Who was the ultimate warrior on WWE?
Who was the ultimate warrior on WWE?
James Brian Hellwig Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; J – Ap) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. Best known by his ring name The Ultimate Warrior, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 19, as well as a short stint in 1996.
What happened to The Ultimate Warrior WWE?
After a WrestleMania weekend of closure and good feeling, Warrior died on Ap of cardiovascular disease at 54. Husney said he learned while filming the episode that heart disease ran in Warrior's family and that all the men on his side died in their 50s.
Did the Ultimate Warrior ever lose?
Warrior eventually lost the title to Sgt Slaughter at Royal Rumble 1991 – by which time WWE had decided to transition the belt back on Hogan.
Who did Ultimate Warrior lose?
But while Hogan's original title defense in the 1980s had lasted four years, Ultimate Warrior learned that his own reign would endure for a far shorter duration – just nine months after WrestleMania VI, Warrior was pulled back to the pack of challengers with a loss to Sgt. Slaughter at the January 1991 Royal Rumble.
Was Ultimate Warrior ill?
Authorities in Phoenix have confirmed former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. The wrestler died at his Arizona hotel on 8 April, days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Where is Ultimate Warrior buried?
James Brian “The Ultimate Warrior” Hellwig
| Birth | Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Death | (aged 54) Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA |
| Burial | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend |
| Memorial ID | 127672292 · View Source |
Did Hulk defeat Ultimate Warrior?
Aftermath. Because Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hulk Hogan to win the WWF Championship, Warrior was forced to vacate the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, as the rules prohibited any wrestler from holding more than one singles belt simultaneously.
What is Ultimate Warrior real name?
James Brian Hellwig The Ultimate Warrior/Nome completo Early Years and Bodybuilding Career Ultimate Warrior was born James Brian Hellwig on J, and raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
