James Brian Hellwig, professionally known as Warrior, is a retired American professional wrestler with a storied career spanning over two decades. Born with a passion for the sport, Warrior has wrestled under various ring names, including The Ultimate Warrior, Warrior, and Dingo Warrior.
His most notable appearances were made in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1987 to 1991 and again in 1992 and 1996, as well as in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1998. Warrior's impressive career highlights include winning the WWF Championship by pinning Hulk Hogan in the main event of WrestleMania VI.
In 1993, Hellwig legally changed his name to Warrior, a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft. After retiring from professional wrestling in 1999, Warrior embarked on a successful public speaking career, sharing his inspiring story with audiences worldwide.
In a surprise return to the ring, Warrior defeated Orlando Jordan in a match booked by the Italian Nu-Wrestling Evolution promotion in Barcelona, Spain on June 25, 2008. World Wrestling Entertainment has described Warrior as "the ultimate archetype of strength and intensity" and "one of the most intense and physically impressive competitors to ever appear in the WWE".
