Stephanie McMahon may not be as visibly present in WWE these days, but her impact remains significant. Recently, Bill Apter shared insights into an email exchange he had with Stephanie McMahon following The Ultimate Warrior’s poignant return.
The legendary WWE superstar was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. His appearance on RAW after WrestleMania 30, delivering an emotionally charged promo, left an indelible mark on fans.
Tragically, just a day after his triumphant return, The Ultimate Warrior passed away due to a sudden heart attack, shocking the wrestling community.
Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Bill Apter recounted reaching out to Stephanie McMahon via email to express admiration for the segment featuring The Ultimate Warrior on WWE TV.
To his astonishment, Stephanie McMahon’s response conveyed the heartbreaking news of The Ultimate Warrior’s passing—an unexpected revelation for Apter.
Apter shared this anecdote, shedding light on his correspondence with Stephanie McMahon and the unforeseen turn of events. He expressed his admiration for McMahon, describing her as his favorite among the McMahon family.
“I’ve never told this story because nobody has brought this up before, but I emailed, once in a while, I would email Stephanie McMahon. Love her to death, she is just terrific, she is just a nice person. She is my favorite McMahon, actually,” said the legendary journalist. “I remember emailing her the day after RAW, the morning after RAW, and saying, ‘Boy, that was very emotional with Jim Hellwig [The Ultimate Warrior],’ and she hit me back the email and said, ‘He’s dead.’ And I was like, I couldn’t believe it. I’ve never told anybody that story; it just reminded me of that.” [From 5:44 onwards]
The sudden loss of The Ultimate Warrior was a profound shock to the wrestling community. However, fans were fortunate to witness his powerful presence with a microphone inside a WWE ring before his untimely departure from the world stage.
