Greg Valentine - What Ultimate Warrior Was Like to Wrestle in WWF

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine discusses what the Ultimate Warrior was like to wrestle in WWF. Streaming now 📺 TitleMatchNetwork.com
Hear how the legendary Greg Valentine worked with Ultimate Warrior in several high profile matches including The Main Event on NBC (a spin-off of Saturday Night's Main Event) and Survivor Series 1988.
Hammer also talks about an incident overseas when the Warrior held up a promoter for more money, refusing to go on in the main event. We also learn what Valentine said to Warrior just hours before he died.
Produced by Title Match Network this past weekend in Las Vegas. Enjoy our brand new exclusive shoot interview from Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, live in Las Vegas.

[@TitleMatchWrestling]

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[@gertpacu3926]

I wish he hooked up with Neidhart.. The Hammer and the Anvil.. Perfect tag team name, and Beefcake, and Bret Hart left their teams about the same time.

[@hankhill5498]

@@gertpacu3926 He was a boring wrestler but likeable person

[@gertpacu3926]

@@hankhill5498 He was a dang good wrestler. Been at it a long time. You cannot tell me the Hammer and the Anvil wouldn't have been an awesome idea for a tag team after Bret, and Brutus left the both of them at pretty much the same time. A lot better than guys like the Bushwhackers or the CANAM Connection.

[@jonathanturbide2232]

Refreshing to see an old school guy talking positively about Warrior and having good memories of him, Greg is being a real class act here. 👍

[@devinsteib3518]

The hammer 🔨 always keeps it 1000!

[@christiansoldier77]

Jonathan Turbide Plenty of guys didnt have a problem with the warrior . It was only the aholes and betas that had problems with him because he was a alpha and liked to keep to himself. Unfortunately The Betas and Aholes always seem to be able to control the narrative that most people hear

[@michaelstallings5824]

i don't think i've ever seen the hammer say anything bad,about anyone...he seems really humble and classy

[@jonathanturbide2232]

@@michaelstallings5824 I remember him bashing a few guys in some of his old interviews, like Macho Man or Sting. But he seems to be a much more positive and happier person today, which is good to see.

[@TheSportsfan35]

@@devinsteib3518 What his Dad told him about work around someone else's style & eventually they' come around to your style is a true story, Johnny always wanted to help the younger guys learn & improve their work in the ring if they're willing to shut up & listen, which sadly most of the guys who are in the wrestling schools or just starting to work shows now for some reason aren't willing to listen to the veterans & legends & it's stupid & sad to think that way.

[@jeffrichards1537]

The hammer is quickly becoming my favorite past wrestler. He is truly a good man from what I've seen. Always says good things about everyone he talks about. Stay healthy man.

[@valuecalc]

Jeff, he made a great tag team with the incredible Honey Tonk Man: Rhythm and Blues!

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

So is Brutus!

[@valuecalc]

@@HereIsWisdom1318, right! We don't see these type of stars any longer.

[@duncanedwards6461]

Totally agree

[@DeadKoby]

A guy to tried to "get along with everyone" and have a "decent match" with anyone. This would explain why Greg had a very long career.

[@alwilson3204]

He sure is his own man not to jump on the anti-Helwig bandwagon. Wonderful to hear his outlook and memories, so sincere and full of integrity.

[@harrykadaras9459]

​@@alwilson3204I think that with all the haters that love to throw shade at Warrior, many wrestlers did like and respect him as a person (yes we all know his wrestling skill set was limited). Greg, Macho, Bad News Brown, and many more have positive things to say about Jim. And I'd trust Warrior with information over Hogan 7 days a week. HH used to pretend he was 'one of the boys', and then go straight to Vince and repeat everything...

[@memeshort5515]

Greg Valentine is such a nice guy, never talks trash about anyone, alive or dead

[@leomdk939]

Uhhh, he called Warrior's wrestling style 'crap' and then described how he held someone up for money. Yeah, real nice guy!

[@TheGrowlerCatB2BGame]

@@leomdk939 Yeah but that was factual. He wasn't a good wrestler, he wasn't even a decent wrestler, and he did indeed hold up the WWF for money. If he said different then he would be lying. Valentine did seem to have an okay time with Warrior when their paths crossed though. So that's something.

[@realhamonwry8620]

@@leomdk939 - What brand of rubber cement are you on? Everything Greg said about Warrior is true.

[@raultrujillo8380]

The guys got Class. We like the Hammers interviews.

[@txputangpirate629]

@@leomdk939 what?😆 damn..valentine shit in your wheaties or something?

[@jcneverquits]

When I was a kid, I hated Valentine. I guess that was just him doing his job though, drawing heat. But he seems like a cool dude who has found peace. I like listening to his stories.

[@jonathanturbide2232]

Yeah, very happy to see that he seems to have a more positive attitude today, some of the shoots he did in the early 2000's were depressing AF and he was clearly bitter about everything. Cool dude indeed.

[@jcneverquits]

@@jonathanturbide2232 I haven't watched many of his earlier shoots, but I'll take your word for it so I don't go back to disliking him lol. But he helped build wrestling and sacrificed a lot more than todays wrestlers ever will, so I'm sure it was tough at one point for him and other greats to watch wrestling turn into what it is today..

[@death2putin718]

I’m the same. I watched his matches live in the Maple Leaf Gardens. I’ve started to appreciate him , especially after seeing the modern AEW garbage.

[@vincegedeon6583]

Yea i hated him when i was young but he's cool actually😂

[@Dingoplexor]

That’s how u know he was good at his job

[@maxmarc1000]

Greg The Hammer Valentine is a true legend. God bless this man. He cant say anything bad about anyone to save his own life. A classy gentleman through and through.

[@christopherlewis1948]

When he says he got along with everyone, Greg is so honest.

[@blindbob2539]

he was a great technician and paid his dues. he was always going to have a spot in any of the wrestling companies as long as he didn't burn his bridges. he was tough in that he had to take a lot crap from people that didn't put their time in and were awful wrestlers but were a draw. the warrior or the road warriors ect ect. he was way smarter than most. when his contract was up he could go elsewhere but always come back. the freakshow showboats usually flameout quickly. he was there for 30+ years.

[@sleazyfellow]

He had heat with Tito though.

[@PhillyPhenom]

Greg has been 70 for the last 40 years

[@vincegedeon6583]

😂

[@clydemosis]

I’d laugh but I’m beginning to know the feeling…. ;)

[@twsstar]

Or 40 for the last 70 years

[@Chupacvabra]

Gregg has been 40 for 70 years...

[@twsstar]

@@Chupacvabra dude come on .. really?

[@scottsteel2395]

I really like Greg. I grew up watching him. He seems like such a great guy. He was very kind to speak so thoughtfully about the Warrior. He actually seems to CARE. Greg always broke his ass in the ring, and gave everybody a great show. A real wrestling LEGEND. Long Live "THE HAMMER"

[@pizzahighfive2612]

Ultimate Warrior's inspirational speeches really helped me out during my toughest times. His wise words, and his intensity really gave me strength.

[@TimHoldbrooksJr]

You're joking, right?

[@derekroberts5931]

Shawn Michaels was an inspiration to me on how to show up, do your job, earn your way, and never quit ( insert sarcasm ). Cmon ppl tell me your sarcastic inspiration? Lol.

[@TimHoldbrooksJr]

Hogan was an inspiration for me, he taught me to say my prayers and eat my vitamins. Then years later he taught me to cheat at life to get the things I want. nWo 4 Life

[@princeekeson12]

"Always believe." 😉

[@drunkensailor112]

Chris Benoit was an inspiration to me. I now know I don't want kids.

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

I could listen to Valentine talk all day.

[@SITH_CHAMP]

I could listen to Greg the Hammer tell stories all Damn Day 🤘

[@Scorch1028]

“I hate it when wrestlers do this criss-cross stuff.” - Greg Valentine 😆

[@angelhuezorocks]

I get it 😂

[@frankpalancio8471]

Good to hear a different perspective on the Warrior.

[@lawerencethergood1137]

I know huh

[@LockneckMonster983]

This guy won't say a bad thing about anyone.

[@VinnyLations]

He’s a WWE politician. 😂

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

@@VinnyLations could be seems like GD guy

[@TheRageaholic]

@@VinnyLations You'll find it's the WWE politicians who WILL say bad things about Warrior. Bruce Pritchard, J.R., etc. It's the Boys, by and large, who don't have an issue. Kamala liked him. Randy Savage liked him. Valentine clearly liked him. Really the only 'workers' who hated Warrior were backstage politickers like Triple H, Piper, Duggan and Hogan. And it's pretty easy to see why.

[@derekroberts5931]

@@TheRageaholic Here is a fair question. You take Michael's with all his problems or warrior?

[@brixtonmystery]

@@derekroberts5931 you’d think HBK because ultimately he stuck around for 20+ years. Plus HBK can give back through teaching.

[@britishsteel110]

Greg really should write a book about his carreer. Just love to listen to his point of view. To be incorruptible and just telling the truth can be so refreshing.

[@btrainbraydeboisseranc7570]

The Hammer is and has been one of the classiest old school wrestlers in history👍 way underrated by most I met him once at a show and smoked cigarettes with him and Jimmy Snuka lol.

[@notimetowaste1254]

When I met him ge was s total ass.

[@julielee6176]

@@notimetowaste1254 probably tired from the road trips

[@johnmatrix1232]

Greg the Hammer is a class act

[@vancebacri5894]

One of the greatest heels.

[@1i1HrnPrpPplEater]

I love these vids with Mr. Valentine. He is such a class act and so positive, other retired wrestlers should take note.

[@leomdk939]

Yes, take a page from Valentine and hold people up for money.

[@SteveReaves]

Can I just say, it's impressive how many wrestlers from Greg's era he has outlived?

[@electricchurchmedia1187]

Probably lived a much clearer life without cocaine and steroids.

[@SteveReaves]

@@electricchurchmedia1187 and probably without the infamous mix that kills most of them... pain killers, and alcohol.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@SOUTHERN COMFORT Bingo Whatever drugs and booze he may have taken part in must have been minimal, if at all; and he just didn't seem like a roid guy. He was really smart to keep it that way so that he can actually enjoy his retirement and regale the fans with stories about his career.

[@millyonair9225]

Atta boy, Warrior!!! I thank the Hammer for his honesty!

[@chadsiewert6060]

I always liked Greg "The Hammer" and the Ultimate Warrior. Great time for wrestling fans.

[@FuzzyBuddz]

This man is a wealth of wwf knowledge from the early days. He is still alive! And more, he's coherent!!!

[@bustergoldenrod]

WWE - about time for a Hammer DVD collection.

[@thegodfather1907]

There aren't too many wrestlers still alive from that era. Sad.

[@LittleAnastasia...]

Nope. It's either a drug overdose or natural causes.

[@markraymo997]

Jake the snake 🐍 is right up there as far as being still alive . Both 2 nd generation.

[@markraymo997]

4:15 🤑

[@macattack14778]

This man is a class act. Legend.

[@leomdk939]

100% class act who holds people up for money!

[@macattack14778]

So. He did it to us in Memphis. Gotta make the money while you can.

[@tully8142]

From what I’ve seen from warrior is he was a stand up guy who didn’t go for the bullshit. Treated his fans with respect and acted like a real man.

[@vickmcfadden833]

He's one of the guys that looked old 40 years ago but like Eugene Levy he looks exactly the same 40 years later all the way to hair style nothing has changed on Greg the Hammer Valentine

[@drunkensailor112]

Same with arn Anderson

[@JustinStinoStamosZamora42]

Jimmy Hart comes to mind

[@adammassacre1981]

Greg has always been a good dude he always finds the good in people and never throws anyone under the bus.Stay awesome Hammer 👊

[@ernestpassaro9663]

I heard the ultimate warrior was very difficult to work with

[@leomdk939]

Such a good dude who held people up for money!

[@sithlordjeffbledsoe651]

Damn you know I’ve watched these interviews and Greg still looks the same as I remember just with some more miles.

[@joshuapaladini1507]

A true class act. Real workers can work with anyone

[@MrHabs66]

Of all the shoot videos I see of The Hammer, he seems like a really great guy.

[@brunopaolucci6594]

Love the hammer! Great stories!

[@bunbee2023]

Greg is a good guy…always has something positive to say.

[@nickperkins8477]

I still remember Greg’s line when he turned against Brutus Beefcake in-story: “…tonight I’m going to tenderize that meathead with The Hammer!!!!”

[@punaforager]

Nice to see Greg!

[@pf1309]

Greg The Hammer Valentine. Looking good, bro. Thanks for d entertainment during my childhood. Those matches with Ronnie Garvin were classics. Wishing you good health.

[@56postoffice]

Top man, Greg Valentine. 👏 The 80s and 90s, greatest period for the WWE.

[@coyotesmile8972]

He's like that one neighbor you have/had that is just cool as hell and makes living there a little better.

[@JoshuaTraffanstedt]

We could all use a friend like Greg. Ive never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. Even guys that are talked about negatively pretty often, Greg only has fond memories of them. Ive also only heard good things about Greg. I enjoy listening to this man!

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

Such a professional and just all around Good Guy. Long live the Hammer!!

[@torbenmrk410]

Greg, you seem like such a great guy..

[@arch.l.a.deleon445]

Love to see him again!....💖😊

[@chosento2988]

The MFn HAMMER! The shin guard!!! Wow... Now the whole Ronnie Garvin fued is flashing back!!! AWESOMENESS 😎💪

[@jaybryant4752]

I always liked the Hammer. Good worker. 😊

[@DaveB2868]

I always liked him as a wrestler and he's a great guy 👍🏻

[@seth3054]

That's what made the ultimate warrior so fun to watch is when he would run down to the ring shaking the ropes

[@duster71]

Fun for the littles kiddies but not real wrestling find.Warrior couldn't wrestle to save his life. He had one move,over head body slam.

[@jamesb2291]

@@duster71 It was pretty awesome to 10 year old me at the time though.

[@carn9507]

@@jamesb2291 Yeah I thought Ultimate Warrior was fun when I was a kid too. Then yeah as I grew up and realised he didn't really have much going on apart from the iconic look and was a poor wrestler and then I heard his own hateful bigoted crap from his own mouth in his videos, certainly not much of a role model.

[@jpdude7274]

Nobody and I mean Nobody could sell the atomic drop like Greg The Hammer Valentine, thanks for the great memories

[@o3reporting490]

Dudes voice is so chill.

[@BeeBumper]

One of the few who just can't bad mouth his colleagues. You have to respect that. Hammer you are the man.

[@raymondgoerke5519]

It's funny how the The Hammer was such a mean arrogant character in the ring, yet , his interviews show he is a down to earth good old boy.

[@doctheperfectfaceforradio6022]

Valentine is a man's man.

[@nickperkins8477]

I love Greg Valentine. Great technical wrestler and sweet man. I love these interviews.

[@1joshjosh1]

I played soccer when I was a kid and when I only wore one shin guard I was always Greg the Hammer Valentine.

[@mortmoreau3576]

This is how a human being should aspire to be. Not a bad ever from this man. Way to live 🔨.

[@armandoortiz9114]

Amazing when you don't have such Hate for things in Your Heart.

[@TroyNaumu808]

I am glad someone had good things to say about Warrior other than his long time friend and tag team partner Sting. Both Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine have only nice things to say. They dont have to say these things. The fact that they do says a lot about who they are as people.

[@carn9507]

As did Warrior's own hateful and bigoted words said a lot about who he was as a person.

[@John-tr1xq]

@@carn9507 We're living in the woke fake outrage era. I'm not offended by what he said!

[@MrCoby303]

i love how honest Greg Valentine is, he's one of The Real ones

[@leomdk939]

So honest he held someone up for money!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@leomdk939 You're all over this comment section bitching about The Hammer. Do you have Tourette's, or are you just another mark?

[@MrCoby303]

@@leomdk939 Why do you care about it

[@seanconnor2613]

"The Hammer" is all class!! What a professional, I could listen to him talk about his experiences in wrestling all day long, he was one heck of a wrestler and one hell of a guy!!

[@anthonygentile8968]

Greg is a class act, never really runs anyone down.

[@kahn289]

This is the first time I’ve seen a wrestler say good things and show appreciation for Warrior. Greg Valentine has really impressed me with his candor in these interviews.

[@carn9507]

Well it's hard to come up with much good about Warrior given that, despite his iconic look, he wasn't actually a good wrestler. And he was an even worse person spouting bigoted and homophobic hate in various videos he liked to upload.

[@FIXTREME]

A couple of different guys liked him. Owen Hart, Kerry Von Erich, Bad News Allen, and Warlord are a few who were friends with him.

[@olegariomartinez6807]

I met his Son who is also a pro wrestler at a Comic Con in NJ. So that makes 3 generations in wrestling.

[@FerretJohn]

Who is he? I've looked around and found no reference anywhere to Greg having a son. He has two daughters, Vanessa and Romaine, Vanessa trained to be a wrestler in the late 90s but died of cancer in 2015, but no word on any other children.

[@julielee6176]

Greg doesnt have a son, only two daughters..

[@ernestpassaro9663]

Valentine is like a 3rd generation wrestler his dad and grandfather were wrestlers !

[@FerretJohn]

@@ernestpassaro9663 2nd Gen, if Johnny Valentine's father was a wrestler it was never mentioned by anyone

[@rogerstanley4887]

I'm sure valentine would win in a shoot old school toughness wouldn't want a scrap with him in 2021 legend

[@bradgaines]

Proof that The Hammer won’t talk shit about anyone. Respect!

[@leomdk939]

he literally called Warrior's style "crap"

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@leomdk939 Yeah, but he had lots of nice things to say about the man himself, which is considerably better than just about anyone else will do.

[@carn9507]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns Hard to speak good about Warrior when he's spoken so much hate and bigotry himself.

[@carn9507]

@@leomdk939 Not really talking shit if it's true.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@carn9507 Oh, don't get me wrong; Warrior was a bitter, rotten guy. To me, the single biggest thing to hold against him is how he mocked Bobby the Brain Heenan for his cancer when he was diagnosed with it. That kind of comment is a gauche as it gets when directed at anyone, but especially when aimed at someone so universally respected and loved in the wrestling business -- a true legend -- it's stupefyingly bad. His personality problems were only one reason to count against hm. His whole gimmick and crap wrestling style are the other reasons to put him clear down at the very bottom of the barrel. Just saying that The Hammer is an uncommonly soft-spoken dude.

[@divinity176]

Wow... a shoot video devoid of bitterness and delusion. He had some great matches with Rugged Ronnie Garvin around the time I was into wrestling.

[@chosento2988]

Totally!!! The shin guard figure four looked like the most brutal move Ever when I was a kid watching it! And if Anyone says it isn't a real move....Put em in it, drop, stretch back and watch them squeal!!! 🤪

[@greyjedi6430]

Love hearing people say nice things about the warrior , u don't hear it that often

[@carn9507]

yeah i love hearing people say nice things about really shitty people...

[@streetsofsouthphilly]

It's great to see an old-school retired wrestler who isn't broke financially and physically. Also Greg doesn't seem bitter and is still mentally all there

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

He was awesome

[@warriorv9359]

Greg valentines a class act he talked good on warrior cool

[@scottyellis3442]

I always like watching these interviews with Mr. Hammer, they carry me back to the 80's laying in the floor watching Wrestling on the 25 inch console TV on TBS the super station with Gordon Solie at 6:05 PM. Man what good memories.

[@robertcooney1938]

One of the best heels, looking back. I stopped watching around 1994. Watched ECW a little bit, but that was short lived. Watching the old matches and interviews from the guys from my childhood is quite fun.

[@briandonnelly3968]

Took the hammer 15-20 minutes to get warmed up for this interview !

[@downwithputinsaveukraine1313]

I like this guy a lot. He's very chill and polite. Truly learned as he progressed.

[@DarrylNarbeMLM]

I can't get enough of This interview,, Pure Gold, great questions.. great format and a great way to get to know a class act!

[@jerseyforhawks]

Never loved GTHV in the past, but, he's a great athlete and spokesman.

[@Stationary76]

I never cared for The Hammer character back in the day but these interviews are great.

[@markmullikin5068]

Greg valentine is a class act.. always has a good word to say about everyone

[@billyrock8305]

The Hammer is a class act. 🔨

[@Airsoftcleaner]

Hammer Rocks!!!!!

[@Silverhorse32]

Greg use to live across the street from a friend of my sisters, Kathy.

[@rayishere71]

Greg Valentine a real class act rare to find that in the wrestling industry

[@ruipires7954]

Valentine,such a living legend.Good man.Thank you sir for the memories,The world appreciates it.

[@kickerpunter8414]

I've watched several of these podcasts & interviews, & I can tell you Greg is without a doubt my favorite. The things he says are ver pertinent about people & how it works being a wrestler. He's my favorite to listen to. He's about the only one I listen to, generally. Obviously, a great guy.

[@thetreeofwoe2304]

So nice to see an old school guy doing an interview while he's not wolfing down pizza and beer that he's getting paid in, while also being a complete good guy.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Big fan of Greg’s here! Greg wouldn’t talk bad about anyone. Nobody really has any good things to say about Warrior…..except Greg. He knows life is too short to carry around hatred and grudges against people. It’s a waste of energy. Not only that, you can tell he loves wrestling and is appreciative to have lived it and been so involved in it. He has seen it all. Plus, he loves his fans and that they are still very interested in his insights. You can sum up Greg The Hammer Valentine in 3 words. A good man.

[@markdouglas9182]

I remember Monsoon saying "it takes the Hammer the first 15 minutes of a match to warm up Jess". Even as a kid I knew what he meant - this guy can work and could easily wrestle an hour if needed..

[@78bcat]

Nothing is better than seeing an older guy who it just feels like they saved their money, living in complete comfort, who do stuff like this for fun...not because they need the check. It just feels like Greg saved his money.

[@brianticas7671]

Vince gave him the toy right to of the 80s. He collects money 💰 off that.

[@arthurmoore1524]

"WW..........E....... in 94" The hammer was always one of my favorites of all time. Truly a classy individual and a fantastic wrestler.

[@craigwilson3532]

Hammer delivers the best shoots, easy listening and road warrior animal

[@realazduffman]

These interviews with him really show a side of him we never saw when he was in character. Which is the name of the game.

[@nagibkanaan2464]

A very classy man Down to earth

[@TheWilliamBWilliams]

Classy interview.

[@jameydavis4263]

Thank you Greg Valentine you always been one of my favorite wrestlers since I was five or six

[@RaineRed]

Never liked valentine growing up but that was his job! Love seeing these interviews and how cool he is.

[@RMGCBG]

The Hammer taking the dive was only matched by Ric Flair. The golden age

[@brixtonmystery]

This guy has a real old school professional wrestler vibe. Like someone who was a legitimate professional wrestler back in the day-just like a professional boxer-that comes from school of real fighters who elect to stage fights. Vs. acting. Hope I’m making sense.

[@SouthernSilverExchange]

Bro. Check out the video of him doing his fuckin elbow smash thru 3 and 4 boards. Like a fuckin kung fu master. Its incredible. Just like you said. A true pro

[@CilVine]

Love the story about the Halliburton bags full of money. Greg Really does need to write a book.

[@stretchwith]

I am glad Greg has such a strong mind and clear memories. I imagine a lot of wrestlers get multiple debilitating concussions.

[@Mark-mm1ke]

I love Greg's story's.