Bobby Heenan Passes Away

[Jacob Fox]

I didn't see a thread on this, even though many of us have it in our status. But at 73 three years old, the greatest manager of all time, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan has passed away.

I'll say more about him later. I'm a little choked up right now. He was the best and a part of my childhood and life.

WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan passes away

 

[Grievous 3D]

The Brain was awesome...

I think I'll go watch the 92 Royal Rumble now...

 

[Nikki Nitro]

Awwww!

 

[Jacob Fox]

The Brain was awesome...

I think I'll go watch the 92 Royal Rumble now...

That was his best performance as an announcer. He made that Rumble what it was.

 

[Giggityfish80]

:finger: to you Grim Reaper

 

[¡Tranquilo!]

Way before my time but it's always unfortunate to hear about someone from the industry pass away.

 

[Smg]

I sadly got into wrestling way after his time back then but I have heard and seen many great things about "The Brain", he will be greatly missed. Rest in Paradise, Bobby Heenan

 

[Solid Snake]

I didn't know much on him. Still sad news.

 

[Koko B.]

Just saw some old WCW yesterday and he was on that episode. So I looked him up and read about how bad his health was, then thought: he's not going to live much longer. Next day I got this news

 

[Rosie]

Just an innovator of the art of being a manager and a commentator. Gave a lot to the industry and my condolences go to Heenan Family, real family and stable.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

RIP The Brain. Incomparable talent. Insurmountable loss.

 

[Crash]

He was simply the best commentator/manager, loved he's Heenan Stable in the WWF. As some one mentioned in the Royal Rumble 92 he was at his peak. He was also very good in the WCW, he even tho he was being held down by Tony Schiavone, that guy was a prick, he almost didn't let Heenan do his farewell speech to Gorilla Monsoon when he died on WCW tv. Anyone else see that speech? He was disgusting on the part of Schiavone, you can hear Heenan crying. They are both now commentating wrestling matches in Heaven... Rest in Peace Bobby Heenan you will be missed.:emoji_disappointed:

 

[C.M. Shaddix]

RIP Bobby

 

[Jacob Fox]

He was simply the best commentator/manager, loved he's Heenan Stable in the WWF. As some one mentioned in the Royal Rumble 92 he was at his peak. He was also very good in the WCW, he even tho he was being held down by Tony Schiavone, that guy was a prick, he almost didn't let Heenan do his farewell speech to Gorilla Monsoon when he died on WCW tv. Anyone else see that speech? He was disgusting on the part of Schiavone, you can hear Heenan crying. They are both now commentating wrestling matches in Heaven... Rest in Peace Bobby Heenan you will be missed.:emoji_disappointed:

WCW's reasoning behind almost not letting Bobby do that was that Gorilla Monsoon had never worked for WCW before. I found this reasoning disgusting and stupid. Regardless of whether Monsoon worked for WCW or not, both were wrestling companies. They are members of the same industry. Many of the people who worked for WCW had worked for the WWF and had worked with Gorilla Monsoon. Those two reasons alone are more than enough for them to not only allow the mention by the announcers but to have had acknowledgment by Schiavone (who had worked with Monsoon as well) and Heenan, but to include a RIP moment at the beginning.

I was never a big Schiavone fan, but completely hated that scum sucking dickwad afterward.

I agree, Heenan and Monsoon are calling matches in Heavan now.

 

[alexb]

Such sad news.....No doubt one of the all time greats in so many ways and absolutely the best commentator there ever was, especially when alongside Monsoon.


RIP Bobby