Ultimate Warrior In WWE: How It Started, How It Ended
Amidst constant disagreements about money and usage, Warrior's time with the company seemed sure to be short-lived before he started missing shows. This was, however, the straw that broke the camel's back for Vince McMahon.
Electing to not use him without the posting of a sizeable (but refundable) appearance bond, McMahon distanced himself from the act whilst still trying to squeeze every last drop from one of his old favourite - but very expensive - pieces of fruit.
Warrior's last appearance is all the sadder for it. Opening the taped July 8th Monday Night Raw against Owen Hart, Jim Hellwig had already finished up with the organisation having worked one last dark match on June 24th against Vader.
On post-produced commentary, McMahon notes that "hopefully, we are not seeing the Ultimate Warrior for the last time" before throatily returning to salesman mode as he charges to the ring. Former opponent Lawler doesn't sound like he's working when he gleefully and cynically advises all the fans to set VCRs for this potential final appearance. An on-screen suspension was handed down by President Gorilla Monsoon, who commentated the Gibbs match and remains a tragic stitch between the two wildly different offerings.
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