Fed up with Heenan's constant insults, Monsoon threw him and his belongings out of the arena and onto the street. Commentator Jim Ross broke the news . [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. They had a different level of commitment for the business and approached life in very different ways. The belief of Heenan was that Goldberg should have remained undefeated longer and led the company to new heights. [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. This was the first world tilte won by a protg of Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. Whether you remember him from his days in the AWA, as the manager of legends like Mr. [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). He was the best ever at what he did. The low class of Warrior featured him making statements about Heenan deserving cancer later in his life. TIL Bobby Heenan used to smoke pot to calm down after seeing some of Vince's creative decisions back in the day As told on the new JR podcast with Conrad, Bobby would get so irate at having to put over characters like Repo Man on commentary, he and JR used to smoke the weeds after or during TV tapings. [42], In January 2002, Heenan announced that he had throat cancer. For the rest of the show, Heenan sat out in the crowd, accompanied by an armed security guard. Last May, Heenan was back in a hospital after falling inside of his Florida home. Mini Bio (1) Bobby Heenan was born on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Bobby Heenan was born on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Raymond Louis Heenan. According to the obituary published today in The Tampa Bay Times, WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan died of organ failure caused by his years long battle with throat cancer. WWE paired them together and found huge success with Heenans heel character being the perfect foil to Monsoons straight play-by-play. Few wrestlers received as many public insults from Bobby Heenan as the Ultimate Warrior did. 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. Bockwinkel would hold this title 2,990 days between 1975 and 1987. [12] In the last few years of his life, he suffered a series of falls. During his time with WWA, Heenan also appeared in a number of other promotions in the Midwest, one of them being Verne Gagnes American Wrestling Association (AWA) in Minnesota, which is where he first used The Brain nickname in 1969. Wrestling 93: Rulebreaker, Spring 1993 Issue, Article "Bobby Heenan and Lex Luger: The Total Package of Brain and Brawn! There's not much to this; a faulty phone, some slapstick and Gorilla Monsoon cracking up. [6] He was written out of AWA television when Wally Karbo announced on the September 28 AWA broadcast that Heenan had been suspended indefinitely by AWA President Stanley Blackburn for initiating a brawl with The Fabulous Ones. 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. He spent several years as a wrestler before heading down the path that made him the greatest manager and color commentator of all time. 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. The task of traveling with the big man saw Heenan sometimes having to help or protect him with the infamous drinking stories of getting hammered after shows. 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. Bobby Heenan had his start in the Indianapolis based World Wrestling Association, over twenty years before Vince McMahon let everyone in on wrestling being entertainment. Mr. He will go down in the books as someone who mastered the craft". 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. Charlotte Flair: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. [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. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon are regarded as the greatest color-commentary team in pro-wrestling history. [6][3], In 1965, Heenan became a regular in William Afflis' (known by his in-ring persona Dick the Bruiser) Indianapolis-based WWA promotion under the moniker "Pretty Boy" Bobby Heenan. Several times during his career, Heenan ended up nearly giving fans blood. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, one of the most prolific managers and commentators in wrestling history, died at the age of 73 on Sunday. [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]. Heenan doesn't have his usual amount of witty lines here, but his weaseling is enough to make us laugh. "[48] Author Brian Shields notes that many consider him "one of the most significant figures in professional wrestling history". 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? The passing of Gorilla saw Heenan demanding that WCW give him a minute before Nitro to share a message honoring his old partner. In 2014, Heenan fell out of bed and broke his shoulder, and then broke his hip two years later. 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. Feel free to add your own jokes about how much better off he'd be had he been serious about leaving WCW. 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). Heenan wouldnt have to do house shows and was able to be closer to his daughter, who was in college at the time. 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. Heenans career changed for good when Vince McMahon pried Heenan away from AWA to join the World Wrestling Federation in 1984 as the manager of Jesse The Body Ventura. Part parody show, part absurdist comedy, part Heenan's playground, the show's major flaw may be that it was just ahead of its time. WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan, regarded by many as the greatest manager in sports-entertainment history . [32], Starting in late January 2000, WCW replaced Heenan on Monday Nitro and pay-per-view events with Mark Madden. When Monday Nitro debuted in 1995, Heenan was the lead color commentator there as well, initially alongside Steve McMichael and Eric Bischoff before later being paired up with another former WWE announcer, Tony Schiavone. [7] In May 2016, he fell again and broke a hip. His presence made any wrestler, any gimmick seem more important. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, a legendary professional wrestling manager who also made a name for himself as a wrestler and color commentator, has died at the age of 73, WWE confirmed on Sunday.. In 2002, he announced in a statement that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer and would be undergoing extensive rehabilitation. ", Best Brain line: "Jannetty tried to dive through the window to escape.". He attributed his departure to a dispute with Afflis over pay for his participation in the first-ever wrestling event held at Market Square Arena, emphatically stating that he never returned to the promotion as a result. Seeing him post-managing and post-commentary on TV was a treat. In 2010, he broke a hip and his shoulder in a fall that also fractured his pelvis. Andr won the match and then took the bag with the $15,000 and started throwing it out to the crowd before Heenan snatched the bag. American Wrestling Association: Early 1970s: Bobby Heenan became the mastermind behind the triumphant faction known as The Heenan Family. 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. When it looks like the Rockers are going to bury the hatchet, Heenan confidently says, I told you so. "The Brain," passed away at age 73. [12] He was later frequently paired with Tony Schiavone. 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. He referred to the fans as "humanoids", and fan favorites, especially enhancement talent, as "ham-and-eggers." Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Vs. Thats what I think of Ole Anderson. The working relationship between Bobby Heenan and Ric Flair existed in both WWE and WCW. No one ever did it better than the Wease. "The Brain" is not known for his wrestling abilities. 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. [40] These comments were echoed by Triple H, who said that Heenan was one of the best in-ring talents but chose to be a manager. But with just that, Heenanfound a way to minecomic gold. [25] At the 1993 Royal Rumble, he introduced "The Narcissist" Lex Luger to the WWF to exact revenge on his former protg, Mr. He seems like it might either have a seizure or fall out of his chair from laughing. [19], Heenan also wrestled sporadically in his WWF run. Behind him, the crowd chants "Weasel! Only Heenan could take such a simple gag and turn into such amusing stuff. But to have cancer in the throat, to a man who is solely recognized by his mic work, is such a slap in the face. The year after that, he suffered a fall, breaking his hip and shoulder and fracturing his pelvis. Doesn't think that the porn actress that was on the show was attractive. Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) September 17, 2017. He was previously married to Cynthia Jean Perrett. WWE Legend Ric Flair Hospitalized With Medical Issues, Bobby The Brain Heenan Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Heenan left WWE in 1993 with thoughts of retirement. Like many WWE stars of the '80s, Bobby Heenan started out in Verne Gagne's AWA. Together they had a daughter, Jessica. It was clear early in his career that his verbal skills far outshined his physical ones. The perfect end to a . Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is a legendary wrestling personality. He lost the autograph but would make a lifetime memory. From Humanoids To Ham-And-Eggers: Why Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan Is An American Icon. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan(born Raymond Louis Heenanon November 1, 1943 - September 17, 2017) was an American professional wrestling manager and color commentator. His last WWE appearance ever was on the June 11, 2007 episode of Monday Night RAW on McMahon Appreciation Night., Kurt Angle & Jason Jordan: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, "I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. Though he nominally managed Flair, Heenan's former protg Mr. Heenan was a wrestling genius known for giving his all to help the product outside of the ring. But the . Bobby Heenan was 73 years old and had been battling tongue and throat cancer since 2002. Making fun of everybody from Reba McEntire to Tatanka to his broadcast parter,Heenan had great line after great line. Family (1) Spouse 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. Discussing Verne Gagne's Pro Wrestling Report, Heenan goes into rapid-fire comedy mode. [9] In 1974, he left the WWA. 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. He and Gorilla Monsoon welcomed Heenan's personal doctor, Dr. Evidently, McMahon instructed Heenan to create said havoc. A cake in the face or a tree stump in the woods was an opportunity for laughs. Best Brain line: "He played end, guard and tackle, he sat at the end of the bench, guarded the water bucket and tackled anybody who came near it!". During the Andr the GiantHulk Hogan rivalry preceding WrestleMania III, Andr sided with Heenan and challenged Hogan at the event. History. JR on smoking weed with Bobby Heenan: "Heenan [was one of the nicest guys] because he's my partner. [7] In 1966, he wrestled his first match against Calvin "Prince" Pullins. 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. 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. Another simple gag had Heenan allude to it being his last night on Nitro early in the show and then begin to shake his colleagues' hands in farewell. David Dennis, Jr. May 22, 2015. "WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan, regarded by many as the greatest manager in sports-entertainment history, has passed away at age 73. 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. Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan were so entertaining on Prime Time Wrestling that they didn't even need the wrestling. For brief moment in between stints with the AWA and WWE, Heenan took his considerable talents down south to Georgia Championship Wrestling. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Heenan was a wrestling genius known for giving his all to help the product outside of the ring. 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. 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. I never understood why Heenan had to share the spotlight at these roundtable segments with Hillbilly Jim and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Andre had Heenan roll around in a tub of grapes and Heenan denied that it was indicative of a failing relationship. Yes, I do have throat cancer, but I plan on beating this too. Heenan helped usher in a fresh perspective on storytelling that . 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. Throat cancer has tried to take away one of wrestling's great voices, but it can never touch these clips and these memories. [6] In 2004, he feuded with fellow manager Jim Cornette in Ring of Honor. [3][12] Heenan said he was uninspired in WCW due to the negative work environment and due to conflicts with Schiavone. Heenan had praised Race numerous times for having great memories together when managing the legend. Heenan's wearing a tux with a ruffled shirt that looks like it is out of a 70s prom scene. Eventually, he got his start as a pro in Dick the Bruiser's . Not only does Heenan smear humor over every word that comes out of his mouth, but he has a wealth of experience and inside information. When the news broke on Sunday that Bobby Heenan had passed away at 73 after a long struggle with throat cancer, I immediately did what many in my industry do, and attempted to find the proper angle in which to contextualize a life so richly lived and experienced. [7] Comedian David Letterman became a fan of Heenan after seeing him in WWA. 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. WWE WWE Hall of Famer Bobby "The Brain" Heenan died on Sunday, the WWE confirmed, at the age of 73. 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 was given an on-air farewell by Gorilla Monsoon on the December 6, 1993 edition of Monday Night Raw, broadcast from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. [3] Heenan met a young Hulk Hogan while in Georgia and later told AWA promoter Verne Gagne that he should hire him. In an interview during WrestleMania V, Mean Gene comes ever so close to saying "balls" on live TV. Bobby "The Brains" Heenan. That's fun.". Best Brain Line: "The entrance exam, you have to be able to write your name in three different colors of crayon.". Bobby Heenan's quips made the moment that much more memorable. For what it's worth, Heenan still makes occasional appearances at wrestling conventions. [10][11] Heenan was unharmed, but five people sitting ringside were injured, one of them critically. 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. Either way, Heenan was on his game that night. 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 . Best Brain line: "You even did a column in here. 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. [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. He was previously married to Cynthia Jean Perrett. ", "Give me a break! He is legendary in the business for his skill in drawing heel heat for himself and his wrestlers, and for his masterful on-screen repartee with Gorilla Monsoonas a color commentator. [23] His final in ring match came on August 2, 1991, at a house show in Long Island, New York, where he defeated Mr. After the show, Heenan stated that he and Monsoon embraced each other and wept for over an hour in the hotel where they both were staying. Bobby Heenan is the type of guy you could listen to tell stories long into the night. A dark cloud hovers over the professional wrestling world today, as one of the most beloved characters in history has checked out way too soon. Professional wrestling was his calling. live on the air. To have cancer is already horrible enough. He popped off joke after joke, having almost as much fun as the fans. The Bobby Heenan Show- It was Vince's idea. 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. [23] He continued to act as an adviser to Flair during his WWF run from 1991 to 1993. 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. 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. 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. Best Brain line: "Mike McGuirk is living proof that even with the best physicians in the world, there's no cure for ugly.". Wrestling legend Bobby "The Brain" Heenan died at the age of 72 on Sunday. In pro wrestling, especially in the '80s, all of the above apply just replace Mr. Dafoe with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who died on Sunday at 73. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. After managing in the company for nearly 5 years, Rick Rude finally brought the very fir [12], Heenan was married to the former Cynthia Jean Perrett (known as Cindy) from June 21, 1978, until his death. Rick Martel & Tom Zenk defeated Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr. (w/ Mr. Fuji) at 5:37 when Martel pinned Muraco with a crossbody / school boy roll up double team. 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. Having worked in TV and radio for several years, Mean Gene Okerlund was a prime choice to be the voice of The AWA. Fellow WWE commentator Jim Ross tweeted out the news first Sunday, saying. according to WWE. Bobby Heenan had no problem messing with anyone, including unsuspecting bystanders. Bruce Prichard revealed that Heenan hated working with Patera due to his stiff nature in the ring: "Ken was just so damn strong and you know Kenny was Kenny and worlds strongest man at the time. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . He was a wrestler and a manager for the promotion before appearing in the American Wrestling Association in 1974. Perfect, who temporarily retired due to injury, would regularly accompany Flair to ringside as his "Executive Consultant". 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. A fan was trying to protect the beloved Gagne. Met him at a convention and he was still as sharp as a tack and funny as hell. The legacy of Bobby Heenan sees him as arguably the greatest manager and color commentator in wrestling history. But serving as a manager certainly wasnt the only role in which Bobby Heenan excelled in WWE. Thats when two gunshots were heard throughout the arena. He also made an appearance in the 1995 film Timemaster. When WWE Hall of Fame manager Bobby "The . Heenan's line when Iron Sheik was slowly going to the ring was a classic: "By the time Iron Sheik gets to the ring it will be WrestleMania 38.". As a kid, it was exhilarating to think that one of the biggest, baddest and coolest villains was coming to the other side. Few people can make getting hurt look so funny. He started his professional wrestling career at the World Wrestling Association in Indianapolis in 1967. Heenan flopping around the ring in a weasel suit is one of the most iconic images in wrestling history. If someone were to describe the scene to you, it'd sound boring. Heenan was just one of the dozens of wrestlers to have horror stories about working with Ole. But when one fan met Heenan, he wound up with the experience and memory of a lifetime. Nobody else had us simultaneously rooting against them and loving them like "The Brain.". [40] WWE Hall of Fame commentator Jim Ross selected Heenan as the greatest talent in the history of the wrestling business. 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. 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. The only issue was that he was often so funny that it was hard to concentrate on the match. In February 2001, Heenan did color commentary for the WOW Unleashed pay-per-view. [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. The next year, on September 17, 2017, Bobby Heenan passed away, surrounded by his family. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was one of the best to ever do it. [6] Broadcaster Peter Rosenberg considers Heenan a personal hero and describes him as the best commentator, manager and bad guy in WWE history. Among other honors, he has been inducted into the Professional Wrestling, WWE, and Wrestling Observer halls of fame. Most wrestlers voiced support of Heenan over Warrior who had more than enough reasons to dislike the controversial figure. "The Brain" joined WCW for six years before returning to WWE at WrestleMania 17 to call the Gimmick Battle Royal. 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