Sad news in wrestle mania land. Late Tuesday evening, it was confirmed that WWE legend, The Ultimate Warrior passed away at the age of 54!
This comes as a double shock to fans being that Warrior made his first appearance in years on "Monday Night Raw", just this past Monday on 4/7/14. Warrior was just inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame last weekend as well.
So far, the cause of Warrior's death is unclear. He was 54 years old when he passed, and leaves a wife and daughter behind.
According to TMZ, Warrior's comrades had the following to say:
Triple H just tweeted, "Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters."
Stephanie McMahon also tweeted, "#RIPUltimateWarrior Your strength of character is to be admired. There will never be anyone like you. Your spirit lives on in your family."
Hulk Hogan -- Warrior's greatest rival -- has also tweeted, "RIP WARRIOR. only love. HH"
Kevin Nash wrote, "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."
The Ultimate Warrior began his career in 1987, and his claim to fame came after defeating WWE legend, Hulk Hogan.
Watch The Ultimate Warrior's last time on Monday Night Raw this past 4/7/14. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.
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