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Ultimate Warrior dies: WWE and beyond react to loss of Hall of Famer

The Ultimate Warrior recently returned to WWE after an 18-year absence.

He was not on the list.


WWE has announced that its recently-returned Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior has died, aged 54.

The Superstar returned to the company after an 18-year absence at a ceremony at New Orleans Arena on Saturday (April 5) as part of the WrestleMania XXX celebrations.

Digital Spy rounds up reactions from across the wrestling world and beyond:

    Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters

    — Triple H (@TripleH) April 9, 2014

    We are all so sad that the Ultimate Warrior has passed away. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters.

    — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) April 9, 2014

    Loss always has a way of reminding us to live and love as greatly as we can. My prayers and strength to his family.

    RIP Ultimate Warrior.

    — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 9, 2014

    RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH

    — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014

    We talked,both forgave each other,we hugged ,we shook hands as we told each other I love you,I am so sad,God bless his beautiful family HH

    — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014

    After Warriors promo on Raw Pat was happy we were friends,UW told me his wife was also happy too,oh love HH pic.twitter.com/bHjoJSnimk

    — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 9, 2014

    I saw that the Ultimate Warrior passed away. Very sad.

    — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) April 9, 2014

    Here's a photo of me with Jim and Steve..in Memphis...the Blade Runners really went all the way to the top. @WWE pic.twitter.com/2b11Pyzyob

    — Zeb Colter (@WWEZeb) April 9, 2014

    I'm in shock. The Ultimate Warrior has passed away. I just met him yesterday. RIP. I'll always believe!!!

    — Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) April 9, 2014

    Devastated to hear of the passing of @UltimateWarrior. He was a childhood hero of mine & he vs @HulkHogan WM6 is still one of the best ever

    — Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) April 9, 2014

    Blown away by the news of Warrior's passing. My generation grew up on him & his career has a sentimental element that affected all of us.

    — Curt Hawkins (@TheCurtHawkins) April 9, 2014

    RIP Ultimate Warrior, may God give his family the strength to overcome this tragedy!! Rey619

    — Rey Mysterio (@reymysterio) April 9, 2014

    Met Ultimate Warrior Saturday, now he's gone.Life is crazy. Happy I met one of my childhood heroes, even if it was for a moment #RIPWarrior

    — Epico (@WWEEpico) April 9, 2014

    I'm in shock and can't believe it but my heart goes out to #UltimateWarrior and his FAMILY! He was one of my favorites #RIPWarrior

    — Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) April 9, 2014

    Sad to hear about the passing of Ultimate Warrior. Hope he's up there shaking the ropes right now.

    — Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) April 9, 2014

    Break my heart. I love you forever #RIPUltimateWarrior

    — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 9, 2014

    Tomorrow is promised to know one!! Enjoy every second, with a tool called love!!

    My love to The Warrior and family. RIP

    — Rowdy Roddy Piper (@R_Roddy_Piper) April 9, 2014

    Deeply saddened. We just had a great talk & buried a senseless hatchet. Talked working together. RIP Warrior. Taking solace we made peace.

    — JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) April 9, 2014

    So happy I embraced Warrior with a hug when we saw each other backstage Saturday night.My heart goes out to his family.Always Believe.

    — Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) April 9, 2014

    Too soon. Warpaint was was barely dry... RIP Ultimate Warrior. An icon.

    — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) April 9, 2014

    He inspired me. He inspired us all. #iamwarrior #immortal pic.twitter.com/3z5SwcHCgl

    — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) April 9, 2014

    Change your icon to an actual icon. This day we ALL wear warpaint. #ThankYouWarrior pic.twitter.com/8zuoHDtZtB

    — Sheamus (@WWESheamus) April 9, 2014

    Sad to pass along the news that the Ultimate Warrior has died. Condolences to his wife & two, young daughters.    RIP Warrior

    — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 9, 2014

    Heartbroken. My sincerest condolences go out to The Warrior's family. Seeing how much he loved his daughters and his wife this weekend makes it all the more heartbreaking. The Ultimate Warrior was my favorite as a kid, and getting to speak to him this weekend was one of my favorite moments. He was so nice to me. #RIPWarrior

    — Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) April 9, 2014

    Deeply saddened. We just had a great talk & buried a senseless hatchet. Talked working together. RIP Warrior. Taking solace we made peace.

    — JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) April 9, 2014

    #RIPUltimateWarrior pic.twitter.com/86hnxqWoe7

    — Celeste (@CelesteBonin) April 9, 2014

    Saddened to hear of the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. A true legend.

    — Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) April 9, 2014

    #RIPUltimateWarrior Your strength of character is to be admired. There will never be anyone like you. Your spirit lives on in your family.

    — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) April 9, 2014

    I just don't know what to say....Warrior was a huge part of why I fell in love with pro wrestling...Life is too damn short.

    — Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) April 9, 2014

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