News Ultimate Warrior dead at 54 - Page 4

ForeverChiefs58 · 04-09-2014, 04:42 AM

LAS VEGAS – Only three days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, James Hellwig, who wrestled professionally as "The Ultimate Warrior," reportedly died Tuesday at 54, WWE officials said in a statement.

Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters

— Triple H (@TripleH) April 9, 2014
We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters.

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 9, 2014
WWE did not give a cause of death for Hellwig.

[Photos: Remembering the Ultimate Warrior]

Hellwig appeared on WWE Raw on Monday in New Orleans on USA Network to a rousing ovation from fans, only a day after WrestleMania XXX.

Known for his extremely muscular physique, long, shaggy hair and colorful face paint, The Warrior feuded with many of the then-WWF's biggest stars, including Hulk Hogan and Randy "Macho Man" Savage during his career. He defeated Hogan at WrestleMania VI to become champion, and was also an ex-Intercontinental champion.

The Ultimate Warrior's career spanned 13 years, from 1985-98, and included three stints in the then-WWF. His most memorable run came from 1987-91. He came back for short stints in 1992 and 1996.

After being inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday in New Orleans on the night before WrestleMania – the WWE's biggest event – Hellwig appeared on Raw on Monday and seemed to foreshadow his death.

Hellwig began his speech in his own voice, saying, "As I thought about what I was going to say this evening, it's been hard for me to find the words."

He then pulled a mask out of his pocket that looked like the face paint he wore at the height of his career and switched into the Warrior's voice.

"Well then, Warrior, you shut up then and let me do the talking," he said, as the crowd roared its approval. "No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own. Every man's heart one day beats its final beat; his lungs breathe their final breath.

"And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others and makes them believe deeper in something larger than life, then his essence, his spirit will be immortalized by the storytellers, by the loyalty, by the memory."

He had long feuded with WWE management, but that seemed to end once he was elected to the Hall of Fame.

There was a photo of WWE CEO Vince McMahon and Hellwig warmly embracing at the Hall of Fame ceremony.

"WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior," the WWE statement read. "Warrior began his WWE career in 1987 and quickly went on to become one of the biggest stars in WWE history. Warrior became WWE Champion at WrestleMania VI, defeating Hulk Hogan in an epic encounter.

"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. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior’s family, friends and fans."

The WWE said Hellwig was 54 and is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters.

Shock coursed through social media when news of his death was confirmed.

RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014
ULTIMATE WARRIOR I LOVE YOU FOREVER #RIPULIMATEWARRIOR http://t.co/qMWO05ktJO

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 9, 2014
Iron Sheik included a video of himself on Instagram in which he said, "Ultimate Warrior, I heard something tonight and I got shocked. I could not even believe it. But I want to let you know, whatever I said, I didn't mean it. It was a work. I love you. Rest in peace."

Former Yahoo Sports columnist Dave Meltzer, the founder of The Wrestling Observer and the foremost expert on pro wrestling in the media, said Warrior was one of the sport's most popular stars.

Meltzer said at Warrior's peak in 1990, he was second only to Hogan in popularity among the then-WWF fans.

"Warrior and Hogan represented that period, the era of the big bodybuilders and he was a huge, muscular guy," Meltzer said. "He connected well with kids and was a massive superstar at the time."

Meltzer said Hellwig had long and bitter feuds with McMahon and WWE management, which included multiple lawsuits.

Meltzer said Hellwig had reconciled with WWE officials and brought his young daughters on stage with him at the Hall of Fame ceremony.

"I didn't know him personally, but you could tell he lived for those kids," Meltzer said of Hellwig and his daughters, aged 11 and 13. "After the [induction ceremony], everybody got together and whatnot, but he disappeared to be with his kids."

**loochy** · 04-09-2014, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thabear04

Sorry about that I'll fix it.

Ah yes. Better.

I agree. I'd be surprised to find any big time wrestler that didn't use something.

Valiant · 04-09-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Hes is one of the few who can act, has the looks and has legit star charisma for the big screen.

Im sure there are more, but Hulk Hogan and Cena were basically flops on the big screen.

it takes time. The Rock had some horrible acting jobs before finally breaking through.

SLAG · 04-09-2014, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valiant

it takes time. The Rock had some horrible acting jobs before finally breaking through.

But what about Rowdy Roddy Piper

RippedmyFlesh · 04-09-2014, 04:21 PM

RIP Ultimate Warrior. He was my favorite. Dreamed of having a built like that.

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-09-2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Hes is one of the few who can act, has the looks and has legit star charisma for the big screen.

Im sure there are more, but Hulk Hogan and Cena were basically flops on the big screen.

Pops in suburban commando and shouts **** u

**Gadzooks** · 04-09-2014, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

Funny how Honky Tonk had to spin himself to get in position for the body splash/pin.

I didn't think he was a great Wrestler but he sure was entertaining. RIP.

WhiteWhale · 04-09-2014, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLAG

But what about Rowdy Roddy Piper

Man, They Live is an awesome movie.

mrroandrro · 04-09-2014, 05:45 PM

Anyone have a link to the funny video where Heenan, Jericho, Edge and Christian talk about Ultimate Warriors funny promos. Can't find that anywhere.

Just Passin' By · 04-09-2014, 06:00 PM

Ultimate warrior my ass. Death curb stomped him before he even reached 60.

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-09-2014, 07:28 PM

Dang. Gots his entrance music in my head now.

Mods we want Wrasslers names in tribute!!!

Mother****erJones · 04-09-2014, 07:32 PM

RIP warrior. You were my favorite. Gona miss ya but will watch the new DVD I just bought in your honor. Thanks for my childhood memories!! Loved his entrance music.

**loochy** · 04-09-2014, 07:53 PM

WARRIAH!!!

Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior - WWF... by wweuploader2014

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-09-2014, 08:45 PM

That was awesome loochy.

Mods rename me The Ultimate Poster please

**Easy 6** · 04-09-2014, 08:52 PM

This sucks, it just sucks, my favorite wrestler gone 10 years before my old man... roid abuse = alcohol and cig abuse... its really no different.

All of those roids have been killing these guys off left and right... but there was another side to that dude and that's why I loved him, Warrior ROCKED.

RIP Brian Helwig, you were a literally huge inspiration to me...

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-09-2014, 08:54 PM

Make us all WAR RI ORS

04-09-2014, 04:42 AM
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $3045326	Ultimate Warrior dead at 54 LAS VEGAS – Only three days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, James Hellwig, who wrestled professionally as "The Ultimate Warrior," reportedly died Tuesday at 54, WWE officials said in a statement. Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters — Triple H (@TripleH) April 9, 2014 We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters. — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 9, 2014 WWE did not give a cause of death for Hellwig. [Photos: Remembering the Ultimate Warrior] Hellwig appeared on WWE Raw on Monday in New Orleans on USA Network to a rousing ovation from fans, only a day after WrestleMania XXX. Known for his extremely muscular physique, long, shaggy hair and colorful face paint, The Warrior feuded with many of the then-WWF's biggest stars, including Hulk Hogan and Randy "Macho Man" Savage during his career. He defeated Hogan at WrestleMania VI to become champion, and was also an ex-Intercontinental champion. The Ultimate Warrior's career spanned 13 years, from 1985-98, and included three stints in the then-WWF. His most memorable run came from 1987-91. He came back for short stints in 1992 and 1996. After being inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday in New Orleans on the night before WrestleMania – the WWE's biggest event – Hellwig appeared on Raw on Monday and seemed to foreshadow his death. Hellwig began his speech in his own voice, saying, "As I thought about what I was going to say this evening, it's been hard for me to find the words." He then pulled a mask out of his pocket that looked like the face paint he wore at the height of his career and switched into the Warrior's voice. "Well then, Warrior, you shut up then and let me do the talking," he said, as the crowd roared its approval. "No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own. Every man's heart one day beats its final beat; his lungs breathe their final breath. "And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others and makes them believe deeper in something larger than life, then his essence, his spirit will be immortalized by the storytellers, by the loyalty, by the memory." He had long feuded with WWE management, but that seemed to end once he was elected to the Hall of Fame. There was a photo of WWE CEO Vince McMahon and Hellwig warmly embracing at the Hall of Fame ceremony. "WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior," the WWE statement read. "Warrior began his WWE career in 1987 and quickly went on to become one of the biggest stars in WWE history. Warrior became WWE Champion at WrestleMania VI, defeating Hulk Hogan in an epic encounter. "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. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior’s family, friends and fans." The WWE said Hellwig was 54 and is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters. Shock coursed through social media when news of his death was confirmed. RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014 ULTIMATE WARRIOR I LOVE YOU FOREVER #RIPULIMATEWARRIOR http://t.co/qMWO05ktJO — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 9, 2014 Iron Sheik included a video of himself on Instagram in which he said, "Ultimate Warrior, I heard something tonight and I got shocked. I could not even believe it. But I want to let you know, whatever I said, I didn't mean it. It was a work. I love you. Rest in peace." Former Yahoo Sports columnist Dave Meltzer, the founder of The Wrestling Observer and the foremost expert on pro wrestling in the media, said Warrior was one of the sport's most popular stars. Meltzer said at Warrior's peak in 1990, he was second only to Hogan in popularity among the then-WWF fans. "Warrior and Hogan represented that period, the era of the big bodybuilders and he was a huge, muscular guy," Meltzer said. "He connected well with kids and was a massive superstar at the time." Meltzer said Hellwig had long and bitter feuds with McMahon and WWE management, which included multiple lawsuits. Meltzer said Hellwig had reconciled with WWE officials and brought his young daughters on stage with him at the Hall of Fame ceremony. "I didn't know him personally, but you could tell he lived for those kids," Meltzer said of Hellwig and his daughters, aged 11 and 13. "After the [induction ceremony], everybody got together and whatnot, but he disappeared to be with his kids."
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04-09-2014, 07:28 PM	#55
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Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3847775	This sucks, it just sucks, my favorite wrestler gone 10 years before my old man... roid abuse = alcohol and cig abuse... its really no different. All of those roids have been killing these guys off left and right... but there was another side to that dude and that's why I loved him, Warrior ROCKED. RIP Brian Helwig, you were a literally huge inspiration to me...
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