16 Reasons 2014 Was A Terrible Year For WWE

6. The Death Of The Ultimate Warrior

It was the most shocking and unexpected deaths in the pro-wrestling industry, one that has shaken many old school wrestling fans to the core, including Vince McMahon himself. Warrior was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014, after spending years away from the WWE and pro wrestling in general. His disputes with Vince had since become widely publicized, and he was featured in the DVD €˜The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior.€™ Though not the most technically sound wrestler, he was very popular, and many fans wondered if he would ever return to the WWE. On RAW, the night after WrestleMania XXX, Warrior was sweating profusely and was breathing heavily. When he shook the ropes, he seemed to exert much less force, leading some to believe something was wrong. He gave a heartfelt speech, about how every Warrior breathes eventually breathes his final breath and how his legend lives on in the fans. It was a touching moment from a man who had not been seen on RAW since 1996. Less than 24 hours later, Warrior had a heart attack and was pronounced dead at age 54. It was a terrible shock, and some say that Vince, who was once a big fan of Warrior, cried when he learned that Warrior died. If anything, Warrior€™s death was a somber reminder that the wrestler€™s lifestyle will eventually catch up with them, and that they need to be careful with what they do to their bodies. Warrior was often criticized for steroid use, and his death was ruled to be a result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It€™s a shame he had to pass away when he did; his speech was still fresh in the minds of fans, and it could€™ve been an ominous sign that he might€™ve been aware of his own impending doom. Either way, rest in peace Warrior, you will never be forgotten.