Managing so many of the superstars and being a fixture as a commentator, Heenan had forged many friendships with his co-workers. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids. He enjoyed staying in touch with former colleagues and fans. Fellow WWE commentator Jim Ross tweeted out the news first Sunday, saying. Heenan left WWE in 1993 with thoughts of retirement. Fans couldn't know at the time that they wouldn't see "The Brain" back in the WWE for nearly a decade or know that they when he finally did return, throat cancer would have started to eat away at him. Powered by. Both books were co-written by Steve Anderson. When Heenan left the company, the friends spent the night shedding tears in a hotel room because it was truly the end of an era. Related: The Blindfold Match & 9 Other Gimmick Matches That Made No Sense. "The Brain" is not known for his wrestling abilities. Soon after making his final WWE appearance in December 1993, Bobby Heenan was contacted by WCW, who offered a lighter working schedule and health insurance. I suppose they wanted to balance out the heel/face ratio, but why hear Duggan and Hillbilly when you can hear "The Brain"? The perfect end to a . Heenan's maniacal laughter at his own jokes and the amount of fun he's having cement this segment as a classic. He spent several years as a wrestler before heading down the path that made him the greatest manager and color commentator of all time. He was survived by his wife of 40 years, Cindy, his daughter, Jessica, and two grandchildren. And we loved smokin' weed. Heenan, who'd lived in the Tampa area for more than 30 years prior to his death, was diagnosed in 2002. Among other honors, he has been inducted into the Professional Wrestling, WWE, and Wrestling Observer halls of fame. Bobby Heenan managed Andre the Giant in WWE, but that wasnt the only time they spent working together. Weasel chants went on to become something crowds many years later would go nuts with. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was one of the best to ever do it. Raymond Louis Heenan (November 1, 1944 - September 17, 2017 ), better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (or derisively as Bobby "The Weasel" Heenan ), was an American professional wrestling manager, wrestler, comedian and color commentator, best known for his time with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW) He somehow manages to sell the paper while trashing it. He managed some of the biggest names the business has ever known, none bigger than the legendary Andre the Giant. In his younger days, he dropped out of eight grade to support his mother and grandmother. He was survived by his wife of 40 years, Cindy, his daughter, Jessica, and two grandchildren. Brought in to be a commentator, Heenan made his debut with the company in January 1994 and replaced Jesse Ventura on WCW Saturday Night, also serving as lead color man for pay-per-views. The professional wrestling community is once again grieving the loss of one of its icons. American professional wrestling commentator and manager (19442017), American Wrestling Association (19691979). Perfect played well off Heenan, even if he was just laughing at Heenan's jokes. In a funny Prime Time Wrestling segment, Bobby Heenan tries to buy a horse from a shady character at the Kentucky Derby Museum. [19], Heenan also wrestled sporadically in his WWF run. Heenan criticized WCW on multiple occasions for doing things that harmed Goldbergs magic as the most unstoppable wrestler. [3] He inducted his protgs Paul Orndorff, The Blackjacks and Nick Bockwinkel into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2005, class of 2006 and class of 2007 respectively. If the late, great Gorilla Monsoon couldnt shut me up, cancer isnt going to either.. Heenan made a recovery from the throat cancer, but lost large amounts of weight, and his voice and appearance changed dramatically. During Heenan's Hall of Fame speech, that brought the house down, his one lament was that Monsoon wasnt there. I don't know if McMahon told him before the show to just let loose or if he got carried away. [Photo: June 25th, 1988] Bobby Heenan and Ultimate Warrior had a disdain for one another. As time went on, Heenan also began managing King Kong Bundy, who challenged Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 2. [31], At the following pay-per-view, Bash at the Beach, Heenan reacted incredulously when his old rival Hulk Hogan walked out during the main event match between The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) and Sting, Lex Luger and Randy Savage by shouting "Whose side is he on? He berated fans by calling them humanoids, one of many amazing phrases he coined throughout his career, and provided so many amazing moments in the booth until he decided to retire in 1993. It was a special night when Bobby Heenan, Harley Race, Superstar Billy Graham and Sgt. WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan has passed away.Get your first month of WWE Network for FREE: http://wwenetwork.comSubscribe to . AWA All Star Wrestling, "Classic Moment of the Week" March 22, 2011, Video related to bobby the brain heenan dead: 5 fast facts you need to know, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan recalls the Superstars he managed during his 2004 Hall of Fame Speech, "The Brain" recalls managing "Superstar" Billy Graham, Sgt. [16] After the Busters had lost the titles back to Demolition a few months later,[16] he led the Colossal Connection (Andr and Haku) to win the Tag Team Championship when they defeated Demolition. In 2010, he broke a hip and his shoulder in a fall that also fractured his pelvis. He managed legendary superstar Nick Bockwinkel to both tag team gold and the AWA heavyweight championship before leaving the promotion for a year in the late 70s, at which point he joined Georgia Championship Wrestling. Heenan had a preference for wrestlers like Flair who would work longer matches in the ring and talk even louder than him on the microphone. Bobby Heenan was lovingly dubbed "The Brain" and "The Weasel." WWE photo As a constant foil to Hogan, Heenan also was an important ingredient in the early success of the transformation of. [36] Heenan made a series of appearances for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in December 2005, culminating at the Turning Point pay-per-view, where he provided commentary for the Six Man Tag Team Basebrawl match between The Diamonds in the Rough and Chris Sabin, Dale Torborg and Sonjay Dutt. Studd challenged Andr to a US$15,000 bodyslam match at the first WrestleMania, with the stipulation being that Andr would have to retire had he lost. According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, doctors kept him for an extended stay because of high blood pressure and he was eventually released. Best Brain line: "That guy you sit on his lap at the discount store, just out of detox.". He was paired with numerous wrestlers, including Nick Bockwinkel, whom he led to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, and he became an integral figure in the 1980s professional wrestling boom by managing King Kong Bundy and Andr the Giant in WWF main event matches with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 2 and WrestleMania III respectively. Everyone is talking about the "Champions Rumble" match signed for January 27th in the Astrodome in Houston Texas on Pay Per View. Best Brain line: "I have to go on the road here with Larry Flynt.". Fuji. In particular, Heenan was credited with making Blackjack Lanza one of the top wrestling villains in the country. Few wrestlers received as many public insults from Bobby Heenan as the Ultimate Warrior did. Heenan went under the surgical knife once again in 2015 for an undisclosed issue, his longtime friend and colleague Mean Gene Okerlund tweeted. Bobby The Brain Heenan, one of the most prolific managers and commentators in wrestling history, died at the age of 73 on Sunday. Heenan felt that they took liberties with him and tried to hurt him. Pro wrestling historian George Schire praised his in-ring ability, commenting: "Bobby was a good athlete flipping over the ropes, he could do it all. Thank you for all the support. "[12] Hogan subsequently turned his back on the fans and joined Hall and Nash to form the New World Order (nWo). Tony Shiavonne and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan talk about the very first ever Best Of The Best pay per view set for Super Saturday the weekend of Super Bowl XXX. He then asked the giant if everything was "hunky-dory" only to get his hand crushed in the process. If someone were to describe the scene to you, it'd sound boring. As an adult, you look back and appreciate just how much of a comedic genius he was. Professional wrestling was his calling. It was here that Heenan first met Hulk Hogan, who he recommended to Gagne, and his long-running feud with the Hulkster began after Heenan returned to the AWA. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was one of the biggest wrestling villains of . [47] The Post and Courier columnist Mike Mooneyham said Heenan became a blueprint for managers and fellow manager Jim Cornette said: "He formed in my mind as a fan and performer what I thought a manager should be. 9 Mean Gene Okerlund. Best Brain line: "Two ugly people looking at each other. The Islanders (w/ Bobby Heenan) defeated Jim Powers & Paul Roma in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0, at 15:05; fall #1: Roma was counted out at 7:54 and appeared to sustain a legit injury after Haku caused him to fall to the floor, with Roma landing awkwardly; after the commercial break, Craig DeGeorge conducted a podium interview with Ted . Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, legendary professional wrestling manager and commentator, has died at the age of 73, according to multiple news sources. While neither Bundy nor Andr won the title at that time, Andr later bested Hogan for the championship on The Main Event I on February 5, 1988, in a controversial win after he aligned himself with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Charlotte Flair: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Andre enjoyed Heenan and used to hang out with him after shows during the legendary drinking sessions for the big man. [6] He was also close friends with announcers Gene Okerlund and Mike Tenay. The next year, on September 17, 2017, Bobby Heenan passed away, surrounded by his family. Bobby Heenan is not only seen as one of the greatest managers in the history of professional wrestling but as one of its best overall characters as well. In 2002, he announced in a statement that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer and would be undergoing extensive rehabilitation. Perfect Curt Hennig, the Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard), Harley Race, and Andre the Giant. He showed that even weakened by cancer, he was still the same guyquick-witted, sardonic, brilliant. Best Brain line: "Rolling around in grapes is very therapeutic.". Nobody made weaseling as entertaining as Bobby Heenan. Also in 2001, Heenan worked briefly as a "sports agent" in the Xcitement Wrestling Federation with Curt Hennig under his tutelage. Two guys walking around a museum and looking at horses, how's that entertainment? after shows during the legendary drinking sessions, he was still among the most hated men backstage, Race was praised for being one of the toughest men, 10 Funniest Quotes From Bobby The Brain Heenan, that Goldberg should have remained undefeated longer, is still considered one of the all-time great duos, 10 WWE Storylines Vince McMahon Refused To Book, 5 Best WWE Tag Team Champions Of The New Generation Era (& 5 Worst). I think Ole Anderson is a piece of sh**. Some unintentional comedy from Bobby Heenan came about during Lex Luger's WWE debut. [4][5][1] His father Robert Heenan was a railroad worker, and his mother Mildred Bernadette Kambrz was a hotel manager. Sarcasm and smoothness on the mic were on full display here. He's had tons of funnier moments, but few times has he so effortlessly shown off his ad lib skills. Heenan managed wrestlers under the Heenan Family name in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the National Wrestling Alliance 's (NWA) Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW), and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). When WCW Monday Nitro premiered in September 1995, Heenan left Saturday Night to work on the new show full-time and joined former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael as an analyst alongside play-by-play man Eric Bischoff. [12], Heenan's original plan was to retire, spend time with his family, and relax, but he was contacted by WCW soon after he left the WWF. Warrior was stiff in the ring whenever working spots with Heenan and injured him on a few occasions. His cause of death was organ failure due to complications from the throat cancer that had been in remission since 2004. Heenan, whos known for his unforgettable voice and comedic blurbs during wrestling broadcasts, had his share of health issues in the years that followed his wrestling career. according to WWE. Bobby Heenan is widely regarded as the greatest manager of all time. Heenan's speech at the 2004 WWE Hall of Fame was perfect Bobby. While most of the AWA talent left for the WWF during this time without giving proper notice (the AWA required departing talent to work a six-week notice for booking and syndication-based reasons, with most talent claiming that WWF promoter Vince McMahon paid them extra not to work out their notices with the AWA), only Heenan worked out his notice in good faith to the Gagne family. Nonetheless, Heenan crossed the line to managing sporadically. He replaced Jesse Ventura on Prime Time Wrestling and All American Wrestling, aired on the USA Network, teaming up with Gorilla Monsoon. The Undertakers Return: When Will the WWE Legend Return to TV? Bobby Heenan The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business, Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017, Worked with Bobby Heenan from 1980 until my career ended,learned new things from him ever single day,love u my brother rip. During a time when idealistic hero worship was the norm, Heenan viewed things in a way that would shape the industry decades later. Heenan's lengthy line about Mooney's family tree is hard to appreciate on live television, but luckily for us, we can rewatch the video and catch all of it. He is survived by one child and his wife, Cynthia. However, Heenan developed a dislike for a select few wrestlers he couldnt get along with. Vince liked the idea and tweaked it, making Royal Rumble history. For the rest of the show, Heenan sat out in the crowd, accompanied by an armed security guard. Had he done it years later during the Attitude Era, it would have gone unnoticed. 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. Dennis Miller gave us a taste of that on his talk show in 2004. Heenan was a wrestling genius known for giving his all to help the product outside of the ring. [6] While Bockwinkel and Stevens feuded with The Crusher and Dick the Bruiser, Bruiser famously called Heenan "Weasel"; this led to his rivals calling him "Weasel" throughout the rest of his wrestling career. [3], On January 25, 1975, an angry fan fired a gun at Heenan in Chicago's International Amphitheatre after Heenan interfered in one of Bockwinkel's matches. [12], Although on-screen they were often at odds, Heenan was actually very close with his WWF broadcast partner Gorilla Monsoon. Other wrestlers felt that Ole was a bully and showed little respect to his peers in real life. [33], On April 1, 2001, Heenan returned to the WWF and provided commentary to the Gimmick Battle Royal match at WrestleMania X-Seven alongside "Mean" Gene Okerlund. He was known for having many comedic moments on TV broadcasts and pay-per-views alongside Gorilla Monsson and Okerlund. "-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt, Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017. In the 1980s, Vince McMahon started poaching just about every single promotions top stars to bring to WWE and Bobby Heenan made the jump in 1984. Goldberg still ended up becoming a favorite of Heenan when calling his matches and interacting backstage. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Heenan was instrumental in convincing McMichael to turn on his partner, which enabled Flair and Anderson to win the match, and fill the open spot in The Four Horsemen that Brian Pillman left behind when he departed from the company earlier in the year. At the heartbreaking passing of WWE Hall of Famer Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Cathy Kelley pays a touching tribute to the legendary manager and looks back on his career in this very special edition of WWE Now. He was eventually brought out the coma slowly by doctors after a few months, but he was unable to speak. [6] Broadcaster Peter Rosenberg considers Heenan a personal hero and describes him as the best commentator, manager and bad guy in WWE history. Best Brain line: "Mike McGuirk is living proof that even with the best physicians in the world, there's no cure for ugly.". 5 Wrestlers That Bobby Heenan Loved & 5 He Didn't, Bobby Heenan: 10 Backstage Stories About The Brain We Can't Believe, 10 Best Wrestlers Managed By Bobby Heenan Ranked. He lost the autograph but would make a lifetime memory. The Heenan Family was a stable of wrestlers managed by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan beginning in the 1970s. He was placed in a medically induced coma and was slowly brought out. "Let me tell you exactly what happened when Bobby . Best Brain line: "You sit like this on the little leather thing and these are called hoof holders.". But Heenan's ignorance and stinginess along with, of course, his comic timing make this a fun watch. Fooling everybody is pretty funny, but really his own reaction to the prank that makes this so priceless. Heenan dropped out of school in the eighth grade to support his mother and grandmother. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan(born Raymond Louis Heenanon November 1, 1943 - September 17, 2017) was an American professional wrestling manager and color commentator. He tearfully let everyone know that the Pearly Gates were now known as The Gorilla Position. He expertly played a character, a snide weasel of a man we hated and loved just the same. Perfect chemistry powered their banter. Members of the Heenan Family included many WWE Hall of Famers, including Nick Bockwinkel, the Blackjacks, Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy, Ravishing Rick Rude, Mr. [15] Heenan and the Heenan Family had a feud with Hulk Hogan in the 1980s, and Heenan managed two WrestleMania challengers to Hogan's title. WCW went out of business less than a year after his release. Another moment between the pair often occurred when Heenan would go on a long rant supporting the villainous wrestlers, until an exasperated Monsoon would say either: "Will you stop? A throwback to vaudeville or variety shows, Heenan's sharp tongue and deft wordplay was one of the most entertaining parts of wrestling during his entire career. [6], After being derided by announcers for his first five years in the WWF (mostly by Gorilla Monsoon) for never managing a champion, WrestleMania V was promoted (mostly by Jesse Ventura and later Gorilla Monsoon) as Heenan's quest, and best chance since WrestleMania III to manage a champion. Best known for his legendary run in WWE, Heenan also had plenty of success in promotions such as the AWA and WCW and was one of the key pieces to the wrestling boom of the 1980s. By the end of his life, he'd had his jaw removed and his face reconstructed. 5th December 2020 by Scott Keith. [14], In late 1979, Heenan returned to AWA and resumed managing Nick Bockwinkel to renewed championship success, including against Hogan in 1983. [41] After his Hall of Fame induction, Heenan provided comments for use in WWE documentary releases. on November 1, 1944. Von Brandenburg, to Prime Time Wrestling. Bobby Heenan's quips made the moment that much more memorable. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. "[6][29], Heenan, still suffering from the broken neck he received ten years earlier and unable to cope with the long working hours, decided to leave the WWF at the end of 1993. He was an actor, known for WrestleMania X-Seven (2001), Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) and WCW Bash at the Beach (1996). In addition to this, the mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett, declared December 5, 2009, to be "Bobby Heenan Day". Bobby Heenan is the type of guy you could listen to tell stories long into the night. In December 2010, WWE released a retrospective two-disc DVD on Heenan's career titled WWE: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. As a commentator and a manager, Heenan made both friends and enemies! News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. The trio had great chemistry with each other which made for some memorable TV. During his short tenure in GCW, Heenan managed a stable of wrestlers that included the likes of Killer Karl Kox, Masked Superstar, Ernie Ladd and Blackjack Lanza. Joey is a writer with a decade of experience writing about sports, entertainment, and pop culture. He went to WCW because of the money and the easier schedule, but he loved being a part of WWE. Ross praised Heenan's ability as a color commentator, stating: He was naturally funny and enhanced every single talent, including the heroes, even though Bobby did not support the fan favorites as the bad guy announcer. Family (1) Spouse [23] His final in ring match came on August 2, 1991, at a house show in Long Island, New York, where he defeated Mr. [10][11] Heenan was unharmed, but five people sitting ringside were injured, one of them critically. Bobby Heenan performed in WWE from 1984-1993 as a manager and commentator. Numerous wrestling. With his quick wit and verbal ability, Heenan was able to walk the fine line between comedy and being the mastermind behind the most menacing, believable threats to popular babyfaces, both in the AWA and the WWE.. RELATED: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Heenan Family Many moments of Heenan and his Heenan Family stable . Ware. Just got word that Bobby had a successful surgery and all is good. Im just happy the last words I said to him were, "I love you Bobby. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, legendary professional wrestling manager and commentator, has died at the age of 73, according to multiple news sources. [6] In 2004, he feuded with fellow manager Jim Cornette in Ring of Honor. Bobby Heenan was the greatest wrestling manager of all time and the funniest guy to sit at an announce table. ", Before Jannetty's feet even fall to the floor, Heenan announces, "I knew that was going to happen. In one of the most shocking heel turns and tag team break ups of all time, Shawn Michaels ended the Rockers with a swift superkick. In his younger days, he dropped out of eight grade to support his mother and grandmother. Whether you remember him from his days in the AWA, as the manager of legends like Mr. Known for his quick wit and comedic ability, Heenan also served as a color commentator and is remembered for his on-screen repartee with Gorilla Monsoon. Which he sort of did, but Bobby Heenan was still able to create a little bit of havoc when he was invited to Lettermans show. @RyanClarkWZR new picture of Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/24tLHC7S7n The British Bulldogs tag team became two wrestlers that Bobby Heenan didnt enjoy working with due to their reckless nature. [19] Heenan had a parody talk show known as The Bobby Heenan Show, which was broadcast in four segments during the second half of WWF's regular weekly program Prime Time Wrestling. He referred to the fans as "humanoids", and fan favorites, especially enhancement talent, as "ham-and-eggers." Perfect or Andre the Giant or as a broadcast journalist with Gorilla Monsoon, Heenan surely entertained you like no other. Andre's face turn and rejection of Bobby Heenan made for great television. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan managed Nick Bockwinkel to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on November 8, 1975. The two had drastically different approaches to wrestling and the unspoken heat added to Heenans heelwork. September 19, 2017. Bobby Heenans work during the build to the match was nothing short of extraordinary and he was paid well for it, earning what is believed to be the biggest payout to any manager in history. Doesn't think that the porn actress that was on the show was attractive. [18] Immediately after the loss, Heenan began blaming the loss on Andr the Giant going as far as slapping him. Despite all the health concerns, Heenan still efforts to attend scheduled independent wrestling shows, autograph sessions and conventions. [21] The following year, he was defeated in 30 seconds by former client The Red Rooster at WrestleMania V.[22] Heenan also wrestled a series of "Weasel Suit matches" against The Ultimate Warrior, who defeated Heenan by forcing him into a weasel costume. In 2014, Heenan fell out of bed and broke his shoulder, and then broke his hip two years later. [3] Shortly thereafter, he led the Brain Busters to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship. Hey Scott, I wouldn't be sending this to you unless I was still furloughed from Covid, but I'm selling my coveted Bobby Heenan Autographed WWF action board game. GO, Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) April 14, 2015. Ray Stevens breaks Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's trophy, December 25, 1976. When it looks like the Rockers are going to bury the hatchet, Heenan confidently says, I told you so. 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