Update On Titus O’Neil Receiving The WWE Warrior Award And Not Shad Gaspard

As recently reported the Warrior Award will be presented to Titus O’Neil at the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame.

There was some upset among fans that former WWE star Shad Gaspard didn't get the nod for the award. Gaspard passed away at the age of 39 last year after drowning on Venice Beach. He is reported to have told lifeguards to save his son before him, sadly he was washed out to sea and died.

Fightful Select is reporting that O’Neil’s induction has been planned for the 2020 Warrior Award, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic plans got pushed back.

The report notes, "Titus’ induction was not a sleight on Gaspard. O’Neill’s connection to the Tampa community played a big role in the timing of the past two years."