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. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon tweeted: "We are all so sad the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. [108][109][110] Reportedly almost immediately after Warrior's death, WWE sent two senior officials to Arizona to assist his widow in handling personal things such as grocery shopping so that she could focus on being with her and Warrior's daughters.[111]. [92] He also used the blog to post replies to letters from fans. 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. When The Ultimate Warrior died in 2014, it was probably the most eerie deaths in pro wrestling. [36], On July 10, 1991, Warrior sent a letter to McMahon requesting inclusions in his new WWF contract. Warrior, a former professional wrestling superstar known as Ultimate Warrior, has died. During his time in the WWF, he captured the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on two occasions. [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. 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. From 1985 to 1986, he would tag with fellow former bodybuilder Steve Borden as the Blade Runners, and split when Warrior left to pursue a singles career in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). Also, her list dared to mention the name of Owen Hart. Hellwig joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in June 1987. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters. [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. The Ultimate Warrior visits the Funeral Parlor: Superstars, April 13 WWE Legend Ultimate Warrior Dead at 54 Photos - ABC News The Warrior won the match by count-out, but not the title. [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. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. James Hellwig wife Dana and two daughters left behind after WWE [26] In early 1988, Warrior entered into his first real WWF feud with fellow strongman Hercules Hernandez. 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. 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,. Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. [89] Warrior depicted celebrities who were newsworthy at the time of his blog (Heath Ledger and Paris Hilton). Dennis winship Lynn massachusetts, Watch on wrestling wwe smack down was big fan,deep lost most wonderful person in made it in the Hall of Fame each wrestler ,passway tell this day i memories them I wrestling every Friday night wwe smack down watch ch 17 love Melinda, Watch wrestling smashdown, warrior,like him good person, lot of love,tell this day Friday night wwesmachdown sometime look bac memory al old wrestler,miss watch the old wrestler on tv each one rest in price your fan Melinda from Nashville tn. Warrior would be a star in the Golden Age of WWE and Michaels would be leader of the New Generation Era, yet their . He beat Hulk Hogan in a memorable match at Wrestlemania in 1990. The Greatest Moments in Imagery & Video of the Most Intense and Entertaining Wrestler Ever The Ultimate Warrior! Ultimate Warrior ABC Sitcom Planning Tribute to WWE Star EXCLUSIVE 8.6K 4/21/2014 12:35 AM PT The guy behind the ABC sitcom " The Goldbergs " is a hardcore Ultimate Warrior fan -- which is. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay safe. High quality Ultimate Warrior Funeral-inspired gifts and merchandise. 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. $33.49. Ultimate Warrior on Undertaker's Funeral Parlor - YouTube The match was billed as "The Ultimate Challenge", as both Hogan's WWF Championship and Warrior's Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship were on the line. [32], After WrestleMania, Warrior successfully defended the championship against Haku, Mr. Authorities in Phoenix, Ariz., say former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. Ultimate Warrior Wildness - facebook.com Ed Mazza. 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 Funeral Parlor Superstars 4/13/91 WWE 93.7M subscribers Subscribe 1.2M views 10 years ago #wweclassics Ooooh Yessss! More on WWE's Ultimate Warrior DVD, Survivor - Wrestling DVD Network This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All rights reserved. The Ultimate Warrior: five career-defining moments Elizabeth Ann "Miss Elizabeth" Hulette - Find a Grave In 1983, he won the AAU Coastal USA, before taking the Mr. Georgia title the following year. Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy Thursday, county spokeswoman Cari Gerchick said. James Hellwig or as popularly known in the wrestling world as the "Ultimate Warrior" dies at the age of 54. By HandTs Shop. There is a dispute over who created the full Ultimate Warrior name. RELATED: 15 INSANE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR. [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. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his wrestling moniker, died Tuesday. Savage, who died in 2011, Hogan and Warrior were all enormous personalities with gaudy costumes and memorable catchphrases. [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. Superstars -- July 25, 1992. 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. Upon his return, he received a degree of creative control over his bookings. Warrior is survived by his wife, Dana, and his two daughters. In this ultimate collection, the power of the Warrior is alive like never before! [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. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters." [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. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. FEEL THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!! [9], In 1985, after spending six weeks in California training for a bodybuilding contest, he was invited to join a group of bodybuilders Garland Donoho, Mark Miller, and Steve Borden to form a professional wrestling team. [17] The Warrior was booked for a WWF Championship match against then-champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage at SummerSlam in August 1992. In March 1986, the Freedom Fighters now known as the Blade Runners joined the Oklahoma-based Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). [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. WWE wrestlers death. How I would have Loved to be a part of Warrior University. From $20.66. Ultimate Warrior Obituary (1959 - 2014) - Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Roberts then uttered, "Never trust a snake. As a teenager, he. pp. In the context of the Gulf War, this made Slaughter one of the most hated heels at the time. [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. Funeral Parlour with Ultimate Warrior (WWF, April 1991) Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday in New Orleans and spoke inside the ring during Monday's "WWE Raw. 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. He collapsed while he and his. Hellwig began his professional wrestling career as Jim "Justice" Hellwig of Powerteam USA, the group of bodybuilders trained by Red Bastien and Rick Bassman. 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. On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. As we mentioned above, it's quite a thing to talk about your brother's marital and financial problems, and call his wife a gold-digger. Warrior's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday ended an 18-year absence from the company, and he announced he had signed a multiyear deal with the company to serve as an official ambassador. She married Savage (real name Randy Poffo) on December 30, 1984 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Here is a guy who cast judement on others when he. All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball, Alonso says Aston 'living a dream,' eyes podium, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live'. He wanted $550,000 for performing at WrestleMania VII, a guaranteed number of working days, travel accommodations and a higher percentage of merchandise sales. His lungs breathe their final breath. Yep, he may not be getting younger, but you just can't take the wrestling fan away from him. [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. he bellowed, as the New Orleans crowd chanted his name. Mark Clark said Warrior collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel, and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Ultimate Warrior - Death, Career & Facts - Biography WEB. He was also known for his distinctive pattern of face paint. 7778. [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. I'm on my own now. (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 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 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 Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! Paul Bearer (1954-2013) - Find a Grave Memorial Perhaps the most iconic wrestle mania moment is warrior over head slamming hulk hogan. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. [27] This led to a match at WrestleMania IV, where Warrior was victorious in his pay-per-view debut. [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. Ultimate Warrior Mask Pro Wrestling FanArt Tribute Essential T-Shirt Essential T-Shirt. 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. Death Year: 2014 Death date:. 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 . 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. [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. Yet, fans never got to see the styles clash between the powerful Warrior and the athletic Michaels. He had just won the Intercontinental Title back from "Ravishing" Rick Rude the year before, and was out for blood. The lineup included a four-part special. 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. Warrior retired from wrestling that year. [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. "[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". Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. [51], Warrior returned to the WWF on March 31, 1996, defeating Hunter Hearst Helmsley at WrestleMania XII. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. He won both the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988 and the Survivor Series of that year. Hellwig was "Blade Runner Rock" and Borden was "Blade Runner Sting". Slaughter's gimmick at the time was a traitor who had betrayed America by aligning himself with an Iraqi (kayfabe) military general, General Adnan. During his time away from the WWF, Warrior opened the short-lived "Warrior University", a professional wrestling school based in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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. Professional Wrestling/Entertainment Manager. The Ultimate Warrior, who was just inducted into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class, passed away, April 8, 2014 in Arizona. Ultimate Warrior Funeral Gifts & Merchandise for Sale 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. So his wife wouldnt leave him., RELATED: DANA WARRIOR RESPONDS TO DOLPH ZIGGLER MOCKING HER HUSBAND. Warrior was again the sole survivor, pinning Arn Anderson and Bobby Heenan to win the match. 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 Associated Press contributed to this report. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters." Slaughter, Undertaker, Mr. [96], An autopsy revealed Warrior died of a heart attack caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. 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. Warrior was just inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. Talked working together. [31] Warrior vacated the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship (which Mr. The Ultimate Warrior appeared on WWE, April 7, 2014. [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. 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. 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Maple Leaf Gardens -- June 2, 1991. Document 185 P.January 2, 2006. PACER.GOV. Roberts said that he was "Deeply saddened. 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. [114] The 2015 film The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!, which stars The Flintstones and WWE Superstars and Divas, was dedicated to Warrior's memory. [106] Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5, 2014, the night before WrestleMania XXX. Shop unique Ultimate Warrior Funeral face masks designed and sold by independent artists. Why Did Ultimate Warrior Die at 54? | Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Health Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. December 29, 2020 | Ann Arbor, MI | Friend. [39][40], Following WWF's annual SummerSlam event, Warrior was handed a letter dated August 26, 1991, from McMahon, saying Warrior was suspended effective immediately. The Ultimate Warrior visits the Funeral Parlor: Superstars, April 13, 1991 | WWE This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. [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 downfall of The Ultimate Warrior continued in one of the most controversial moments in WWE history at the 1991 edition of SummerSlam. ____ It will be interesting to hear Dana Warrior's side of the story, though she has yet to issue any comment as of this writing. WWE paid tribute to Warrior on the April 14 episode of Raw with a ten bell salute and a video. 5 Matches, Moments That Made The Ultimate Warrior a WWE Icon The "Ultimate Warrior" Dies at the age of 54 - Tranquility Funeral Services WEB. Perfect then won in a tournament), as WWF rules prohibited a wrestler from holding both titles. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Perfect. The Ultimate Warrior: Dark Side of the Ring - What We Learned Ultimate Warrior Collection. Perfect, Haku, Triple H, Owen Hart, Earthquake, Greg Valentine, Rick Rude, Randy Savage, Goldust, Ric Flair, Nailz, Sid Justice and more. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. Always weared the most colorful costumes. WEB. The Freedom Fighters debuted in the Memphis, Tennessee-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion, run by Jerry Jarrett, in November 1985. INCLUDES: ULTIMATE WARRIOR vs. HULK HOGAN - Title vs. The Ultimate Warrior was a force to be reckoned with during his superstar run in the WWF and WCW. His first contest took place in Florida, where he placed 5th. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his wrestling moniker, died Tuesday. 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. Some said Warrior died from liver failure due to years of steroid abuse or that his signature arm tassels cut off his blood circulation. 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. Ultimate warrior gave me energy like I never feltI know he is now God's warrior. The Canadian tragically died aged 34 in 1999 after an equipment malfunction caused him to suffer a fatal fall during his ring entrance at the Over the Edge pay-per-view event. 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). [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. 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. Reynolds, R.D. Below are Jays further comments on Dana Warrior, edited for clarity, as he accuses her of being a hypocrite through her appearances as a WWE ambassador, and alleges that Warrior wanted to make peace with the WWE so that he could preserve his marriage. Till today i search for matches where he gorilla pressed other wrestlers. and was one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time. One storyline involved Papa Shango, a "witch doctor", casting a spell over Warrior, causing him to convulse and vomit in very odd colors, though Warrior says he hated that story and had no control over it. Warrior maintained a blog on his personal website titled "Warrior's Machete", where he discussed his personal life, his personal views on politics, sexuality, patriotism, and his legacy as a wrestler, amongst other topics. With many fans of the belief that he knew his days were numbered, he died one day later after succumbing to a heart attack. [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". The Funeral Parlor Superstars 4/13/91 - YouTube [53], WCW signed Warrior "at great expense" in May 1998. From $19.84. 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. Descend into Parts Unknown, load the spaceship with the rocket fuel and unleash this 3-Disc set, but beware. He was 54-years-old. Warrior was admittedly a heavy user of steroids during his professional wrestling career. He was replaced by Sycho Sid at in Your House 9. Why do you think he went back to WWE? WWE wrestlers death reasons (R.I.P) till 2017 -Tribute to Ultimate Warrior 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. [65], On April 5, 2014, The Ultimate Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014. [116], In 2021, Warrior's life was chronicled on A&E's Biography: WWE Legends and Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . "[71][72], Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania VIII after nearly eight months on hiatus since SummerSlam 1991. I had no choice but to accede to your exorbitant demands. WWE has been criticized for using Warrior as the inspirational "emblem" of the campaign. 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". [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. [1] The following night on Monday Night Raw, Warrior defeated Isaac Yankem, DDS. In 1990 The Ultimate Warrior began a string of victories. Weeks before the event, Warrior was released for disputed reasons and replaced by Mr. The ulitmate warrior was one of the best wrestlers ever. 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. [83] On September 18, 2009, Warrior's lawsuit in Arizona was dismissed. The couple had two daughters together. He will be truly missed. 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. In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. [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. [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. Ultimate Warrior (nee Jim Hellwig) was 54 years of age when he died. [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.
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