James Hellwig was just recently inducted in the WWE hall of fame. Warrior would return at WrestleMania VIII, but by November 1992, he had been released; it was later revealed that this was due to steroid use. Bruce Prichard stated that Vince McMahon did not know what a "Dingo" Warrior was, but because there was the "Modern Day Warrior" Kerry von Erich and The Road Warriors there should not be one more simple warrior, but the Ultimate Warrior. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. He was 54. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters. In conclusion, Jay Hellwig acknowledged that The Ultimate Warrior was no saint and was, as he sees it, a controlling, self-centered narcissist. At the end of the day, however, they were still brothers. During his run from the 1980s-90s, Warrior became known for high high energy when running down to the ring with his music hits, shaking the ropes during his entrance, his signature move, the Gorilla Press Drop and the Big Splash, which . Document 178 P.January 4, 2006. Due to the drastic change in his appearance (shorter, blonder hair and a smaller physique), rumors began circulating that a new wrestler was playing the role. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Career Match: Ultimate Warrior vs. Undertaker. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. Entertainer. [115], Warrior was awarded a posthumous Slammy Award for Return of the Year in December 2014. In 1990 The Ultimate Warrior began a string of victories. PACER.GOV. [16], Initially, Warrior was still a heel in the territory, managed by Gary Hart, although he was cheered during a heel versus heel feud with WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude after the two fell out during a tag match. [30] Warrior then began a feud with Andr the Giant, leading to a number of house shows in which Warrior defeated Andr in short squash matches,[30] establishing Warrior as a main event level talent. The court ruled that Warrior was legally entitled to use the gimmick, costuming, face paint designs, and mannerisms of the "Warrior" character. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. WEB. Warrior interacted in full wrestling costume with Westway's wacky character, "Mean Joe Greed. In the same clip he spoke positively about Vince McMahon for the first time on his channel. "[124] As Of 2019, Sue Aitchison would be the first WWE employee to be given the warrior award. "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. Ultimate Creations Inc. vs. WWE Inc. He was 54. Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. WWE has been criticized for using Warrior as the inspirational "emblem" of the campaign. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Diamond Dallas Page won the match by pinning Stevie Ray. On the October 12 edition of Monday Nitro, he teamed with Sting to defeat Hogan and Bret Hart by disqualification. After Warrior drew the support of the live crowd in their judging of the contest, Rude attacked Warrior and choked him with a steel bar. [30] At SummerSlam, Warrior defeated Rude to regain the title and become a two-time Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion. [80], On September 27, 2005, WWE released a DVD documentary focusing on Warrior's wrestling career, titled The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior. [16] They were part of Eddie Gilbert's Hotstuff International group, before disbanding in June 1986 when Hellwig left the UWF. He beat Hulk Hogan in a memorable match at Wrestlemania in 1990. As Warrior, weakened from the effects of the cobra's strike, Roberts made a heel turn and was joined by the Undertaker and Paul Bearer, revealing the three were working together all along. Born William Alvin Moody, he will most likely be remembered by his ring names 'Paul Bearer' and 'Percival Pringle III', as a professional wrestling manager for World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWFlater WWE). He was the oldest of five children and was raised by his mother (along with, later, his stepfather) after his father left his family when he was 12. [90][91] In 2012, he started selling "Weapons of Wisdom", inspirational 69 pieces of watercolor paper with drawings, quotes, and doodles on them by the Warrior himself. Funeral Parlour with Ultimate Warrior (WWF, April 1991) 2,839,317 views Feb 12, 2008 7.4K Dislike Share Save picatostes67 9.24K subscribers Funeral Parlour segment (hosted by Paul Bearer), with. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. [65], On April 5, 2014, The Ultimate Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Slaughter, Undertaker, Mr. WWE confirmed the news on its website: He won the title from Bradley on February 2 of that year. Warrior retired from wrestling that year. Warrior retired from professional wrestling and subsequently embarked on a public speaking career, but wrestled one final match in Spain in 2008. The Associated Press contributed to this report. [50], On July 22, 1995, he returned to the ring for the National Wrestling Conference (NWC) promotion in Las Vegas, defeating The Honky Tonk Man. He wanted $550,000 for performing at WrestleMania VII, a guaranteed number of working days, travel accommodations and a higher percentage of merchandise sales. And now to see her stand up like she has something to say thats worth listening too [sic], its pathetic. Thank you for your self help. Below are Jays further comments on Dana Warrior, edited for clarity, as he accuses her of being a hypocrite through her appearances as a WWE ambassador, and alleges that Warrior wanted to make peace with the WWE so that he could preserve his marriage. [94] According to reports, Warrior clutched his chest and collapsed at 5:50p.m. while walking to his car with his wife outside of their hotel in Arizona. [43], With Hulk Hogan about to leave WWF between mid-1992 and early-1993, McMahon contacted Warrior about returning. Fun fact: Enzo (no relation to Mr. Amore) was born right in between Jeff Hardy and Mickie James, and a full decade before Ember Moon. ", "WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior," read a statement from the company. Paul Bearer and the Undertaker have a special treat for the Ultimate. 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The Ultimate Warrior Warrior Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 280 lb (125 kg) Born June 16, 1959 Birth Place Crawfordsville, Indiana Died April 8, 2014 (aged 54) Death Place Scottsdale, Arizona Billed from Parts Unknown (as The Ultimate Warrior) Queens, New York (as The Dingo Warrior) Trainer Red Bastien Debut November 28, 1985 Retired Warrior formed a tag team with Lance Von Erich, and the duo began competing for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship. They were quickly turned heel under "coach" Buddy Wayne[14] and soon afterwards manager Dutch Mantel. The Ultimate Warrior personified the larger-than-life cartoon characters who helped skyrocket the WWE into the mainstream in the late 1980s and early 1990s. American professional wrestler and bodybuilder (19592014), Continental Wrestling Association (19851986), World Class Championship Wrestling (19861987), Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (19881990), Return to the World Wrestling Federation (1996). And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others and makes them bleed deeper in something that's larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized by the storytellers, by the loyalty, by the memory of those who honor him, and make the running the man did live forever.". Lorenzo "Enzo" Tanos is a freelance writer from Manila, Philippines whose articles have appeared, and continue to appear on sites such as The Inquisitr, Blasting News, Modern Readers, and others. Upon his return, he received a degree of creative control over his bookings. [102], Warrior appeared in the Mattel Legends figures line in both Series 4 and Series 6. The news comes just days after Warrior, who was born James Hellwig but legally changed his name in 1993, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The third was his loss to Hogan at Halloween Havoc, in what is considered by many to be one of the worst wrestling matches ever staged. "[107] With Warrior's reconciling with the professional wrestling industry just before his death, some of his former adversaries offered their condolences. [53] Warrior challenged for Goldust's Intercontinental Championship at In Your House 7; Warrior won the match by countout, but did not win the title. She married Savage (real name Randy Poffo) on December 30, 1984 in Frankfort, Kentucky. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I had no choice but to accede to your exorbitant demands. [17] The Warrior was booked for a WWF Championship match against then-champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage at SummerSlam in August 1992. I've listened to your videos. The Ultimate Warrior, who has died aged 54, was one of the most recognisable stars of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) circuit of the late 1980s and early '90s, winning millions of fans. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Warrior's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday ended an 18-year absence from the company, and he announced he had signed a multiyear deal with the company to serve as an official ambassador. The Ultimate Warrior fought like a rabid beast. [45] Warrior left the company on November 21, 1992 with his last match being a victory over Kamala on November 8 in Orlando, Florida. Specifically, according to TMZ, he and his wife were walking outside a hotel when he clutched his chest and collapsed. He was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time later. The Ultimate Warrior, who was just inducted into the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame class, passed away, April 8, 2014 in Arizona. [82] In January 2006, Warrior filed another lawsuit against WWE in an Arizona court over the depiction of his wrestling career in The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior DVD. INCLUDES: ULTIMATE WARRIOR vs. HULK HOGAN - Title vs. [31], In January 1991, Warrior faced Sgt. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Even in the brilliantly bonkers world of professional wrestling, the Ultimate Warrior stood out from the crowd. The trapdoor was responsible for nearly paralyzing Davey Boy Smith, when he awkwardly fell on it during a match at Fall Brawl 98. A WWE-sponsored biography, entitled Ultimate Warrior: A Life Lived Forever: The Legend of a WWE Hero, was released in 2015. Warrior was admittedly a heavy user of steroids during his professional wrestling career. WWF officials worked feverishly to break the casket open, finally revealing Warrior's seemingly lifeless body, and the torn fabric inside of the coffin indicating Warrior's desperate struggle to get out. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at age 54. In this Aug. 5, 1992 file photo the Ultimate Warrior is seen in the ring. He brought up how Owen Hart tried to be friends with Warrior. Also, her list dared to mention the name of Owen Hart. All rights reserved. WWF owner Vince McMahon claimed that Warrior had not seen his father in ten years and did not care much for him; therefore, he did not take Warrior's excuse for missing house shows at face value. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. [105] WWE released Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection, a 3-DVD, 540 minute-compilation of matches and stories, which portrayed Warrior far more positively, on April 1, 2014. Perfect and Demolition). [30], The Warrior received a push as WWF's main event level successor to Hulk Hogan, who had remained wrestling's biggest star throughout the 1980s. He has stated that he adopted the ring name "Dingo Warrior" after a member of the WCCW locker room remarked that he looked like "a warrior". Ed Mazza. On board of directors for Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. Title, WWE and Intercontinental Championship Match [33], The next chapter of Warrior's career was an encounter with The Undertaker, after Undertaker and his manager, Paul Bearer, locked Warrior in a coffin on the set of Bearer's Funeral Parlor. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. The Undertaker Toronto, ON June 2, 1991 Returning Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage Superstars July 25, 1992 Ultimate Maniacs "Riding on the Edge of a Lightning Bolt" Superstars November 14, 1992 His last bodybuilding contest was 1985's Junior USAs, which was won by future IFBB Pro, Ron Love. The Ultimate Warrior was one of pro wrestling's biggest stars in the late 1980s. [9], In 1985, after spending six weeks in California training for a bodybuilding contest, he was invited to join a group of bodybuilders Garland Donoho, Mark Miller, and Steve Borden to form a professional wrestling team. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! He wanted a bigger cut of merchandise . Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . He collapsed April 8 while walking with his wife, Dana Hellwig, to their car at a Scottsdale hotel and was pronounced dead at a hospital. The feud culminated at Survivor Series, where The Warriors (Ultimate Warrior, LOD and Kerry Von Erich) defeated The Perfect Team (Mr. Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania XII, but lasted four months, as he began no-showing events. "No WWE talent becomes a legend on their own," he said. Shop unique Ultimate Warrior Funeral face masks designed and sold by independent artists. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. He later survived the "Grand Finale Match of Survival" with Hulk Hogan. Denver Post/Getty Images Sadly, days after his honored induction, he passed away. So Strap. Superstars -- April 13, 1991. 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Dennis winship Lynn massachusetts, Watch on wrestling wwe smack down was big fan,deep lost most wonderful person in made it in the Hall of Fame each wrestler ,passway tell this day i memories them I wrestling every Friday night wwe smack down watch ch 17 love Melinda, Watch wrestling smashdown, warrior,like him good person, lot of love,tell this day Friday night wwesmachdown sometime look bac memory al old wrestler,miss watch the old wrestler on tv each one rest in price your fan Melinda from Nashville tn. Two years later, he joined World Championship Wrestling (who had tried to hire him in 1995), being used in a much-maligned storyline with Hogan, which culminated at Halloween Havoc. [96], An autopsy revealed Warrior died of a heart attack caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Ultimate Warrior, the former WWE professional wrestling champion, has died at 54. He was in the spotlight again earlier this week, making appearances at the latest WrestleMania in New Orleans and on "Monday Night Raw," and being inducted into the WWE Hall of fame. Get up to 20% off. Warrior eliminated Andr by knocking him out of the ring, where he was counted out. He will be truly missed. Authorities in Phoenix, Ariz., say former pro wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died of cardiovascular disease. The Canadian tragically died aged 34 in 1999 after an equipment malfunction caused him to suffer a fatal fall during his ring entrance at the Over the Edge pay-per-view event. On November 17, 1986, Warrior and Von Erich defeated Master Gee (substituting for champion Buzz Sawyer) and Matt Borne to win the title. Career Moment: Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. During his time in the WWF, he captured the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and won the WWF Intercontinental Championship on two occasions. The match came to an end when Horace Hogan hit Warrior in the back with a chair, allowing Hogan to score the pinfall. Scottsdale, Ariz., police spokesman Sgt. [1] A rematch with Intercontinental Champion Goldust, on the May 27 episode of the show, ended in a double countout, thus eliminating both men from the tournament and eventually giving Vader a bye into the semi-finals. [108][109][110] Reportedly almost immediately after Warrior's death, WWE sent two senior officials to Arizona to assist his widow in handling personal things such as grocery shopping so that she could focus on being with her and Warrior's daughters.[111]. [48], In January 1993 he wrestled as the Dingo Warrior, defeating Hercules Hernandez in Billerica, Massachusetts, for Killer Kowalski's International Wrestling Federation. [59] During the bout, Hogan attempted to "blind" The Warrior using flash paper, but was unable to light it properly, and as a result The Warrior was forced to briefly sell the move despite the flames clearly not touching him in any way. The Ultimate Warrior had a falling out with the WWE and did not appear on its TV shows after July 8, 1996, until last weekend. A report from Wrestling News cited a comment on The Ultimate Warriors official Facebook page, with the man claiming to be the late WWE Hall of Famers brother, Jay Hellwig. Since I last updated this site a lot has happened, I've gotten a few new items and the biggest news of all is that Warrior man himself has passed away..This was really . The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most famous professional wrestlers of all time, died of a heart attack at the very young age of 54 on April 8, 2014, just days after he was inducted into the World Wrestling Hall of Fame. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? [75], In 1993, Hellwig legally changed his name to the mononym Warrior. WEB. He collapsed while he and his. He had just won the Intercontinental Title back from "Ravishing" Rick Rude the year before, and was out for blood. Till then I remain home with one who cares". At the UFC Fight Night 40 weigh-ins, fighter Lorenz Larkin wore an Ultimate Warrior mask, tassels and wristbands as a tribute. The Ultimate Warrior, one of the most colorful stars in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE said. He won both the inaugural SummerSlam in 1988 and the Survivor Series of that year. After several months of defeating jobbers, he was pinned for the first time in the WWF by fellow WWF rookie/future rival Rick Rude on December 28, 1987. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. [83] On September 18, 2009, Warrior's lawsuit in Arizona was dismissed. Reynolds, R.D. Referring to his brother by his original nickname of Jim, Jay claimed that he had long been trying to talk about Warriors issues, only to see his comments deleted or blocked. Warrior further appears as a playable character in WWE All Stars, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, and WWE 2K20. Warrior -- real name James Hellwig -- was a true WWE legend . The Ultimate Warrior became the first wrestler to defeat Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania when he used his finishing splash for the pin. Warrior was again the sole survivor, pinning Arn Anderson and Bobby Heenan to win the match. The Ultimate Warrior won the WWE Heavyweight title from Hulk Hogan in 1989 at Wrestlemania VI in Toronto. After rejecting an earlier request to grant a title shot to Savage, Sensational Sherri interjected herself in the Warrior's championship match to distract him. 7778. Warrior debuted on October 25, 1987. [8] Hellwig started training with weights when he was 11 years old and described himself as "the small, insecure kid who wasn't into any sports". The Warrior has not only made it a living by living in another reality he also has made it his life. pp. "[71][72], Warrior returned to the WWF at WrestleMania VIII after nearly eight months on hiatus since SummerSlam 1991. A tribute to the memory of The Ultimate Warrior: Raw, April 14, 2014 WWE 93.4M subscribers Subscribe 262K 23M views 8 years ago The WWE Universe honors the memory of WWE Hall of Famer, The. Jim Hellwig. The Freedom Fighters debuted in the Memphis, Tennessee-based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) promotion, run by Jerry Jarrett, in November 1985. As a teenager, he. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. From 1985 to 1986, he would tag with fellow former bodybuilder Steve Borden as the Blade Runners, and split when Warrior left to pursue a singles career in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). RELATED: 15 INSANE REAL-LIFE STORIES OF THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR. Our heart is with his wife Dana and his two daughters." The ulitmate warrior was one of the best wrestlers ever. The Greatest Moments in Imagery & Video of the Most Intense and Entertaining Wrestler Ever The Ultimate Warrior! "We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame and was also able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans. Warrior pinned Hogan after a Warrior Splash to become the only wrestler to hold both championships simultaneously. There were no signs of foul play, Clark said. 101 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 19:31. The fact that Jay Hellwig made those claims three years after Warrior's death also makes his words worth taking with a grain of salt. This week's episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Becoming Warrior, focused on The Ultimate Warrior.From the late 1980s to the early 90s, The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most popular stars in the World Wrestling Federation.While he enjoyed success as a two-time Intercontinental Champion and one-time WWF Champion, he was also one of the most controversial figures in wrestling. ____
[76][77] This one-word name appears on all legal documents pertaining to Warrior, and his children carry the Warrior name as their legal surname. McMahon later testified that the only reason the company agreed to the contract was to "acquiesce to his demands temporarily" to ensure Warrior would perform at the SummerSlam event. Career Moment: Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearer's Funeral Parlor. With many fans of the belief that he knew his days were numbered, he died one day later after succumbing to a heart attack. The Ultimate Warrior is one of the most enduring Superstars in WWE history, a former world champion and Hall of Famer who will be the subject of A&E's Biography Sunday night. News of his death spread the next day on sites such as Bing, Facebook, and Twitter. The DVD featured clips of his more notable feuds and matches along with commentary from WWE stars past and present (most of which are unflattering), with Triple H (by this point one of WWE's top main eventers and the husband of Vince McMahon's daughter Stephanie McMahon) adding that his WrestleMania debut loss against Warrior at WrestleMania XII left him with mixed emotions, saying that Warrior "ruined the experience" for him and was "one of the most unprofessional guys" he's ever performed with. Under the award-winning "Biography" banner, each episode tells the intimate, personal stories behind the success of some of WWE's most memorable Legends and events. Professional wrestling veteran Bruno Sammartino, who attended the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony alongside "Warrior" -- an inductee -- last week, told CBS', He added, "He had two beautiful little daughters that he has, and they were on stage with him. 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"[121] Former WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts expressed disappointment at how WWE used portions of Warrior's Hall of Fame speech to promote the award, but left out Warrior's intentions of honoring WWE's off-screen employees. $33.49. God Bless his family, February 25, 2020 | Houston, TX | Friend. WWE wrestlers death. The Ultimate Warrior's income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. The monstrously large physique and the frenetic, breakneck-speed ring entrances. He also notably spent a few months in 1998 for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was known as The Warrior. WEB. While speaking on the Grilling JR podcast, Jim Ross discussed The Ultimate Warrior once again. Hogan even questioned Warrior's value, saying, "You gave the [WWF Championship] belt to The Ultimate Warrior and right away the revenue went down. [36], On July 10, 1991, Warrior sent a letter to McMahon requesting inclusions in his new WWF contract. He won the championship in front of 67,678 fans at Toronto's SkyDome in a match billed as "The Ultimate Challenge." [63], On February 20, 2013, Warrior confirmed on his official YouTube channel that he would appear at "WrestleCon" on April 7, 2013. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. [106] Warrior was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 5, 2014, the night before WrestleMania XXX. 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List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Wrestling's Strangest Hometowns: Parts Unknown", "Free Family Tree, Genealogy, Family History, and DNA Testing", "Breaking WWE news: Ultimate Warrior cause of death", "Ultimate Warrior, Pro Wrestling Legend, Indiana Native, Dies at 54", Doc's Sports Georgia Bodybuilding Contest Information and More, "NPC Junior USA Championships results 1985", "The Forgotten POWERTEAM USA: Justice and Flash! For the third consecutive year, Warrior was the sole survivor for his team. It was there Vince said "we want you to do Warrior, but we don't want Dingo." He'd shake the ropes and grunt and howl while the crowd went wild for the popular good guy. [66], Warrior had been largely alienated from his peers in professional wrestling in the decade before his death, and was sometimes described as a bitter man on bad terms with various wrestling figures such as Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan and Jake Roberts. Case 2:06-cv-00535-ROS. He was also chosen as one of six legends to be included in the Defining Moments series of action figures. He was 54-years-old. In this ultimate collection, the power of the Warrior is alive like never before! [41][42], Upon receiving the letter, Warrior refused the suspension and left the WWF. [48], On February 10, 1996, he defeated Jimmy Garvin in an independent show in Princeton, West Virginia. Document 185 P.January 10, 2006. Document 185 P.January 2, 2006. PACER.GOV. The Ultimate Warrior is seen in this undated file photo provided by the WWE. Maple Leaf Gardens -- June 2, 1991. He made his debut with the promotion when it was known as the World Wrestling Federations in 1987 and wrestled on and off for the sports entertainment empire until 1996. Scottsdale police have said there were no signs of foul play. Descend into Parts Unknown, load the spaceship with the rocket fuel and unleash this 3-Disc set, but beware.
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