Always weared the most colorful costumes. Since I last updated this site a lot has happened, I've gotten a few new items and the biggest news of all is that Warrior man himself has passed away..This was really . The . [48], In January 1993 he wrestled as the Dingo Warrior, defeating Hercules Hernandez in Billerica, Massachusetts, for Killer Kowalski's International Wrestling Federation. ECW Press. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. ", "WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior," read a statement from the company. The Funeral Parlor Superstars 4/13/91 WWE 93.7M subscribers Subscribe 1.2M views 10 years ago #wweclassics Ooooh Yessss! [10] This stood in contrast with a claim made by Road Warrior Animal, who stated that the Dingo Warrior was a recreation of Warrior's Blade Runner gimmick and was an attempt to present himself as an offspring of The Road Warriors. 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. List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Wrestling's Strangest Hometowns: Parts Unknown", "Free Family Tree, Genealogy, Family History, and DNA Testing", "Breaking WWE news: Ultimate Warrior cause of death", "Ultimate Warrior, Pro Wrestling Legend, Indiana Native, Dies at 54", Doc's Sports Georgia Bodybuilding Contest Information and More, "NPC Junior USA Championships results 1985", "The Forgotten POWERTEAM USA: Justice and Flash! [80], On September 27, 2005, WWE released a DVD documentary focusing on Warrior's wrestling career, titled The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior. McMahon later testified that the only reason the company agreed to the contract was to "acquiesce to his demands temporarily" to ensure Warrior would perform at the SummerSlam event. PACER.GOV. [94] According to reports, Warrior clutched his chest and collapsed at 5:50p.m. while walking to his car with his wife outside of their hotel in Arizona. only love We talked, both forgave each other, we hugged, we shook hands as we told each other I love you, I am so sad, God bless his beautiful family". [52] He made his first appearance on Monday Night Raw on April 8, where he gave an in-ring interview and credited the "voices" of the "warriors" (his name for members of the WWF audience) for his return; he was then interrupted by Goldust. Warrior retired from wrestling that year. Warrior was born in 1959 as James Brian Hellwig,[4] in Crawfordsville, Indiana, about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis. This led to a championship match at WrestleMania V, where Rude pinned Warrior to win the title with the help of his manager Bobby Heenan, who held down Warrior's foot from outside the ring as he was being pinned. [115], Warrior was awarded a posthumous Slammy Award for Return of the Year in December 2014. Warrior debuted on October 25, 1987. McMahon personally ended the letter by saying, "I would like to express my deepest appreciation and admiration for you as a performer, as a member of the WWF family, as a man, and as my friend". They looked so proud.". Funeral Parlour with Ultimate Warrior (WWF, April 1991) 2,839,317 views Feb 12, 2008 7.4K Dislike Share Save picatostes67 9.24K subscribers Funeral Parlour segment (hosted by Paul Bearer), with. He also made an appearance on "Raw" and shook the ropes one final time in front of another crowd that went wild for the Warrior. Document 178 P.January 3, 2006. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. We have estimated The Ultimate Warrior's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Document 178 P.January 4, 2006. And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others, it makes them bleed deeper and something larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized." Warrior pinned Hogan after a Warrior Splash to become the only wrestler to hold both championships simultaneously. Maricopa County spokeswoman Cari Gerchick says that's the finding from an autopsy conducted Thursday by the county Medical Examiner's Office. [37][38], The WWF responded on July 13, agreeing to $550,000 for WrestleMania VII, a higher royalty rate and promising no other WWF performer would be paid more than him on WWF pay per views. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. [113] A wrestling themed episode of The Goldbergs, which aired on May 6, was dedicated in Warrior's memory. [45] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. [53], WCW signed Warrior "at great expense" in May 1998. [17] The Warrior was booked for a WWF Championship match against then-champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage at SummerSlam in August 1992. Mark Clark said he collapsed while walking with his wife to their car at a hotel and was pronounced dead at a hospital. PACER.GOV. From $19.84. [29] In the summer of 1988, he wrestled Bobby Heenan in a series of weasel suit matches, in which Warrior won by sleeper hold. WEB. With many fans of the belief that he knew his days were numbered, he died one day later after succumbing to a heart attack. The one thing they had in common: they both were very outspoken! The Ultimate Warrior, the former WWE professional wrestling champion, has died at 54. Also, her list dared to mention the name of Owen Hart. Professional wrestling veteran Bruno Sammartino, who attended the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony alongside "Warrior" -- an inductee -- last week, told CBS', He added, "He had two beautiful little daughters that he has, and they were on stage with him. He wanted $550,000 for performing at WrestleMania VII, a guaranteed number of working days, travel accommodations and a higher percentage of merchandise sales. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. He was also chosen as one of six legends to be included in the Defining Moments series of action figures. PACER.GOV. "Speak to me, Warriors!" [35] For the third test, the Warrior entered a room full of snakes,[35] to find "the answer" in a chest in the middle of the room. Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday in New Orleans and spoke inside the ring during Monday's "WWE Raw. Document 185 P.January 2, 2006. Wear a mask, wash your hands, stay safe. He was walking to his car with his wife outside a hotel in Phoenix when he put his hand over his heart and fell on the ground. [51], Warrior returned to the WWF on March 31, 1996, defeating Hunter Hearst Helmsley at WrestleMania XII. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. [59] During the bout, Hogan attempted to "blind" The Warrior using flash paper, but was unable to light it properly, and as a result The Warrior was forced to briefly sell the move despite the flames clearly not touching him in any way. In 1987, Warrior began competing for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, losing to Bob Bradley in a tournament final on January 12. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Associated Press Writer Paul Davenport in Phoenix contributed to this report.Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. He made his debut with the promotion when it was known as the World Wrestling Federations in 1987 and wrestled on and off for the sports entertainment empire until 1996. Wrestling fans around the world grieves for his loss. 101 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 19:31. The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his. Hello and welcome to my Warrior site, this will be a site dedicated to Warrior and wrestling collectors all over the world! [66] The next day, Warrior appeared at WrestleMania XXX, and the following night delivered a promo on Raw, his first appearance on the show since his final televised WWF match in 1996. Ultimate Warrior ABC Sitcom Planning Tribute to WWE Star EXCLUSIVE 8.6K 4/21/2014 12:35 AM PT The guy behind the ABC sitcom " The Goldbergs " is a hardcore Ultimate Warrior fan -- which is. [114] The 2015 film The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!, which stars The Flintstones and WWE Superstars and Divas, was dedicated to Warrior's memory. The feud culminated at Survivor Series, where The Warriors (Ultimate Warrior, LOD and Kerry Von Erich) defeated The Perfect Team (Mr. Maple Leaf Gardens -- June 2, 1991. Commentary in the Fantasy Warfare package in, WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, Warrior's speech from his final public appearance on Monday Night RAW, The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior. At WrestleMania VI, Warrior won the WWF Championship in a title vs. title match over Hulk Hogan, making him the first wrestler to hold both titles concurrently. [76][77] This one-word name appears on all legal documents pertaining to Warrior, and his children carry the Warrior name as their legal surname. [1] The following night on Monday Night Raw, Warrior defeated Isaac Yankem, DDS. [20] Warrior claimed after one of his first matches, McMahon had him do a pretaped promo. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. In 1993, he legally changed his name to the mononym "Warrior" and was credited as a co-writer for a comic book based on his name and likeness. [120], In 2015, WWE introduced the Warrior Award for those who have "exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of the Ultimate Warrior. and was one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The ULTIMATE WARRIOR-3 DISK DVD or 2 DISK BLU-RAY Sets-DVD DISK 1: Ultimate Warrior Life Story and Ring Career, Singles Matches against Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, Sgt. The Ultimate Warrior was a force to be reckoned with during his superstar run in the WWF and WCW. [6], Prior to his career in professional wrestling Hellwig was an amateur bodybuilder,[7] competing in a number of NPC contests and winning the 1984 NPC Mr. Georgia crown. [73] WWE claims that the theory that a different man returned to play The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VIII remains "perhaps the longest standing urban legend in WWE history". They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. According to Joseph Laurinaitis (aka Road Warrior Animal), UWF owner Bill Watts created the Blade Runners and the intent was to make them a parody of The Road Warriors. Standing out than the rest, Ultimate Warrior became one of the most popular wrestlers in the WWE (back then in the WWF). He wanted a bigger cut of merchandise . WWF officials worked feverishly to break the casket open, finally revealing Warrior's seemingly lifeless body, and the torn fabric inside of the coffin indicating Warrior's desperate struggle to get out. [96], An autopsy revealed Warrior died of a heart attack caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. They held the Championship until December 1 of that year, when they lost to Al Madril and Brian Adias.[18]. We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, died Tuesday at age 54, World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement. The Ultimate Warrior had a falling out with the WWE and did not appear on its TV shows after July 8, 1996, until last weekend. "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. He later survived the "Grand Finale Match of Survival" with Hulk Hogan. [70] Warrior married for the second time to Dana Viale on January 31, 1999. 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Warrior haters lose again, "WARRIOR NEWS: Report Reported circumstances of Ultimate Warrior's death in Phoenix", "WARRIOR NEWS: Report Warrior appeared to be "very sick" prior to death, Hall of Fame special includes Warrior message, Jim Ross blogs on Warrior's legacy", "Ultimate Warrior autopsy: Wrestler died of heart disease", "Ultimate Warrior suffered fatal heart attack autopsy shows", "WWE.com Ultimate Warrior talks about his legendary career: WWE.com Exclusive", "Clash of the Toy-tans II: John Cena vs. Career Match: Ultimate Warrior vs. Undertaker. [47], Between November 1992 and July 1995, Warrior was semi-retired. In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearers Funeral Parlour Superstars April 13, 1991 Ultimate Warrior vs. Warrior further appears as a playable character in WWE All Stars, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, and WWE 2K20. [53] Warrior challenged for Goldust's Intercontinental Championship at In Your House 7; Warrior won the match by countout, but did not win the title. [84], Warrior formally retired from wrestling in 1999 and had a short-lived career as a conservative speaker and commentator, partnering with conservative spokesman Daniel Pinheiro, denouncing left-wing politics. Warrior disputes McMahon's explanation, claiming that the real reason why he did not show up to those events was a breach of contract by McMahon, in which WWF sold Warrior's merchandise without giving him a percentage. But based on his conversations with his brother shortly before his death, Jay Hellwig said that Warrior was out of money and miserable, and at a point where Dana and their two daughters were allegedly about to leave him. He made his comeback at WrestleMania VIII (to rescue Hulk Hogan from a beat down at the hands of Sid Justice and Papa Shango). WWE has been criticized for using Warrior as the inspirational "emblem" of the campaign. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. During his time away from the WWF, Warrior opened the short-lived "Warrior University", a professional wrestling school based in Scottsdale, Arizona. [122][123] WWE responded, "It is offensive to suggest that WWE and its executives had anything but altruistic intentions in honouring Connor and his legacy with the Warrior Award", adding that "moving forward the award will be given annually to acknowledge other unsung heroes among WWE's employees and fans. As the melee progressed, he dispatched Tito Santana and Shawn Michaels, while Hogan took out Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Haku, and the Honky Tonk Man. In the days leading up to his passing, Warrior had made peace with the WWE and many of his former colleagues after years of estrangement, and had cut an unforgettable speech on Monday Night Raw. The Freedom Fighters debuted in the Memphis, Tennessee-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion, run by Jerry Jarrett, in November 1985. the action is truly OUT OF CONTROL!!! The WWE said Warrior, who legally changed his name from James Hellwig to his. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Perfect. The 54-year-old wrestler's given name was James Brian Hellwig. In 1996, Warrior published a comic book titled Warrior, featuring himself as the main character. There were numerous instances where Warrior used his blog to address his viewpoint on members of his wrestling past (Vince McMahon, Road Warrior Animal, The British Bulldog, Owen Hart, Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger);[88] historical (Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington) or religious figures (Jesus). Here's what the two had to say about one another Specifically, according to TMZ, he and his wife were walking outside a hotel when he clutched his chest and collapsed. WEB. "No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own," Warrior said. Document 178 P. Jan 23, 2006. Following a few confrontations with Hogan, most notably at the 1990 Royal Rumble, the Warrior was written in as Hogan's opponent in the main event for WrestleMania VI at the SkyDome in Toronto. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Reynolds, R.D. Warrior was finally revived by the officials performing CPR. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! His lungs breathe their final breath. "[121] Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts expressed disappointment at how WWE used portions of Warrior's Hall of Fame speech to promote the award, but left out Warrior's intentions of honoring WWE's off-screen employees. Actor: WrestleMania VI. Sign up for BINGE to watch. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. He reconciled with McMahon and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He won both the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988 and the Survivor Series of that year. Document 1852 P.January 27, 2006. Authorities in Phoenix, Ariz., say former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. [117], During his April 2014 Hall of Fame speech shortly before his death, Warrior proposed that the "Jimmy Miranda Award" should be created to honour WWE's behind-the-scenes employees. Warrior was admittedly a heavy user of steroids during his professional wrestling career. Career Moment: Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearer's Funeral Parlor. The first was the WarGames match at Fall Brawl, where he competed as a member of Team WCW, competing against 8 other wrestlers for a shot at Goldberg's WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Halloween Havoc. Warrior formally sent a letter of resignation to the WWF in October 1991. He ended his letter with "Whatever your decision, I can and will live with it. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most famous professional wrestlers of all time, died of a heart attack at the very young age of 54 on April 8, 2014, just days after he was inducted into the World Wrestling Hall of Fame. [26], As 1989 began, Warrior entered a feud with Rick Rude over the Intercontinental title. Ultimate Warrior (nee Jim Hellwig) was 54 years of age when he died. Ultimate Warrior Mask Pro Wrestling FanArt Tribute Essential T-Shirt Essential T-Shirt. Even in the brilliantly bonkers world of professional wrestling, the Ultimate Warrior stood out from the crowd. By SyanArt. Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 - April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder. Till then I remain home with one who cares". At the time it was rumored to be Kerry Von Erich, who was then under contract to the WWF. I had no choice but to accede to your exorbitant demands. And now to see her stand up like she has something to say thats worth listening too [sic], its pathetic. As Warrior, weakened from the effects of the cobra's strike, Roberts made a heel turn and was joined by the Undertaker and Paul Bearer, revealing the three were working together all along. As did WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. he bellowed, as the New Orleans crowd chanted his name. FEEL THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!! The WWF refused to accept the letter since Warrior was under contract until September 1992. Warrior formed a tag team with Lance Von Erich, and the duo began competing for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship. You know The Ultimate Warrior amuses me. In response, WWE said that the Unleash Your Warrior campaign and the Warrior Award "recognize individuals that exhibit the strength and courage of WWE's legendary character The Ultimate Warrior. In WWE All Stars, in which Ultimate Warrior appears as one of the "Legends", WWE stated that he was the "ultimate archetype of strength and intensity", and further stated that "without question, the Ultimate Warrior has etched his name in the pantheon of WWE greats". Originally, Warrior was asked to help with the production of the DVD, but as he refused to work with WWE (citing he did not want to be associated with their promotion), there had been some resulting animosity between Warrior and WWE over the Warrior claiming bias on the part of WWE. Triple H", "THE MANY COMEBACKS OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, PART 2: WARRIOR RETURNS TO THE WWF FOR THE FINAL TIME IN 1996, SQUASHES A MCMAHON AT WRESTLEMANIA, AND HAS A CIGAR PARTY WITH GOLDUST AND MARLENA", "Eric Bischoff Rips Ultimate Warrior's 20+ Minute WCW Promo, Reveals Warrior's Response After", "Oct. 25 in history: Hogan vs. Warrior on WCW PPV 15 years ago today, plus Goldberg vs. DDP main event", "The Ultimate Warrior dies at 54: Pro wrestling mourns loss of one of its greats", "WWE announces death of WWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior", "Ultimate Warrior return ultimately brief in NWE title match", "Ultimate Warrior speaks on first WrestleMania weekend signing and WWE WrestleMania 29", "The Ultimate Warrior is back in "WWE 2K14"! In 1983, he won the AAU Coastal USA, before taking the Mr. Georgia title the following year. Known in professional wrestling as Miss Elizabeth, the valet of Macho Man Randy Savage. Hogan was among the wrestling stars to express his condolences on Twitter early Wednesday morning. Slaughter, Undertaker, Mr. Perfect and Demolition). Superstars -- April 13, 1991. Descend into Parts Unknown, load the spaceship with the rocket fuel and unleash this 3-Disc set, but beware. The Ultimate Warrior and Shawn Michaels would share the ring at Survivor Series 1989 in the main event defeating the Heenan family. Best known by his ring name The Ultimate Warrior, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1987 to 1992, as well as a short stint in 1996. Yet, fans never got to see the styles clash between the powerful Warrior and the athletic Michaels. The Warrior then proceeded to cut the promo and stated that he was not this warrior or that warrior, he was The Ultimate Warrior. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. Owen Hart's unfortunate passing in May 1999 was completely unrelated . He was also known for his distinctive pattern of face paint. [31], In January 1991, Warrior faced Sgt. He alleged that Dana called her mother-in-law1,015 times a day for the first two days after Warriors death, hounding her for what may have been the money she was to inherit from her late husband. The Canadian tragically died aged 34 in 1999 after an equipment malfunction caused him to suffer a fatal fall during his ring entrance at the Over the Edge pay-per-view event. [81] The DVD has provoked some controversy due to Warrior's own allegations of libel by WWE against him. [54] He formed a stable opposing Hollywood Hulk Hogan's New World Order (nWo):[55] the "One Warrior Nation" using the initialism oWn as a play on the name nWo. The Ultimate Warrior Net Worth. 7778. Roberts said that he was "Deeply saddened. [78], Warrior and the WWF engaged in a series of lawsuits and legal actions in 1996 and 1998,[79] where both parties sought a declaration that they owned the characters, Warrior and Ultimate Warrior, under both contract and copyright law. After a career in bodybuilding, Warrior turned to professional wrestling. WWE paid tribute to Warrior on the April 14 episode of Raw with a ten bell salute and a video. Denver Post/Getty Images [21] Warrior made his final appearance with WCCW in June 1987. George Napolitano/Retna Ltd./Corbis In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy Thursday, county spokeswoman Cari Gerchick said. Sadly, days after his honored induction, he passed away. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. 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"We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame and was also able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans. The two musclebound speedo sporters . Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. He won the championship in front of 67,678 fans at Toronto's SkyDome in a match billed as "The Ultimate Challenge." After several months of defeating jobbers, he was pinned for the first time in the WWF by fellow WWF rookie/future rival Rick Rude on December 28, 1987. Referring to his brother by his original nickname of Jim, Jay claimed that he had long been trying to talk about Warriors issues, only to see his comments deleted or blocked. Warrior accepted the invitation and abandoned his bodybuilding career as well as his plans to become a chiropractor.[10][11][12]. On the preceding three nights in New Orleans, he had been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, appeared at WrestleMania XXX and made his final public appearance on Monday Night Raw, returning to the promotion after an acrimonious separation in 1996. All rights reserved. Warrior -- real name James Hellwig -- was a true WWE legend . [Photo: June 25th, 1988] Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior had a disdain for one another. The feud was sparked at the 1989 Royal Rumble, where the two met in a "super posedown". (It was later revealed in a 2010 interview with Bearer that, in preparation for the segment, he and his team had to remove the airtight rubber seal or "gasket" from around the coffin's lid and drill air holes in said lid to allow for breathable space, so that Warrior would not suffocate because "he had enough brain damage as it was, and we wouldn't want to give him any more", implying that Warrior had been faking his own death the whole time. The two faced off on the February 7, 1988 airing of Wrestling Challenge, where Hercules was disqualified for using his steel chain. He was 54-years-old. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Waiting inside the chest was a spitting cobra which bit Warrior in the face. See photos of Ultimate Warrior and more great wrestlers in our Legends of Wrestling photo gallery. The Ultimate Warrior visits the Funeral Parlor: Superstars, April 13, 1991 | WWE This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser Error Code: MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED Technical details : The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. [67][68] During what turned out to be his final public appearance, Warrior gave a speech to the fans and wrestlers past and present as his Ultimate Warrior character. WWE sends its sincere condolences to Warrior's family, friends and fans.". ____ [26] In early 1988, Warrior entered into his first real WWF feud with fellow strongman Hercules Hernandez. His appearance was so popular that a second print run of tickets had to be ordered. [74] WWE announcer Tom Phillips claims that the rumors likely originated from Gene Okerlund's WCW Hotline as well as the WCW debut of Warrior doppelgnger The Renegade. So his wife wouldnt leave him., RELATED: DANA WARRIOR RESPONDS TO DOLPH ZIGGLER MOCKING HER HUSBAND. From $20.66. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Her interference eventually led to a Savage sneak attack, where he struck Warrior over the head with a metal scepter and allowed Slaughter to pin Warrior to win the title. Ultimate Warrior Wildness