"[71][72], Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania VIII after nearly eight months on hiatus since SummerSlam 1991. 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.". 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. [63], On February 20, 2013, Warrior confirmed on his official YouTube channel that he would appear at "WrestleCon" on April 7, 2013. Actor: WrestleMania VI. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Warrior formally sent a letter of resignation to the WWF in October 1991. Hellwig joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in June 1987. The news of his death was announced by WWE who stated: 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. The ultimate warrior died of a massive heart attack. WWE paid tribute to Warrior on the April 14 episode of Raw with a ten bell salute and a video. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his wrestling moniker, died Tuesday. Yep, he may not be getting younger, but you just can't take the wrestling fan away from him. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel and was pronounced dead at a hospital. [16] They were part of Eddie Gilbert's Hotstuff International group, before disbanding in June 1986 when Hellwig left the UWF. [32], After WrestleMania, Warrior successfully defended the championship against Haku, Mr. PACER.GOV. 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 . 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. Jonathan Bachman/AP Images for WWE. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. His father died at 57 and a grandfather died at 52. Warrior claimed that if WWE wanted to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame they would have "to tell the right story" opposite of the one depicted in the 2005 DVD. [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. In 1987, Warrior began competing for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, losing to Bob Bradley in a tournament final on January 12.
