Sure, the version that Savage clocked Hogan sounds more exciting, but after asking around, its a hard pill to swallow. [45] However, in Warrior: The Ultimate Legend, McMahon claims that it was Warrior's experimenting with growth hormone which led to his departure; Warrior was suspended and, in return, skipped dates as he took offense to McMahon's actions. Warrior was born in 1959 as James Brian Hellwig,[4] in Crawfordsville, Indiana, about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis. This led to Jake "The Snake" Roberts offering to give Warrior "the knowledge of the dark side" in order to prepare Warrior to take his revenge on the Undertaker. Hailing from Parts Unknown, he hid his face under a painted mask and spoke in cryptic puzzles, but the considerable impact he had on WWE is still talked about today. Legendary Superstars like "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Mr. The organizations demise was ultimately a result of the AOL-Time Warner merger that ousted Ted Turner and the conglomerate shifting focus away from professional wrestling. [46], Between November 1992 and July 1995, Warrior was semi-retired. [43], The initial plan for Warrior's 1992 return was to eventually give him another run with the WWF Championship. The wildly respected, under appreciated veteran shows up the green star whose push has gone to his head. [27] This led to a match at WrestleMania IV, where Warrior was victorious in his pay-per-view debut. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. They are destined to fail. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Lex Luger seemed destined for great things in the WWF. But thats really all he needed, and he became so popular in the late 1980s that he was pegged as the heir apparent to Hulk Hogan, who was giving thought to winding down his in-ring career to transition to Hollywood (Ill allow you to figure out how that one turned out.) At first glance, its a preposterous notion. [10] This stood in contrast with a claim made by Road Warrior Animal, who stated that the Dingo Warrior was a recreation of Warrior's Blade Runner gimmick and was an attempt to present himself as an offspring of The Road Warriors. The popular tag team The Rockers returned to the WWE in 1995, but this time without the talent and charisma of Shawn Michaels. PACER.GOV. He was reinstated as champion upon returning, but vacated it once more upon resigning from WCCW to join the World Wrestling Federation, where he adopted the ring name The Ultimate Warrior. Image: Riot Games. But once Warrior was under the commission of the Vince McMahon media machine, he blew up. First competing on house shows under his Dingo Warrior moniker, he defeated a series of jobbers, including Steve Lombardi,[22] Barry Horowitz[23] and Mike Sharpe. Slaughter at Royal Rumble in 1991. It was before the internet, what can I say? Perfect and The Genius. Finally, I grabbed a glass that was sitting on the table and I broke it on my head and said, There! He had been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5, appeared at WrestleMania XXX on April 6, and made his first Raw appearance in almost 18 years on April 7, the day before his death. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Hed go into a restaurant and eat 12 steaks and 15 lobsters. Two years later, he joined World Championship Wrestling (who had tried to hire him in 1995), being used in a much-maligned storyline with Hogan, which culminated at Halloween Havoc. So what happened and why was the title smashed? But this is rumor false: Jim Hellwig never portrayed the Ultimate Warrior. 1985 - 1986: Blade Runner Rock, The Dingo Warrior, and The Ultimate Warrior. Everyone likes to throw. !" Most of us know it was the same guy but I can 100% understand why I would hear things from my older relatives that the original Warrior died and now a new one took his . Warrior was finally revived by the officials performing CPR. Harper Collins asked Victoria Holmes . [58] During the bout, Hogan attempted to "blind" The Warrior using flash paper, but was unable to light it properly, and as a result The Warrior was forced to briefly sell the move despite the flames clearly not touching him in any way. [65] The next day, Warrior appeared at WrestleMania XXX, and the following night delivered a promo on Raw, his first appearance on the show since his final televised WWF match in 1996. Because it totally happened. He made his comeback at WrestleMania VIII (to rescue Hulk Hogan from a beat down at the hands of Sid Justice and Papa Shango). Crazy things like The Montreal Screw Job, dozens of tragic wrestler deaths and David Arquette becoming WCW champion actually happened! On the preceding three nights in New Orleans, he had been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, appeared at WrestleMania XXX and made his final public appearance on Monday Night Raw, returning to the promotion after an acrimonious separation in 1996. Hogan said, "RIP WARRIOR. And so, on April 1st, 1990, he did the unthinkable and beat Hogan in the Toronto Skydome to become the (then) WWF champion. Alright, strap in and Ill explain. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. [64], On April 5, 2014, The Ultimate Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014. RELIVE THE INFAMOUS MOMENT THE ROCKERS SPLIT. According to King, Macho Man suddenly appeared on Nitro and that was the first McMahon knew about it. WEB. For nine months, Warrior successfully defended the championship before losing to Sgt. Hey all right! Since the titles inception, there has been an urban legend that the Hardcore Championship was made from a WWE Championship that once belonged to Hulk Hogan. [26] In early 1988, Warrior entered into his first real WWF feud with fellow strongman Hercules Hernandez. News of his death spread the next day on sites such as Bing, Facebook, and Twitter. He won the title from Bradley on February 2 of that year. Ultimate Warrior net worth: The Ultimate Warrior was an American professional wrestler who had a net worth is $1.5 million dollars at the time of his death.Ultimate Warrior Net Worth. Why would a former WrestleMania main-eventer not make a single appearance on WWE television from 2001 (when WCW ended) to his death in 2011? | WATCH WARRIOR'S WRESTLEMANIA VIII RETURN. The WWE Hall of Famers motive was to simply express his desire for a WWE Title opportunity. An early precursor to the Ultimate Warrior was named Blade Runner Rock, who tagged with Blade Runner Blaze in a tag team known, obviously, as The Killer Bees. "[106] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. Read about THE MANDELA EFFECT film and get tickets here. [53] He formed a stable opposing Hollywood Hulk Hogan's New World Order (nWo):[54] the "One Warrior Nation" using the initialism oWn as a play on the name nWo. This sort of nonsense is best left to inciting radio hosts like Alex Jones. In 1987, he joined the World Wrestling Federation, and became a two-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion within two years. [72] WWE claims that the theory that a different man returned to play The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VIII remains "perhaps the longest standing urban legend in WWE history". [115], In 2021, Warrior's life was chronicled on A&E's Biography: WWE Legends and Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring. Warrior was again the sole survivor, pinning Arn Anderson and Bobby Heenan to win the match. Hailing from Parts Unknown, he hid his face under a painted mask and spoke in cryptic puzzles, but the considerable impact he had on WWE is still talked about today. When the frantic wrestler returned in 1992, all he did was cut his hair and he had narrowed down due to Vince McMahon being investigated for steroid distribution. [31], In January 1991, Warrior faced Sgt. As devastating and intense as any Superstar who stepped through the ropes, The Ultimate Warrior may be the most enigmatic man to ever hold the WWE Championship. [61] Warrior won the match and the Nu-Wrestling Evolution World Heavyweight Championship, but immediately vacated the title. Its the reason that is the only one that makes any sense. The Ultimate Warrior was a professional wrestler, a muscle-bound, face paint-wearing maniac who cut incoherent promos and sprinted to the ring, shaking the ropes and making short work of his opponents. The court ruled that Warrior was legally entitled to use the gimmick, costuming, face paint designs, and mannerisms of the "Warrior" character. Document 185 P.January 10, 2006. From 1985 to 1986, he would tag with fellow former bodybuilder Steve Borden as the Blade Runners, and split when Warrior left to pursue a singles career in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). [6], Between 1987 and 1989, he appeared in several TV ads for Westway Ford, a car dealership in Irving, Texas. [5] In his book Sex, Lies and Headlocks, ESPN writer Shaun Assael stated that Canadian chemist Mauro Di Pasquale, who had been hired in June to monitor the WWF's new drug testing program and was known for being tough towards anyone who failed a drug test,[45] nailed Warrior for steroid use in September and was able to successfully persuade McMahon, who was under federal scrutiny at the time for allegations of illegally supplying steroids to some of his wrestlers, to release Warrior from the company. Within seconds, he laid out the big man and captured the gold. And that man was Jim Hellwig, who legally converted his name to Warrior Warrior in 1993. [91] He also used the blog to post replies to letters from fans. In 1987, Warrior began competing for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, losing to Bob Bradley in a tournament final on January 12. WEB. Take a look at some other big names that got second (or third, or fourth) chances with Vince. Although its difficult to validate such an exact number of brews consumed, Andre's close friend Tim White confirmed that the giant was more than capable of putting down enough suds and grub to feed a frat house. This is the one that just wont go away. Add George "The Animal" Steele, and Roddy Piper to not knowing the truth either. In the months that followed, he battled Superstars like Undertaker, Papa Shango and Sid, but disappeared from the ring suddenly. [8] Hellwig started training with weights when he was 11 years old and described himself as "the small, insecure kid who wasn't into any sports". Its the reason everyone in (WWE) says. [1] Warrior defeated Jerry Lawler at King of the Ring,[1] and defeated Owen Hart by disqualification on the July 8 episode of Monday Night Raw. Designed & Developed by Precision Creations, WWE Network and chill invitations fail to result in lovemaking, Enzo Amore invades local Applebees unnoticed, Meet the six new members of the WWE Board of Directors, WWE board meeting disrupted by mysterious higher power. On the October 12 edition of Monday Nitro, he teamed with Sting to defeat Hogan and Bret Hart by disqualification. Despite traveling the road together during their early run, they fell out of contact, and kind words were hardly spoken about one another. [104] WWE released Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection, a 3-DVD, 540 minute-compilation of matches and stories, which portrayed Warrior far more positively, on April 1, 2014. However, Hogan claimed in his book that he suffered the black eye following a Jet Ski accident in the days before the event. [15] They left the CWA in January 1986. At SummerSlam, he retained the title over Rick Rude in a steel cage match. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. In February 1997, ECW competitors invaded Monday Night Raw and engaged in a rivalry with WWE Superstars specifically Jerry The King Lawler. After all, he owned the trademarks. Warrior maintained a blog on his personal website titled "Warrior's Machete", where he discussed his personal life, his personal views on politics, sexuality, patriotism, and his legacy as a wrestler, amongst other topics. The possibilities were endless. He ended his letter with "Whatever your decision, I can and will live with it. The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! [55] Highlights of the storyline included Warrior kidnapping and "converting" The Disciple and frequent instances of "magic smoke" knocking out all of the nWo members except for Hollywood Hogan and covering Warrior's movement through a trapdoor in the ring. The two's personal lives even paralled their onscreen characters as they went from The Mega Powers to arch-enemies. It's not as outlandish as some rumors, but it just wasn't true either. One storyline involved Papa Shango, a "witch doctor", casting a spell over Warrior, causing him to convulse and vomit in very odd colors, though Warrior says he hated that story and had no control over it. The Freedom Fighters debuted in the Memphis, Tennessee-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion, run by Jerry Jarrett, in November 1985. Weeks before the event, Warrior was released for disputed reasons and replaced by Mr. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. [44] However, his return coincided with the government's crackdown on steroids in wrestling. [7] He moved to California where, after seeing bodybuilder Robby Robinson, he decided to take up the sport. [42], With Hulk Hogan about to leave WWF between mid-1992 and early-1993, McMahon contacted Warrior about returning. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. How many people played The Ultimate Warrior? Warrior occasionally referenced his respect for the Founding Fathers of the United States, and also enjoyed books like Homer's Odyssey and James Allen's As a Man Thinketh. Ultimate Warrior's biggest victory, however, occurred at WrestleMania VI in Toronto's SkyDome. PACER.GOV. After a prolonged contract and financial dispute, he was fired, never to be seen again Until the following year, when business had plummeted even further and a star-power boost was needed. [30], The Warrior received a push as WWF's main event level successor to Hulk Hogan, who had remained wrestling's biggest star throughout the 1980s. Each autograph is complete with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dana Warrior. WWF officials worked feverishly to break the casket open, finally revealing Warrior's seemingly lifeless body, and the torn fabric inside of the coffin indicating Warrior's desperate struggle to get out. Here is a list of five imposter wrestlers. [17], In June 1986, Warrior debuted in the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) promotion, where he wrestled for $50 a night. The story goes that after the Macho Man left the WWF for WCW, Vince McMahon found out some information that led him never wanting to do business with him again. Did Regal take out his frustration on the rising phenom? WWE paid tribute to Warrior on the April 14 episode of Raw with a ten bell salute and a video. Among other things, McMahon said, "You threatened to stay at home thereby not even appearing at Titan's major summer pay-per-view event SummerSlam. List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Wrestling's Strangest Hometowns: Parts Unknown", "Free Family Tree, Genealogy, Family History, and DNA Testing", "Breaking WWE news: Ultimate Warrior cause of death", "Ultimate Warrior, Pro Wrestling Legend, Indiana Native, Dies at 54", Doc's Sports Georgia Bodybuilding Contest Information and More, "NPC Junior USA Championships results 1985", "The Forgotten POWERTEAM USA: Justice and Flash! [47], On February 10, 1996, he defeated Jimmy Garvin in an independent show in Princeton, West Virginia. [101], Warrior appeared in the Mattel Legends figures line in both Series 4 and Series 6. Reddit's largest professional wrestling community. Price: 3250 RP. He could drink an airplane dry before it got to takeoff, White told WWEClassics.com. [26] As champion, he captained a team at Survivor Series '88, where he was the sole survivor, pinning Outlaw Ron Bass and Greg Valentine in succession to win the match for his team. Warrior interacted in full wrestling costume with Westway's wacky character, "Mean Joe Greed. The Ultimate Warrior is back! Hellwig was "Blade Runner Rock" and Borden was "Blade Runner Sting". Did the Macho Man and an underaged Stephanie hook up? They held the Championship until December 1 of that year, when they lost to Al Madril and Brian Adias.[18]. The imposter was introduced to fans to set up for a match with the original Undertaker at Summerslam 1994. So how did it happen? People inducted into Ultimate Despair who remained after Junko's execution are known as Remnants of Despair. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. But what would mild-mannered Hart's motive be for blasting the Hulkster? Jan 18, 2018. If it was purely business related, how could one single WWE star not know what happened? Hellwig finished 5th. As a result of Funks story getting blown out of proportion, The Rockers were fired. Warrior eliminated Andr by knocking him out of the ring, where he was counted out. [27] Warrior then grabbed ahold of the chain and in the midst of a tug of war over it, the chain snapped. The incident has been examined from every angle Mr. McMahon, Shawn Michaels and Triple H have all acknowledged their respective roles on a number of occasions. Over the years, rumors started to swirl that Luger was supposed to win the title until he bragged about it at a bar the night before. Wrestlecrap: The Very Worst of Pro Wrestling. [57], Warrior only participated in three matches in WCW. Diamond Dallas Page won the match by pinning Stevie Ray. The grandaddy wrestling conspiracy of them all. And he was replaced by an impostor Ultimate Warrior portayed by Kerry Von Erich starting in 1992? Were they agents of Mr. McMahon sent to spy on and eventually destroy WCW? 1992 Onwards Various feuds, WCW stint, WWE Hall of Fame. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. But the rumors and conspiracies of wrestling are part of what makes being a fan so fun. He was much, much smaller in his physique. Three days later, the iconic Superstar passed away, leaving behind legions of Warriors with unforgettable memories to last an eternity. [44] Warrior left the company on November 21, 1992 with his last match being a victory over Kamala on November 8 in Orlando, Florida. And thus, a legend was born. According to Regal in his autobiography, he dismisses this claim. Competitors regularly transitioned not only between the two wrestling giants, but also Paul Heymans ECW. [24] He made his television debut as The Ultimate Warrior on the October 25 episode of Wrestling Challenge, where he defeated another jobber, Terry Gibbs. [60], After retiring in 1998, Warrior only wrestled a single match on June 25, 2008, against Orlando Jordan in Barcelona, Spain. In one instance, he mentioned that "queering doesn't make the world work" during a speech at the University of Connecticut. "[120] Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts expressed disappointment at how WWE used portions of Warrior's Hall of Fame speech to promote the award, but left out Warrior's intentions of honoring WWE's off-screen employees. Now, TBT has gotten in the middle of the most controversial rumor of them all, and tries to sort it out, once and for all. He also claimed there was a third man who also played the character, but has since died of aids. What also seems suspicious is how long-standing employees seem clueless to the real reason as well. PACER.GOV. In response, WWE said that the Unleash Your Warrior campaign and the Warrior Award "recognize individuals that exhibit the strength and courage of WWE's legendary character The Ultimate Warrior. [48], In April 1993, he toured Europe for World Wrestlings Superstars in Germany and that same year he also played the role of "the swordsman" in the action movie Firepower. The simple answer is no. In March 1986, the Freedom Fighters now known as the Blade Runners joined the Oklahoma-based Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). Just a few weeks ago, fans had different theories of why Ryback couldn't lift up Tensai for his finisher. 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[26] Warrior lost twice by pinfall shortly thereafter: cleanly to Andr the Giant in April in Italy,[28] and to Dino Bravo, who put his feet on the ropes for leverage, in Montreal in June. [32], After WrestleMania, Warrior successfully defended the championship against Haku, Mr. The Warrior won the match by count-out, but not the title. The intense individual named Jim Hellwig (known simply as Warrior) had always been the one and only Ultimate Warrior. The team played babyfaces at first, but fans were actually slow to take to the hulking duo in a territory that had featured sympathetic "good guy tag teams" like the Rock 'n' Roll Express and The Fabulous Ones. A rumor started that he died. But there's no way that Stephanie and Macho Man hooked up right? Warrior disputes McMahon's explanation, claiming that the real reason why he did not show up to those events was a breach of contract by McMahon, in which WWF sold Warrior's merchandise without giving him a percentage. Supposedly, when Warrior disappeared from the WWF in 1991, and returned in 1992, fans thought he looked different. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at age 54. Knowing that Levesque would never amount to much in pro wrestling, McMahon decided to re-cast the Ultimate Warrior with an established in-ring talent: Hercules Hernandez. The feud culminated at Survivor Series where the two captained opposing teams. One source of speculation claims that upon his return for the WrestleMania festivities, The Hulkster was confronted and punched by Macho Man Randy Savage. A WWE-sponsored biography, entitled Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever: The Legend of a WWE Hero, was released in 2015. Perennial company man Jerry Lawler seemed to give his explanation as to why he replaced Macho Man, and why Vince would still hold the grudge. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Luger even disputed the fact that he was at a bar, and said that he was at a friend's house over two hours away from the arena. The Ultimate Warrior made his WWE debut in 1987. He was replaced by Sycho Sid at in Your House 9. 7778. 5 How many ultimate warriors were there? [52], WCW signed Warrior "at great expense" in May 1998. One of the most iconic gimmicks of the 90s was Doink the Clown. His father died at 57 and a grandfather died at 52. In addition, Vince McMahon admitted that there has only been one warrior in the WWE produced DVD "The Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior.". As devastating and intense as any Superstar who stepped through the ropes, The Ultimate Warrior may be the most enigmatic man to ever hold the WWE Championship. The man who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and the namesake of the annual Warrior Award, was Hollywood star David Arquette in his most impressive acting role ever. Elementalist Lux has 10 different forms: Light, Water, Fire, Air, Nature, Ice, Storm, Magma, Mystic, and Dark. [20] Warrior claims after one of his first matches, McMahon had him do a pretaped promo. Nevertheless, The Hulkster was in action on The Grandest Stage of Them All after allegedly telling the doctor the black eye wasn't real in order to be cleared for competition. Somehow, they just never came through for him. In the end, besides one interview with WWE magazine (which didn't even mention the interview on the cover), Macho never had any direct role with WWE again. According to Joseph Laurinaitis (aka Road Warrior Animal), UWF owner Bill Watts created the Blade Runners and the intent was to make them a parody of The Road Warriors. Just to be clear, there is only one man who has portrayed the Ultimate Warrior character; Jim "Warrior" Hellwig. There were numerous instances where Warrior used his blog to address his viewpoint on members of his wrestling past (Vince McMahon, Road Warrior Animal, The British Bulldog, Owen Hart, Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger);[87] historical (Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington) or religious figures (Jesus). As a proud member of the VCR generation, repeat viewings of the Star Wars VHS box set (which he still proudly display on his shelf) and a love of THE TWILIGHT ZONE helped make Reid a sci-fi fan from his very early days. Hulk Hogans transition to Hollywood Hogan reinvigorated his career and The New World Order became the hottest commodity in sports-entertainment. On April 6, 2014, Warrior returned to WWE for his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. [82] On September 18, 2009, Warrior's lawsuit in Arizona was dismissed. \rWas there a second, or possibly a third?\rIf it IS true, why wouldn't Vince McMahon or anyone else admit to it?\r\r\rThe rumors of there being more than one Ultimate Warrior have circulated for years, and until now, I simply dismissed them as rumors and fairy tales. Till then I remain home with one who cares". At this point, we may never find out, which should leave this conspiracy alive for years. [77], Warrior and the WWF engaged in a series of lawsuits and legal actions in 1996 and 1998,[78] where both parties sought a declaration that they owned the characters, Warrior and Ultimate Warrior, under both contract and copyright law. America.. You would think with the large amount of strange things that happen in wrestling, you wouldn't need conspiracy theories. Regal was fired shortly after the match, leaving fans to believe it was because of how he embarrassed Goldberg. He had also wrestled a tour of Germany for Otto Wanz's Catch Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion where he defeated Ulf Herman. The only logical explanation is that he must have died, and the WWF never told us and decided to re-cast him with someone that otherwise looks exactly like him, and wrestles just as terrible as he ever did! In 1996, the Monday Night War had begun and WWE and WCW battled for sports-entertainment and television ratings supremacy. WATCH THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE! Warrior further appears as a playable character in WWE All Stars, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, and WWE 2K20. However, their debut in 1988 was not the first time The Rockers were signed to WWE a year earlier they joined WWE and were fired after an alleged incident at a bar. His hair was shorter and a different color. At WrestleMania VI, Warrior won the WWF Championship in a title vs. title match over Hulk Hogan, making him the first wrestler to hold both titles concurrently. The WWF refused to accept the letter since Warrior was under contract until September 1992. The three authors are Cherith Baldry and Kate Cary, and Tui T. S. Sutherland, as well as Victoria Holmes, the editor, who creates the stories for the books. It seems like in pro wrestling, imposters cannot succeed. It looked like someone had socked him in the eye! Fret not wrestling aficionados, it has been ascertained time and time again that there has only been one man who portrayed The Ultimate Warrior. [31], Warrior was inserted into the feud between The Legion of Doom and Demolition, leading to victories for the Warrior and LOD in six-man tag team matches in house shows as well as the October 13, 1990 airing of Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIII. Perhaps the longest standing urban legend in WWE history, there has long been a theory that when Ultimate Warrior returned to WWE at WrestleMania VIII, it was not the same man under the face paint. They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. "[126], Continental Wrestling Association (19851986), World Class Championship Wrestling (19861987), Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (19881990), Return to the World Wrestling Federation (1996). 607k members in the SquaredCircle community. Since then, Doink the Clown was played by several wrestlers including the Brooklyn Brawler Steve Lombardi and enhancement talent Phil Apollo. These made for great stories, and were much more interesting than the truth. Elementalist Lux is the most detailed Lux skin in the game and one of the best ultimate skins in League of Legends. The Clown it got to takeoff, White told WWEClassics.com Hellwig ( known simply as Warrior had. 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