RIP Ultimate Warrior (10)
DjWabbet: The Ultimate Warrior, one of professional wrestling’s biggest superstars, has died at 54, days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, WWE officials confirmed in a statement.
“WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior,” a statement reads.
Warrior – who was born James Brian Hellwig – legally changed his name in 1993. The cause of his death is not mentioned.
He began his career in 1987 and had become one of the biggest stars in the company by 1990, defeating Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to win the world title.
Saturday's Hall of Fame induction marked his return to WWE after an 18-year absence. During his Hall of Fame speech, he announced that he signed a new multi-year deal with WWE, serving as an official ambassador.
The wrestler was known for his intricate face-paint, bulging muscles and frenzied speeches, sprinting to the ring and violently shaking the ropes before his matches.
During Monday's episode of WWE Raw, he slipped on a mask, embracing his character a final time, his words full of heart and poignancy.
"No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own," he said. "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 bleed deeper in something that's larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized by the storytellers -- by the loyalty, by the memory of those who honor him, and make the running the man did live forever.
You, you, you, you, you," he said, pointing to the fans, "are the legend-makers of Ultimate Warrior."
The wrestler is survived by his wife Dana and two daughters.
News of his death was met with sadness and shock online.
A great entertainer..
Well I wouldn't be wrestling's biggest fan though I have watched some a looooooooooooooong time ago (Big Daddy , Giant Haystacks on digital tv) however this dude was flesh and blood like the rest of us and no less deserving of a send off . “WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior,” a statement reads.
Warrior – who was born James Brian Hellwig – legally changed his name in 1993. The cause of his death is not mentioned.
He began his career in 1987 and had become one of the biggest stars in the company by 1990, defeating Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to win the world title.
Saturday's Hall of Fame induction marked his return to WWE after an 18-year absence. During his Hall of Fame speech, he announced that he signed a new multi-year deal with WWE, serving as an official ambassador.
The wrestler was known for his intricate face-paint, bulging muscles and frenzied speeches, sprinting to the ring and violently shaking the ropes before his matches.
During Monday's episode of WWE Raw, he slipped on a mask, embracing his character a final time, his words full of heart and poignancy.
"No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own," he said. "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 bleed deeper in something that's larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized by the storytellers -- by the loyalty, by the memory of those who honor him, and make the running the man did live forever.
You, you, you, you, you," he said, pointing to the fans, "are the legend-makers of Ultimate Warrior."
The wrestler is survived by his wife Dana and two daughters.
News of his death was met with sadness and shock online.
A great entertainer..
To those who'll miss him the most
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V sad, will be remembered as a great entertainer.
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Just read the story there , huge sympathy goes to his wife & all WWE fans.
these things happen unfortunately, live every day to it's fullest.
these things happen unfortunately, live every day to it's fullest.
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pedalguy59: Does anyone know the cause of death?
It's not known what the cause of death is but here's an excerpt from an article I found "Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel and was pronounced dead at a hospital."
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thank you for your devoted blog on WWE Superstar of a Legend and one of my most inspirational icon hero in my life.
Thank you brother Warrior!!!
Thank you brother Warrior!!!
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Authorities in Phoenix say former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease.
Maricopa County spokeswoman Cari Gerchick says that's the finding from an autopsy conducted Thursday by the county Medical Examiner's Office.
The 54-year-old wrestler's given name was James Hellwig. He collapsed April 8 while walking with his wife to their car at a Scottsdale hotel and was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Scottsdale police have said there were no signs of foul play.
The Ultimate Warrior was one of pro wrestling's biggest stars in the late 1980s.
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A lot of wrestlers seem to die young, especially the guys that were popular about 20 years ago, the British Bulldog died young as well, steroid use was widespread then to get big fast.
Not sure what pushed Chris Benoit over the edge though, steroids could have been a factor though.
Not sure what pushed Chris Benoit over the edge though, steroids could have been a factor though.
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“WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior,” a statement reads.
Warrior – who was born James Brian Hellwig – legally changed his name in 1993. The cause of his death is not mentioned.
He began his career in 1987 and had become one of the biggest stars in the company by 1990, defeating Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to win the world title.
Saturday's Hall of Fame induction marked his return to WWE after an 18-year absence. During his Hall of Fame speech, he announced that he signed a new multi-year deal with WWE, serving as an official ambassador.
The wrestler was known for his intricate face-paint, bulging muscles and frenzied speeches, sprinting to the ring and violently shaking the ropes before his matches.
During Monday's episode of WWE Raw, he slipped on a mask, embracing his character a final time, his words full of heart and poignancy.
"No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own," he said. "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 bleed deeper in something that's larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized by the storytellers -- by the loyalty, by the memory of those who honor him, and make the running the man did live forever.
You, you, you, you, you," he said, pointing to the fans, "are the legend-makers of Ultimate Warrior."
The wrestler is survived by his wife Dana and two daughters.
News of his death was met with sadness and shock online.
A great entertainer..