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. [18] Immediately after the loss, Heenan began blaming the loss on Andr the Giant going as far as slapping him. [3] Heenan said he was never trained as a wrestler and it came naturally. It'd be easy to fill this entire list with Gorilla Monsoon and Heenan moments. Best Brain line: "Rolling around in grapes is very therapeutic.". Bobby "The Brains" Heenan. 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. He was both a wrestler and a manager during his 13-year run with the promotion, which he left in 1974. [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. Evidently, McMahon instructed Heenan to create said havoc. [17] Demolition would win the titles back at WrestleMania VI. 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. The low class of Warrior featured him making statements about Heenan deserving cancer later in his life. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. 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. 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 will go down in the books as someone who mastered the craft". Leave it to Bobby Heenan to take a silly joke like telling kids that Santa Claus isn't real and turn it into a face-reddening spectacle. Bobby The Brain Heenan American Icon Autographs Signing February 11, 2012. [12] In December 2009, Heenan was hospitalized after an examination of his rebuilt jaw found an infection that needed to be treated. Dennis Miller gave us a taste of that on his talk show in 2004. Wrestling 93: Rulebreaker, Spring 1993 Issue, Article "Bobby Heenan and Lex Luger: The Total Package of Brain and Brawn! [9] In 1974, he left the WWA. Luke and Brutus also signed. 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. [12], In early 1979, Heenan left the AWA (suspended one year, in storyline) to work in Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW). [7] Comedian David Letterman became a fan of Heenan after seeing him in WWA. Whether you remember him from his days in the AWA, as the manager of legends like Mr. Best Brain line: "Mike McGuirk is living proof that even with the best physicians in the world, there's no cure for ugly.". [3] Shortly thereafter, he led the Brain Busters to win the WWF World Tag Team Championship. Jameson was an actor that Vince had hired. [42], In January 2002, Heenan announced that he had throat cancer. One of Heenans staple achievements in his over four decades in the industry was forming the Heenan Family, a group whose name was derived from their strength of alliance. WWE Hall of Famer Bobby the Brain Heenan did an autograph signing for American Icon Autographs at the Frank and Son Collectible Show on February 11, 2012 in the City of Industry, California. [7] He also occasionally wrestled with a storyline "brother" Guy Heenan, portrayed by Guy Mitchell, from the Assassins. ", pp.4851. Heenan continued to commentate on Thunder along with Mike Tenay, and later Schiavone, until he was replaced by Stevie Ray beginning in July 2000. His presence made any wrestler, any gimmick seem more important. The following night, he appeared at WrestleMania XX in a skit with Gene Okerlund, Mae Young and The Fabulous Moolah. [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? The original plan for Bobby Heenan in WWE was for him to manage Jesse "The Body" Ventura. Also in 2001, Heenan worked briefly as a "sports agent" in the Xcitement Wrestling Federation with Curt Hennig under his tutelage. He was previously married to Cynthia Jean Perrett. Riding in backwards on a camel doesn't sound all that funny on paper, but Heenan turns it into a masterful performance. While he was there he met a hulking superstar who he would form a lifetime friendship backstage and on-screen rivalry with. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF. [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. Heenan, who'd lived in the Tampa area for more than 30 years prior to his death, was diagnosed in 2002. Bobby Heenan screams "Yes" a hundred times, claims he told us so a dozen more, then leaves his broadcast position to celebrate with Flair. 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. He was married to Cynthia Jean Perrett. Best Brain line: "You sit like this on the little leather thing and these are called hoof holders.". Heres a look back on the life, career, and heartbreaking demise of Bobby The Brain Heenan. Professional wrestling was his calling. Watching him scrounge around in the dark for his roll of toilet paper and loose socks was equally heart-rending and hilarious. Weasel!" This was the first world tilte won by a protg of Bobby "the Brain" Heenan. 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. By the end of his life, he'd had his jaw removed and his face reconstructed. Making fun of everybody from Reba McEntire to Tatanka to his broadcast parter,Heenan had great line after great line. GO, Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) April 14, 2015. 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. Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan were so entertaining on Prime Time Wrestling that they didn't even need the wrestling. 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. Ole Anderson had an important role in the original version of The Four Horsemen, but he was still among the most hated men backstage. 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. The year after that, he suffered a fall, breaking his hip and shoulder and fracturing his pelvis. 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. I always confused as a kid, and admittedly still am, why a woman was named Mike. 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.". Heenan, known for his sarcastic wit and . 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. Several times during his career, Heenan ended up nearly giving fans blood. 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. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Vs. Bobby Heenan was born Raymond Louis Heenan in Chicago, IL. [12] He also had two grandchildren. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. The passing of Gorilla saw Heenan demanding that WCW give him a minute before Nitro to share a message honoring his old partner. In this promo he deftly rattles off insults, dogging the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the High Flyers. Their banter and comic chemistry is sorely missed. David Dennis, Jr. May 22, 2015. 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 Brain," passed away at age 73. That's fun.". 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 revealed that he didnt always enjoy the methods of Hogan as a worker during a Ring of Honor shoot interview. "-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt, Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017. Together they had a daughter, Jessica. "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. Heenan was known for his skill in elevating villainous on-screen talent by drawing negative reactions for himself and his wrestlers from the crowd. He makes fun of Ivan Putski's finishing move, the 49ers and George Wells. [19], Heenan also wrestled sporadically in his WWF run. [13], Heenan made appearances as a guest on various television shows, including: Family Feud, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Dennis Miller Show. As a kid, it was exhilarating to think that one of the biggest, baddest and coolest villains was coming to the other side. The night ultimately belonged to Heenan, whose induction speech stole the show. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan managed Nick Bockwinkel to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship on November 8, 1975. Heenan's maniacal laughter at his own jokes and the amount of fun he's having cement this segment as a classic. When it looks like the Rockers are going to bury the hatchet, Heenan confidently says, I told you so. 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. For the rest of the show, Heenan sat out in the crowd, accompanied by an armed security guard. [10][11] Heenan was unharmed, but five people sitting ringside were injured, one of them critically. Even with how silly this concept is, "The Brain" sells it. Right out there and back.". [7] By 2004, the cancer had gone into remission. Heenan shared a funny story about a stewardess bringing Andre a screwdriver tool on a plane when he asked for it. Rosenberg stated that Heenan "operated on multiple levels", adding: "If you were a little kid, he was the foil to your hero. In December 2007, he had reconstructive surgery to repair his jaw and was placed into a medically-induced coma. 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. 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. Sarcasm and smoothness on the mic were on full display here. Once his weasel character was well established, Heenan periodically stepped in the ring to appease fans' desires to see him get the whippings he deserved. [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. He died on September 17, 2017. Perfect, The Red Rooster, and The Brooklyn Brawler. 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. WWE.com. [3], In 2004, he joined former WCW commentators Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko in providing commentary for the video game Showdown: Legends of Wrestling. 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. And I cannot tell you how much I am suffering, LOL. In 1986, Heenan took over as a color commentator in addition to being a manager. [23], Heenan, calling himself a "broadcast journalist",[27] bashed fan favorites and cheered for their opponents while they cheated or did something under-handed. 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] In 2004, he feuded with fellow manager Jim Cornette in Ring of Honor. Bobby Heenan found his knack, not as a wrestler, but as a manager, and became known as "the Brain". 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. In addition to memorializing Monsoon, Heenan cracked jokes and told numerous stories about those superstars he managed and worked with over they years. 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 . WWE would try to recreate the moment years later with Heenan and the Ultimate Warrior, but the AWA version did it better. 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. 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. [28] The treatments caused a great deal of weight loss, dramatically altering his appearance and voice. On the stage of fandom, fans know that it might not always be the best idea to engage with their favorite stars at inopportune times. "JAKKS, Ringside, someone save us from our prototype hell!" Refs WF - 101 eBay - 330 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). Patera was one of the few wrestlers who didnt make a big leap when having Heenan as his manager. Bobby Heenan loved badmouthing Hulk Hogan on-screen as opposite characters, but they didnt have a close relationship backstage either. 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. Born in 1944 as Raymond Heenan, the Chicago native took on the name of Pretty Boy Bobby Heenan when he joined Dick the Bruisers WWA promotion in Indianapolis in 1961. [12], Although on-screen they were often at odds, Heenan was actually very close with his WWF broadcast partner Gorilla Monsoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA9QVTEUDdQ. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is widely considered the best manager in the history of professional wrestling. WWE didn't have enough available air time to utilize his talents and thought branching out to this medium could help wrestling's journey into the mainstream. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan -- a former wrestler, manager, announcer and WWE Hall of Famer -- has died . 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. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, Andr the Giant, High Chief Sivi Afi, the Brain Busters (former Four Horsemen members Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard), "Ravishing" Rick Rude, "King" Harley Race, the Islanders (Haku and Tama), Hercules, The Barbarian, Mr. Though he nominally managed Flair, Heenan's former protg Mr. According to sports journalist Woody Paige, he and Heenan were hanging out when a fan approached the heel manager for an autograph. @RyanClarkWZR new picture of Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/24tLHC7S7n To have cancer is already horrible enough. In October 2008, he started to speak again and slowly was able to form sentences. [32], Starting in late January 2000, WCW replaced Heenan on Monday Nitro and pay-per-view events with Mark Madden. The one thing they had in common: they both were very outspoken! He referred to the fans as "humanoids", and fan favorites, especially enhancement talent, as "ham-and-eggers." He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1960), Showdown: Legends of Wrestling (2004) and WWF Challenge (1986). Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. [12], In 1984, Heenan left AWA to join the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Perfect Curt Hennig, the Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard), Harley Race, and Andre the Giant. Heenan dropped out of school in the eighth grade to support his mother and grandmother. Heenan had stints managing Flair in both promotions as two of the greatest heels of all-time formed chemistry together. In a funny Prime Time Wrestling segment, Bobby Heenan tries to buy a horse from a shady character at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The perfect end to a . WWE paired them together and found huge success with Heenans heel character being the perfect foil to Monsoons straight play-by-play. 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. In addition to this, the mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett, declared December 5, 2009, to be "Bobby Heenan Day". Andre enjoyed Heenan and used to hang out with him after shows during the legendary drinking sessions for the big man. While he was always treated with great respect and reverence WWE, Bobby Heenan was looking to not only get off the road, but get insurance, and perhaps a pension plan. ", "Give me a break! [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. Billy Jack Haynes fought Hercules (w/ Bobby Heenan) to a double count-out at 7:52 when both men fell through the ropes and Haynes applied the full nelson on his opponent on the floor . Videos by OutKick. Heenan is smooth here like, he was for so many years. Bobby Heenan just passed away a few hours ago. "Let me tell you exactly what happened when Bobby . I just want to let all the wonderful humanoids out there know how grateful I am for the good wishes. The Undertakers Return: When Will the WWE Legend Return to TV? 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. [3][12] Heenan said he was uninspired in WCW due to the negative work environment and due to conflicts with Schiavone. Simply put, the man was an absolute genius, not only as a manager but as a wrestler and color commentator as well. [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. Where is Bobby The Brain Heenan? 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. [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. The king of the one-liner and the king of the ad-lib made us laugh for decades. He lost the autograph but would make a lifetime memory. In December 2010, WWE released a retrospective two-disc DVD on Heenan's career titled WWE: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. What an insulting way to go. 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. This is really sad to see and we wish "The Brain" all the best. [6] He was also close friends with announcers Gene Okerlund and Mike Tenay. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, legendary professional wrestling manager and commentator, has died at the age of 73, according to multiple news sources. Heenan doesn't have his usual amount of witty lines here, but his weaseling is enough to make us laugh. Raymond Louis Heenan (November 1, 1944 September 17, 2017) was an American professional wrestling manager, color commentator, wrestler, and comedian. ", Before Jannetty's feet even fall to the floor, Heenan announces, "I knew that was going to happen. Hes survived by his wife of 43 years, Cynthia (Cindy) Jean, and their daughter, Jessica Ida Heenan. He went off on everybody, but handed out dig after dig on Stu Hart. In 2002, he was diagnosed with throat cancer, which limited his appearances in later years, and died from complications of the disease in 2017. 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. JR on smoking weed with Bobby Heenan: "Heenan [was one of the nicest guys] because he's my partner. Raymond Louis Heenan was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 1944. As an adult, you look back and appreciate just how much of a comedic genius he was. 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. Bobby Heenan had no problem messing with anyone, including unsuspecting bystanders. [6], After leaving WWA, Heenan announced he was now to be known as "The Brain" at his AWA debut in 1969. The disease took away his ability to speak, but what he'd . 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. that he was the best manager of all time. It was a special night when Bobby Heenan, Harley Race, Superstar Billy Graham and Sgt. Ric Flair wins the Royal Rumble. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun. Like many WWE stars of the '80s, Bobby Heenan started out in Verne Gagne's AWA. Throughout his entire career, Bobby Heenan was quick-witted, as he acted flummoxed in the face of his enemies. [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. [3] Heenan met a young Hulk Hogan while in Georgia and later told AWA promoter Verne Gagne that he should hire him. On a recent episode of What Happened When Mondays, Tony Schiavone spoke about why Bobby Heenan held such resentment toward him for so long. 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. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids. In particular, Heenan was credited with making Blackjack Lanza one of the top wrestling villains in the country. 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. Perfect chemistry powered their banter. The next year, on September 17, 2017, Bobby Heenan passed away, surrounded by his family. Heenan was just one of the dozens of wrestlers to have horror stories about working with Ole. 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. Although the purpose of these shows were to summarize weekly WWF events, viewers tuned in to see Heenan and Monsoon's interactions. Others had closer bonds with him and loved the time working together. He left for 18 months or so, then came back in 1969 as the. 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