[1] The following night on Monday Night Raw, Warrior defeated Isaac Yankem, DDS. 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. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. [13] Hellwig and fellow trainee Steve Borden (who later had success as "Sting"), formed a tag team called The Freedom Fighters (Hellwig was known as Justice and Borden was called Flash). In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen 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 Get up to 20% off. 7778. [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. In the context of the Gulf War, this made Slaughter one of the most hated heels at the time. FEEL THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!! [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. 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). In the same clip he spoke positively about Vince McMahon for the first time on his channel. 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'. 2014 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. he bellowed, as the New Orleans crowd chanted his name. [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. 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. [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. WEB. [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. 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. Superstars -- April 13, 1991. The downfall of The Ultimate Warrior continued in one of the most controversial moments in WWE history at the 1991 edition of SummerSlam. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel and was pronounced dead at a hospital. He was 54-years-old. [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. [53], WCW signed Warrior "at great expense" in May 1998. 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. [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. 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. [87] The series was co-written with Jim Callahan and illustrated by the Sharp Brothers. Roberts then uttered, "Never trust a snake. At the UFC Fight Night 40 weigh-ins, fighter Lorenz Larkin wore an Ultimate Warrior mask, tassels and wristbands as a tribute. See photos of Ultimate Warrior and more great wrestlers in our Legends of Wrestling photo gallery. In 1990 The Ultimate Warrior began a string of victories. [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. Warrior formed a tag team with Lance Von Erich, and the duo began competing for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship. The Ultimate Warrior's income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. 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. [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]. He was 54. 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. In March 1986, the Freedom Fighters now known as the Blade Runners joined the Oklahoma-based Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). The Ultimate Warrior speaks during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, April 5, 2014. [97][98][99], Although Warrior's relationship with WWE was strained at times,[100] more recently WWE has recognized him as one of the company's most popular legends. [70] Warrior married for the second time to Dana Viale on January 31, 1999. The Ultimate Warrior joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in June 1987. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. The Ultimate Warrior Net Worth. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Why do you think he went back to WWE? They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. WEB. 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. Hellwig finished 5th. So his wife wouldnt leave him., RELATED: DANA WARRIOR RESPONDS TO DOLPH ZIGGLER MOCKING HER HUSBAND. Talked working together. Document 178 P.January 3, 2006. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. He wanted $550,000 for performing at WrestleMania VII, a guaranteed number of working days, travel accommodations and a higher percentage of merchandise sales. Slaughter's gimmick at the time was a traitor who had betrayed America by aligning himself with an Iraqi (kayfabe) military general, General Adnan. 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. PACER.GOV. 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. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? As the melee progressed, he dispatched Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels, while Hogan took out Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Haku, and the Honky Tonk Man. 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". Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. The Ultimate Warrior appeared on WWE, April 7, 2014. About the Show. [103][104] In 2005, WWE released The Self-Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior DVD, which portrayed Warrior in a negative light. WEB. NHL trade deadline: Winners and losers, including the Bruins, Devils and Bruce Boudreau? He was 54. 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). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. He had also wrestled a tour of Germany for Otto Wanz's Catch Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion where he defeated Ulf Herman. Thank you for your self help. 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. When The Ultimate Warrior died in 2014, it was probably the most eerie deaths in pro wrestling. 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. "Speak to me, Warriors!" You know The Ultimate Warrior amuses me. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. 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 When The Ultimate Warrior died in 2014, it was probably the most eerie deaths in pro wrestling. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. [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. And now to see her stand up like she has something to say thats worth listening too [sic], its pathetic. PACER.GOV. Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. He won the championship in front of 67,678 fans at Toronto's SkyDome in a match billed as "The Ultimate Challenge." "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. 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. 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. I had no choice but to accede to your exorbitant demands. We just had a great talk & buried a senseless hatchet. 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. There were no signs of foul play, Clark said. Slaughter at the Royal Rumble. The WWF refused to accept the letter since Warrior was under contract until September 1992. Perhaps the most iconic wrestle mania moment is warrior over head slamming hulk hogan. The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! [17] The Warrior was booked for a WWF Championship match against then-champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage at SummerSlam in August 1992. Hellwig was "Blade Runner Rock" and Borden was "Blade Runner Sting". Always weared the most colorful costumes. For the third consecutive year, Warrior was the sole survivor for his team. He ended his letter with "Whatever your decision, I can and will live with it. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon tweeted: "We are all so sad the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. [21] Warrior made his final appearance with WCCW in June 1987. [44], The initial plan for Warrior's 1992 return was to eventually give him another run with the WWF Championship. 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. 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. Among other things, McMahon said, "You threatened to stay at home thereby not even appearing at Titan's major summer pay-per-view event SummerSlam. Warrior dressed in face paint, had tassels dangling from his super-sized biceps and sprinted to the ring when his theme song hit. WEB. 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. [61], After retiring in 1998, Warrior only wrestled a single match on June 25, 2008, against Orlando Jordan in Barcelona, Spain. $33.49. [93], Warrior died on April 8, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. [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. Warrior died on April 8, 2014, at the age of 54 in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the time it was rumored to be Kerry Von Erich, who was then under contract to the WWF. Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania XII, but lasted four months, as he began no-showing events. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. The 54-year-old wrestler's given name was James Brian Hellwig. So Strap. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior's family, friends and fans.". The Warrior has not only made it a living by living in another reality he also has made it his life. [75], In 1993, Hellwig legally changed his name to the mononym Warrior. [45] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. In 1996, Warrior published a comic book titled Warrior, featuring himself as the main character. 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". Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. INCLUDES: ULTIMATE WARRIOR vs. HULK HOGAN - Title vs. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, died Tuesday at age 54, World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement. [26] In early 1988, Warrior entered into his first real WWF feud with fellow strongman Hercules Hernandez. Warrior eliminated Andr by knocking him out of the ring, where he was counted out. Career Moment: Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy Thursday, county spokeswoman Cari Gerchick said. As a teenager, he. The Warrior won the match by count-out, but not the title. [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. According to Joseph Laurinaitis (aka Road Warrior Animal), UWF owner Bill Watts created the Blade Runners and the intent was to make them a parody of The Road Warriors. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. In 1983, he won the AAU Coastal USA, before taking the Mr. Georgia title the following year. [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. Warrior retired from professional wrestling and subsequently embarked on a public speaking career, but wrestled one final match in Spain in 2008. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay safe. [7] He moved to California where, after seeing bodybuilder Robby Robinson, he decided to take up the sport. 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. Maricopa County spokeswoman Cari Gerchick says that's the finding from an autopsy conducted Thursday by the county Medical Examiner's Office. Yep, he may not be getting younger, but you just can't take the wrestling fan away from him. "[124] As Of 2019, Sue Aitchison would be the first WWE employee to be given the warrior award. The Ultimate Warrior won the WWE Heavyweight title from Hulk Hogan in 1989 at Wrestlemania VI in Toronto. Superstars -- July 25, 1992. the action is truly OUT OF CONTROL!!! "[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". He remarked that $550,000 "was fair", and that "[Warrior] meant as much or more to the show than Hulk [Hogan]". 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". [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. [5] The family moved and he graduated from Veedersburg's Fountain Central High School and attended Indiana State University for a year. Document 185 P.January 2, 2006. The Ultimate Warrior and Shawn Michaels would share the ring at Survivor Series 1989 in the main event defeating the Heenan family. 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. 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! The Freedom Fighters debuted in the Memphis, Tennessee-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion, run by Jerry Jarrett, in November 1985. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. 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. [41][42], Upon receiving the letter, Warrior refused the suspension and left the WWF. James Hellwig was just recently inducted in the WWE hall of fame. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. 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. 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. He reconciled with McMahon and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Till then I remain home with one who cares". [113] A wrestling themed episode of The Goldbergs, which aired on May 6, was dedicated in Warrior's memory. Wrestlecrap: The Very Worst of Pro Wrestling. Any attempt to distract from the mission of these initiatives and take the spotlight away from the honorees is unfortunately misguided."[127]. 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. 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. See photos of Ultimate Warrior and more great wrestlers in our Legends of Wrestling photo gallery. By SyanArt. 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. They led the WWE's transformation from a promotion running weekend arena shows and Saturday morning TV into one booking events at the largest stadiums around the world with millions watching every Monday night. [63], On February 20, 2013, Warrior confirmed on his official YouTube channel that he would appear at "WrestleCon" on April 7, 2013. Due to the drastic change in his appearance (shorter, blonder hair and a smaller physique), rumors began circulating that a new wrestler was playing the role. [92] He also used the blog to post replies to letters from fans. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. PACER.GOV. [115], Warrior was awarded a posthumous Slammy Award for Return of the Year in December 2014. It was there Vince said "we want you to do Warrior, but we don't want Dingo." "[121] Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts expressed disappointment at how WWE used portions of Warrior's Hall of Fame speech to promote the award, but left out Warrior's intentions of honoring WWE's off-screen employees. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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 . Warrior is survived by his wife, Dana, and his two daughters. [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. 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. Here's what the two had to say about one another [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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. [122][123] WWE responded, "It is offensive to suggest that WWE and its executives had anything but altruistic intentions in honouring Connor and his legacy with the Warrior Award", adding that "moving forward the award will be given annually to acknowledge other unsung heroes among WWE's employees and fans. 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. [112] The WWE Network aired a lineup dubbed "Warrior Week" in Warrior's memory. The Ultimate Warrior was a force to be reckoned with during his superstar run in the WWF and WCW. [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. Professional Wrestling/Entertainment Manager. [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. Entertainer. [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. There were no signs of foul play, Clark said. 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". The monstrously large physique and the frenetic, breakneck-speed ring entrances. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He won the title from Bradley on February 2 of that year. The Ultimate Warrior, a late 1980s icon of professional wrestling who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, died Tuesday at 54. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. During his time in the WWF, he captured the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on two occasions. [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. Ultimate warrior gave me energy like I never feltI know he is now God's 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,. Apr 9, 2014, 12:55 AM EDT | Updated Apr 10, 2014. 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. He beat Hulk Hogan in a memorable match at Wrestlemania in 1990. 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. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Perfect then won in a tournament), as WWF rules prohibited a wrestler from holding both titles. [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. Warrior was admittedly a heavy user of steroids during his professional wrestling career. [27] Warrior then grabbed ahold of the chain and in the midst of a tug of war over it, the chain snapped. Document 178 P.January 4, 2006. pp. Diamond Dallas Page won the match by pinning Stevie Ray. He collapsed while he and his. [16] They were part of Eddie Gilbert's Hotstuff International group, before disbanding in June 1986 when Hellwig left the UWF. 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. Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearers Funeral Parlour Superstars April 13, 1991 Ultimate Warrior vs. Warrior retired from wrestling that year. He'd shake the ropes and grunt and howl while the crowd went wild for the popular good guy. The warrior was captivating. In November 1992, Warrior was scheduled to team with Savage (as The Ultimate Maniacs) to face Ric Flair and Razor Ramon at Survivor Series. By LevinPeters. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? [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. [81] The DVD has provoked some controversy due to Warrior's own allegations of libel by WWE against him. [27] This led to a match at WrestleMania IV, where Warrior was victorious in his pay-per-view debut.