The Ultimate Warrior: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks

The Ultimate Warrior - Pro Wrestlers Database

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 5 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

Real NameWarrior (born James Brian Hellwig)
GenderMale
Born June 16, 1959
Died April 8, 2014 (aged 54)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceCrawfordsville, Indiana
Billed From
- Parts Unknown
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight
- 280 lbs (127 kg)

Career History

Ring Names & Gimmicks
- The Ultimate Warrior (November 10, 1998 - April 8, 2014)
- Warrior - One Warrior Nation (August 17, 1998 - November 9, 1998)
- The Ultimate Warrior (October 25, 1987 - August 16, 1998)
- Dingo Warrior (June 30, 1986 - October 24, 1987)
- Blade Runner Rock (March 2, 1986 - June 29, 1986)
- Justice (November 23, 1985 - March 1, 1986)
Roles
- Ambassador (April 5, 2014 - April 8, 2014)
- Part Time Wrestler (June 25, 2008 - June 25, 2008)
- Wrestler (November 23, 1985 - November 9, 1998)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	April 5, 2014	April 8, 2014
PromotionNWE	June 25, 2008	June 25, 2008
PromotionWCW	May 1, 1998	November 9, 1998
PromotionWWF	March 31, 1996	July 8, 1996
PromotionCWA AUSTRIA	September 23, 1995	September 23, 1995
PromotionWWF	June 15, 1987	November 21, 1992
PromotionSWS	March 30, 1991	March 30, 1991
PromotionWCWA	June 30, 1986	June 12, 1987
PromotionUWF	March 2, 1986	June 14, 1986
PromotionNWA, CWA	November 25, 1985	January 28, 1986

Images History

Apr 2014
Jun 2008
Aug 1998
Mar 1996
Apr 1992
Mar 1991
Apr 1990
Aug 1989
Nov 1988
Jan 1988
Jun 1987
Jun 1986
Mar 1986
Nov 1985

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Face	Had a falling out with manager Percival Pringle	September 19, 1986	November 9, 1998
Heel	Betrayed the fans by siding with coach Buddy Wayne	January 2, 1986	September 18, 1986
Face		November 23, 1985	January 1, 1986

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
WCW Upper Card		August 17, 1998	November 9, 1998
WCW Inactive	Contract signing	May 1, 1998	August 16, 1998
WWE Mid Card		March 31, 1996	July 8, 1996
WWE Upper Card		April 5, 1992	November 21, 1992
WWE Inactive	Contract disputes	August 27, 1991	April 4, 1992
WWE Upper Card		January 21, 1990	August 26, 1991
WWE Mid Card		January 9, 1988	January 20, 1990
WWE Low Card		August 15, 1987	January 8, 1988
WWE Inactive	House show wrestler only	June 15, 1987	August 14, 1987

Finishers
- Ultimate Splash - Big Splash, usually preceded by Gorilla Press Drop (October 25, 1987 - November 9, 1998)
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)
World Wrestling Entertainment
- x1 WWF Championship
- x2 WWF Intercontinental Championship
National Wrestling Alliance
- x1 WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling
- x1 WCWA World Tag Team Championship (with Lance Von Erich)
Nu-Wrestling Evolution
- 1 NWE Heavyweight Championship
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)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- The Ultimate Maniacs - Randy Savage (August 11, 1992 - November 21, 1992)
- Dingo Warrior & Rick Rude - Rick Rude (August 11, 1986 - September 5, 1986)
- The Blade Runners - Sting (March 2, 1986 - June 14, 1986)
- The Freedom Fighters - Sting (November 1, 1985 - March 2, 1986)
Managers
- Paul Bearer (September 6, 1986 - September 19, 1986)
- Gary Hart (June 30, 1986 - September 5, 1986)
- Eddie Gilbert (March 29, 1986 - June 14, 1986)
- Dutch Mantel / Zeb Colter (November 25, 1985 - January 2, 1986)