Everyone knows what a hero Shad Gaspard is. He sacrificed himself to ensure his son was taken to safety when a beachside swimming went wrong.
When help arrived, Gaspard’s last words were to have his son saved before the strong current overpowered him. To honor his heroism, WWE made him the Warrior Award 2022 inductee.
Dana Warrior, the wife of Late Ultimate Warrior, inducted him into the Hall of Fame. She gave an extremely emotional speech about what a parent can do for their child. In fact, Gaspard’s actions are proof of the limits a parent will go to protect their children.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
His wife, Siliana, and son, Aryeh, received the award on his behalf.
While Aryeh stood proud of his father, Siliana spoke about Gaspard’s life. She revealed the innumerable times Gaspard put himself at risk to help someone else. Additionally, Gaspard was the reason their family dog found its way home from the captors.
Siliana and Aryeh got huge rounds of applause from the crowd while they chanted what a hero Aryeh’s father is. For his family, there is nothing better than knowing that Gaspard is constantly celebrated by his fans and WWE for his heroism and greatness as a human being!
Watch This Story: WWE Superstars With The Highest Number of WrestleMania matches
WWE Universe believes that Shad Gaspard is the ultimate recipient of the Warrior Award
The WWE fans became extremely emotional during Siliana’s speech. They reacted with love, kindness, and embraced his family as their own.
I cried during this,that kid had an amazing father for real. He deserved this,he was a true warrior and a hero and such a great human Fr. BROOKLYN BROOKLYN 🖤🙏🏻
— 𝙷𝚢𝚙𝚎𝚛𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚗 (@StanWomens) April 2, 2022
That beautiful queen and little king need an award too for getting through something so difficult and heartbreaking without breaking down like any of us would’ve done. Warriors doesn’t even begin to describe that family.
— DreamR. (@vivaladream2) April 2, 2022
First off, rename the “Warrior Award” to the “Shad Gaspard Award” — the man was a legit hero and a tremendous father.
What a speech from Shad’s wife, and it was very cool to see JTG do the Cryme Tyme handshake with Shad’s son.
Shad will be remembered FOREVER. 🤍#WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/ryKHnk2q90
— CONNER (@WrestleConner) April 2, 2022
Facts 💯.
Loud "Shad's a hero 👏👏👏👏👏 Shad's a hero 👏👏👏👏👏" chants for Shad Gaspard at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony 🙌🙌🙌.#WWEHOF #WWE #ShadGaspard #RIPShadGaspard #WarriorAward pic.twitter.com/13BeNpDIm1
— Raphael Wilson (@089968Raph__) April 2, 2022
His name deserves to be the awards name from now on. What a hero
— Logan Willits (@Logan1524) April 2, 2022
The road ahead isn’t going to be easy for Siliana and Aryeh, but knowing they have the support of an entire Universe will make the journey easier.
There is no doubt that Shad Gaspard absolutely enjoyed being a pro-wrestler and a WWE Superstar. Everything he did, everything he worked for, and everything he was passionate about is what made his pro-wrestling career something to celebrate time and time again.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Hero.#WWEHOF #WarriorAward pic.twitter.com/4kF0AW5qKj
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2022
Today, the WWE Universe remembers Gaspard fondly. The hero will forever remain the man with a golden heart within the WWE Universe.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
If someday Aryeh decides to be a part of pro-wrestling and WWE, his father’s contributions and impact will guide him to the ring!
Read More: “Shad Was Unhappy During These Times”- Roman Reigns Recalls Wrestling With Shad Gaspard
