wrestling school based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 1987, he joined the World Wrestling Federation, and became a two-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion within two years. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Till then I remain home with one who cares". Worse, the report also alleges that his wife, Dana, was on the verge of leaving him. Warrior disputes McMahon's explanation, claiming that the real reason why he did not show up to those events was a breach of contract by McMahon, in which WWF sold Warrior's merchandise without giving him a percentage. 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.. 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. The Ultimate Warrior, the former WWE professional wrestling champion, has died at 54. WWE has been criticized for using Warrior as the inspirational "emblem" of the campaign. [26], As 1989 began, Warrior entered a feud with Rick Rude over the Intercontinental title. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters." I'm on my own now. On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. High quality Ultimate Warrior Funeral-inspired gifts and merchandise. [48], In January 1993 he wrestled as the Dingo Warrior, defeating Hercules Hernandez in Billerica, Massachusetts, for Killer Kowalski's International Wrestling Federation. PACER.GOV. He collapsed while he and his. He alleged that Dana called her mother-in-law1,015 times a day for the first two days after Warriors death, hounding her for what may have been the money she was to inherit from her late husband. [21] Warrior made his final appearance with WCCW in June 1987. Hellwig began his professional wrestling career as Jim "Justice" Hellwig of Powerteam USA, the group of bodybuilders trained by Red Bastien and Rick Bassman. 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. Warrior formed a tag team with Lance Von Erich, and the duo began competing for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship. 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. Ultimate Warrior Obituary (1959 - 2014) - Grand Rapids, MI - Grand About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Talked working together. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, died Tuesday at age 54, World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement. 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". [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. Get up to 20% off. The title was held up in April 1987 after Warrior left the WCCW. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. 17 talking about this. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy Thursday, county spokeswoman Cari Gerchick said. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Paul Bearer and the Undertaker have a special treat for the Ultimate. [45] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. He was 54. PACER.GOV. The Ultimate Warrior: Dark Side of the Ring - What We Learned [113] A wrestling themed episode of The Goldbergs, which aired on May 6, was dedicated in Warrior's memory. The cause of death is not known yet. 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. [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. 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. In the context of the Gulf War, this made Slaughter one of the most hated heels at the time. The . [95] Warrior's colleagues said Warrior appeared frail during WrestleMania weekend, and said that he was sweating profusely and breathing heavily backstage. The ultimate warrior died of a massive heart attack. His lungs breathe their final breath. [115], Warrior was awarded a posthumous Slammy Award for Return of the Year in December 2014. Warrior accepted the invitation and abandoned his bodybuilding career as well as his plans to become a chiropractor.[10][11][12]. Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. He is from IN. They divorced in 1992. 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). In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. By LevinPeters. Perfect then won in a tournament), as WWF rules prohibited a wrestler from holding both titles. 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. Ultimate Warrior dies 3 days after ceremony, UFC 285 live results and analysis: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Morant to miss two games after video with gun, Las Vegas prepared to give A's 'better opportunity', Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, Curry, Iguodala probable to return vs. Lakers, Sources: Suns hiring Pistons' Bartelstein as CEO, Mbappe breaks PSG's all-time scoring record, Bruins stroll past Kane, Rangers, win 10th in row, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick. His father died at 57 and a grandfather died at 52. Warrior was just inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. [89] Warrior depicted celebrities who were newsworthy at the time of his blog (Heath Ledger and Paris Hilton). The match was billed as "The Ultimate Challenge", as both Hogan's WWF Championship and Warrior's Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship were on the line. 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. 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. [27] This led to a match at WrestleMania IV, where Warrior was victorious in his pay-per-view debut. Any attempt to distract from the mission of these initiatives and take the spotlight away from the honorees is unfortunately misguided."[127]. The Ultimate Warrior visits the Funeral Parlor: Superstars, April 13 The 54-year-old wrestler's given name was James Brian Hellwig. The ulitmate warrior was one of the best wrestlers ever. Here is a guy who cast judement on others when he. The Ultimate Warrior appeared on WWE, April 7, 2014. 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. [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. The feud culminated at Survivor Series, where The Warriors (Ultimate Warrior, LOD and Kerry Von Erich) defeated The Perfect Team (Mr. 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 was a force to be reckoned with during his superstar run in the WWF and WCW.