Vince-
Writing this as a different approach in expressing my feelings about the things we had “discussed?” the last 2 days under the pressure of TV. Knowing that any second someone would be knocking on the door, etc. Every other excuse we have tried, in person, face to face, myself still walking away with unanswered questions. Always put off till a later date. Always with the same result – no result.
Writing sometimes allows a person to express feelings or say things that don’t come in conversations ______. Some of the things we’ll once again become repetitive – As what I’ve heard “In an essence” at least a million times. I’ve tried to speak as a friend but somehow you don’t hear. I’ve ___ as a professional but the direction always gets changed. No you have never let me leave with-out a response, but the words you speak never have any definitive. My whole life for the last years has been no room for anything but ___ (Los Angeles on Thurs, San Diego on Friday, San Francisco on Sat. Sacramento on Sunday, Prime Time on Monday…) But you always have to have the luxury of time. Time to stew things over to work them your way.
I have been from day 1 different from the others, I have satisfied myself enough both in my personal life and physical well being. The fairness you say you want everyone to have is unfair to me. I grew in 5 (five) years to become what the “Ultimate Warrior” is today, Always questioning, but nonetheless taking him in the direction you wanted him to go at any particular time. Done what would and has taken other 10-15 years.
The point and suggestions you have made over the last five years were very well taken. Now I look at another individual with less time 1/3 the ____, desire and hunger I had (have) and wonder how you can look and see him as the one. For you as a friend I pray all the things you believe in rise to the surface and present themselves.
Then there is a side that says “what the fukk?” When I was thought of as the one the topic of consideration was – “treat the veterans with respect”. The veterans you speak are the very ones that will fukk it up for you. No matter I listened. I would go to the ring push myself to the brink of a heart attack and you would say “When down go to the corners – smile?!?! You spoke of the Ultimate Warrior, appealing to all, old, young, ugly, beautiful, fat, skinny, black, white.
A character who would show ups and downs, emotions and intensities, sensitivities, and cold-heartedness when it was needed. Like a yo-yo I obliged so I could be the one and where the hell are this man’s ups and downs. – Total jugular-vein popping, yelling at all times, is this the total picture, character, or presentation that can be the one? I learned with you to show integrity at this level, but also to show just as much intensity with the look of my eyes or with the whisper of my voice or even better – extreme intensity in total silence. I did all you asked.
Then this long ___ ____ changed. At first I was reluctant for what I believed where the right reasons – but once again I went with what I knew I could believe in “Vince has never fukked me”. I dealt with the changes out of only wanting to go with what you thought was best no matter what the cost to me. No matter the countless number of sleepless nights there were to come, no matter the number of times I had to knock on your door with questions I never should have had.
For the last 2 ½ years I should have never had the questions I did. To stand and make a videotaped apology for something I never did made me realize all the ___ in business.
Once again I was without sleep, If ever I do so again it will be because I elect to, not because, my wandering mind says to do so.
In reaching this conclusion I ask for these things. You say 500,000 for Wrestlemania is unfair. Then I say the last 8 ½ years of not being compensated equally when I meant as much or more to this company was total bullshyt and most definitely unfair. I have satisfied more than 500,000 more than 1 million dollars even ____ in monies that should have been paid to me in receiving equal compensation as Hulk.
I paid my God-damn dues long ago. I need ___ pay anymore. I have given everything and never once was there a knock on my fukking door. Whether to bullshyt as a friend or help me through my times of need or you trusting me to help you through yours.
I ask for these things Vince and the answers must come for the next event is upon us. It has been for me the last 5 years and for you to tell me you need to evaluate whether or not I’m cost effective and this takes time is unfair. A show rings at a given time and date – I have always been there never asking for time to see if I have the ____,or whatever it takes to make it. Now I ask the same of you.
1.) I want $550,000 release from the movies allotted me to the ___ my ___. This will suffice as my Wrestlemania VII payoff, but let it be noted it is not fair. I meant as much or more to that show as Hulk I deserve to be paid the same (I know what Hulk will get)
2.) 4 Days off every other time off period - Exceptions Pay Per View only.
3.) I want the same pay cut as Hulk gets on old Pay Per Views, SNME, Friday Primetime, house shows ) and proof as such. The same pay cut applies to what Hulk has been paid with relationship to past events Wrestlemania V, VI, VII. i.e. when Hulk was top draw.
4.) I want numbers and proof of monies drawn on 1-900-Hulk and like wise some pay cut.
5.) Same pay cut on all forms of merchandising.
Because I have had to always knock on your door words alone are not good enough. I understand Doug ___ is on vacation, call him take his days off away like you do the boys and myself and have it written. Every time I have had to knock upon your door upon leaving I have always apologized. I no longer feel I have any reason to apologize therefore I will not. I have tried to speak as a friend, but maybe I don’t have the qualities you require to seek me out as a friend. This video taped apology was the icing on the cake – you see it as business so whether I like it or not I must do the same. Whatever your decision I can and will live with it. Till then I remain home with one who cares. Jim-
from what it looks like vince was brushing warrior to the side, this letter seem like the last resort for warrior.
i find it reasonable for warrior to be asking the number's he was wanted. even though is peak/run was about a year and sum change he was just as popular as hogan at that time (summer of 91).
