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Ultimate Warrior

Ultimate Warrior

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 275 lbs

From: Parts Unknown

Birthday: Jun 16th

Pro Debut: November 1985

Aliases: Jim Hellwig, Justice of The Freedom Fighters, Blade Runner Rock, Dingo Warrior, The Warrior

Feds Worked For: UWF, WCCW, WCW, WWF, Nu Wrestling Evolution (Spain), Wrestling World Superstars (Austria)

Finisher: Warrior Press & Ultimate Splash

Signature Moves: Leaping Shoulder Block, Clothesline, Warrior Tackle, Front Powerslam, Lariat Clothesline (repeatedly in succession), Diving Axehandle, Shoulderbreaker, Bearhug, Big Boot, Atomic Drop

 

Career Highlights: -NWE Champion
-WCCW Texas Champion
-WCCW World Tag Team Champion (w/ Lance Von Erich)
-WWF Intercontinental Champion (2x)
-WWF World Champion

Affiliates: Rick Bassman, Mark Miller, Garland Donoho, Steve Borden/Blade Runner Sting, Dutch Mantell, Gary Hart, Lance Von Erich, Hulk Hogan, Percival Pringle III, Buddy Wayne

Notable Feuds: Master Gee, Buzz Sawyer, Bob Bradley, Harley Race, Hercules, Bobby Heenan, Honky Tonk Man, Dino Bravo, Earthquake, Rick Rude, Andre the Giant, Sgt. Slaughter, Randy Savage, Papa Shango, Goldust, Jerry Lawler, Hulk Hogan, Ted DiBiase, Vince McMahon

Other Facts: -Birth name was James Brian Hellwig. In 1993, Hellwig legally changed his name to the mononym Warrior. This one-word name appears on all legal documents pertaining to him, and his children carry the Warrior name as their legal surname.
-Sometimes billed from Queens, NY
-Was studying to be a chiropractor before becoming a wrestler.
-Competed in bodybuilding before entering wrestling. His first contest took place in Florida where he placed 5th. Later, while he was attending college in Georgia, he won the Junior Atlanta contest and placed 5th at the 1981 AAU Collegiate Mr. America. In 1983, he won the AAU Coastal USA, before taking the NPC Mr. Georgia title in 1984. His last bodybuilding contest was 1985's Junior USAs, where he finished 5th.
-As Jim Hellwig, he used the nickname "Justice"
-Began co-writing a comic book entitled "WARRIOR", featuring himself as the main character which began running in May 1996 and ceased publication in early 1997.
-Was one of the people considered for the character of Big Van Vader after NJPW created the helmet and bodysuit.
-There is dispute over who created the Ultimate Warrior name. Former WWF creative member Bruce Prichard stated that Vince McMahon did not know what a "Dingo" Warrior was, but because there was the "Modern Day Warrior" Kerry Von Erich and the Road Warriors there should not be one more simple warrior, but The Ultimate Warrior. Warrior claimed after one of his first matches, McMahon had him do a pretaped promo. It was there Vince said we want you to do Warrior, but we don't want Dingo. The Warrior then proceeded to cut the promo and stated that he was not this warrior or that warrior, he was The Ultimate Warrior.
-After running to the ring, Ultimate Warrior would grab the top rope and shake it it in an up and down manner. Former WWE star Batista did the same thing when he entered the ring as some sort of tribute to Ultimate Warrior whom he cites as one of his favorite wrestlers.
-Was fired by the Slim Jim company as its spokesperson after a meltdown during filming of a commercial for the product. According to the director of said commercial, Warrior spit out the food after biting into it and when cameras weren’t rolling, threw a fit about how unhealthy Slim Jims really were. The WWF provided stars like Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow to sell the product, but ultimately, the company was only satisfied with ‘The Macho Man’ Randy Savage as the spokesman.
-After his in-ring career ended he began speaking at college campuses about Conservative ideology
-WWE released a DVD entitled "The Self Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior" which did not show Warrior in a good light. Warrior filed a lawsuit against WWE and Vince & Linda McMahon regarding the content of the DVD.
-According to a 2000 research study by Turner Networks, Warrior and Bill Goldberg were among the top five most internationally recognized wrestlers in the world, behind Hollywood Hogan and Kevin Nash.
-Former member of The First Family
-Former member of Power Team USA
-Former member of Hyatt & Hotstuff International
-Won the Match of Year Award as voted by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1990 (vs. Hulk Hogan)
-Won the Comeback of the Year Award as voted by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1992
-Won the Feud of the Year Award as voted by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1991 (vs. The Undertaker)
-Ranked # 11 in the 1991 PWI 500
-Ranked # 9 in 1992 PWI 500
-Ranked # 423 in 1995 PWI 500
-Ranked # 110 in 1996 PWI 500
-Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014
-Passed away April 8, 2014 at the age of 54, three days after his WWE Hall of Fame induction and the day after he made his final public appearance, at a live telecast of "WWE Monday Night RAW" in New Orleans, LA

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  • 1970 The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
  • 1983 Butch Reed def. Junkyard Dog for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
  • 2004 Luc Lapointe def. Brandon Groom for the SRPW Heavyweight Title
  • 2004 Shane Morbid def. Dirty Harry Sanchez for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 2011 Bobby Burns became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 2011 Smooth Pork (Big Smooth & Pork Chop) def. The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
  • 2011 Ray Martinez became the SRPW United States Champion
  • 2016 Simply the Future (Alex & J. D.) def. The Pen Palz (Dimitri Alexandrov & Skyler Fayden) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
  • 2016 The Convict def. Double D for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 2016 Johnny Z became the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 2021 Adam Asher def. Charlie Haas for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
  • 2022 Al Farat became the MajCW Heavyweight Champion

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  • 07-12 2014 A. C. Slaughter (Aaron Anders & Clint Cassidy) def. Omega X (Brett Stopp & X-Static) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
  • 07-12 2014 Robert Lee/Mr. Nasty def. American Made for the UWE United States Title
  • 07-12 2025 Stephen Nitro def. The Original Renegade for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-12 2025 Tim Rockwell def. Justin Lee for the WFC Heavyweight Title
  • 07-12 2025 Stephen Nitro became the NAW Openweight Champion
  • 07-13 1973 Jose Lothario def. Blackjack Mulligan for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 07-13 2003 Tyler Bateman def. John O'Malley for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 07-13 2012 Steven Sterling def. Ignition for the ComPro Showtime Title
  • 07-13 2012 The Legion of Bromance (Justin Lee & Max McGuirk) def. The New Era [2nd] (Richie Adams & Goldeneye) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
  • 07-13 2014 Rick Russo became the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-13 2019 Billy Ray [1st] def. Big Smooth for the NAW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-14 1958 Stu Gibson def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 07-14 1972 The Flying Redheads (Red Bastien & Billy Red Lyons) became the WCCW Texas Tag Team Champions
  • 07-14 1972 Stan Stasiak def. Jose Lothario for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
  • 07-14 2012 David Kyzer def. Maniac Mike for the SWCW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-14 2012 Kevin James Sanchez def. John E. Stone for the SWCW All-American Title
  • 07-14 2012 Danger Dean def. Chris Von Luhr for the ACW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-14 2023 Southern Aristocracy (Eddie LeVaughn & Anthony Wild) def. Royal Pimpin' (Alex Royal & Mr. Nasty) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
  • 07-14 2026 Nate Bourne def. Vincent Cross for the RDW Na'Cho Momma's Hardcore Title
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  • 07-15 1975 Al Madril def. John Tolos for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
  • 07-15 1985 King Parsons def. Tim Brooks for the WCCW Television Title
  • 07-15 2005 Pork Chop def. Paul Linam for the SRPW Boys and Girls Club Title
  • 07-15 2005 Phantasy XXXPress (Beau Dalton & Austin Idle) def. The 918 Boyz (Cade Sydal & Timmy J) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
  • 07-15 2006 Glen Steel became the AACW Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-15 2006 The Family (Beau Dalton & Luc Lapointe) def. Trailer Park Trash (J.C. & K.C.) for the AACW Tag Team Titles
  • 07-15 2006 Re-Gex (Seth Shai & Mace) def. The Party Express (Cade Sydal & Mitch Carter) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 07-15 2016 Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields) became the ComPro Tag Team Champions
  • 07-15 2016 Brock Landers def. C. J. Ward for the MSWA Mid-South Cruiserweight Title
  • 07-15 2017 Aaron Anders def. Michael Wolf for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
  • 07-15 2022 Koko became the UWE Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-16 1970 The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Dale Valentine) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champions
  • 07-16 1983 Butch Reed def. Junkyard Dog for the MSW North American Heavyweight Title
  • 07-16 2004 Luc Lapointe def. Brandon Groom for the SRPW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-16 2004 Shane Morbid def. Dirty Harry Sanchez for the SRPW Hardcore Title
  • 07-16 2011 Bobby Burns became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-16 2011 Smooth Pork (Big Smooth & Pork Chop) def. The Ring Intruders (Jon Cross & Fuel) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
  • 07-16 2011 Ray Martinez became the SRPW United States Champion
  • 07-16 2016 Simply the Future (Alex & J. D.) def. The Pen Palz (Dimitri Alexandrov & Skyler Fayden) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
  • 07-16 2016 The Convict def. Double D for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-16 2016 Johnny Z became the IZW Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-16 2021 Adam Asher def. Charlie Haas for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
  • 07-16 2022 Al Farat became the MajCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-17 2005 Phillip def. Li'l Joe for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 07-17 2005 Li'l Joe def. Phillip for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 07-17 2010 Shane Morbid def. Reckless for the TAP Heavyweight Title
  • 07-17 2010 David Kyzer became the TAP Adrenaline Champion
  • 07-17 2010 Justin Sane became the AWF Heavyweight Champion
  • 07-17 2010 Bernie D def. Wage for the IZW Impact Division Title
  • 07-17 2011 Eric Rose def. Max McGuirk for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
  • 07-17 2015 Buster Cherry def. Mascara La Parka for the MSWA Oklahoma Title
  • 07-17 2021 Jermaine Johnson def. Dimitri Alexandrov for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
  • 07-18 1962 Alberto Torres & Ramon Torres def. The Daltons (Jim Dalton & Jack Dalton [1st]) for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
  • 07-18 2004 Bernie Donderwitz def. Li'l Joe for the ACW Hardcore Title
  • 07-18 2015 Impact, Inc. (Johnny Z & Damon Windsor) def. The K. C. Wolves (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
  • 07-18 2015 Johnny Z def. Brad Michaels for the IZW Heavyweight Title
  • 07-18 2015 Soul Ryders (Tim Rockwell & Mr. Nasty) def. A. C. Slaughter (Aaron Anders & Clint Cassidy) for the WFC Tag Team Titles
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