Ultimate Warrior

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Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig, June 16, 1959 – April 8, 2014), better known by his stage name Ultimate Warrior, was an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and motivational speaker. He wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1987 to 1992, where he was a WWF Intercontinental Champion and WWF Champion. He had a short stint back in the WWF in 1996, as well as a few months in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1998, in which he was simply known as the Warrior. After a career in bodybuilding, he 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 he 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...

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