The Ultimate Warrior
American professional wrestler and bodybuilder (1959–2014)
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Key Takeaways
- Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig ; June 16, 1959 – April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and motivational speaker.
- He also notably spent a few months in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1998, in which he was known as the Warrior .
- From 1985 to 1986, he was paired with fellow former bodybuilder Steve Borden, later known as Sting, as the Blade Runners.
- Under the ring name Dingo Warrior , he was a one-time WCWA Texas Heavyweight Champion.
- In the main event of WrestleMania VI, in 1990, Warrior won the WWF Championship in a title vs.
Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 – April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and motivational speaker. 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. He also notably spent a few months in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1998, in which he was known as the Warrior.
After a career in bodybuilding, Warrior turned to professional wrestling. From 1985 to 1986, he was paired with fellow former bodybuilder Steve Borden, later known as Sting, as the Blade Runners. The two split when Warrior left to pursue a singles career in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). Under the ring name Dingo Warrior, he was a one-time WCWA Texas Heavyweight Champion.
In 1987, he joined the World Wrestling Federation, and became a two-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion within two years. In the main event of WrestleMania VI, in 1990, Warrior won the WWF Championship in a title vs. title match over Hulk Hogan, making him the first wrestler to hold both titles concurrently. Posited as the new face of the company, he had a falling out with chairman Vince McMahon over a pay dispute, and unsuccessfully attempted to leave the WWF, with which he was under contract. Warrior returned at WrestleMania VIII, but by November 1992, he had been released; it was later revealed that this was due to steroid use.
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