The Ultimate Warrior Wrestlemania Record and Appearances

The Ultimate Warrior, born James Brian Hellwig (1959-2014), was an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure in the WWF (WWE) from 1987 to 1992 and 1996. With his imposing physique, vibrant face paint, and electrifying intensity, The Ultimate Warrior became an instant fan favorite. His pre-match ritual of sprinting down the ramp, shaking the ropes, and delivering cryptic promos was everything fans needed from professional wrestling.

While with the WWE, he was a two-time Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time WWF Champion after he defeated Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania. Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014, a testament to his enduring legacy within the world of professional wrestling.

The Ultimate Warrior WrestleMania Records: Win and Loss

The Ultimate Warrior has won 4 and lost 1 in his total 5 matches at WrestleMania. He defeated Hercules, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley (Triple H) at WrestleMania. Only Rick Rude was able to defeat The Warrior at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Notably, he was the first wrestler to defeat Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania. Further, Warrior was also the first superstar to hand a loss to Triple H at the event.

The Ultimate Warrior Wrestlemania Appearances List

The Ultimate Warrior has competed in five matches at WrestleMania. It began with his match against Hercules at WrestleMania IV, which Warrior won. However, the following year, Warrior failed to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Rick Rude. This was the only time he lost at WrestleMania.

The next year, he again walked into the event as the Intercontinental Champion and challenged the WWF Champion Hulk Hogan to a title vs title match. There, he became the first wrestler to defeat The Hulkster at WrestleMania, and thereby becoming the first person to hold the WWF Championship and the WWF Intercontinental Championship at the same time. Notably, in 1991, he defeated Randy Savage in a career-on-the-line match.

Warrior then returned to WWE in 1996 and defeated a young Triple H in less than 100 seconds in his last WrestleMania match.

The Ultimate Warrior Wrestlemania Guest/ Special Appearances

Saves Hulk Hogan (WrestleMania VIII)

At WrestleMania VIII, The Ultimate Warrior made a surprise return to the WWF after a summer hiatus. Fans erupted as his music hit and as he charged down to the ring, saving Hulk Hogan from a beatdown by Sid Justice and Papa Shango. This unexpected turn of events became a defining moment of the event, setting the stage for Warrior's future involvement in storylines and burying the hatchet with Hogan.

Greets the Fans (WrestleMania XXX)

The Ultimate Warrior's involvement at WrestleMania XXX, held in 2014, was a bittersweet affair. He wasn't scheduled for a match but rather inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the headline ceremony. This marked his first WrestleMania appearance since WrestleMania XII (1996). Tragically, it would also be his last. Just two days after the event, The Ultimate Warrior passed away unexpectedly.