The death of the Ultimate Warrior has triggered shock waves all over the wrestling universe. It was indeed dramatic for the past week when the legend was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (a long overdue recognition), made a passionate speech and delivered what would be his last promo on the Monday night RAW event.
On a more personal note, the death of the Ultimate Warrior has troubled my mind for the past few days. It is heartbreaking when I watched over and over again how Warrior was being accompanied by his two lovely daughters, his true love to his family could clearly be seen on that night and how his daughters were so proud of their legendary dad. The Ultimate Warrior was my wrestling idol when I was a teenager. I used to draw images of him all over my Chinese textbook during class as I didn't quite enjoyed the class at the time. I have watched his video clips on Youtube countless of times just to relive the ultimate memories of the the 90s - an era where wrestling icons appeared to be larger than life or even superhero-like.
His induction speech was genuine and true to his heart without any hint of commercial gimmicks simply because the man was really passionate about his legendary career, the wrestling business, his life and his family. There are very few people today that could match that kind of down to earth dedication to one's belief.
Warrior still looked as fit as ever when he did the promotional advertisement for the game WWE 2K14. Although maybe one third the size compare to the time when he was at his prime, he was still energetic and hyped when he did that commercial. His induction speech last Saturday evening was powerful although he did look less well than previously. His voice was loud and clear, his spirit the highest we have ever seen. He was truly honored and delighted to be welcomed back to the WWE family once again. He was always smiling throughout the entire event (Hall of Fame Induction, Wrestlemania 30 and Monday Night RAW).
The Ultimate Warrior's sudden departure from this world tells us that life is indeed fleeting. It is something that has always been foretold ever since the birth of religions. It tells us that we really have no control over what is about to come. We are all here on borrowed times. Buddhism taught us that we have to always live in the here and now. I started to belief that strongly nowadays.
R.I.P. Warrior - I will Always Belief!
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