The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior [DVD]

First and foremost, I just wanted to say that I thought this was an excellent DVD and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. If you are a fan of classic wrestling, I would highly recommend it. If you are/ were a fan of the Ultimate Warrior, this DVD is an absolute must.The DVD is about the Ultimate Warrior's rise and fall from fame, but it also showcases many of the wrestlers of the time, including some really funny interviews. It is very well done and brought back many memories for me of when I was young and a huge wrestling fan. I loved it.OK, this is a one sided documentary and it is clear that the Ultimate Warrior and the WWE did not have a great working relationship. However, I believe that everyone interviewed gave a good account of what transpired. I really don't think that anyone on this DVD was mean spirited or took low blows at the Ultimate Warrior with maybe a couple of exceptions being Bobby Heenen and Rick Flair. Even Vince McMahon came across as light hearted about what transpired and did not seem to hold much ill will towards the Ultimate Warrior. And there were some moments where some of those interviewed admitted to liking him and enjoying working with him (Hulk Hogan comes to mind). Basically, everyone thought he was just crazy.Admittedly, some parts seemed a bit unfair to the Ultimate Warrior. I mean, they go on and on making fun of his interviews. Yes he was clearly "out there", but how many wrestlers say anything of importance in their interviews. It is usually a bunch of nonsense and lunacy. That's what it's all about. Then they say that the Ultimate Warrior was a "flash in the pan" despite him being in the WWF for over 7 years and being involved in wrestling for well over a decade. They make it seem that the Ultimate Warrior was a short timer and talk about how he could have had a long run if he had been more professional, etc. Let's face it, most wrestlers burn out and can only remain popular for so long. MOST of the guys from the 80's are nowhere to be found with very few exceptions. As for his wrestling skills, they make it seem like he was horrible, but in the next segment admit how great some of his matches were.But again, I give the WWE credit for coming out with this DVD and they definitely pay respect to the Ultimate Warrior and what he brought to the table. Even Vince McMahon, who states he was royally scr@wed by him, admits that the Ultimate Warrior made a huge mark on wrestling.Get this DVD, sit back with a cold beer and enjoy some classic wrestling memories...

This is probably the most entertaining and perhaps the most honest WWE DVD ever released. I think it was done in good taste, a true representation of the Ultimate Warrior in an hour and a half time frame. Let's face it, The Ultimate Warrior was a flash in the pan champion with a lot of spunk and that was about it. Although never a Warrior fan, (always cheered for Rick Rude or anyone else facing Warrior), at age 8 I still understood the impact he had in the WWF. It is quite sad to think that a human being can "self destruct" like this, he must have been on so many steroids. His ego is probably more impressive than his muscles, and he had less wrestling talent than Barry Horowitz, really. I think the WWE really should look into a series of wrestlers who were flash in the pans like Bill Goldberg and perhaps Brock Lesner.

This DVD is very well done. Before you get up in arms, remember that when this DVD was released, the WWE and Warrior were at odds. Yes it's unfortunate that he passed away so suddenly and looking through that lense this DVD may seem inappropriate but I rec watched it again and it's mostly satire. Let's all allow for certain aspects of Warrior to be humorous and realize only some of the people interviewed actually disliked Warrior. Fences were mended, he's in the Hall of Fame, two subsequent DVD's have been made to celebrate the positive aspects of Warrior and this DVD stands out as being completely unique in the WWE library.

Given the passing of this icon of wrestling, many who see this may see the current accolades lauded on The Warrior as being less then heartfelt, but as with all things wrestling, time heals all wounds. This video is merely a point in time view on how the wrestling community felt about the Warrior. There are numerous wrestlers, now lauded and in the WWE hall of fame, who held the same ranking at one time or another. See Bret Hart, Brock Lesner, Macho Man Randy Savage and currently, CM Punk. Sometimes, to apreaciate the good, you have to see all sides of the story.

First off let me start by saying the title of this dvd is totally inappropriate. I was a big wrestling fan in the 80s and 90s and next to Hulk Hogan, the Warrior was my favorite wrestler. It's a shame the Warrior was not involved in this project, the WWE went a little too far in putting him down. I found some of the comments from fellow wrestlers and subjects covered to be ridiculous. We all know the Warrior was not the greatest technical wrestler but he brought more to the table. He had charisma and a mystique, his character was like a modern day superhero. They criticized his speeches and interviews and being from "parts unknown" Sure he was over the top but that's what wrestlers are supposed to be like. Are you telling me that wrestlers like Stone Cold, the Rock and John Cena aren't over the top and make more sense than the Warrior? At least he was a positive character who didn't have to use profanity or raunchiness like alot of wrestlers today. I don't understand why people like Jim Ross who never worked with him were on this dvd. Bobby Heenan(who can barely talk anymore) and Ted DiBiase had alot of negative comments yet they were never as big as the Warrior. I give credit to Hogan who had class and said some respectable comments about the Warrior.I have to say that I was annoyed by the Warriors sporadic carrer and felt his wrestling career could have been better had he compromised more with the WWE and WCW. I met him at an apperance in New York city in 2004 and he was a class act.The dvd could have had more matches but its great to at least have some in the dvd format. This dvd had potential to be some something better but thanks to Vince McMahon it falls short.

Very good dvd which features the mad world of the ultimate warrior

Amazing dvd but sad that all these people back stabbed him.Bobby the brain what an absolute hatter he was critized warrior during the whole documentary.Warrior was bigggggg and a massive icon during the 80-90's his confidence and energy beyond.My favorite wrestlers of all Time .RIP WARRIOR

I was surprised it came unwrapped.

Interesting documentary - did not show Warrior in a great light at all - but some of the talking heads either loved him as a character but disliked the ego of the man - or in Bobby Heenan's case, just down right despised him! Its a shame that after 1991 - he spent the rest of the 90s trying to reclaim his popularity of the late 80s. I've bought the other Warrior dvd - so I'm interested to see how that compares WITH The Warrior's involvement rather than this which had no Warrior involvement!

Good documentary. A little one sided but understandably it was very interesting