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