Ultimate Warrior RIP

[StillHustlin]

I agree with what you said, but you can't go from being The Ultimate Warrior or Hulk Hogan and work a normal 9 to 5. That's why I loved that they show that aspect in that movie The Wrestler. They weren't forced to do anything, but a lot of those guys helped build a larger than life persona with the WWF/WWE and once you get that high, it's hard to let go. The WWE wouldn't look so awful here if they had been treated like humans and given normal job benefits like most companies

These normal job benefits you speak of though are considered part of overall compensation where they are offered. These wrestlers are already compensated reasonably and are capable of affording those same benefits on their own. Celebrity folk also have more opportunities in the world of business because of that status, nothing wrong with that. I'm not understanding how wrestlers who make substantial amounts of money are not treated like humans... interesting. If the money was no good they would not be doing it. If you are not taking care of your own health or your own future (i.e. retirement and emergency funds) then that would be your failure to plan, not the corporation you work for. If the wrestling world was such an unfair business to participate in, then they should have formed a union or found a different business to be a part of. The average salary is over six figures and none of these people have to live poor, if they are barely getting by they live above their means.

 

[DuceTheTruth]

RIP to one of the greatest!

I seen him in action once here in the late 80's at the sports arena..

I remember him running around the ring and shaking all the ropes and shit...had the whole fuckin crowd LIVE!!!!

 

[hipowered]

Damn Rest In Paradise. Dude was a trip, & can't be copied

 

[aridan3at]

Never into wrestling but watched a lil bit. I remember dude was a beast, exciting to see him in action. R.I.P

 

[MRTHECOSE]

RIP

 

[Coach E. No]

These normal job benefits you speak of though are considered part of overall compensation where they are offered. These wrestlers are already compensated reasonably and are capable of affording those same benefits on their own. Celebrity folk also have more opportunities in the world of business because of that status, nothing wrong with that. I'm not understanding how wrestlers who make substantial amounts of money are not treated like humans... interesting. If the money was no good they would not be doing it. If you are not taking care of your own health or your own future (i.e. retirement and emergency funds) then that would be your failure to plan, not the corporation you work for. If the wrestling world was such an unfair business to participate in, then they should have formed a union or found a different business to be a part of. The average salary is over six figures and none of these people have to live poor, if they are barely getting by they live above their means.

It wasn't as substantial as you might think. Those dudes back in the 80's and early 90's weren't getting paid very well at all for what was expected of them. Do some research on that.

 

[StillHustlin]

It wasn't as substantial as you might think. Those dudes back in the 80's and early 90's weren't getting paid very well at all for what was expected of them. Do some research on that.

That might be true for some but Ultimate Warrior was a millionaire and he wrestled in the 80s and 90s.

And for the record a pro wrestler from the 80s was a family friend. They had a million dollar insurance policy in the event they became seriously injured, which they did. So, again, it goes to my original point, people have to plan for their own futures.

 

[mrtonguetwista]

TMZ is reporting that @Mixerr might have had something to do with his death

 

[mrtonguetwista]

 

[Coach E. No]

That might be true for some but Ultimate Warrior was a millionaire and he wrestled in the 80s and 90s.

And for the record a pro wrestler from the 80s was a family friend. They had a million dollar insurance policy in the event they became seriously injured, which they did. So, again, it goes to my original point, people have to plan for their own futures.

A million dollar insurance policy isn't very much man, especially when your job is as dangerous as theirs. Yes, I agree, you need to plan ahead. But that career path obviously isn't for everyone, but those dudes are on the road like 300+ days per year. I think it's tapering off now for a lot of the stars, but it wasn't like that back in the day

 

[AlcoholicLoser]

TMZ is reporting that @Mixerr might have had something to do with his death

#EndOfStory

 

[timebomb]

I remember watchin this and thinkin ahahah hes fucked hogans wife

 

[StillHustlin]

A million dollar insurance policy isn't very much man, especially when your job is as dangerous as theirs. Yes, I agree, you need to plan ahead. But that career path obviously isn't for everyone, but those dudes are on the road like 300+ days per year. I think it's tapering off now for a lot of the stars, but it wasn't like that back in the day

A million dollar insurance policy in the 80s was a lot of money breh. It still is too. To this day, a million dollars is enough capital to get your feet wet in a wide variety of business ventures, not to mention more than enough to pay for the cost of living and to go to college.

 

[savage]

RIP, me and my brother's favorite wrestler. My bro and I used to watch WWF all of the time.

 

[RAVAGE]

No way....RIP Thanks for the great childhood.

 

[RAVAGE]

TMZ is reporting that @Mixerr might have had something to do with his death

Why? Mixerr Why? Cuz you thought Youtube wasnt big enouph for the bolth of you? I
boo you and ur show to hell man!

 

[BUTCHER 206]

A million dollar insurance policy in the 80s was a lot of money breh. It still is too. To this day, a million dollars is enough capital to get your feet wet in a wide variety of business ventures, not to mention more than enough to pay for the cost of living and to go to college.

Sorry but you're way out of touch on this subject and its obvious you want to argue just to argue. Whenever a mainstream outlet comes out with a documentary or abc style special that presents an easily digestible view of the topic go ahead watch that soak the info up then and come back and regurgitate an opinion but until then shut the hell up

 

[StillHustlin]

¿Que?