Before we get into today's excellent post from Richard, I just want to take a moment to express my sadness over the passing of Warrior.
I say Warrior because that was his name. Not Jim Hellwig, because that guy had his name legally changed to "Warrior" and I feel like I should probably respect that.
Anyway, when he was the Ultimate Warrior in the WWF the man was pure fire. He was this force that could not be denied. No matter what you thought about him he was like nothing else that had ever been in the ring. He was possibly the most singular professional wrestler that has ever been. He had a vision for what he wanted to be and nothing - not even Vince McMahon - was going to change him. I respect the heck out of that.
His death is tragic and strange and remarkable. The timing is probably perfect, though. As outspoken and undeniable as Warrior was, he was still this enigma that defied description or easy definition. I don't know how or why he is no longer on this plane of existence, but it has people thinking and talking and wondering. And I think that's just the way he would have wanted it.
Godspeed, Warrior. May the next realm be as awed by you as we were.
-Phantom
If
you are a wrestling fan then you instantly know what that title
referring to. Even if you aren't, it is very likely that you know
what the streak is concerning professional wrestling. The streak is a
staggering, amazing, achievement that the phenom known as the
Undertaker has had the privilege to hold in the WWE. It is something
that has become a part of wrestling tradition. Every year at the show
of shows, WrestleMania, the Undertaker puts the streak on the line
because as of this year he had won 21 years straight. That's right;
he is 21-0 at the “Superbowl” of wrestling events. Every year,
the streak match is almost more important than any of the
championships that are put on the line that night. It's a big deal.