Dana Warrior:
Dana brings out a old school Warrior hasbro action figure. Dana thanks the WWE for allowing her and her daughters to be part of the WWE Family. Dana thanks the Warriors for the years of loyalty to Warrior and his family. Dana has learned alot about wrestling from the last two years. Dana says that wrestling is a family business, it pounds in your blood, she said that table flips started in the wrestling business. Dana says that we are counting the days to Maddy’s in-ring debut. Dana says that it’s the ultimate training and the greatest show on earth. Dana says that her daughter said that you don’t have to be born in this business to be a fan.
Dana says that she’s honored to give the Warrior Award to Joan Lunden. Dana brings up the fact that Lunden told Robin Roberts that she was going to warrior mode when she found she had breast cancer. Lunden embrace the challenge and wanted to inspire women around the world. Lunden had a no prisoners mentality. Dana says that Warrior had alot respect for Linda McMahon and that’s why he chose Linda as his inductor for the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame. Dana says that Lunden has been advocate for many charities. Dana says that real Warrior’s wear pink. Dana is humbled to present the second Warrior Award to Joan Lunden. Dana says that Joan Lunden is a type of women you go to war with. Dana introduces Joan Lunden.
Joan Lunden:
Lunden couldn’t believe that she’s on this stage, but also following Snoop Dogg. Lunden says that she’s so honored to be in this class. Lunden said that her introduction gave her cred with her sons who are amazing wrestling fans. Lunden says that she may not be a wrestler, but these last two years have taught her to fight like the Warrior. Lunden says she was said when she found out that she cancer, but she put a smile on her face and it changed her life. Lunden decided to fight for women. Lunden started a website for women empowerment. Lunden says that the WWE reached out to her earlier in her diagnosis.
Lunden was so humbled and blessed to be part of Monday Night Raw. Lunden says that WWE fans are in a class of their own. Lunden express her appreciation for the WWE organization and the fans that been behind her during the toughest time of her life. Lunden thanks the Ultimate Warrior who was a symbol of strength. Lunden thanks Dana who’s Warrior’s real life tag team partner. Lunden thanks her 7 kids and her husband Jeff. Warrior said it perfectly don’t feel sorry for yourself go and live your dreams and fight through obstacles. Lunden promises to fight the good fight for all woman outside the ring just like the Warrior did inside the ring.
