3. On This Day In Pro Wrestling History – June 25, 2008: Ultimate Warrior’s Final Match
On this day in Pro Wrestling history in 2008, The Ultimate Warrior returned to the ring after 10 years for his final pro-wrestling match.
Ultimate Warrior’s final match was for Nu-Wrestling Evolution (NWE), where he faced NWE World Heavyweight Champion Orlando Jordan. This match took place in Barcelona, Spain.
Warrior defeated Orlando Jordon and became the NWE World Heavyweight Champion. Warrior’s family was matching the match. Warrior immediately vacated the title after winning it. During Warrior entrance, he injured his leg and was seen limping while making his signature running entrance.
Ultimate Warrior still had a great physique during this match. This would turn out to be Warrior’s last match. Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 and he passed away two days after the induction.
