WWE + Dana Warrior Respond to Criticism of Ultimate Warrior’s Bigoted Past

Vice Sports has a story titled “WWE is Whitewashing The Ultimate Warrior’s Bigoted Past” which talks about how WWE has been attempting to celebrate the Ultimate Warrior’s legacy despite his past extremely homophobic comments and things like saying Bobby Heenan’s cancer was “karma” and now becoming an anti-cancer symbol in WWE. A lot of people have also pointed out WWE’s hypocrisy in basically erasing Hulk Hogan for racist comments then celebrating Warrior despite all of his past comments.

Dana Warrior responded in the article:

His widow, Dana Warrior, said in a statement to VICE Sports that Warrior had become a different man before he died.

“I will not be disloyal to my husband’s memory or speak ill of a man who is not here to defend himself. I can, however, tell you his heart was changed by conversations with his two daughters. The true testament of the man behind the character is his ability to evolve. My husband did just that.”

WWE also responded to Vice:

“WWE’s ‘Unleash Your Warrior’ breast cancer awareness campaign and annual ‘Warrior Award’ recognize individuals that exhibit the strength and courage of WWE’s legendary character The Ultimate Warrior. Any attempt to distract from the mission of these initiatives and take the spotlight away from the honorees is unfortunately misguided.”