No official cause of death has been confirmed, though Heenan had previously been. [17] Demolition would win the titles back at WrestleMania VI. David Dennis, Jr. May 22, 2015. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan managed Nick Bockwinkel to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on November 8, 1975. But the . [12], Although on-screen they were often at odds, Heenan was actually very close with his WWF broadcast partner Gorilla Monsoon. [3][12] Heenan said he was uninspired in WCW due to the negative work environment and due to conflicts with Schiavone. Heenan was a wrestling genius known for giving his all to help the product outside of the ring. Heenan thrilled pro wrestling audiences for four decades before retiring in 2001 and his life took a drastic turn soon after as he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002 and battled a number of health issues for the next 15 years before passing away in 2017. One year later, in what many still consider the biggest and most important storyline and match in WWE history, Heenan helped Andre the Giant turn heel to face Hogan at WrestleMania 3, an event attended by more than 93,000 people. [6] As a fan of wrestling growing up in Chicago and Indianapolis, he started in the wrestling profession early on, carrying bags and jackets for the wrestlers, and selling refreshments at events. Weasel chants went on to become something crowds many years later would go nuts with. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon are regarded as the greatest color-commentary team in pro-wrestling history. [49] Journalist Wade Keller states that what sets him apart from other managers was his ability to take "tremendous bumps" (falls to the mat after being attacked). 10 Things Fans Didn't Know About Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, met future wrestling legend Dick the Bruiser, who would christen him Pretty Boy Bobby Heenan, The Blindfold Match & 9 Other Gimmick Matches That Made No Sense, Heenan knew how whip crowds into a blood-thirsty frenzy, Every Time Muhammed Ali Appeared In Pro Wrestling, Ranked, Andy Kaufman created a moment on Letterman that the late night talk show host would have learned his lesson, many managers that came out of the woodwork trying to broker a deal with Bobby Roode, Bobby Heenan was looking to not only get off the road, but get insurance, and perhaps a pension plan, Mandy Rose & 9 Other Ladies Who Got Better With A Heel Turn, hulking superstar who he would form a lifetime friendship backstage and on-screen rivalry with, 10 Things Fans Should Know About Brian Pillman. 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. [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. One of Bobby Heenans last televised appearances actually wasnt for his home in WWE. [12] Heenan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2004 (WWF changed its name to WWE in 2002) by Blackjack Lanza. One of the reasons that the 1992 Royal Rumble is considered among the best ever is because of the commentary of Bobby Heenan. Either way, Heenan was on his game that night. Heenan doesn't have his usual amount of witty lines here, but his weaseling is enough to make us laugh. [Heenan] did what every announcer should strive to do and that is to make talent bigger stars than they are and to embellish every talent's TV persona.[50]. Bobby Heenan was born Raymond Louis Heenan in Chicago, IL. Multiple wrestling commentators have described him as the greatest professional wrestling manager of all time. But is that funnier than the fact that Heenan could never correctly pronounce "narcissist?". [12], Heenan was signed by the WWF in 1984 with the intention of him managing Jesse Ventura, however Ventura's retirement due to blood clots in his lungs prevented this from happening. Related: Every Time Muhammed Ali Appeared In Pro Wrestling, Ranked. Heenan finally managed his first champion in the WWF when "Ravishing" Rick Rude upset The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, a match Heenan ensured Rude would win by holding Warrior's leg down so he could not break the pin. 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) Both books were co-written by Steve Anderson. Heenan helped usher in a fresh perspective on storytelling that . [6], His first memoir, Bobby The Brain: Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All, was released by Triumph Books on September 1, 2002, with a foreword from Hulk Hogan. In a funny Prime Time Wrestling segment, Bobby Heenan tries to buy a horse from a shady character at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Heenan wouldnt have to do house shows and was able to be closer to his daughter, who was in college at the time. as loud as they'd chant for any wrestler. In 2004, however, the same year in which he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Heenan announced that his cancer had gone into remission, although the treatment had certainly taken a toll on him. Heenan is smooth here like, he was for so many years. Dean Mitchell sent us this new photo of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. [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. [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. Heenan criticized WCW on multiple occasions for doing things that harmed Goldbergs magic as the most unstoppable wrestler. He was a wrestler and a manager for the promotion before appearing in the American Wrestling Association in 1974. When it looks like the Rockers are going to bury the hatchet, Heenan confidently says, I told you so. It'd be easy to fill this entire list with Gorilla Monsoon and Heenan moments. Heres what you need to know about the life and death of Heenan: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan dies at age 73- When It Was Cool article- #BobbyHeenan https://t.co/dyzDGRJVFd pic.twitter.com/WcOmdAE7i5, WhenItWasCool.com (@WIWCool) September 17, 2017, According to Pro Wrestling Sheets Ryan Satin, Heenans daughter told his close friends on Facebook that he was surrounded by family members as he passed. Bobby Heenan was the greatest wrestling manager of all time and the funniest guy to sit at an announce table. Heres a look back on the life, career, and heartbreaking demise of Bobby The Brain Heenan. He went off on everybody, but handed out dig after dig on Stu Hart. 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. In 2002, he was diagnosed with throat cancer, which limited his appearances in later years, and died from complications of the disease in 2017. JR on smoking weed with Bobby Heenan: "Heenan [was one of the nicest guys] because he's my partner. He was both a wrestler and a manager during his 13-year run with the promotion, which he left in 1974. Just a week after the deal was done, Bobby Heenan appeared for WWE at WrestleMania 17 to call the Gimmick Battle Royal alongside Mean Gene Okerlund. Monsoon and Heenan developed a bond that was shown in their commentary and grew even stronger behind the scenes. In December 2007, he underwent reconstructive jaw surgery and had to be placed in a medically induced coma. WWE.com Heenan also suffered from a broken hip and pelvis after falling in 2011 and went through tongue cancer treatments in 2013, he told Jim Ross. Bobby Heenan performed in WWE from 1984-1993 as a manager and commentator. That.. after forty nine years of smoking cigarettes I Celebrated 5 weeks smoke free as of yesterday. He was on the call when Hulk Hogan famously turned heel in the summer of 1996, hilariously making sure to let people know that he knew that Hogan was always a horrible human being. And this was the kind of influence Bobby Heenan had on people. GO, Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) April 14, 2015. I wish Monsoon were here, he tearfully said. [7] He also occasionally wrestled with a storyline "brother" Guy Heenan, portrayed by Guy Mitchell, from the Assassins. In his younger days, he dropped out of eight grade to support his mother and grandmother. [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. His exit from Monday Night Raw and WWE was classic Heenan. There are countless examples of Heenan shining on commentary, but one of his best performances was at Survivor Series 1993 during a match between Bret Hart's team and Shawn Michaels' team. [44] He fell out of bed and broke a shoulder in April 2014. on November 1, 1944. American Wrestling Association: Early 1970s: Bobby Heenan became the mastermind behind the triumphant faction known as The Heenan Family. Two years later, he was hospitalized when his rebuilt jaw became infected. I proudly displayed it for many years but it's time to move on (and by my kids Xmas gifts). Best Brain Line: "The entrance exam, you have to be able to write your name in three different colors of crayon.". Heenan, who'd lived in the Tampa area for more than 30 years prior to his death, was diagnosed in 2002. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is widely considered the best manager in the history of professional wrestling. Five months later that year in June 1996, Heenan made a one-off return to ringside at The Great American Bash as the manager of two of his former clients, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson, in a tag team match against his broadcast colleague Steve McMichael and then Carolina Panthers linebacker Kevin Greene. He performed with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the ring name Bobby "The Brain" Heenan . Heenan was then only seen with Scott Hudson on Worldwide until he was released by WCW in November 2000. 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. As a commentator and a manager, Heenan made both friends and enemies! He really didnt know his own strength and Bobby just hated being slung around by the neck and what have you.". Bobby "The Brain" Heenan -- a former wrestler, manager, announcer and WWE Hall of Famer -- has died . 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. I just want to let all the wonderful humanoids out there know how grateful I am for the good wishes. Included in his long run are Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Andre the Giant, Masked Superstar II (as Big John Studd), Rick Rude, Curt Hennig and The Valiants among others. But serving as a manager certainly wasnt the only role in which Bobby Heenan excelled in WWE. The Undertakers Return: When Will the WWE Legend Return to TV? Thank you for all the support. In his younger days, he dropped out of eight grade to support his mother and grandmother. Hogan complained for years about Heenan ruining his WCW heel turn by questioning which side Hulk was on when he walked to the ring to form the New World Order. [43] In December 2007, Heenan had reconstructive surgery on his jaw, after the first surgery was unsuccessful. If someone were to describe the scene to you, it'd sound boring. 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. Best Brain line: "You even did a column in here. Perfect or Andre the Giant or as a broadcast journalist with Gorilla Monsoon, Heenan surely entertained you like no other. Sept. 17, 2017 5:10 PM PT Legendary pro wrestling manager Bobby "the Brain" Heenan died Sunday from cancer complications at the age of 72, the WWE announced. Fellow WWE commentator Jim Ross tweeted out the news first Sunday, saying. We wanted to see him fall on his face, made a fool of and he made his suffering, no matter how minor, monumentally entertaining. While he was certainly one of the most well-known stars of the AWA, once he came to the WWE, he was thrust into absolute Superstardom. He also made an appearance in the 1995 film Timemaster. He is known by his nickname Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and spent time in the American Wrestling Association, World Wrestling Federation . "The Brain" is not known for his wrestling abilities. In this promo he deftly rattles off insults, dogging the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the High Flyers. From Humanoids To Ham-And-Eggers: Why Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan Is An American Icon. Heenan's speech at the 2004 WWE Hall of Fame was perfect Bobby. Fed up with Heenan's constant insults, Monsoon threw him and his belongings out of the arena and onto the street. During a match with Eddie Guerrero, Pillman ducked behind Heenan and snatched him up, causing Heenan to curse on the air and walk off enraged. Whether you remember him from his days in the AWA, as the manager of legends like Mr. When WWE Hall of Fame manager Bobby "The . Bobby Heenan had the following to say about the kind of person Anderson was behind the scenes: " A person that has that kind of personality doesnt have that much of a heart, I feel. Heenan's head just about explodes when Luger starts to make his thighs quiver. [41] After his Hall of Fame induction, Heenan provided comments for use in WWE documentary releases. 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. Seeing him post-managing and post-commentary on TV was a treat. He was able to have lunch with his daughter at least once a week. After taking the nWo's side previously, Heenan came back to the announce table trying to claim he was a hero for his actions. [28] For instance, Heenan claimed that Marty Jannetty was trying to escape Shawn Michaels' attack on the Barber Shop after Michaels threw him through a glass window. More ACTION on WWE NETWORK : bit.ly/MobQRl Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: bit.ly/1i64OdT Visit the all-new WWE.com: bit.ly/visitwwe. He died on September 17, 2017. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, legendary professional wrestling manager and commentator, has died at the age of 73, according to multiple news sources. By the end of his life, he'd had his jaw removed and his face reconstructed. I think Ole Anderson is a piece of sh**. 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. Ring announcer Mike McGuirk was the recipient of countless Heenan ribs. His presence made any wrestler, any gimmick seem more important. September 19, 2017. During a time when idealistic hero worship was the norm, Heenan viewed things in a way that would shape the industry decades later. WWE Hall of Fame manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, one of the ringside villains wrestling fans most loved to hate, died on Sunday at the age of 73. did andre the giant have kids did andre the giant have kids In his later years, Heenan joined World Championship wrestling as a commentator and manager. Bruce Prichard, Jimmy Hart share their favorite Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan memories. She noted that her father had been sick with an unspecified illness, but his death was sudden., Wendy Barlow, Ric Flairs Fiance: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Perfect Curt Hennig, Mr. But the memories of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan still live on, proving that even the darkest clouds have silver linings. Other wrestlers felt that Ole was a bully and showed little respect to his peers in real life. The belief of Heenan was that Goldberg should have remained undefeated longer and led the company to new heights. [39] Despite declining health in his final years, Heenan continued to make appearances at fan conventions. The original plan for Bobby Heenan in WWE was for him to manage Jesse "The Body" Ventura. The king of the one-liner and the king of the ad-lib made us laugh for decades. [19] For his work in promoting Andr the Giant's match with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III, often cited as the most famous American professional wrestling match,[7] Heenan received a six-figure payoffarguably the largest pay day in any managerial career. Heenans career was remembered during his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004. Seeing Heenan go down in flames in the process made it that much more rewarding. The trio had great chemistry with each other which made for some memorable TV. "JAKKS, Ringside, someone save us from our prototype hell!" Refs WF - 101 eBay - 330 Bobby Heenan loved badmouthing Hulk Hogan on-screen as opposite characters, but they didnt have a close relationship backstage either. Heenan's maniacal laughter at his own jokes and the amount of fun he's having cement this segment as a classic. As a kid, it was exhilarating to think that one of the biggest, baddest and coolest villains was coming to the other side. Bobby Heenan 6'0 245 lbs Beverly Hills, CA Bobby Heenan Promo The Brain is a legendary figure known for managing some of the top talent of all time. Bobby Heenan is the type of guy you could listen to tell stories long into the night. I never understood why Heenan had to share the spotlight at these roundtable segments with Hillbilly Jim and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. As the years went by, his role in WCW got smaller and smaller and was released in November 2000, just a few months before Vince McMahon bought the company. Dennis Miller gave us a taste of that on his talk show in 2004. [26], In 1984, WWF owner Vince McMahon took full advantage of his microphone and comedic skills and Heenan became a color commentator in addition to his managing duties. During a big showdown between Verne Gagne and Nick Bockwinkel, Heenan hopped onto the apron to interfere on Bockwinkels behalf. Best Brain line: "That could be anybody's banana.". Perfect played well off Heenan, even if he was just laughing at Heenan's jokes. Even with how silly this concept is, "The Brain" sells it. Bobby The Brain Heenan, one of the most prolific managers and commentators in wrestling history, died at the age of 73 on Sunday. 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. The two had drastically different approaches to wrestling and the unspoken heat added to Heenans heelwork. [6] Broadcaster Peter Rosenberg considers Heenan a personal hero and describes him as the best commentator, manager and bad guy in WWE history. [42], In January 2002, Heenan announced that he had throat cancer. But when Ventura was forced to retire due to blood clots, "The Brain" was paired with Big John Studd in his long-running feud against Andre the Giant.. 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. Bobby Heenan, a.k.a. ", or a sarcastic, "Please! It made him calm. What an insulting way to go. Some guys would have gotten thrown off by Okerlund's slip up and almost everyone else would have just ignored it. Thats when two gunshots were heard throughout the arena. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF. The Ultimate Warrior - A war of words! That's fun.". News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. He also replaced Ventura to team up with Monsoon on the syndicated All-Star Wrestling, which was replaced in the fall of 1986 with Wrestling Challenge. It was never just a joke fest with Heenan's commentary either. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids. Bobby Heenan passed away on Sunday leaving behind the legacy as one of the greatest managers in wrestling history. He popped off joke after joke, having almost as much fun as the fans. Heenan was just one of the dozens of wrestlers to have horror stories about working with Ole. [12], Heenan reformed the Heenan Family,[3] which over the years in the WWF would include Studd, "Olympic Strong Man" Ken Patera, "Playboy" Buddy Rose, "Mr. 9 Mean Gene Okerlund. Powered by. Some unintentional comedy from Bobby Heenan came about during Lex Luger's WWE debut. Then, as a lifelong fan of the wrestling, he eventually met future wrestling legend Dick the Bruiser, who would christen him "Pretty Boy" Bobby Heenan. This was the first world tilte won by a protg of Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. Anderson admitted to releasing him but denied promising him indefinite employment. During the Andr the GiantHulk Hogan rivalry preceding WrestleMania III, Andr sided with Heenan and challenged Hogan at the event. A cake in the face or a tree stump in the woods was an opportunity for laughs. Best Brain line: "Rolling around in grapes is very therapeutic.". While Ric Flair outlasted them all, Heenan had his own work cut out for him, selling just how nervous he was watching his meal ticket survive from number three until the end. Smith was specifically an enemy of Heenan since his strength was more powerful than Dynamite and it led to the manager feeling real pain after their spots together. [12] In the last few years of his life, he suffered a series of falls. 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. Together they had a daughter, Jessica. They ran into a problem with the USA network because they wanted 2 hours of wrestling, not 30 minutes of comedy and 90 minutes of wrestling. He was known for having many comedic moments on TV broadcasts and pay-per-views alongside Gorilla Monsson and Okerlund. [13] According to Heenan, he moved his family to Atlanta after being told by GCW promoter Ole Anderson that he could work for the promotion as long as he wanted, only to release him less than a year later. Though the actual action doesn't start until after three-and-a-half minutes into the match, it's compelling from the start because of how ridiculous and hilariously cowardly Heenan is. Heenan plied his trade as their mischievous manager by running his mouth on their behalf with a sarcastic wit considered among the best in the business. He started his professional wrestling career at the World Wrestling Association in Indianapolis in 1967. Ole Anderson had an important role in the original version of The Four Horsemen, but he was still among the most hated men backstage. Commentator Jim Ross broke the news . He was eventually brought out the coma slowly by doctors after a few months, but he was unable to speak. He was originally brought in to replace Jesse Ventura, his former client, as the color commentator for WCW Saturday Night and eventually took over Ventura's position as the company's lead commentator, replacing him for pay-per-view events and on the syndicated WCW Worldwide and Clash of the Champions events produced for TBS. "Let me tell you exactly what happened when Bobby . But Pillman didnt get the memo, or just didnt care. Whether standing at ringside, giving a backstage interview, or sitting at the announce table, Heenan knew exactly how to work an audience and maybe did it better than anyone ever has. Charlotte Flair: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. The legacy of Bobby Heenan sees him as arguably the greatest manager and color commentator in wrestling history. Perfect Curt Hennig, the Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard), Harley Race, and Andre the Giant. Eventually, he got his start as a pro in Dick the Bruiser's . In December 2007, he had reconstructive surgery to repair his jaw and was placed into a medically-induced coma. He seems like it might either have a seizure or fall out of his chair from laughing. The more people who are exposed to him, the better. Simply put, the man was an absolute genius, not only as a manager but as a wrestler and color commentator as well. But with just that, Heenanfound a way to minecomic gold. Videos by OutKick. 5th December 2020 by Scott Keith. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. [3] Heenan met a young Hulk Hogan while in Georgia and later told AWA promoter Verne Gagne that he should hire him. Heenan had one of the most prolific careers in wrestling history, bouncing between various wrestling promotions but always keeping his same character and putting in the same work ethic. Sept. 18, 2017 Bobby Heenan, a professional wrestler who found greater success managing other wrestlers and working as a quick-witted commentator, becoming one of the most colorful figures in a. He was also one of the many managers that came out of the woodwork trying to broker a deal with Bobby Roode. In 2014, Heenan fell out of bed and broke his shoulder, and then broke his hip two years later. But Heenan's ignorance and stinginess along with, of course, his comic timing make this a fun watch. Few wrestlers received as many public insults from Bobby Heenan as the Ultimate Warrior did. Thats what I think of Ole Anderson. 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