RIP: WWE Ultimate Warrior

[jasonluckydog]

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

 

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

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/former-wwe-champion-ultimate-warrior-dead-at-54-054718423.html

 

 

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.

 

[Doyle]

These wrestlers live a tough life.  RIP.

[jasonluckydog]

I'm shocked,,,

[Crixtala]

damn... right after being brought back to the WWE after all the bullshit in the past...

[j2sgam]

I just read something yesterday saying the rumor was false.. Will try to find it.....

[Jangler]

Ironic nickname is ironic....RIP

[KillerKat]

Goes on Raw to deliver a speech on Monday. Dies on Tuesday. Wow.

[88 Bronco]

Steroids and repeated choreographed violence are hell on a body.

[Bronn]

probably caught something from the New Orleans tap water

[Porn Shop Clerk]

cocaine

[Wanderlai]

Mercy...he came back and delivered a nice HoF speech with his 2 young daughters, wife, and mom sitting in the front row. Then goes on RAW and delivers what is now a haunting speech. Just so sad. At least he had some closure

[Rise of The Hive]

I'm shocked,,,

 

After just seeing him on tv the other night and now this, wow! I am stunned, RIP!

[Dpantherman]

The words of his speech were so prophetic it makes me think he was sick and knew he was going to die soon

[332nd]

Mercy...he came back and delivered a nice HoF speech with his 2 young daughters, wife, and mom sitting in the front row. Then goes on RAW and delivers what is now a haunting speech. Just so sad. At least he had some closure

 

Yeah, I watched that & had 2 thoughts. 1. He didn't look well. 2. He was saying goodbye...