[light music]
- The Warrior Award is about the strength,
perseverance, courage, and compassion
that embodied the spirit of The Ultimate Warrior.
[applause]
- This man did more than slay his opponents,
he inspired his loyal subjects
to be warriors in their own lives.
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- Have you ever just met somebody
and the second you see them, they just steal your heart?
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- Though Connor may not physically be here with us
because of cancer,
he sure the hell never let it beat him.
And thanks to all of you,
Connor's legacy will live forever.
[cheers and applause]
all chanting: Thank you, Connor!
Thank you, Connor!
- Who would have ever thought that I would be standing
on stage at the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?
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Just as The Ultimate Warrior always promised you
a good fight in the ring,
I promise you that I will keep fighting the good fight
to help other women outside of the ring.
[cheers and applause]
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- October 16th, 2010,
my life changed
forever.
I'm six years into this.
I've been grinding day by day to start getting better.
I was shimmy-shaking, dancing,
and moving all around.
Little by little, thing
- Thank you, WWE, for making me a part of this family,
and I hope I can represent the Warrior
the best way I can,
and I will walk again one day.
Thank you.
[cheers and applause]
- Little did this tiny warrior know
he'd have to battle from the start.
Jarrius was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease
impacting the liver and bile ducts.
- I still can't believe this is happening.
This is truly the greatest honor of my life.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
A year ago this month, I was in the ICU,
waiting for my second transplant.
Today I stand before you with a new liver
and a WWE Hall of Famer.
[cheers and applause]
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- Every single one of her actions undoubtedly--
and I have seen this over almost two decades,
operates from the philosophy of "how can I help?"
- You got it? - That's neat, right there.
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- The energy and motivation I get
from these special children
allows me to continue in the best job
I could ever wish for.
[cheers and applause]
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And I want anyone who has any doubts to know
wishes do come true.
Let's keep on wishing!
[cheers and applause]
all: Worldwide!
- I was labeled a kid that would be dead or in jail
by the time I was 16 years old.
Winning this Warrior Award
means that I've made good on the most important aspect
of success to me, which is to live a life
of significance.
Because I truly believe that we should all
be respectful to every single person
we come in contact with.
That's what real champions of humanity
and real warriors of change do.
[applause]
- To the WWE Superstars, past and present...
- Congratulations! - Oh, thank you.
- That I've worked with, now gonna be 51 years,
thank you for helping transform
what was a regional wrestling company
to an international phenomenon.
- Well, if anybody deserves it, you do.
- Thanks so much.
I will always be grateful
for this honor.
- You warriors are the reason his legacy will live on
with the storytellers,
and the running he did
will indeed live forever.
[cheers and applause]
all chanting: Thank you, Warrior!
Thank you, Warrior!