Wrestling fans who remember that enduring image of the Ultimate Warrior will be somewhat surprised to discover a somewhat different side to him in his personal website, Warrior Web . While his ring career was largely an expression of his physical side, the Warrior of today, now 44 years old and with two young daughters in his family, focuses more on his intellectual side. The ignorant who stereotype the physically imposing as mere muscle heads will be shocked to read the Warrior quoting Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, and extensively discussing issues such as 9/11, education, Conservatism and morality.

Throughout his posts, the Warrior's ring intensity shines through, as does his self-discipline and regard for human life. Though some of his earlier posts from a few years back can seem long-winded at times, his honesty is always evident in his writing. There is no sitting-on-the-fence stance here; the Warrior has no pretensions about being politically correct, strongly believes in his convictions and makes no apologies about it. He disapproves of the state the wrestling scene has degenerated into in general, and is scathing in his criticisms of former colleagues such as Hulk Hogan, the British Bulldog and Goldberg, among others.

Although his comments on the wrestling scene are an entertaining read, they only form a part of the Warrior’s posts. While he can come across as self-opinioned and even callous at times, the Warrior nonetheless touches a chord in discussing intangible concepts such as happiness, success, goals and the cult of celebrity. As the reader will discover, they are not necessarily inter-related. The Warrior has low regard for those who do not respect the sanctity of human life and also does not shirk from giving his opinion on sensitive issues such as reverse racism and war. Even Hilary Clinton comes in for some caustic remarks as the Warrior dissects a wide range of issues.

While other wrestlers of his generation still hang onto the coattails of their diminishing fame in the squared circle today, the Ultimate Warrior has moved on into a new chapter of his life since his self-enforced exile from the ring. As a wrestler his catchphrase was "Feel the Power." Nowadays, his mantra is "Always Believe." That the Warrior is a man of principle is a common thread that runs through both personas. He leaves readers in no doubt as to which of the two is more powerful.

On the internet:
"It is no secret -- except maybe to those guilty as charged -- that the internet spawned a demimonde of liars, evaders and enablers of egregious, base speculation and sophistry."

On his exile from the ring:
"The product they [the McMahons] put out is sick and repugnant. And to participate, even in the less offensive segments, means you condone it. I've always been about principles; and what is principled. I have always understood and practiced basic common decency, respect, civility, manners, etc. It is a part of me that has never left me. And I’m not giving it up just because it has been periodically cool to act otherwise."

On celebrity:
"There are way too many people -- largely professional people -- who get unconditional, instantaneous respect and do not deserve one iota of it. They are charlatans, wolves in sheep's clothing."

On Hulk Hogan:
"Do we call a guy who milked a philosophy of life -- one he pushed on and sold to kids -- that he really doesn't live by, a hero? Do we call a guy who's (sic) whole life is absolutely nothing but a work, "real" and a hero? Do we call a guy who turns bad and good and bad and good for the storyline and a few more bucks to add to millions already accumulated, a hero? Do we call the same guy a hero when he has the bank (sic) and connections to do something positive but cowers to his own inner fears of failure and sells out to the sleaziest promoter pimp there is? Do we call the same near 50-yr-old guy (now a grown man, an inveterate, iconic role model for all the youth) a hero when he still refuses to exercise his mind and inspire us with ideas that are more serious and worthy? (Keep building your body, sure. But use your mind a little.) Do we still call this guy a hero when the attention -- ergo, influence -- he commands is worldwide yet he finds it ok to stand and watch and participate in programming that pushes the lowest, vilest forms of human behavior?"

On Hilary Clinton:
"Living History. A book binded on a twisted, scurrilous spine of lies. A book written depending on the writing talents of others. Its subject, a woman drugged on her own self-denial and self-deceit; aside from the cosmetic body-shop job required for her face, the makeup job to cover these psychological blemishes alone must take hours. Frightening as the exterior is, trust your gut instinct on this -- the inside is ugly like hell, deep into the bone marrow."

On happiness:
"It dawned on me immediately that all the money, fame or fortune in the world is not equal to the success and happiness of thinking for yourself. Success and happiness are distinctly the thinking and striving that go into becoming successful. None of the reward coming from the outside has anything to do with it."

On Goals:
"When you live your life trying to please or get the approval of others you end up pleasing no one nor do you end up even approving of yourself."

On resolutions:
"For a resolution to be fulfilled, one must be serious about the commitment one makes to himself. One must not break the promise one has made to act in accordance with reality. A resolution made dictates a commitment must be fulfilled by taking resolute action and applying firm resolve."