Tag: Wrestlemania XXX

Redemption or Revenge? 👏🏻💙💪🏻

I have a few things to mention before getting into today’s topic. First off, last week marked the 37th anniversary with the television debut of Ultimate Warrior. Yes, I do bring this up every year but it’s always worth a mention. How is it getting to be close to 40 years, oh my… I was 15 and a sophomore in high school as that began all this for me. Do you lifelong fans remember that time? No milestone but still a time to look back on if you are or were a fan of his and following the old WWF in the 80s. *** What WAS a milestone yesterday though was my husband and I remembering 25 years ago when we first met! I can still picture all the details. I know he does too… 🥰. ***Lastly, a few days ago here in the US was Veterans Day. I did an entire post on that several years back. I honor and salute all of those vets, including many in my family who have served this great nation of ours while defending our land. Thank you for your service… 🇺🇸🗽🕊️

Moving into today, you’ll see that pic below of when UW got his IC belt back from “ Ravishing Rick Rude” in SummerSlam 90. It was his redemption after losing it in WMV earlier that year because of “ The Weasel” Bobby Heenan’s interference. I won’t call him a brain but Warrior one could also say got his revenge. To me, it can be both. Let’s stick to this scenario in the WWE. Did you miss me talking about wrestling, fans? How about this past WMXL? I can describe Cody Rhodes’s win as redemption AND revenge against Roman reigns. If you follow or watch, you’ll know what I mean. We want and need a positive word like redemption but then with sports in particular, we want that negative word of revenge.

Case in point with it being a little personal for me. 8 years ago, if anyone had been reading my blog or even purchased my book: “ Spirit and Belief,” you may remember this story. I think it was one of the longest in the book actually! My Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team 🏀FINALLY became the NBA champions after beating those Golden State Warriors. I still can’t call them that… They stretched at all 7 games and it was super close. The year before both teams had faced each other for the first time but my Cavs lost in game 6 (on Warrior’s birthday.) The following year they won it all in 7. 2015 could not have repeated! Redemption and revenge all at once. I think the cherry on top for me was when LeBron James stepped off that plane back home in Cleveland wearing an Ultimate Warrior T-shirt. He “claimed” it was his last one in the suitcase but many knew he was a fan when younger. It just so happened that part of UW’s name belongs to that CA team so was that worn by LBJ on purpose? 🤔We will never fully know, but it made me feel pretty ultimate to see that revenge. We shouldn’t be that way but with sports, it comes out in us.

I won’t get political on here ever but feel the need to mention our next President elect~~~ once again Donald Trump. He had been associated with WWE and the McMahon family for years. He even had Linda on his cabinet. Him winning this recent US presidential election also begs the question of what his victory truly is. Redemption or revenge~~~ for a second term, years apart. You can decide that on your own but it’s another example here as it does get “roped” in with talk of WWE and his history with the company. Several WM’s were held at his venues through the years too.

Let’s get back to Warrior for a moment. His return to WWE in 2014 ignited an intense possible reunion. Many expected him to perhaps bash others in the business during his time in NOLA at WMXXX or just to avoid some altogether. He could’ve gotten his revenge for the past in how he was portrayed. Instead, none of that happened at all. He got redemption by surprising most spectators there during his HOF speech and beyond. He evolved in such a way few ever would’ve known or believed to be true. All of the old vengeful acts were behind him and now it was his turn to be redemptive. He always shocked people back in his prime with many actions and still was upon his return to the business that made him a superstar, only in a new way.

How do those two words fit in your life? Can you think of times where both mattered? I’m not condoning revenge in regards to evil of course but just other areas where you felt that desire to maybe “get even” or let them know what it feels like to be on the other side of a situation. Maybe you couldn’t accomplish a goal but then at a later time, you did. That’s good redemption and one you could be proud of. It can just be a personal dream or something similar. We shouldn’t get so bent on hate that we play the “eye for an eye” game and yet many times, that emotion surfaces and we succumb to it. We are human after all and nobody’s perfect. Just be aware and try to course correct if you can for a future time. Don’t expend your energy on what doesn’t matter. Leave that bad karma alone and focus on the good. It’s super hard to do this in some aspects but it’s truly the best and healthier way to be.

Redemption or revenge? Both strong words that are part of our lives. Let’s bring forth more redeeming qualities we can be proud of and leave the revenge part. You will be grateful you did. UW’s matches were “scripted” but I know he felt those words too in his life many times. Warrior opted for the good near the end of his time here. I hope someday I will do the same… 🤍

P.S. Tomorrow marks yet another very memorable day as well. 1992 brought the final match between the Ultimate Maniacs vs Money Inc. on SNME for the tag team belts. I always remember this time not just because it was Warrior’s last appearance for many years but also because I had a very special moment happen to ME that night shortly before the match. I will always remember~~~ although before, I had forgotten. 🤭 🅾️

***That date of November 14 also brings my 2016 memory that is mentioned in my book. 📗 That was when I went to Toys “R” Us and saw some Ultimate Maniacs action figures plus a car with New Mexico plates on my drive home. Warrior lived there for any wondering….The same date with references 24 years apart…Yep, I will always remember those special times too.

🥹❤️💛

Ultimate Merch & Messages

I said how more pics were coming from those WWF magazines so you will find one below. ⬇️ I still haven’t totally read the entire issues cover to cover but hopefully soon, I’ll have the time! I did read all the UW articles though. 😉If you had any of those back in the day, I’m sure you saw extra added inserts of merch dispersed through the pages. This one I loved with lots of UW stuff on it. There were others but I liked this page. The items they marketed then~~~ oh my as true fans loved it all. Did any of you own what’s shown? That jacket made a few appearances on the weekend shows. I can’t imagine the guys always posing for the countless photo shoots, but such was and is the life of a pro wrestler or even athlete. You get a 4 count with them, not a 3 ha ha.

Onto the messages… the day of my daughter’s graduation party, I had some wonderful things come my way. Lately, it’s been hawk feathers, literally all over and one really BIG one too. I am connected to that bird so I love its feathers as a sign. I saw many robin ones in the yard when setting up a table and then in the middle, ~~~ a hawk. A keeper for sure. Thank you team ⬆️ for letting me know all would be well. Then, also in the morning I received a beautiful heartfelt message from my spiritual cousin. She knew that day would be an “ultimate challenge” for me in many ways. I will quote some of what she sent but I can’t give her full credit. It was authored by another but she thought to send it my way, which is very typical of her. 🥰Here are some words that touched my heart as I didn’t fully feel I had earned some of those sentiments. I try to be better every day so I am humbled that she thinks I do deserve them. Here’s a few:

” when you give, it’s easy to see that it comes straight from the heart… I hope you’ll never forget how much I treasure just being in this world with you. You are such a deserving person. ”

Oh my goodness, I was moved by that as tears came. 🥹😭I’m not perfect as none of us are but she truly lifted me up so I could face the day and she called me amazing as well. What a wonderful soul sista and I treasure her too. She has no idea I mention her on here 🤭as she is not an attention seeker either but those that respond so genuinely will get recognized by me, always…

The next message I received was an email *** ALSO*** the morning of the party which overwhelmed me. I rarely get “fan mail” about this blog but so very grateful when someone takes time out of their day~~~ THEIR day to type me a word of thanks. I know he is probably reading as I hope he doesn’t mind the plug. I have replied to him personally but had to acknowledge him on here of course.

He has plans to order my book (so sweet…) 📗 and shared some very personal details about his life with me. I’m so honored how many have felt close enough through these writings to express their lives and love of Warrior to me. Warrior gave him inspiration and hope during some dark moments in his life that he so treasures. He met him and has his own private memories that he will always remember. I’m so grateful he attended WM 30 and even *** BEFORE*** 😮knowing Warrior would be inducted into the HOF. How’s that for listening to your gut intuition like Warrior always told us to do?

I also (as it was informed to me) had used a logo sign on this blog featured at the HOF and on camera! I will give him photo/ art cred here as I do believe which one it is. I had to look it up but think I know. 😊It’s beautiful art as I do try to showcase fans work every now and then. He told me to keep writing as I will for now. As long as we enjoy what we do and have a passion, it is needed. A million thanks to that wonderful warrior fan for believing and trusting me with his story. I hope he enjoys the book too. 👏🏻🙏🏻🙂‍↕️

We are all so needed in many ways for whatever work we put out into this world. Maybe with those we disagree on it becomes difficult to see their worth, but it’s still there underneath. The universe also does deliver but like Warrior had said~~~ we have to do the work too. Those messages guided me to a better feeling that day but honestly, we get messages every day. It can be easy, simple things that quite possibly we overlook. They aren’t always direct like a feather, text, or email. While writing this, I saw a blue butterfly~~~ which is RARE… 🦋One almost landed on me years ago when writing. Anything can brighten your day even when least expecting it too.

Wake up every day warriors to just be thankful for your gift of life because never does it not matter like the man himself said. Despite our craziness, we are more than what meets the eye. Once labels and façades (or masks) 🎭 get removed, we can truly be ourselves without hiding. That is when we receive the messages we need most to see, read, or hear. It’s when we are open to receiving and feel worthy that they manifest into form. 

Our team ⬆️ is always working on our behalf to let us know they are here to help when needed. Sometimes we ask, sometimes we don’t but they respond in one way or another. You can have your Warrior merch and channel the ultimate one or notice messages in other ways. Just know it is for our greater good to always believe… THANK YOU WARRIOR for keeping me on MY ultimate path to always know your power is here. My messages DO come from the ♥️ as I am so glad others do the same.

P.S. Why not? You can find my book – “Spirit and Belief” on Amazon and other retailers. It’s my beginnings but the stories are all ME and boy have they expanded more in this blog ☺️💙

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This is TEN… 💙⚡️🙏🏻

Yes, we are here warriors. Almost a decade. I seriously did not want to use that number with this title today. It wasn’t for the sad obvious reason but more of it not being a cliché because we’ve reached double digits since Warrior left this planet. I decided it to be fitting after all just like the subtitle of my book. Never did I want Warrior’s name as part of that because of the reasoning with others to purchase. His name would sell it, but quite possibly in my mind for the wrong reasons. I finally let that go because after all, without him~~~ I would never have written that book. I just wanted to always believe *** REAL*** readers would be interested for more reasons than one. I’m getting close to that number above for this blog. Will I get there? Who knows but for now, we have it with Warrior’s passing in a few days. I look at my hands👐🏻 and see all 10 fingers and think how this is it until 100 which just adds 1 zero, right? We can relive those years in a millisecond and 10 sounds about right.

The 8th also will bring that BIG solar eclipse the ☀️🌑🌎 world is talking about. Who remembers me stating how my son months ago told me this was coming? Hard to believe that will be upon us as well. Stay safe warriors… What are the odds that eclipse would be on HIS anniversary? I bet Warrior is laughing as I was just dumbfounded when knowing it months ago. 😳🫢😬 I STILL want him to be happy but actually, I know he is. That “Wrestle America” magazine story came to mind yet again, with the memory of almost 31 years ago. He wants us happy too as I still marvel at those words spoken in my mind and heart to that magazine with Ultimate Warrior staring back at me all those times ago.

Here’s my list of dates that I recall every year for anyone *** NEW***, or for you avid readers to reminisce:

~~~ April 1st~ 34 years of WMVI (Yes- I DID watch the “Ultimate Challenge” as always.) My daughter is finally THAT age of 17 and a senior in high school just like I was then… Weren’t his girls just that age?

~~~ April 4th~ 7.5. years of this blog, oh my…

~~~ April 5th~ 10 year anniversary of his HOF induction speech (I plan on watching that too as well) AND 32 years of WMVIII when U.W. came to help Hulk Hogan…

~~~ April 7th~ 10 year anniversary of his final RAW speech…

~~~ April 14th I will mention next week…

Here’s another idea I decided to incorporate into today’s post. If you know me and this blog, I mention songs, books, or movies A LOT… Well, today I decided on a song I hear played pretty often as some of the lyrics fit. Many of you might be familiar as it’s very beautiful to me. I always seem to hear it when I had become frustrated or upset. LITERALLY- the words ring true (ding, ding, ding, 🛎️) for me but they might for you too…

“Nothing Else Matters” ~Metallica

… “couldn’t be much more from the heart”

…” forever trusting who we are”

…”and nothing else matters.”

I could include more but don’t want to cross that copyright line. Don’t care what THEY do, think, or know but just do YOU. That’s the message I get but there’s plenty more that resonate for me in a deeper way.

Warrior did HIM despite the others way and lived life on HIS terms. Fans know this but it’s such a beautiful reminder for us all. I get pensive and still teary, but not like years prior. This number is *** BIG*** and up in “parts unknown”, he’s only been gone a short while. No dates, numbers, or years up there but for us~ we are connected to linear time.

Oops, I did forget another addition after all. I actually am referencing a book! Just a 2 count as no movie, ha ha. Recently, I had read John Stamos’s book: “If You Would Have Told Me.” I always liked him and was excited to read his memoir. Some of you may recall me writing on the passing of Bob Saget, (who was his “Full House” costar a few years ago,) and my siblings with their déjà vu “condolences.” Bob and John became very close. John mentions how: “maybe I should stop looking for signs in the sky and just know Bob is at peace.” He then adds: “I know I’ll be back because I know those I’ve lost returned to me.” He meant signs he gets from his parents who have passed while noticing little things in his own son. Yep, that’s how it works warriors and what a profound statement from John if you always believe… 🥹❤️‍🩹

So, this year no remembering of 10 years ago with me, my kids, their ages and shenanigans, his kids, signs, or any of that. I will turn on my candle lantern. 🕯️Remember the warrior batteries in that? 🔋 🔋while thinking of Warrior in a special way on the evening of April 8th… I thought writing this would be so difficult and yet, it seemed to flow in a peaceful way…

No spiritual meaning of 10 here today although I know it, but you can look up your own info. Last year, I bought nachos and wine 🍷 but this year,. hmmm… 🤔 Why is there no nacho emoji??? I decided to use my April selfie this week because photos of him “run” rampant on here and I had never done a * ME* pic for his anniversary. Some may have seen this pic on my socials but it was originally taken for this post today. Always more firsts with a few more coming up. I will also think of his family, good friends, colleagues of years ago~ both living and passed, and all the countless FANS all over the world, who I hope will forever be. I treasure them and you all.. . There are so many, many things that have transpired these last 10 years my mind can’t keep up but my heart knows. There were lots of personal issues I have dealt with but more relaxed now. Much knowledge has been gained too with always more to come… The countless experiences and memories we have with his life and our own are to numerous to expand upon.

Here’s to the amazing, unforgettable, awesome, ultimate man of WARRIOR that we know as good to his core. I miss his presence but his spirit is forever around. I have been so extremely fortunate despite not physically knowing him in this life… His story continues, just in a different way… My story continues as well as all of yours. I love you Warrior ( there’s another first I had yet to ever type out…) and I thank you for everything. Continue to be YOU because nothing else matters...

P.S. Do any of you remember way back to my Easter egg story? Well, I never shared ALL of that but will today. The truth is- I KEPT that eggshell created when I was a teen on my dresser for MONTHS! Maybe I never shared that because of judgement or weirdness but now- it felt time. Similar to another statement ⬆️ which I have shared today for different reasons…. I will link 2 blogs that mention that egg which FYI- was the SAME colors as the batteries! 🥚💜💛😮😜

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/many-meaningful-masks/

Or:

http://www.mywarriorwritings.com/the-color-blur/

*** You can also search them up if interested…. 🕉️☮️🚀

The Journey of Forgiveness

That’s a big word warriors, I know. Quite the switch from last week’s dream. I debated whether or not to resurrect yet another post idea from my “Spirit and Belief” blogging days. First, I thought to say “A Lesson in Forgiveness” but that sounded so preachy like gloom and doom or something. That’s not what I want to do but that word of forgiveness looms about, doesn’t it? For some of us, it can be quite easy based on our own experiences but for most~~~ it’s HARD… I know many of you can think of numerous times were either you had to forgive someone or you yourself had to be forgiven. First off, do this for me. Forgive yourself before anyone else. You read that right. I do and you should too. Once you do, it will become easier dealing with others. I have often said how we are hardest on ourselves and give that negative self talk time to get in our heads. Just truly catch yourself and say things like “delete, cancel, or erase.” Every time you beat yourself up for not saying, doing, or even thinking the right thing, stop it right now. 🛑 You can do it because we need the positive like Warrior said. I need to keep practicing what I write to all of you too.

The photo I used today is a funny story. Once watching the “Always Believe” DVD, there were so many photo choices for me as this was one of them. It took forever to get the right shot of him smiling but glad I got it. When walking through WWE’s HQ “halls,” was Warrior making his way back (not just literally) into forgiveness? Quite possibly but obviously not at that exact moment. The Boss, legends, and current roster were all on the edge of their seats just waiting to hear what he had put into his HOF speech. Even after being gone 18 years, would he still be bashing most or trashing them? Sure, Warrior mentioned a few things but I’m quite positive he shocked many with his different demeanor. People mentioned forgiveness, as yes- Warrior was genuine but were the others receptive and then accepting? Hard to know for sure as Warrior didn’t have the opportunity to become that ambassador. I want to believe they accepted this “new” Warrior and would in turn offer forgiveness back. He needed to do that and they all needed it too. He made peace like what was said and because of that, the extra baggage that entailed didn’t go with him to parts unknown like it sure can.

Warrior’s example always gets me thinking of my own relationships with some who have wronged me. Are there some things in life super hard to forgive or get past? Absolutely YES just like a few in Warrior’s life as his speech mentioned. Forgiveness is tricky because I like you thought it differently. The other person may never reciprocate but you need to practice that word for you, not them. By just stating an intention for the goodness of forgiving, you are sending a powerful message. We don’t even have to physically be with those who have hurt us. You can voice it aloud to yourself, write a letter, (I know that’s challenging) but then burn it, or just move forward in a way that works. We need to take some action instead of saying we will and then don’t.

Even if it doesn’t come to you, try again another day. Be willing to change and really put some effort into it, the benefits will come. I truly believe forgiveness is one of if not the most important “lesson.” After all, we do need to learn. It is part of our purpose here but we have many. What a lifelong journey it becomes. I often wonder about forgiveness being given to Warrior’s Dad from him. He knows that whole story now behind his Dad leaving the family even more and why it had to happen. At least that is what I believe but we all probably have those stories with our loved ones in spirit. It takes so much to put that word of forgiveness into action but is necessary for our growth.

It heals us in ways we can’t fully understand. I have done a lot of work on this. It is much trial and error, patience, and time. Do it now before you get to parts unknown with all this unresolved. I won’t tell you how to specifically forgive but just look at your life and see who or what needs to be let go in a way. The band “Firehouse” whom Warrior references in some videos had a beautiful song called “Let Go.” I’ll link it at the end. It came to me once working out. No idea they did a song like that. Give it a listen, it’s very powerful and exactly what I needed to hear for different reasons but still fit. Its message can be many things but forgiveness does factor in as well. All the answers are inside you which is part of a lyric. Warrior said that too. I cried, of course. 🥲

Oh boy, is this post getting to me but it’s what came so that’s what I write. I believe in forgiveness and forgiving. I hope you do too. It took Warrior years to get to that point in his life but it served him well living where he did with his Warrior girls. I’m not telling you to move although we will be in a few years. Your perspective shifts and you evolve as we all should. Do we completely change? No, I don’t believe so. Some may think otherwise but deep down, we still are US… We need to advance though and relationships are such a huge part of this. Warrior reached out to Linda McMahon about his girlfriend Dana at the time and also wanted to reach out to Vince after his first daughter was born. See, even Warrior had it in him but not enough back then to start the process of true forgiveness. I’m still not there with some but am learning. Many may say Warrior did all that with the return to WWE because of his health condition. We may never fully know but that process started long before 2014 and aren’t we grateful it happened? I know I am… 💙

Bring that forgiveness into your life and learn to let go. It is a journey and a big lesson but one we all have in common as humans on this earth in these physical bodies. Yes, it can be messy and emotional but so worth it in the end. When your time comes to parts unknown you can say: “I did it for Me!” However you get your inspiration, just try forgiveness. You will know the story someday. Live for now. Let the present moment be your “present” to yourself. 🎁

P.S. Here’s “Let Go” by Firehouse…

https://you.tu.be/mAUL58nBFvE

P.P.S. I checked and last week’s dream made number 30… ( he has not been in them all but the reference is always there…) beautiful Warrior connection, especially this post… There have been others that were little but the biggies make 30… 🙏🏻🥹😴



An Infinite Legacy 🙏🏻💙💪🏻

***First off, congrats to all the winners at WrestleMania XXXVIII and all those newly inducted into the WWE HOF class of 2022. Just 3 words- “THANK YOU TAKER… “⚰️⚱️

Here we are again warriors with this time of year. How is it April already? Wrestlemania 38 just happened as did this blog marking 5 .5 years a few days ago. This post isn’t entirely numbers-based but I will share some that definitely connect today because that’s what I do. Warrior will be gone 8 years on the 8th (Friday.) I know with birthdays it’s called your “golden” one if that happens. At least that’s what I was told. For me, I turned 19 (so long ago now…) on the 19th in the 9th month. Who knows? I don’t share this to be sad but just an observation. 8 is an infinity number which beckons this title. Warrior’s younger daughter Mattie referenced infinity from the book: “A Life Lived Forever.” She mentions in her letter about infinity which makes me think of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story. His older daughter Indy had referenced the word legacy in her letter. An infinite legacy with Ultimate memories always.

I’ll share a 3 count of number connectors with all of you. I might’ve added this as a PS many posts back but now that the date is here, it’s time. Just when I think some milestones, dates, or numbers are done for a bit, more show up. It truly is infinite. Are you ready to follow? Here we go… The last WM Warrior was part of is 30. That of course was 8 years ago. WM VIII is turning 30 this year. Also, April 5, 1992 was WM VIII’s date as was Warrior’s induction of 2014. He will forever have two dates of April 5 as real significance to him.

I also had two special dates of April 5 as well which I’ve shared before but will again briefly. Mine don’t relate to 30 or 8 but I can always remember. 2014 was our first basketball game we attended together as a family and in 2016, two signs fell down in my house. Both were that date of April 5 so Warrior and I just have a 2 count of early April moments there. Technically, I have another April 5 that I chose. It was a book event and that has been blogged too. To summarize here, this time becomes a 3 count of 8 on the 8th, WMVIII turning 30 and April 5 being WM VIII’s date plus Warrior’s 2014 HOF induction. Warrior’s last WM weekend was 30 which was 8 years ago. 30 and 8, synchronicity wins the match yet again. Oh, and WM VIII took place in Indiana. 2 Warrior connectors. Are you all caught up? 😳3️⃣0️⃣, 8️⃣

Let’s switch to some other views on the Ultimate Warrior’s or Warrior’s infinite legacy which continues on despite numbers, dates, and always milestones. I’m so humbled and honored when people contact me regarding this blog, my book, or just to share their OWN wrestling memories about the character of U. W. Here are some of their words I received as a few maybe even weren’t initially fans of his but found him years later on many YouTube videos:

“remarkable, amazing, inspirational.”

“brilliant…deep, thoughtful. His depth of knowledge exceeds anyone on the news.”

“Such a patriot and foresight he had into America.”

“Impactful…he was an extraordinary man…It was such a massive loss.”

A few had listened to Warrior’s speeches on many topics and even shared them with friends. The “Injections of Inspiration” videos were mentioned since they contained no “BS” advice for one loyal fan. Another wanted to know more about his collection of artwork, book recommendations, and was a long time U.W. fan. He asked if I had anything additional to share and called Warrior’s writings “treasures.” This man wanted to get my book and couldn’t wait to dive into the old blog posts of Warrior’s I had sent him. I try to offer as much as I can within reason of course and very touched when they share personal stories with me.

Vince McKee who I spoke with on his “Pick Six” podcast with “Kee on Sports,” even left me a super nice review on Amazon. Yes, he might be a little biased with knowing me personally but he is himself a fellow author so understands the work. He had this to say about Warrior: “he would be very proud.” He added how the Warrior’s messages bring an “inner peace and spirit to people.” He compliments me of course but I wanted to share Warrior words today. He didn’t have to take time out of his very busy schedule to write that at all, but he did and I am grateful.

So, yes indeed- the Ultimate Warrior and Warrior both have an infinite legacy. Even if there were disagreements, differences of opinions, or other negative naysayers, he lives on and always will. I’m very fortunate to continue doing what I do here and it makes me happy knowing others find his work outside of wrestling as well. We will leave our own infinite legacy of some kind so my wish is that all of you do many things in your life which will reflect that. Don’t let one thing define you and pursue all that interests you. Warrior did, I am, and you should too.

The numbers change every year but we need to go on and do what we can to make a difference. 30 and 8 will move forward as will every other milestone that we treasure and cherish. Hard to believe all these WM’s after 8 are in their 30’s now! How is that even possible? The Ultimate Warrior will mark 35 years on TV in November as it seems I just wrote of his 30th 5 years ago. 8 on the 8th is such a WOW reflective number for me as it is for most fans too. We all grow older, change, and evolve because we have to in life. Let’s be our OWN warrior selves and keep remembering, celebrating, and honoring the life of the one and only Warrior man. You will forever keep running as I always believe in your most Ultimate spirit. Thank you Warrior for your infinite legacy.

💙~~~ Kathy 💖

P.S. April 1st also brought “The Warrior” song playing in my van that evening. ( WM VI turned 32 that day)

Oh, and if you want to hear me discuss all these dates a little more, check out this video I made called:

Ultimate Warrior Numerology

https://youtu.be/B8Wm0ZDD9CE

*** You can also find me here:

www.spiritandbelief.com

*** I write a more in-depth spiritual blog on other topics or if interested in book info, it’s there too. Lots of short stories about my beginnings in watching wrestling, psychic traits, dreams, Warrior connectors, and MORE! Check it out on Amazon and other book retailers. 📗(it’s title is the same as the website ⬆️)

*** Follow me on a U.W. fb group, Twitter, and over at YouTube (:

Many Meaningful Masks

We do wear lots of masks throughout our lives warriors as some may have read on this blog before. This post isn’t quite as deep as getting to the real us but does involve several “mask” stories of my OWN that became very meaningful. A few are slightly amusing but then a few are well…., not so much. I do believe I’ve mentioned painting the Ultimate Warrior’s mask on my face was never something I’d do. Dana has had her face marked with her own brand of warrior woman paint but I only dabbled in small symbols on my cheeks. After all, he did that for a brief time so for me that was enough.

When my youngest sister was still quite little, I loved coloring and drawing with her. We had a few chalkboards to use for many creations. Guess what I showed her? Yep, the Ultimate Warrior mask. Why did that pop in my head? I wasn’t sure she’d fully understand my intensity back then so it was just called a “cat mask.” O.K., I know it doesn’t really look like a cat face but she bought it and became my muse of choice. She actually does still remember those times! Glad my silliness was so memorable and unforgettable to her. Just like Warrior was and still is to me.

Another funny memory was painting Easter eggs. Being a teenage girl meant most were done with that tradition but again with having a sibling ten years younger made me still participate. I remember painting an egg purple and then adding his mask in the middle with yellow. Those are Easter colors for real! So very proud of how it turned out. I realize this sounds obsessive as perhaps even true fans out there didn’t do this. We all have weird stuff as teens and I gotta say that was mild compared to other things kids my age were doing. 😬Am sure you have your own crazy times too! This was sweet to me and I’ve shared a lot personally so there warriors– you get another interesting tidbit from my past.

These last few are a little bittersweet. When I heard about Warrior’s HOF induction, the months just seemed to fly by as that Spring came fast. Some will know how warm it was that April here in Ohio which is discussed in my book Spirit and Belief. My daughter was still into chalk drawing like her aunt many years ago. I drew the Ultimate Warrior mask on our driveway in many different colors so happy for his upcoming weekend. They were great as I hadn’t even tried drawing that mask in years. My girl never questioned the validity as it’s just a symbol. Little did she know how much it meant to her Mama. *** PAUSE*** A few days later, Warrior passed. 💔

I still could see those colorful masks in one spot of our driveway out my window. It made me so sad, shocked, and angry. With no rain coming, they were erased by me without a trace remaining. It was too much then even with no tears but now, I’d leave them for different reasons. Even though the chalk was erased from that pavement, I could never erase him from my life no matter how hard I tried almost six years ago.

This time also coincided with my daughter having a Dance Party at her school along with face painting. She had these beautiful butterflies on her cheeks and loved them. A few days after Warrior’s passing and I see my girl’s face painted. Of course this isn’t his mask like the other stories but my emotions still fought it.

My Dad’s big 70th birthday party was the next night and with sleep, her butterflies faded a little. She asked me to paint them back on so she could show off her face to everyone. I obliged but told her Mama would do the best I could and to not get mad. My hands were shaking as I picked up that first brush and chose her color. Why? Come on Kathy– this isn’t his mask, what’s wrong with you? Well, that was how much of my grief got displayed. I just told her I was nervous since that wasn’t something she rarely asked of me. Warrior’s mask- No. Face paint-yes. It still mattered a lot. Never could I even put on the mask from the book “A Life Lived Forever.” I had held it up to my face but the strap broke. I wasn’t meant to wear it…

Warrior created his many painted masks for the Ultimate Warrior character which I never ever wanted to replicate. It wasn’t for me but I guess other meaningful mask stories came to be. To even think I had mask stories surprised me until back from my memory bank they were there again. Just like Warrior.

If any of you have ever painted the U.W. mask on yourself or anyone else, bravo! Your masks are meaningful to you just like mine were to me. Warrior painted different masks and each became a story with ultimate meanings. No chalk could ever be erased from my memory. He was there with or without his mask and still will forever be. 💖🧡💛💚🙏🏻

P.S. We recently finally saw the movie “Fighting with my Family” which depicts the true story of Paige in the WWE. I really needed a chalkboard to slide my nails down since it shows WMXXX and Monday Night RAW of April 7, 2014… 😳 The U.W. wrestling buddy doll is also in this movie so sorry for the spoiler alert!! My husband even liked it. Another chalkboard moment.

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Persistence is the Key 🔐

Persistence is quite the word, isn’t it warriors? Perseverance is another similar term and I ask the gods up above for that everyday (: This is the key to making me stay true to who and what I am. I’m gonna share two guys that became pretty persistent over time. Yes, they both involve Warrior but not in the way you might be thinking…

Steve Wilton (Warrior’s former manager) elaborates more about Warrior’s disassociation with Vince McMahon and WWE in the book “A Life Lived Forever.” This also connects to my brother and me. Of course I will explain without getting into too much detail about a certain other DVD (which I said I’d never mention) but Warrior’s hurt and sadness about the company remained. He never wanted to go back or hear news about WWE ever again. It was never his intention or desire to associate with Vince and company anymore. Period. Well, Steve had a way of being persistent when it mattered most.

He’d wear a shirt Warrior would notice, swear at, and laugh. One time Steve actually convinced Warrior to watch a steel cage match involving Vince and Triple H as a tag team. Warrior was intrigued and gave many compliments in Mr. McMahon’s favor. It seemed better to talk WWE again until Triple H (Paul) made his move to get the Ultimate Warrior in the Hall of Fame.

For years, I had also disassociated with Vince and WWE. I stopped watching after Warrior left and never really watched again. That was it for me and I didn’t care. If fact, I was gleefully giggling when I heard Vince had finally got “caught” in a way with some unmentionable issues and lost millions on the XFL deal back then. Good, I thought. It’s about time…

Enter my brother who is still that fan today for trying to remind me many years ago all about Mr. McMahon’s good qualities and his brand of genius. I didn’t care at all. If he shared a performer of our era getting inducted, I’d take notice. Other than that, nope not interested. He’d even try so hard to get my funny bone going again with Facebook posts but I wouldn’t budge. For Warrior~~ yes. 👍For anyone else~~ no. 👎🏻

Two guys trying really hard to get each of us~~ Warrior and me to like WWE again. What a parallel universe indeed. If anyone has read my blog over time, you know I still don’t watch but I do know enough. If fact, my sister has been friends for a long time with one of the guys who is now part of the current RAW tag team Champs~ The Viking Raiders!! I can say I knew him back then… 😉 Also, I have mentioned Vince before and now I understand so much more without such negativity. Once again though, emotions come to the surface and can remain for years. It was like that for Warrior and myself. We felt the same disappointment, anger, sadness, and all in betweens until persistence kept knocking at our beat up doors.

Here’s a metaphor for you to consider. Imagine an old attic style trunk all locked up accumulating cobwebs. You know it’s there but what’s inside doesn’t interest you like it once did. You’ll always have its contents but isn’t part of your life anymore. Then, something changes. You push those cobwebs off, get the key and unlock it again. What’s inside? That’s your stuff and memories. Can you relate warriors? That was me and my memories of WWE, Vince, and of course Warrior. I can still put those old memories back in but now that trunk is sparkly clean and being cleared out for new ones. The old mixing with the new. All one in the same and never forgotten.

You can have persistence with anything in your life that truly matters. Relationships with others, your career, a personal fitness goal, financial success, or any topic of interest. Try to unlock whatever is blocking you to better things. Sometimes, we need to back off but your persistence just might make someone else try for theirs. If I hadn’t been persistent, this blog and my book Spirit and Belief wouldn’t have become a reality. If Steve hadn’t been persistent, perhaps Warrior wouldn’t have shown interest in WWE again or agreed to talks with Triple H. Even if my brother hadn’t been persistent with me, I might’ve never known some important details that matter so much to me now. I wasn’t all over some social media of wrestling then.

So, warriors find your own attic trunk and become persistent to preserving what’s inside. It just may be the key you need to making your dreams come true.

P.S. Talk about persistence with NUMBERS!!

( ok WWE Trivia buffs…)

2020= 30 years since WMVI( this year!!)

2020= 6 years since Warrior’s passing( this year) AND his last WM was XXX.

*** Those numbers keep coming!

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Five HOF Warrior Years

With Wrestlemania 35 and the WWE HOF this weekend, I’d like to share a few of my HOF related memories. I, like most true Ultimate Warrior fans will always remember his induction five years ago on April 5, 2014. As readers of this blog and quite possibly my book Spirit and Belief also may know, two signs in my home fell on April 5, 2016. The third April 5 connector was just last year when I attended a book event that became “The Library Lift-off” blog post. So, April 5 will always remain as another of my most fondest memories with dates and Warrior. Maybe I’ll get something next year with those even numbered years?

Five years ago also brought the first basketball game we attended as a family. My husband and I had gone to a few but never with the kids. My son in 4th grade (yet again with that grade!) had won a ticket to see the Cleveland Cavaliers through school. We were all so excited! Our family of four celebrated my son’s birthday a week later even though the Cavs lost. It was so great seeing this boy getting into the crowd with his chants of “DEFENSE!” I can’t believe he just turned 15.. 💙😲 Where have five years gone???

I remember glancing upward seeing retired jerseys in the rafters. Those names were of players I followed back in high school. Just like a memory of someone else I followed in high school.

While watching the game, my mind thought of Warrior who later in the evening would take his rightful place in his professional home. I did have several moments of distractions of course but all filled with such pride. First my son and then of Warrior. I guess it was a good thing being at the arena instead of home for me that night.

The Cavs may have lost but my son won with inviting our hometown team into his heart. That began those two years of emotion until our BIG title win in 2016. Warrior also won with a different kind of victory that didn’t involve a court or even a wrestling ring. He was gifted with an HOF ring meaning much more than a title or a belt.

So, again where have these last five years gone? I ask that sometimes over the years with my kids but never thought that question would involve Warrior on his passing. That’s why I wanted to remember and share in his HOF more. I’m not one of those mothers who gets all sappy with time. Sure, I can go there in a second but I don’t. It can seem like just yesterday in many ways but the feeling is neutral for me.

I was always home with my kids so heck yeah– the time is very real in its years! They are 15 and almost 13. The same is true of Warrior. Five years can seem like yesterday but then after everything I’ve gone through, it really sounds about right being that long.

When looking at photos, it’s the same yet again. I have a picture of my son from another Cavs game in his photo frame where I see it everyday. That twelve year old looking so intent had no idea Mom was taking his picture. Yesterday and now all at once. The photos I have of Warrior echo that too as is probably true for all of us.

Do you perceive time passing the same or different than me? Guess that all depends on your life and those moments lived which are different for each person. There is no time or space up in parts unknown so as a spirit, Warrior isn’t confined anymore with those terms as we are here.

However you view time, just make it count and become memorable. Warrior would want nothing less from us as he always made his moments count. Gosh, I can still view myself first watching WWF and can’t believe that was 35 years ago! BTW– I was 12. Videos bring memories back even more than photos and that’s o.k. too. It’s good to remember but just don’t live in the past too long.

I reflect on many dates and passages of time but need the happy more than the sadness. I hope you do the same. Five years, thirty, or thirty-five, remember with pride and then live for the now.

~~~ Happy Five HOF years Warrior as I look back on April 5 and know that time passes as it must. ~~~”This too shall come to pass and until we meet again, I will always believe!” ~~ Kathy (with a little bit of quoting Warrior)

P.S. I first started watching WWF 35 years ago as it becomes WM35 this year! 💖💙👏🏻💪🏻🙏🏻

P.P.S. I have used a few HOF pics before so wanted a different one for this post!

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“I Can’t Go Anywhere!”

“Congratulations!

Today is Your Day.

You’re off to Great Places!

You’re off and away!”

~~~“Oh, The Places You’ll Go.”

~~~ Dr. Seuss, 1990. (love that year!)

I just had to quote that ever famous children’s book. Having been a teacher of young kids for years, it was perfect for today’s post. I immediately thought of that story while remembering the places I went that brought Warrior to mind after he passed.

If you recall in other posts, I’ve mentioned how I can’t go anywhere so wanted to share some of those “great places” that made me laugh and smile thinking of Warrior. Some vacation places stories are in my book Spirit and Belief.

Let’s rewind several years back yet again…

I Can’t Go Anywhere…

Feeling like I had brain fog was nothing new as the robotic me had to continue doing tasks while still dealing with the shock of his passing. The grocery store gave me that distraction I needed while walking down the frozen food aisle. Music is frequently playing so perhaps you can guess where this is leading… Have any of you seen the animated movie “Sing?” I know, I know… here I go again with a movie reference and another cartoon but they so connect! Anyways, it’s based on the show “American Idol” only with animals.

There’s this Mama Pig Rosita and she easily becomes one of my favorites. She’s shopping one day, hears music in the store, and breaks out some crazy dance moves! The security camera guy is amazed as she is greeted with applause afterwards. She is politely embarrassed but continues shopping. My adventure wasn’t as daring as Rosita’s but I so felt the music and was dancing with my cart just a little.

They usually play country or easy listening but then two songs in a row by Katy Perry. BOTH made me think of Warrior when they were released. “Roar” and “Firework.” How Ultimate! The lyrics also now make me think of me….. I couldn’t help but dance in the store that day as my fog disappeared for the next hour. Two songs by the same artist in a row in a store that doesn’t play music like that. Oh, the Places I Go.

I Can’t Go Anywhere…

The next place was Target but not in the parking lot this time. My son got a gift card for his birthday and wasn’t sure if he still wanted toys or not. He was ten but we looked in that aisle anyway. I had my eyes glued to where he was while knowing the WWE stuff was right across from us. This was early April 2014 so um, not gonna look over there… That wasn’t a problem at all, yay for my heart! We were however in line with electronics and all the giant big screen T.V’s everywhere. Our Ohio baseball team the Cleveland Indians were playing the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto. Darn, thought I was in the clear with toys and then I saw that. It’s now called Rogers Centre and not Skydome but still… WMVI for anyone wondering! Who would’ve thought a few years later I’d get my first blue jay feather in line with Warrior. Oh, the Places I Go.

I Can’t Go Anywhere…

Onto place number three. This would be a great three count but I do have a four! I went to Five Below working on some Christmas ideas for the kids a few years ago. I then spotted some preteen girls near the displayed posters. How cool to look thru those and maybe see if some would work for my kids. They still hang up posters, right? If you’re not familiar, you just look at them displayed and then match the number to the rolled up ones on the shelf.

I did get my son a Super Mario characters one and my daughter a dog one but not before seeing another one. Any guesses? Nope, not an Ultimate Warrior one, too tempting–lol! It was a classic WWE poster of past and more recent Superstars. Warrior was right there next to Randy, Andre, Jake Roberts, Rick Rude, Bret Hart, Ted DiBiase, The Rock, Steve Austin, Undertaker, Ric Flair, (I think?) and some others. One person absent– Hulk Hogan. Interesting but I sent a pic to my brother yet again with the caption of this post. Oh, the Places I Go.

I Can’t Go Anywhere…

Here’s the last one and it was out of my memory until seeing something that brought it all back. A few Christmases ago, we took the kids to see the movie “Daddy’s Home.” Yes, a few inappropriate parts but they were getting older. We loved it and glad there’s a sequel.

Right away I noticed they said the movie takes place in New Orleans. (Warrior’s HOF induction city, WMXXX) The one count… Next, the family sits around and watches one of their favorite movies together– “The Princess Bride.” Andre the Giant was in that. The two count… Dana has mentioned their family loving that movie too! Then, nothing else for a while as I just kept thinking where that three count would be or even if there would be one.

Shaking my head while laughing to myself was quite common then. The three count came at the end and for all of you who know the movie, can you tell? John Cena appears! Love how he’s in the second one too. I actually laughed a little too loud in the theater while saying his name! My husband said:”Is he a wrestler?” Oops, well– he knows now and John has been involved in several movies. I remembered all this while watching U.W. wrestle Andre on the Ultimate Collection DVD one day. Oh, the Places I Go.

Well, there’s my stories for now and am sure there are others but these along with the Dr. Seuss book remained in my head. Like I’ve said before, it’s the little things and expect the unexpected. Do your life and the “signs” will appear. It could be places, people, or things but just become aware. I am grateful for this journey of mine and Warrior’s everyday. Too many things to not connect and dismiss.

Think of everything you are grateful for as this holiday approaches. Really stop and appreciate all the Universe gives us and say “thanks.” That doesn’t seem enough but it means everything.

Thank you warrior fans for all you do to keep his legacy alive while remaining true to yourself too. Roar, be that firework, dance, sing, play ball, shop, take photos, watch movies, and enjoy the little things. Who knows where you’ll go along the way…

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#firework#toronto#bluejays

#wrestlemaniaVI#fivebelow

#daddyshome#theprincessbride

#thanksgiving

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“Do You Want to go Play Some Games?”

I bet you warrior fans are trying so hard connecting this title with that photo! I must admit it is kinda weird so let me explain… 😜 This story fits in the “dream” category but I love this title so much better. Plus, “The Wedding Reception Dream” sounded too much like “The Wedding Near Smoothie King” and this title is way funnier! Another dream that was very odd but decided to share it anyway. That just leaves one more I haven’t told so probably a no on that one… 😉too silly and brief!

Last May of 2017, I attended a cousin’s wedding out of town. The reception was by the lake and we all had such a great time celebrating this young couple. Fast forward about 5 months later when this “new” dream with Warrior occurred. My childhood backyard was the location of a wedding reception involving the bride’s sister of 5 months prior. Um, what? I couldn’t even remember her having a sister! Why in the world would this be the setting and for someone I didn’t even know? I have learned sometimes that doesn’t matter.

I do remember as a child always thinking of our family’s backyard to be a great space for a wedding reception. Perhaps my brain just took the last one I went to and found a new bride! I was upstairs in my old bedroom looking down at all the beautiful scenery with lots of white lights strewn about. There were tables and chairs everywhere and the party had started. Again– another question as to why I was alone looking out…? Hmm… Anyway, while spanning the crowd, I saw Warrior wearing his gray and red suit you see in the photo!

My mouth fell open as I literally flew down the stairs and out the door! Once outside, I couldn’t find him anywhere until my mom and brother pointed in the direction of where he went. Guess they were helping me out! I actually found him and realized I forgot my phone to snap a photo of us together. He seemed rushed as a man was ushering him elsewhere but said he’d be right back. What in the world was going on? Why was he even here?

That gave me time to go all the way back and grab my phone. I found him again in the crowd and said what a fan I was (am) while probably babbling incoherently, who knows???!!! 😀😆 We took a few photos ( so awesome in most of these dreams!) but then I asked why he was here as he didn’t know anyone. I was so confused but all he did was laugh without really answering me.

Before the dream ended, he asked me: “Do You Want to go Play Some Games?” The couple were video game arcade fanatics and there were many placed throughout the yard. I couldn’t believe he was asking me this while no mention of wrestling, his life now, family, or anything else. I just stood there not fully knowing what to say as he walked in the direction of the games. I followed him towards that area and woke up. No idea if we ever played any or not. 🎮

WOW… I’m not a professional dream interpreter but most of mine are easy to figure out. This one like a few others, not so much. I do remember Dana saying how she wished he’d “played more.” Not sure if she meant games with the girls (probably not!) or just having fun more in general. I played with my kids when they were little but as they age… sigh.., Maybe I was privy to new information. Maybe he IS playing games with all his wrestling buddies now like he seldom did on Earth? Maybe so……. I still think little things are funny and you know what? Warrior does too! I am proof of this time and again with my synchronicities.

I also must admit that after I had the first few dreams of him as a wrestler, I asked for one of him like the Warrior of today. I say today because it’s true. Well, I got several of him looking like the guy similar in the photo and my dreams equal 6. Another funny little joke of ours with that number and yes, I laughed again remembering them all. They have all mostly been written! I’ve had others mentioning him but without his presence. I will take them all as they show me so much on this journey.

I never know what the storyline or setting will be just like back in his prime days of wrestling but if he is part of it, I am watching or participating. ***Ask for some dreams warriors– you just may get a few good ones. Don’t forget to play some games along the way! #besilly #dreambig #alwaysbelieve

~~~Next week it’s my BIRTHDAY so what better way than to share great exciting news happening for my book! Can’t wait to fill you all in!! Happy Dreaming warriors! 😴

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