He eventually transitioned into managing, most notably standing in the corner of AWA champion Nick Bockwinkle. You were the best heel manager/broadcaster ever: - Richard Deitsch September 18, 2017īorn Raymond Louis Heenan, he began wrestling in the mid 1960s. Bobby named The Diamond Cutter□ Thank Brother I'm eternally Grateful❤️ DDP- Diamond Dallas Page September 17, 2017 I just heard tweet the one & only passed. I will miss you my friend /cVf9RTkVZj- Bruce Prichard September 17, 2017 Just like his career, this tell-all has no holds barred. Bobby The Brain Heenan - Episode dated 11 February 1999 (1999). Bobby The Brain Heenan - Episode dated 25 February 1999 (1999). He tells all about his experiences with Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Vince McMahon, and all the other personalities that every wrestling fan knows like a relative. Bobby The Brain Heenan - Episode dated 18 March 1999 (1999). He was a father, brother, mentor and friend to me. Bobby the Brain unleashes the life story of Bobby Heenan, better known as The Brain in wrestling circles. So, Greg did what the Gagnes always did to put away a reluctant opponent: He put the sleeper hold on Heenan, and splat went Bobby the Brain, out in the middle of the ring. The Brain made Nitro the smash hit it was.- Tony Schiavone September 17, 2017 Just heard the news about #BobbyHeenan deeply saddened. Praying for you Cindy /T8wuFAYuST- Ted DiBiase September 17, 2017 He was the best of the best in the biz and a friend. Hearing of the passing of Bobby Heenan certainly brings sadness, but, being blessed to witness his genius 1st hand, also brings a smile, RIP- Michael PS Hayes September 17, 2017īobby Heenan died today and it has left me very sad. In a career spanning over four decades, Bobby Heenan. HH- Hulk Hogan September 17, 2017īobby Heenan was great at all that he didĬelebrate his life on of a kind /RdcVzUCmK4- Tommy Dreamer September 17, 2017 You can call Bobby Heenan an evil genius or a broadcast journalist. Worked with Bobby Heenan from 1980 until my career ended,learned new things from him ever single day,love u my brother rip. r9A3IJlSoP- Vince McMahon September 18, 2017 One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. One of the greatest talents the wrestling world has ever seen and the man who set the bar on what makes a great manager.Many on social media, from WWE chairman Vince McMahon to Hogan to other former and current pro wrestlers, expressed condolences Sunday night. His autobiography - Bobby the Brain: Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All is a hilarious recount of his illustrious career. It was that skill that allowed Heenan to act as a color commentator for over a decade, most of those years were after his managerial ones as well. Quick wit was what turned "Pretty Boy" Heenan into Bobby "The Brain," one of the slickest people ever to grab a microphone. WWE Hall of Famer Bobby The Brain Heenan is regarded as one of the greatest managers and color commentators of all time. One could probably also make the case he was an excellent wrestler, since he played the cowardly heel role better than most: offering classic facial expressions in addition to taking the big bumps necessary to send the fans home happy. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but Heenan was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002 and had reconstructive jaw surgery in 2007. Bobby The Brain Heenan died today (September 17) at the age of 73. While he could and did overshadow his tight-lipped wrestlers, Heenan was more often than not the right man for the job. One of most iconic managers and commentators has gone to the great squared circle in the sky. 'The news of Bobby 'The Brain' Heenans passing today gutted me,' Ross wrote on Twitter. From Nick Bockwinkel to Curt Hennig to Ric Flair, Heenan was always standing next to those just like him.who were "more" successful. Bobby Heenan Raymond Louis Heenan (født 1. Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan has died at the age of 73, according to a tweet by wrestling announcer Jim Ross. Heenan played an arrogant rich kid with a big mouth, who surrounded himself with individuals such as himself. While Heenan was able to play the old carny handler role well where he talked up a new wrestler who'd destroy everyone that was not his best role. While many could make cases for others, the fact is Bobby Heenan had a greater impact on more territories than anyone and was the manager in the WWF when they hit it big. Place in History - Probably the greatest manager ever.
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