On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Ultimate Warrior, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig) was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on June 16, 1959.
He died on April 8, 2014 at the age of 54.
The Ultimate Warrior is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.
The Ultimate Warrior was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014.
The Ultimate Warrior Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameWarrior (born James Brian Hellwig)
- Ring Names
- The Ultimate Warrior (November 10, 1998 - April 8, 2014)
- Warrior (September 13, 1998 - November 9, 1998)
- The Ultimate Warrior (October 25, 1987 - September 12, 1998)
- Dingo Warrior (June 30, 1986 - October 24, 1987)
- Blade Runner Rock (March 14, 1986 - June 14, 1986)
- Justice (November 23, 1985 - January 26, 1986)
- Born June 16, 1959
- Died April 8, 2014 (aged 54)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceCrawfordsville, Indiana
- Billed From
- Parts Unknown
- Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight
- 280 lbs (127 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (June 25, 2008 - June 25, 2008)
- Wrestler (November 23, 1985 - November 9, 1998)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWEJune 25, 2008 June 25, 2008 Promotion 
WCWSeptember 13, 1998 November 9, 1998 Promotion 
WWFMarch 31, 1996 June 25, 1996 Promotion 
CWA AUSTRIASeptember 23, 1995 September 23, 1995 Promotion 
WWFApril 5, 1992 November 21, 1992 Promotion WWFJune 17, 1987 August 26, 1991 Promotion 
SWSMarch 30, 1991 March 30, 1991 Promotion 
WCWAJune 30, 1986 June 12, 1987 Promotion 
UWFMarch 2, 1986 June 14, 1986 Promotion 
NWA, 
CWANovember 25, 1985 January 28, 1986 -
Images History
Sep 1998
Mar 1996
Oct 1987
Jun 1986
Mar 1986
Nov 1985 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face September 20, 1986 November 9, 1998 Heel January 2, 1986 September 19, 1986 Face November 23, 1985 January 1, 1986
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Finishers
- Ultimate Splash - Big Splash, usually preceded by Gorilla Press Drop (October 25, 1987 - November 9, 1998)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"One Warrior Nation" - Single (September 13, 1998 - November 9, 1998)
- Theme Song"Unstable" by Jim Johnston - Single (October 25, 1987 - June 25, 1996)
- Theme Song"The Warrior" by Scandal - Single (June 30, 1986 - October 24, 1987)
- Theme Song"Castle Walls" by Styx - Single (November 23, 1985 - June 29, 1986)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2014)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
World Class Wrestling Association
- 1 WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (with Lance Von Erich)
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
- 1 NWE Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Bronze Statue (2015)
- 2014 WWE Slammy Award - Surprise Return of the Year
- PWI Comeback of the Year (1992)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1991 - vs. The Undertaker)
- PWI Match of the Year (1990 - vs. Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI)
- 9° in the PWI 500 (1992)
x1 WWF Championship
x2 WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Ultimate Maniacs - Randy Savage (August 11, 1992 - November 21, 1992)
- Dingo Warrior & Rick Rude - Rick Rude (August 11, 1986 - September 20, 1986)
- The Blade Runners - Sting (March 2, 1986 - June 14, 1986)
- The Freedom Fighters - Sting (November 1, 1985 - March 2, 1986)
- Managers
- Eddie Gilbert (March 29, 1986 - June 14, 1986)
- Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter (November 25, 1985 - January 2, 1986)
