Author: Kathy Pickett

I'm a wife, mom of 2 and have always been a huge fan of WWE’s the Ultimate Warrior despite his passing. I created this blog to share my stories relating to him that happened years ago and some are continuing today with his Spirit alive and well! I hope some fans out there relate and enjoy my blog!!! Check out my book “Spirit and Belief” on how Warrior influenced me in spirit. It is filled with humor, family stories, psychic terms, following my intuition, and how everyone has natural abilities we can tap into or get guidance upon.

Fascinating… yet Ruthless🤬

That title fits for sure. I absolutely had to use some words describing and yet pertaining to it after all, didn’t I? What is she talking about anyways you may ask? I bit the bullet and it hit me HARD… The Ultimate Warrior’s face down below says it all but really~~~ my face was much more contorted. I watched it. All 6 episodes of ” Mr. McMahon,” Netflix’s docu series recently released. Once I watched one, I had to keep going right? One of the words I kept using when texting my brother was “fascinating.” You can apply that word either positive or negative, but I meant indifferent. The other word of “ruthless” fits as Vince McMahon became synonymous with that expression but it also connected to John Cena with while quoting his boss became ” ruthless aggression!” I had finished watching after my bro, imagine that? There’s just a few points I am going to make that DO involve Warrior believe it or not. I also think it’s a 3 count so that fits too. They have to involve Warrior because then today it would be my Mr. McMahon writings and that is not what I am doing. 

Where to begin? Let’s start with the EMF song ” Unbelievable” from 1991. You know what they say in that song? You will from me soon. For fans of UW, we can all agree on this. That infamous 2005 DVD directed at him needs to be redirected at Vince or Mr. McMahon, whatever he prefers to call himself. Yep, that’s what he did. Professionally, not entirely as us fans and the performers owe much to him but business did play a huge part along with his personal life. That’s bad karma coming back with an ultimate vengeance. *** SPOILER ALERTS*** coming so read if you wish. Here are some parts that made me want to shake more than ropes if you know what I mean. I literally was saying WTF (like the song) over and over while screaming at my TV. 🫨 This was only mostly about the first few episodes. My rant wasn’t probably what you could be thinking about all the BIG stuff most fans know already. There were a few I wasn’t entirely aware of, but let me share my fits of inner rage. I’m not objective on any and will defend Warrior on these.

Vince said how he disliked the term “pro wrestling.” That was new for me to hear. He prefers “entertainment,” which is what they became with being the WWE. It is true, but isn’t that what the UW character was doing? I won’t get into previous posts of me going on about “technical” wrestling or entertaining, but how FASCINATING that Warrior gets gutted much in the wrestling media and by former talent for being exactly what Vince was changing the company into. OK, he was the boss while Warrior wasn’t naturally, but can you see where I’m going with this? He’ll get a pass if you will because he can say that but Warrior years ago could not? WTF indeed. 🤯Vince and Warrior had some similarities in their lives as I’ve said before. They both needed a character to release in a way but all of Warrior’s extreme disciplines or beliefs are tame in my opinion to how Vince led his life. BTW, I always thought Vince would’ve made a great choice for those ” 10 Most Fascinating People” specials hosted by Barbara Walters years ago. Remember those?

Let’s move on with some moments from Vince’s talent over the years. Hulk Hogan. Yeah, he was their brand and solidified WWF on the pop culture map indefinitely. I will NEVER take away anything he did for the business ever but how about his statements. Vince asked him to be totally honest on ” The Arsenio Hall Show” about steroids and he totally lied to the world. I knew that. Well, OK that came back to bite him in the A** but here’s the irony. Vince wanted Hulk to tell the truth, good for him. Only then~~~ years later, Vince also lied on the witness stand during his trials with Warrior. After perjuring himself~ luckily he recanted his statement. Yes, we all lie from time to time to protect ourselves but I just found it RUTHLESS how Vince wanted the truth from Hulk and yet couldn’t tell it on his own. I realize those topics differ much, but a lie is a lie. I was screaming folks, 😳 I seriously was and I did know this already. It just wasn’t a front and center memory anymore.

It’s Undertaker’s turn. Yes, yes, we all know his huge loyalty to Vince among many others including Cena, Bruce Pritchard, ( who is Vince’s lapdog 🙄) and The Rock but again, not my point here. I loved when he mentioned protecting his character. I’ve written on that too. He should since after all, his career spanned 30 years. Amazing. His story involved him saying how he wanted to go out in public looking frightful like his character was. He wanted people to think that ” that dude’s not right.” He stated how his idea was for others to think he really was that way. Maybe he was being comical, but it still resonates with me. All right, he didn’t legally change his name like Warrior but really? So, UT probably got commended for maybe doing that but someone else years prior did not. Warrior would get verbally attacked for God forbid, wanting to wear his face paint in public because of his character, but it could be acceptable for UT to look like that scary freak he portrayed? Yup, another WTF time for me. Don’t get me started on more of that. I do believe Warrior would’ve loved seeing UT going out in public like that however…

WHEW… It seems I’ve come to the end if you are still with me. So MUCH more could I add but they are other clips unrelated to Warrior so I will leave it at those. I *** DID *** cry lots too. Not just for all the tragedies, but Shane’s memories . Those really touched me deeply. 🥹Overall, I will say this. Regardless of Vince’s split personalities, he did create a billion dollar business that cemented sports entertainment and made us all fans. That being said, he had a horrible childhood and never faced it, maybe he never will. His business meant more to him than anything~~~ even some of those closest to him or so it seemed. 😐 I have different emotions and found it troubling how few could describe his legacy. I agree with Tony Atlas. The greatest promoter ever. He finally did make his dad proud. I hope someday Vince and Mr. McMahon both find healing in some way. ❤️‍🩹I wanted to pile-drive Vince MANY times while watching this and yet also hug that little boy inside who deserved better…

P.S. Fascinating and Ruthless best describes this series. At least to me anyway. WTF moments are over! Oh, and I couldn’t watch some clips they showed. 🫣They were either too vulgar or too violent. Long live The Golden Era for me…

Eight is GREAT! 8️⃣ 👏🏻✍🏻🙋🏻‍♀️💙

It’s early October. If you’ve been here you know but if not, it’s anniversary time. 8️⃣ years of these warrior writings will be official on the 4th, 7️⃣ years of my book ” Spirit and Belief” getting published on the 7th, (7 on the 7th- yay!) and 10 years of my story about “The Box” told on here ages ago but also detailed in the book. That’s a 3️⃣ count and what a great win! Before “gearing up” today, I’ll address the title a little more. Yes, it rhymes and I liked it but NO~~| it doesn’t reference the 8th of April with Warrior’s passing. Maybe you fans read that as such but it isn’t what my 8 is about and for this post, it’s great! I’ll say it like “Tony the Tiger” in the Frosted Flakes cereal commercials. 😂

I have mentioned spiritual meanings of numbers before so you can look up the GOOD pertaining to 8, but I will always think of it as infinity. When kids, maybe you made your 8 with those two circles as it was easier. Turned sideways, it represents the infinity scroll as you might know. I wanted that logo under my chapter headings when they misunderstood and used a book scroll but it still works. Warrior has infinite energy and so many other good spiritual traits with 8, perhaps it was Destiny how that number came to be with his return back to parts unknown. I love how THAT meaning of THAT number shares with my warrior writings today (or in a few days, technically.) From 2016 to now, how?

Hard to believe a year has passed since I took that pic of me on my living room TV hutch posing for a “selfie” alongside Warrior in a tux from the “Always Believe” DVD. That doesn’t seem like 12 months ago. This month’s photo was quite comical when the idea came. Some of them I just dread as I can’t think of anything creative but then I did! For the first time, you get to see MANY of my posts in their original format scattered on top of my box . I couldn’t leave them inside for as Warrior told me: ” I don’t belong in a box.” More on that in a bit. I wanted to somehow display some as after a few years, I run out of room and up to the attic they go. That’s an even bigger plastic tub which contains writings and my books. I did the best I could showing just a small sample with taking the shot on my own. Any more attempts and my pile of folders would’ve fallen over! Oh will my kids have fun looking at these someday when I’m gone. I won’t wanna watch up above if they don’t, ha ha! I’m sure Dana had to decide what to do with all Warrior’s journals as well. Yep, I have several of those. Not to worry though… I do have them all organized for me. I just wanted to show some of the sheer ultimate volume to you all!

I recently just met up with a friend who wanted to buy my book, how sweet was that? We had a great convo at my house and she is enjoying it so far. She loves the writing and sent the nicest compliments my way. I’m always so touched. 💖 She and I go back several years with my days as a vendor and only after seeing her at a Reiki healing session did she remember my book! I honestly don’t bring it up much anymore, but I’m so glad she felt inclined to personally purchase from me. A beautiful lady indeed with gifts of her own. 7 years, just a few days within a year of the blog. It seems like yesterday and forever ago once again…

That takes us to ” The Box.” I’m not detailing the exact story, but it was funny how I used my actual box and put the writings on top for the photo today. It was only then how I was reminded of as yes~~~ 6 months to the day after he passed, I had the box experience with Warrior that will be 10 years as well in a few days. His other phrase was: ” Don’t put me in a box.” 📦 I will link that post but it is paraphrased from my book. Gosh, my writing was so simple back then. The book story has MORE details than the blog post. My first reaction after reading the post again was: “That’s it?” I didn’t even include my OMG reaction or even questions, but I hope you gain some spiritual Warrior perspective. Always am I still totally overwhelmed but grateful for answers now I didn’t have back then…

Wait a moment here…. *** PAUSE*** While typing that out, my left ear was ringing quite loud. Give me a sec to clear my tears… thank you Warrior… 🥹

There you have my annual 3 October anniversaries as I reflect every year. I am also close to achieving a HUGE number on these writings and if I do the math right, it’ll be coming right in time for the new year. Oh my, 2025 soon it will be. I cannot possibly thank you all in person with those who truly feel compelled to read each week or at least often enough. Honestly, it does mean so entirely much to this warrior woman bringing Warrior to you all in a different way. Always some of my life mixed in because well, it needs to be that way too. If you ever feel like reaching out to share your stories, memories, or positive inspiration from Warrior, please do. A few of you have and I am so honored by your beautiful words. Thank you for your trust as it takes guts to open up to a stranger on the Internet. I do hope you regulars look at me and these writings as more than “strange” after all this time but if you read for the entertainment purpose, I still appreciate the support. 🤍🥰

It’s been an incredible journey, traveling all over the world each week as wherever you are reading makes a difference. It’s such a lost art with us adults anymore like writing which I’ve stated, but it’s so important in many ways. We need to always be educated and learn no matter our age as Warrior himself had said. Social media nowadays occupies much of our free time but for those who look to my blog or any others instead of the latest social post, I bow to you. To those who pick up an actual book, I bow to you. To those who write down ideas, goals, or simply inspiring quotes in a journal, I bow to you too. You get special warrior recognition for those added interests we so still NEED to savor in our lives here. You don’t need to be like Warrior or even myself, but just take time to do what fills you up. If it is a forsaken skill, even better.

Thank you readers for this ultimate ride of 8 or even 7 years! I love sharing and love your interest always. Mr. Warrior~~~ you know what’s it’s in my heart so thank you isn’t enough, but it needs to be for now. ❤️ Here’s to year 9 and keep reading fellow warriors! Happy anniversaries as we begin this new month…~

P.S. www.mywarriorwritings.com/the-box/

*** Here’s the post on that experience with Warrior but again- better details in the book. ☺️📗

P.P.S. You can find book info on Amazon and other retailers if interested in my beginnings with wrestling, the Ultimate Warrior, and then Warrior in spirit… It’s a humorous diary of sorts with lots of little stories! ““Spirit and Belief.” Thank you all and always follow your intuition…

Totally out of Control! ❤️💛

How are we near the end of another month once again warriors? In my area, we are beginning autumn or fall and I get a ring side seat to all the leaves starting to come down. 🍁🍂 The place in the grass where I put my yoga mat seems to be covered every day, ugh as cooler temps are coming and soon sweater weather it shall be. I’m still not decorating for Halloween yet as that entire month gets its own devotion. I give it the entire 31 days as no other holiday shares those times so you won’t hear about any of that stuff from me just yet. Next week~~~ you’ll read about my anniversaries in October, but not today.

Tonight marks the debut of ” Mr. McMahon” which is a documentary premiering on Netflix. This 6 part series explores much about Vince’s life with many interviews and moments from his years in the pro wrestling business. It sounds fascinating but I don’t want to become addicted. Will any of you fans be watching? My brother might so I can get the “dirt” from him quite possibly. 6 episodes… Why does it have to be that number ha ha?! Mastermind or madman? You decide as the trailer promotes… 🤔🫣😬

The photo I used today might make loyal readers say: ” them again?” Yes, I know I have used “The Ultimate Maniacs” many times of Randy and Warrior but this one is yet another that shared a birthday of mine. Their premiere on that episode of “Superstars” marked the debut of a short lived tag team. It was aired on my 20th birthday so I had to include it along with the guys to end this month of September. I LOVE what they both said about being friends as perhaps not everything was preplanned. I know both of them wrote promos and such but I truly believe they meant those words to each other. It’s worth the listen if you need to “reboot” your WWF memories. They were so good together with similarities that when asked, many wanted to see their partnership continue. It wasn’t meant to be but they are together now reminiscing about it all. 🥹

I will also link at the end today as I can’t believe I forgot~~~ another story connected with my 40th that bears repeating in a condensed way. I mentioned the summer of 2012 but not a few months later. ” The Birthday Plans” details how WMVI came back into my thoughts after a long absence many years ago. OF COURSE I stuck to my tradition of watching ” The Ultimate Challenge” or the last match on my birthday. I had watched it years ago but on VHS and then after moving, marriage, young kids, etc. it got DQ’d from my life~~~ at least for a long while. How in the world did a rainy afternoon turn into watching that again when I hadn’t thought of it in years? 😳I have those answers now… It’s a great story and I still have the crinkly papers in print from another rainy day to prove it. I hope anyone new enjoys it as much as I did living it and then sharing with you all.

Let’s get back to “Mr. McMahon” and yes, even “The Ultimate Maniacs” a bit here. Why is it that we don’t let’s say, learn the lesson until things get totally out of control? This can go deep, I know but it affects us all. Some might say Vince got that way after a few earlier scandals and then once the Divas got introduced into the business. He also was accused of many other unethical things but seriously, I never imagined him being “forced out” in a way. Never. I always thought he’d be around in WWE until his passing. It’s like when things get piled up and then SH*T hits the fan! Why does it happen this way? Even with Warrior. Had the steroid accusations not been an issue, ” The Ultimate Maniacs” probably would’ve continued for a bit and become tag team champs. There were so many other issues too over the years with him but really, it isn’t just for the famous.

I know for me, both jobs brought stress but we stay for a while. Why? Well, because it’s our livelihood, it’s familiar, comfortable, and all that but is it still worth it? We wait and wait until the pot almost boils over or whatever phrase you choose. We can say this about relationships too whether they are family, romantic, or just friends. We fight like warriors but for how long until it gets out of control forcing someone’s hand to cave. We actually shouldn’t let it get to that point and yet we do, time and time again. 

The upside is we are always learning so we get more chances every day. We can see our past mistakes and rectify them but only if we want to. We will be on repeat until we press stop 🛑 . The good side is that maybe something was supposed to happen in order for you to truly see it for what it is. Without the negative, there can never be a positive. Some may never see the light through the dark but it is there~~~ in one form or another. There will always also be pros and cons to every story but that is why we are able to have our own opinions on whatever life presents to us.

When was a time that you had to see everything kind of breakdown before you realized there was a need to move on? Warrior did. It can even be relocating to another town as you feel you have outgrown where you currently are. My life here. 🙋🏻‍♀️ I know that’s a tame example and not really out of control but maybe you might feel that way over little things too. Just catch yourself *** BEFORE*** it can possibly turn into something worse because it isn’t healthy for anyone involved. We let things go on for so many reasons because it’s fear of the unknown. Maybe instead of fearing gloom and doom, it could actually be the best thing in the long run? Think that way warriors and I will too. From the change of seasons, careers, friendships, and even anticipatory documentaries~~~ don’t let it all get to out of control. The Ultimate Maniacs were, but outside the wrestling ring is where we tame it for our highest good… 😌👏🏻

P.S. Here’s the 40th link!

www.mywarriorwritings.com/the-birthday-plans/

Enjoy! 😊 💙🎉🎁🎈☔️

Ultimate Birthday Celebrations 🥳🎂🎉

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well wherever you find yourself reading. Since tomorrow marks my date of birth into this world, I thought to share some memorable or as the title suggests “ultimate” birthday moments with you all today. I bet you can think of certain ones that stand out or perhaps win a match in your life, but I have a few that came to me as being pretty special so let’s “lock up” for some fun! 

Most can be considered milestones, but I guess people put more work into some of those. My 1️⃣0️⃣th was a surprise and maybe because of double digits, not sure. Every year, my grandparents visited for all our special days but this time for me was different. They’d mail the card with money but when arriving, they asked me to come outside to the car. Huh? Why? It so happened my cousin who is the same age as me was hiding down low in the backseat! I was so happy she came. We had a lot of fun and I was very touched how my aunt worked with my grandparents to bring her. 🥹

Let’s skip several years ahead now to my 1️⃣6️⃣th . Yes, that’s called “sweet 16” for most girls and my friends gave me wishes but it was celebratory in another way with family. My mom started this tradition of when our grandparents came for that birthday, we each got to pick a restaurant to have dinner. Mind you~~~this doesn’t sound like a huge deal nowadays but back then, it truly was. We rarely ate out as a family or even got fast food. Those were luxuries and not something we did often, if ever. I can still remember the place I chose. It’s called something else now but what a treat to look forward to and then have culminate in a great time.

This next one is yet another milestone but it’s too sweet to forget. It was my 2️⃣1️⃣st . Yes, most people have that first alcoholic drink. I can’t believe my son is approaching that age soon… 😳 I did have that drink, but it’s not what you may think. At a bar with my besties? Nope. I actually mentioned this birthday once a few years back with coworkers throwing me a lunch at work but this time, it was dinner. Dinner with my Dad. I can’t recall specifically if my Mom was at a weekend event with my college age sister then or if Dad just took me out. Either way, he asked me and I said yes. We ate at this Mexican place (no longer there) and I got to wear the sombrero! I always wanted to do that as the staff sang “Feliz Cumpleanos” to me! Dad continued the surprise of gifting me this beautiful sapphire (my birthstone) and diamond ring. 💍 No, it’s not real of course~~~ha ha but so pretty and unexpected. I saved the photo of me with mouth open, wearing the sombrero while opening the ring box. I think I had a margarita too. 🍹A great birthday with my Dad I’ll always remember. Fried ice cream for dessert, 😋 !

Now, we’ll fast forward many years later with husband and kids. My 4️⃣0️⃣th brought a great early summer trip to San Diego, CA in 2012. We went to SeaWorld and then saw family who lived out there in the area. Such a cool experience to share that ocean trip to the Pacific~~~ 🌊 my first time and also to give my kids Shamu who I enjoyed as a kid. SeaWorld here in Ohio closed long before my kids and I loved it all when I was young. The best part was getting to swim with a dolphin, my lifelong dream. 🐬I’ve also mentioned this before but it was so overwhelming to hear of my husband’s plans for my big 4-0. I cried when we left. I got to see the Hollywood sign, the Chinese theater, and all the stars I wanted on the “Walk of Fame.” One of my best b-day ever!

Here comes number 5 as initially I thought this was gonna just be a 3 count, ha! I apologized to Warrior profusely for almost excluding this one but I’m sure he’d just uproariously laugh at my indiscretion and then maybe relay a joke 🤭or two. How could I possibly exclude 2016? That was 4️⃣ years after my 40th for those doing the math. 😜That also brought the batteries 🔋 🔋story which has been shared here many times as it is in my book. I even made a YouTube video on it back then. The song, ” The Flame” by Cheap Trick will always be special to me and finding the word warriors on those batteries was so unreal. When I told a good friend~ his comment was : “they will run forever!” He meant the batteries naturally. I wonder if he remembers that? I sure do and always will… 🥰Oh, that year with all its ultimate goodies, I could barely keep up. “The Mysterious Batteries” post is STILL viewed as one of my top five of all in these almost 8️⃣ years so many thanks goes out to you readers.

That ends my ultimate birthday celebrations but a quick mention of last year. I had to do 6️⃣, that’s my number ya know! No, not a milestone but I received a wonderful awesome gift in the mail which totally made me very emotional. I have found many Bluejay feathers around my b-day and did recently but this gift filled me with such gratitude, I couldn’t forget to tag it in. A million thanks goes out to my wonderful friend. 🩷🤗Thank you also to Warrior for his countless inspiration in so many numerous ways, I could never list them all. Expect the unexpected and rejoice in the little things as they are worth it too.

I do wish you all many memorable birthdays as we recall the past, but look forward to the future. Live in the present as *** THAT*** is your present or gift always. 🎁 Celebrate your life the way you want and hopefully others will too. I treasure them all, and also cannot believe I am nearing Warrior’s last number he got here before “running” back to parts unknown… 😔May all your birthdays be ultimate celebrations too!

P.S. I wore that sapphire ring last week… It made me think of “Sweet Sapphire!” You gotta say it like Dusty Rhodes did! WWF fans will know this!!! 💙💎

Our History of Warriors🇺🇸❤️

Welcome back readers or if you are just joining me, hello. I’m glad you are here. Whether you find this blog entertaining, knowledgeable, or anything in between~~~ I thank you. Today you will notice another pic of the Dingo Warrior below. These next few weeks in September will connect to my birthday. Well, just this intro part now but they happened significantly so always worth a mention. That promo of DW was shown on WCCW, September 19, 1986~~~ my 14th birthday. Yep, it truly was and began the “face” or good guy era of the Dingo Warrior so check it out if you can. It’s on the “Always Believe” DVD as another birthday date of mine is coming up too. Some may know but we need to get out the ol’ WWF years and dust them off for that one. I have mentioned it before. ☺️I wasn’t obviously following WCCW then or it at all really but how about that? Knowing Dingo became a good guy on a birthday of mine, aw shucks. 😉I was a freshman in high school too.

OK, well now there is another memorable date here in the U.S. today. It’s Patriot day. For any outside of America, that date of 9/11/01 is when terrorists attacked our nation with commercial aircrafts which ended thousands of lives. I remember that day very vividly as I’m sure you U.S. readers do too if you are old enough. Those that risk their lives in true sacrifice for others are real warriors through and through. Even though I say I will not watch any of the specials, every year I seem to catch one. Last year, it was all about the firefighters and their families. It might’ve been new but despite emotion~~~ I am glad I watched. We don’t want to see that image of those planes hitting the World Trade Center and yet, we become mesmerized every time.

Just like that tragedy of 23 years ago, every generation seems to have one if not several. My mom still remembers where she was when JFK was assassinated in 1963. That day also marked my father-in-law’s b-day years before I was born. Of course with him, he had that memory too. I was very young when a few bullets struck then President Ronald Reagan and then Pope John Paul II in the early 80s. Luckily, they both survived so huge tragedies avoided but still affecting us all over the world. My generation had the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion of 1986 which killed all on board. I was in 8th grade and saw it live as our classes always watched the lift offs. My Dad worked for NASA 50 years so it was a mess of emotion at my house. I had a science test the next day too, I couldn’t study. 😓

Now, this place in history has the COVID pandemic as that is a global event. Not to mention more dated history with veterans, survivors, or lives lost in any wars. We will always remember and never forget those horrific events of our lives that affect all of us in different ways, but let’s move into the wrestling aspect.

Fans of Ultimate Warrior, the WWF, E, or wrestling at all~~~ I bet you have your memories of being somewhere when something dramatic happened. Maybe you weren’t somewhere specific but you know what you were doing, who you were hanging with, or any of those moments in time. When UW won WMVI, I was at home but on pins and needles all night it seemed. Of course, I didn’t know any results for days as it was back in that time. I can think back on other huge wins of his but will stick to 1990. I know some of you can recall those important events in wrestling history too. How about Hulkamania? Those unprecedented or first time ever matches that remain etched in our brains for life will always be there. We’ll all reminisce about how iconic even this past WMXL was or even when the company no longer had a McMahon at the helm… I don’t want to dwell on the WWE tragedies, but you know those that mattered most to you. Besides Warrior’s passing, there have been so many others and a few we don’t want to remember and yet we do. Could they be historic wrestling warriors? It’s all in our own perspective.

Who are some true and real warriors to you? They can be those throughout history as I’m sure Warrior would name a few but even those you know personally. What makes them a warrior of importance to you? Warrior recognized many past leaders of not only history, but philosophers, writers, artists, authors, and others. They may have qualities we aspire to or admire for their success. We look up to their determination to make things happen despite potential outcomes. Do they and did they sacrifice to help others or is it for some other reasons you deemed them worthy? It doesn’t necessarily also mean they have been in any kind of physical battle.

Pro wrestlers put themselves through so much just to entertain us fans and of course, I will NEVER compare any of what they do with those other more prominent people of past history who gave up their lives. Wrestlers are a different breed of warriors defined in another way, but they make sacrifices too being part of that sport. They don’t fit in the typical category of how other pro sports are brought about. Matches are predetermined, much is “staged” and all that, but still~~~ they remain heroic in the minds and hearts of true fans everywhere. 

The history of pro wrestling has been around longer than other numerous sports and they have proven their longevity throughout time. It dates back to ancient civilizations. They are our own historic warriors, but just remember~~~ there’s only ONE Dingo and of course Ultimate one… 👍

P.S. My heart goes out to all those today who lost someone on 9-11-01. This Patriot day honors all of you and forever will… ❤️‍🩹

CLICK 📸There’s the camera

September here we are. I hope any of my U.S. readers who celebrated Labor Day enjoyed that extra time of maybe relaxing, having a BBQ, or anything which suited you. My kids were home but they became busy once again. We were able to spend some time together though. The school year is getting in full swing and I couldn’t be prouder!

Today, though brings another DREAM and yet another FIRST. If you look at that pic below, you’ll see UW in a group photo with “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith, Bret Hart, “Macho Man” Randy Savage as part of their “Ultimate Maniacs” tag team, and the Undertaker. Never have I used a photo like that with other guys before and readers know UT would probably not be in any, ha ha! You’ll find out why I used this one and maybe some of you can recall why they posed together? I initially thought something else so glad I did some research. You can think more if you don’t know while I continue…

A few weeks ago, I discussed school photos like my kindergarten retake so this is sorta a part 2 as it has to be. In the dream, I was at my childhood home once more only this time upstairs in my brother’s bedroom. We used to hang out in there much as kids but I was a little older in my dream. We were looking at some photos (which I seem to do often,) but they were class pics, not just individual shots. At our grade school, an eighth grade group photo was always taken near the end of the year. That school was 1-8 but now has had Preschool and Kindergarten for years. Being the oldest meant you had that class group photo and yes, we all remember very well. For some reason, my brother and I were looking at ours in his room and laughing! 😂 In high school, we’d form our graduation years so for me it was ’90. The photographer was on the roof taking aerial shots of us which was so cool. I think they still do that at my old high school. My kids just pose for a panoramic pic in the gym but us siblings in grade school~ we had that eighth group photo. 😬

It was then when holding mine in my hands (which I have kept) that it changed. It changed into the pic you have below today. WHAT??? Why would that happen in this dream? As always, I am clueless and just go with it. 😯I never seem to ask questions either but super awesome to see it anyways. I’m not sure if I showed my brother or what he thought but there it was. I really thought they were posing for Survivor Series 1992 since it would’ve been around that time, right? Well, first off~~ I was younger than 20 in this dream and by then my brother had joined the Navy. Do you readers know when that pic was taken?

It was part of the WWF MTV days as I like to call it. Their Rock N’ Wrestling era for sure. They did produce many albums ya know and that shot was from the third one. It was released in the UK in Europe in 1992 and then later in 1993 here in the U.S. “Slam Jam” was its name. Yes, I had to look up much since I couldn’t recall some on my own. I do remember the first two of ” The Wrestling Album” and ” Piledriver” but this one was a little foggy for me. UW had headphones on in a clip I had seen and said a few lines. They cut him from all the promos because of the steroid accusations, but here’s my question. Why is Davey Boy still in the pics as he was suspended also? Maybe there’s something I’m not aware of. 🤔

I had mentioned some other music videos a few years back as I always wondered if Warrior enjoyed doing those extra things. Maybe he thought they were fun or maybe he thought they were goofy, I don’t know. What I DO know is that us fans of the Golden Era loved it! I still think back to a few of the early songs as also part of the 1987 Slammy Awards. I laughed so hard and always will. 😂It was a nice break to see the guys having fun while singing and “dancing!” What great memories.

So, getting back to the dream for a moment. Do any of you remember having a group photo taken and was it a good experience? We had several family ones when younger and also through church back then. My family now has had a few over the years as well. It’s so different in this day and age as we can just snap those family selfies instead of getting a pro ! I had many others when teaching. Despite the kids own school pics, we would pose with our classes. Good luck getting all the kiddos looking at a camera and actually smiling. 😜Toddlers were the most difficult at job 2. There would always be a crier, clinger, or uncooperative one who would try to run away! Those were the days… 😑I would have a hard enough time getting my own to pose for the annual Christmas cards some years…

It is a good photo of those guys and even though I really wanted UW with the headphones, it had to be that “Slam Jam” pic below. After all, that was the photo I saw in the dream. Warrior likes to mess with me in these dreams but he gets me thinking and then off I go to find out more. Did any of you have some of the WWF or E albums they made? The early ones would be my generation. I can hear so many songs in my head now. Thank you Warrior once again in this dream for showing me something way back in my memory to bring forward like an old photo album. ☺️I missed him not being in it, but my brother makes sense. I bet he still remembers having group photos of our Cleveland Browns football teams from the 80s hanging up on his bedroom door! Another fun memory of a great group of guys. 🏈🧡🤎

P.S. Within the past few weeks, I saw some Jay feathers. One I found on a walk with the dog and the other one, my girl spotted under the picnic table. We were eating outside the night before the kids went back after the holiday. I love them always💙…

“Hi Kathy” of 35 years! 👏🏻💪🏻

You might not know what that saying in the title references, but you will soon. I am not super vain, ha ha! I wanted this month’s “selfie” to be kind of crazy 🤪 but then thought to end my 3️⃣ count. I had done 3 pics with either UW or W in the past and this is my 4th. Oh my goodness, I mentioned the number 4 after all~~~ who would’ve guessed that? The end of August brings up all the past SummerSlams since that was when they were always held. Yes, it is still summer warriors but now we are in the Astro season of Virgo, ♍️ my birth sign. That pic of UW below was from SummerSlam ’89 with its 35th anniversary being TODAY. Yet another milestone on my blog day. With that in mind, I just had to pose with UW winning back the belt from “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Tomorrow, marks the 36th of the very first SummerSlam ’88 when UW won the IC title after HTM’s long reign…

OK, do you wanna know the title reference? Maybe longtime readers will remember. Near the beginning of the match as UW is standing on the ropes acknowledging the crowd, someone holds up a sign. I had mentioned it years ago while almost choking on my lunch! 😯Maybe some of you have seen your name on a sign but me? Never. It’s not common nowadays as most ladies would seem older. There are some words underneath but I could never make them out. I would love to know. So, whoever that other Kathy was (and spelled the same,) she got a shout out at the second biggest PPV then in the WWF (E.) It is right in view along with UW but I had used that pic back in 2019. Yes, I did check.

I also did a little more math as I tend to do sometimes on here. All you guys or gals who were young when you watched WWF, well~~~ it is generational for sure. If you watched and actually remember matches, promos, characters, or any of it from the past, then you’d have to be at least 40~~~ AT LEAST 40 to have those memories. Any younger would not. 43 to possibly remember “Hulkamania!” I am not referring to the early 80s much here, just late 80s. They say we have our earliest memories at around age 3 so UW debuted there in 1987. You can do that easy math. I had just started my senior year in high school (probably anyway) so I was almost 17. To get those spiritual signs several years back and then to see an actual sign on ” The Ultimate Collection” DVD was just amazing to me. 🤭

May and August fly by or should I say RUN 🏃🏻‍♀️ fast for me. It’s a lot with the kids as those months are swamped with so much stuff, I feel like I’m in a wrestling 🤼 match sometimes! Do you have those moments when activities seem the busiest? I bet you do. We are getting a heat spell now after a colder week. Our pool is still open so we aren’t always the ones to automatically close it Labor Day weekend. I talked my husband out of that a few years back. Even though it technically isn’t that holiday weekend here yet, it does make me think of what WAS happening in my family 35 years ago. Just after SummerSlam a few days later, we headed to Michigan for a family reunion on my Dad’s side. It was also to celebrate the early birthday of my Grandma who was turning 75 in October. I have that special evening on tape, but unfortunately it is on VHS. 😕 Such a great memory it was. A few years ago, my youngest aunt just turned that age and HER kids along with the grandkids threw her a big birthday bash too! Almost 35 years in between with her mom, but not quite. 🥳

If old enough readers, can you recall something significant in your life of 35 years ago? Anything that happened would be back in 1989. Hard to believe 1990 will turn 35 next year. 😳 I can imagine many things which takes me back to living in my childhood home and it seems like a lifetime ago. It’s just like I always say, it can be feelings of yesterday and then ages passed all rolled into one. I’m sure you know what I mean as this becomes our emotions on everything. I’m not trying to be a downer or anything but just to think back and reflect on a different time.

I do hope this month has given you special times as well. We take it all in, however it is but I wish you all the good your heart can hold. September will be here soon as that brings my birthday month. I have photos lined up so stay tuned for those. One I just did research on recently as yet more info was sent my way. You’ll read all about it next time. 😉How are we almost done with 2024? Well, when you are crazy busy like I’ve been~~~ it blasts like a rocket all loaded up with fuel! 🚀 A few family milestones are left as I finally find it winding down some. Both kids are getting more adjusted to college as I can breathe a little more easier. This year has been so incredibly packed, there’s no more room in the gear bag!

Happy 35th to SummerSlam ’89 (among all those other events of that year,) but especially any in the WWF (E.) I do still watch some matches or promos and YES~~~ a few in September will be talked about as they connect to me. Enjoy the end of the month and soon fall will be upon us here in my “arena.” College football games are coming too! 🏈Hi 👋to all or any Kathys out there reading. There could be some! Let me know if you are one. I wonder what happened to the girl who was mentioned on the sign? She made history too and she might not even have known it…

P.S. Let’s just not remember WMV of ’89, shall we UW fans? 😬🙄

Strike a Pose 🤼‍♀️💪🏻😬

Yeah, that’s exactly what the Ultimate Warrior is doing in those 3️⃣ pics you see. Last week, it was two belts and today we get that number three so maybe next week will be four? Probably not but I always hope you continue reading. In a few days, we will be helping our son move into his college apartment with three roommates. Hey, another number three! His sister began classes Monday and he is next week. Hard to believe both are in college. 😯 Empty nesters we are now! 🪹Well, sorta as they will be home soon, I’m sure. I’m excited for this new adventure of his as Mama always captures the special moments on camera. 📷

This post is yet another off the cuff one. I have no notes so a big rarity for me. I just thought with all the family happenings among other things, maybe I didn’t need to be so prepared all the time. But, are you prepped and glammed up when it’s time to strike a pose? My girl likes to take those silly pics of people eating or making faces, etc. I don’t do those and get frustrated when she takes them of me!🤪At least she’s enjoying herself but I’m just too critical. With fame though, you are basically camera ready most of the time. I have said before how I would never have known Warrior’s feelings on all the camera stuff but maybe he just accepted it as part of his career. We have seen little clips of him getting irritated during promos but not sure if that meant he disliked it all the time.

I’m not one to do all the selfies others post frequently, are you? Yes, I know I do one monthly on here and a few on socials but those of this blog may end at the close of November. We shall see. I don’t consider myself that photogenic, although many people are. They always look fabulous in any photo or video but me, I need to primp and glam in order to have it work. Anyone remember those Glamour Shots stores years ago in the 80s? We had one at our local mall and I knew a few girls who went there. I’m sure boys did too but those pics, oh my! I’ve had little things done by others but not a big session like that. Sure, it’s fun for a one time thing but I can’t imagine that kind of lifestyle, can you? It’s like modeling. My senior photos were challenging enough as I actually liked my junior pic better! Let’s not get into all the surgeries people have to improve their looks. OK, we all are a little vain as I’ve stated but come on warriors! We are not real Barbie 🤦🏻‍♀️or Ken dolls and shouldn’t feel pressured to be one ( brunettes like myself and other non-blondes included.) Are you with me?

I totally understood (when others did not, so typical) of why Warrior didn’t want to be photographed without face paint. He was on some occasions but not too often. He liked his mask for fans to identify with but as the character~~~ he did too. So many of the guys back then became exhausted with all the work they put into the business so smiling all the time maybe didn’t happen. I have seen a few pics of UW looking tired but more often than not, he would smile. Sometimes, fans would just get what the camera clicked without a second take. Sorry folks, it isn’t a photo shoot so you’d get what you got regardless. Obviously different if they’d be posing for autographs or a scheduled meet and greet, but a quick pick on the street perhaps might not be perfect. The guys would not have had time for a retake.

Speaking of retakes, me, yes ONLY me out of my 3️⃣ siblings ever had to have a school photo retake. It seriously was not my fault but the camera film. 🎞️ I smiled weird anyways, but there was a crease right under my little nose. I was in kindergarten. No way could that hang on our wall! The new one was much better but no smile from my 5️⃣ year-old self. It was still a good photo and I liked my outfit better in the second one. I wore my green knit dress with a 🌻 in the middle. Yes, I still can remember most along with the hairdos. Just like my life~~ a rollercoaster 🎢 . Some years the hair was short, then long, straight, then curly. This was very unlike my daughter where the ponytail was ever present in many school photos. That was her though. Not the senior one! Me? Nope, not ever. The hairdresser and I were just talking about all this a few weeks ago when my girl and I both went. She was amazed I could remember, but I do. It did help when seeing them all every time we’d visit my mom’s house as the kids loved looking at them. Oh geez. 🙄

I enjoyed my hair longer (still do) and tussled kind of how I remember UW’s being often in his prime. My one Grandma used to brush it aside when I’d have bangs just so she could see my face. She loved short hair. I recall thinking how I’d feel the same way when Warrior’s face paint would come off. Then, I could see *** HIS*** face more. What poses come to mind when you think of your past in pictures? We will never like them all but nowadays, can laugh at the silly. At least I hope you do. You might not strike that perfect pose but we all aren’t on the cover of a magazine like the guys of the ol’ WWF days or as Madonna sang about in her song “Vogue.” Sure, we could do the touchups from a professional but then have to pay extra. Your choice. Most people on those magazines are photoshopped anyway. I never did pay those extras for the kids despite my son’s overbite, both with braces, some blemishes, or any of that. It is how they looked then and became memories. The photos still turned out good and no, that isn’t just the Mama me talking.

Strike a pose warriors. Let your face, expressions, hair, or emotions tell your story. You don’t need Glamour Shots or a pro. Just be you, not a plastic doll…

P.S. I almost didn’t have a PS today! It’s the number 3 of course!

~ 3 pics of UW

~ 3 roommates of my son’s

~ 3 siblings of mine

😂👏🏻😉

Choose Between Two 🤔🧡

An intro paragraph: Some family news first… Last Saturday, my husband and I just celebrated our 22nd anniversary! 💞After a morning yoga class outside (just me,) we went jet skiing. We haven’t done that in years and last time, it was with the kids. Always so much fun as it became a great idea. The waves were very rough 🌊as my backside hurt for a few days… 😬Double twos, kind of similar to my title today but that’s in a bit. Tonight, my son will be staying a week with his cousin during band camp as his apartment won’t be available until the following week. This will be quite the new experience for him but he gets a head start before his third year of college begins. I’m a little nervous but need to trust all will be well. Tomorrow brings child number two who is starting her first year at college soon. Moving day is finally here as this summer went so amazingly fast. There goes my mama heart again. 🥹😫I obviously can’t choose between both kids~~ ha ha, but that does lead into today’s topic for sure.

Ultimate Warrior’s epic win at WMVI allowed him briefly to hold both the IC title and the Championship one at the same time~ see pic ⬇️. Obviously, WWF then was building the company around him as their new champ, so the IC belt had to be relinquished. Here’s a question to wrestlers of that Golden Era but maybe others as well. This pertains back to when there were only those two belts. Which would they choose?

No strings attached, no complications, no better for business deals, etc. None of that here~~~just a choice. I bet most would pick being the best or getting that elusive Championship title. Maybe some wouldn’t as they always felt more Intercontinental material but just imagine if they COULD choose. Once all the variables are eliminated, would their answer be the same? Maybe also they wouldn’t want their face everywhere or the brutal touring schedule, expectations, and all that required for being *THE* champ. Interesting question I’d love to post to any of them. Fans going to meet and greets, autograph signings, or any wrestling event out there~~~keep this in mind.

With Libra season approaching after my Virgo, it’s the balancing scale. It’s all about fairness, justice, and keeping things aligned. We all want that though, right? We do and yet there’s this tug-of-war always going on to pull or push from both sides of a choice. We put those labels on of good/ bad/right/wrong or even in wrestling~ face/heel. There are always choices everyday of that Yin/Yang Warrior had mentioned. I wear my bracelet every Wednesday when writing… ☺️We make decisions based on multiple factors, but lots are connected with either A or B, 1 or 2. “Which Warrior Would You Choose?” was another post many years back where I posed that same question. I was imagining metaphorically Ultimate Warrior and Warrior himself years later in lines waiting for fans. Younger generations probably found that confusing seeing his past look with his current one. 😳Hard to choose just one but he really was both. Great post to read if you’re interested…

How about those social quizzes? You might see some often where there are different photos of many choices and you can only pick one? I hate those as they are difficult for me. 😐Some I am better at than others like Taco Bell being my fast food place 🌮but others, not so much. I clearly have my fave in wrestling but that’s for other reasons as well. 😉Is it easy or hard for you to make those types of decisions? My daughter takes forever deciding between two choices of let’s say~~ an outfit to buy, necklaces to wear, or even when younger with toys. It can be anything really. Adults have more life decisions to ponder and for some, it’s gut wrenching. From a job choice, to buying a car, home, or even debating on a relationship. With friendships, it can even come down to keeping someone or letting them go for whatever reason. Romance can be tricky too. Any “Bachelor/Bachelorette” fans out there? I used to watch years ago but not anymore. Who gets that final rose when it’s down to two people? 🌹I know most of those reality shows rarely work but still, we are glued to our seats hoping our pic wins.

Parenting is a whole other concept. What happens when two kids have an event on the same day or night? Yes, we have had that happen a few times. Do you both go and then leave early to make it to the other or split up where one attends for one child, and the other goes with child number two? Choosing between both can be tough and yet despite outcomes, we make it work somehow. I will say though last year~ we chose our girl if anything interfered with her brother. No way was Mama missing any senior stuff and I did it for his milestone year too. With her not continuing in band for college, it was an easy choice for us parents come football season but was debatable early on. We will still cheer for both teams but will sit on the side of our guy in the band he so loves.

Do you have to choose between two more often than you’d like? Well, it all depends on what the choices are for sure. You will have your list but the biggies will require more effort on your part to decide. Whatever you choose, I hope it works for you but if not, you will always get more choices in other ways. Sometimes, we fall away from what we used to love and move onto other areas. That’s OK because we do need to evolve in life. We may also always have our “likes” so the choice becomes easy. It’s yours to pick so hold that belt(s) up high and celebrate (if it’s a good win obviously…) Yes, I know UW held up both!!

P.S. My son’s friend attended SummerSlam in Cleveland a few weeks ago! He’s been a fan since a young boy. I still want to ask more details. He had a blast though!

P.P.S. We DO get a 3️⃣ count! Two belts with UW, two choices (like my kids,) and our 22nd anniversary~~~sorta.

www.mywarriorwritings.com/which-warrior-would-you-choose/

6/26/18…💙💙

Daffy Wrestling Dreams🤭😴

A quick mention here first. I spelled Sheamus’s name wrong last week, so I felt the need to apologize on that🫤. It was spelled right in my tag though!

Here’s a few dreams that I hope you enjoy just as much as I did receiving them. Oh, the pic down ⬇️ is not one I had intended originally but that is how Warrior looked in dream number 2️⃣ . Let’s start with number one 1️⃣.

I frequently have dreams about my Grandparents house, but to have a wrestling reference makes it even sweeter. 🥰 My mom, youngest sister, and I had visited my grandparents but not sure if either of them was in this dream? We used to visit every few months after my Grandpa passed as well. Us girls were there with my spiritual cousin (who I’ve mentioned before), her daughter, and HER daughter. I must say~~~ my son also was there. I guess it wasn’t just us girls after all. ☺️Anyways, my cousins went out which left the rest of us to watch the baby who is a little over a year old. The reason I believe they were in it is because my cousin was just recently visiting her daughter’s family so in this dream, they visited my grandparents and we must’ve gone too.

While us girls were feeding the baby in the kitchen, my son was watching TV in the den. I got totally distracted as I heard what I thought was the old WWF shows! NAH, that can’t be, can it? Is some channel showing those old episodes or is this some kind of flashback? I turned my head and could catch a glimpse as it was then how I saw the Ultimate Warrior being interviewed by Mean Gene! At first I thought next to him was one of the “Demolition”guys but that wouldn’t be right. I believe now it was the “Road Warriors”or then being the “Legion of Doom”( LOD). It probably was right before Survivor Series ’90 when they were a team alongside “The Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich. My son was watching and said nothing! He never has watched and still does not. I got so into the TV, I forgot about the baby! Good thing others were there, he he. There was more to the dream involving the house and it being a duplex which it was not. There were many more details that I won’t share but always different things that make these dreams so amusing at times. 😜

Let’s move onto dream number two. This one also does connect to my real life because well, many do. Again, though I couldn’t connect if it was a flashback or mix of the present. They both merge and I just go with it. So, I looked like I do now but still lived at home with my mom, dad, and youngest sister. Huh? I was out running errands and someone in a store I believe had mentioned Warrior being nearby signing autographs! What? 😳How is this possible and how could I not know? Well, guess what Kathy did? I went (or sped) right there as it was at a local T-shirt shop called ” Daffy Dan’s” which I totally remember back then. It is no longer there, but was for many years. I believe THIS manifested because recently I was in a shop which contains retro and vintage clothing similar to DD’s. The shop is a connector in another way so keep it in mind…

I get there after calling home to tell them I was going to be late. Why would I do that? 🤷🏻‍♀️Perhaps lines would be very long and I’d be there a while. It was at the end of the event but they had barricades in the parking lot as the line was moving fast. I panicked because I had nothing for him to sign, just my phone to take pics. Well, years ago~~~ no cell phones but Warrior looked like he did down below so it was more of the now… The gift always is the dream… 💙All of a sudden, the book ” A Life Lived Forever” which I own was placed in my hands! That book didn’t happen until Warrior passed but items similar appear in dreams often. Guess I had something for him to sign now. Also, I found out they were giving away FREE UW action figures so another bonus! 😉👏🏻Not sure of the time per se, but Warrior had blonde hair in the figure as it was all movable and posable parts which I never had or have. I got closer but still didn’t know what to say as I dislike saying the same things about being a fan, can you tell? 🫢

Up to Warrior I went with the book and action figure. I ended up saying the fan stuff anyway, but then talked about coming on a whim and being one of the few girls there. He laughed so hard like he did and I got some pics. I asked him for a hug and of course, he obliged. 🤗He then went to sign my items and this is what he wrote on the book: ” Kathy- may all your dreams come true, always believe– Warrior.” *** I was STUNNED as I hadn’t asked him to write much at all. What made him write THAT?? Well, this WAS a dream but he meant real life. How touching. 🥹🫶🏻

It was then how I came back home and our house was decorated for Christmas. The shop of earlier had a Christmas in July sale when I went there so that is the connection!!! 🎄I was displaying the book and figure on some sort of Christmas platter of some kind? My sister admired it as well. Warrior had even attached his famous logo naturally… I still couldn’t believe that happened as I just stared at these wonderful Warrior collectibles now mine to keep forever. I had “met” Warrior in other dreams but this one was indeed “daffy” in many ways. He didn’t paint his face either which I’m sure he would’ve done for fans. 

Oh~~~ Warrior, thank you for these dreams as always but like I said years earlier, I can’t go anywhere ha! With these busy times ahead as we begin a new month of August, maybe he thought I needed them. 🙏🏻🤍I’m not ready for Christmas though! 😂

P.S. I got those Warrior items to keep forever in that dream just like the book of ” A Life Lived Forever.” Indeed it is… 😇