I had a hard time picking an appropriate picture for a proper tribute – let alone the words – so here’s a picture of an Ultimate Warrior plush doll in its place, looking every bit as intense as the man it’s based on.
Warrior, born James Hellwig, was a man with a complicated legacy. He played a popular character on television, gained a sizable fanbase, and then when he left the wrestling spotlight, he went on a public speaking career that has produced its share of controversies. No doubt there will be just as many of people who remember his wild rants and polarizing viewpoints as much as those who remember his storied wrestling career. Both halves coming together producing what was a unique individual.
Either way you look at it, there will never be another Ultimate Warrior.
Godspeed, Warrior.
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