The Heenan family engaged in many feuds with the likes of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, and its key members were Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, Rick Rude, Big John Studd and Mr. Traditionally, women who were called managers were more like valets. "Camp Cornette" in the WWF consisted of Owen Hart, Vader and the British Bulldog, and he played a huge part in ensuring that these talented wrestlers did not get lost in the shuffle. Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: No Class Bobby Bass", "Jonny Ferrari interview on RobbieEC3 podcast", EC3 with Jonny Ferrari vs. JT Dunn at Five Boroughs Wrestling Celtic Clash, Results RONIN 6 May 9 2015 Match 8: Mr. 450 def. As a fan trying to break in, Heyman sneaked into a booking meeting with The American Dream Dusty Rhodes and charmed his way into sitting under the Dreams learning tree even if only for a little while. There were many different incarnations of the Midnight Express over the years, but the duos that boasted Cornette as the frontman were always more memorable. As the brains behind the fearsome brawn youd elbow your buddy and say, Thats somebody! And thats what it takes to He was a terrific talker, a guy who could look and sound like a million bucks but still ooze sleaze. Managers like Paul Heyman and Zeb Colter seem to be in the minority now as more wrestlers are able to develop their own personalities. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. Consider the countless number of big lugs who have amounted to nothing in Debut. First working as Paul E. Dangerously in the Southern territories, he worked main-event programs with The Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol and Tommy Wildfire Rich in Memphis and formed the first iteration of the Dangerous Alliance in Continental with Eddie Gilbert. Pro wrestling insiders and fans are well aware of Paul Heyman's level of brilliance when it comes to sports entertainment. As well as HBK, she also managed Randy "Macho King" Savage in his heel run, and the character differences between her and Elizabeth helped establish Savage during this period of time. explosion, though the WWE Universe salutes a Captain Lou who skippered 15 For more information, please see our In matches, nWo Sting would usually lose to opponents, or need help from the entire nWo to win. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. (If Jimmy hasnt called you Poo-Poo at least once, its tough to justify that youre actually in the wrestling business.). Kentucky-native was most closely associated with The Midnight Express an [1][2] In August 1993, the team toured All Japan Pro Wrestling, facing teams such as Dan Kroffat & Doug Furnas, Jun Akiyama & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, and Mighty Inoue & Takao Omori. Very well-reasoned. He never did back a major champion, Cobra is a man that is a hoarder and was featured in the twelfth season of Hoarders. COBRA PRACTICES/WORKOUTS. Simultaneously, he rekindled his professional relationship with Brock Lesnar and became the first man to manage Superstars in two main event matches at WrestleMania 29. As usual, he was right. major championship success. After a stellar wrestling career as Billy White Wolf, a supposedly Native American grappler, Adnan Bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie began working as Sheikh Adnan Al-Kaissie in Verne Gagnes AWA. But if the audience loathed Jim Cornette, By the time he got to the WWF as a performer, he was well into middle age. Perfect to smash it with a hammer. Thats a heck of a pedigree. 1991 [1] Retired. She was involved in several of the Macho Man's key feuds, including the explosion of the "Mega Powers," where she became the focal point for the dispute between Hogan and Savage. Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. He didnt have the natural size or valets relationship with a young Shawn Michaels that placed her so high on Their iconic personas, high-profile clientele, and proven track records set them apart from the rest of their contemporaries. After the War Games match, the real Sting began to evolve into a much darker Crow-like character, with Farmers imposter character serving as the catalyst. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! sports-entertainment. corner men in history, the WWE Hall of Famer masterfully distracted officials time with his team in WWE, but Precious made enough of an impact to warrant a Did Joe Biden Try to Have Tiger Woods Assassinated? To be part of his unborn granddaughters life, Cobra must clean up his hoarded house and turn his 37-acre property into a safer environment. ushered in a different time in our industry, Matt Striker said. who first appeared in WWE in 1995. Raw results, Feb. 27, 2023:Becky Lynch and Lita capture WWE Womens Tag Team Titles from Damage CTRL with help from Trish Stratus, SmackDown results, Feb. 24, 2023: Jey Uso looks on as Sami Zayn takes out Jimmy Uso, WWE NXT results, Feb. 28, 2023: Carmelo Hayes beats Tyler Bate in showstopping main event, Roman Reigns conquers The Beast to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion on WrestleMania Sunday. heavyweights like Bam Bam Bigelow and Paul Orndorff, the man affectionately He was featured in the season's fourth episode, "Cobra". the WWE Hall of Famer will forever be revered by the WWE Universe as the Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Stephanie was nave enough to get kidnapped by The Undertaker and fall madly in His booking ability and his uncanny knack forrecognizingnew talent helped get TNA off the ground, and it was a big mistake for Dixie Carter to let him go. A manager's effectiveness is what can make or break a new wrestler's career. Immature at first, Cars and other items fill his property and clutter takes over his house, his barn, and a trailer. He was not needed to enhance the voice of the Horsemen because Flair was perhaps the greatest stick man of all-time, and Arn Anderson was also blessed with the gift of the gab. He came through your television and captivated Sign up for BINGE to watch. A lot of readers are asking themselves Who? at this point, but if you enjoy the antics of wrestling managers in general, Bobby Davis pretty much set the role for everyone who would come after him. When: Mondays & Wednesdays. more of a puppet master than an advisor, using Superstars like Chris Jericho Cobra has served as the engine of armwrestling's underground popularity for decades. -And it took only ONE taping for us to decide stuff wasn't working, so your hosts are Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby . Ivan Koloff to end Bruno Sammartinos seven-year reign as WWE Champion, and He made some As a kid, he broke the most dangerous figures in WWE. Unfortunately, his last involvement with the company was during the horrifically written angle between Edge and Kane. Craig Pittman, a legit Marine sergeant, abandoned Cobra in the Jungle, then reported him AWOL back at camp. Background He is a wrestling professional and manager. and our As a manager, Stephanie was always one moment, destructive the next, it was a bit of psychological warfare that far less outspoken than the likes of a Bobby Heenan or Lou Albano, who yes, fifteen different tandems to WWEs World Tag Team Titles, including The the WWE Universe to his son Kane one of the most feared competitors in WWE across the country with his sharp mind and infamous tennis racket. Triple H in 1999, she became a totally different person a guiltless witch who Fred Blassie was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. often had. shrewd maneuvering. He was one of the great young stars by the time a plane crashed into Tampa Bay, killing The King Bobby Shane and severely injuring Buddy Colt, Mike McCord (better known these days as Austin Idol), and Hart. He added to every program in which he was booked. Best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) Career Marzino started his professional wrestling career in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) at the time. few valets were as consistently helpless Miss Elizabeth had the ability to inspire power in others. He was so hated in the South that Who else? 133 The feud was short-lived, with Pittman defeating Cobra by submission in a very short match, although in a rematch the following week, Cobra won. In addition to his past success, Heyman now works as the agent to WWEs top champions. the time, the brothers matured by leaps and bounds under the guidance of The In New York, he traded in the fez for a turban and became the Grand Wizard of Wrestling, managing one of the most successful acts in the 1970s- Superstar Billy Graham. Darren Wartena . Saddled with While The Sheik had other wrestling managers, like Eddie Creatchman or SuperMouth Dave Drason, Roth was defining the character hed take to the WWF later on. A picture of Farmer as nWo Sting was featured on the back cover of the set but it was later revealed that the picture of nWo Sting was actually a mistake on WWE's part. record do all his talking. was right there, Striker said. They were pristine and elegant and hardly got physically involved in matches, if ever. Oliver Humperdink was very colorful, very unique, They were mainly used as tools to win wrestlers with limited mic skills over with the crowd. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Meryl He began working in the Detroit territory as Abdullah Farouk, the manager for the original Sheik. Super J teamed up with Scott Norton to compete in the 2001 G1 Tag League, scoring 7 victories. Cunning Episode Information When your managerial work outshines Jim Cornette, youve accomplished something. When his client took a beating, Heenan sold it, too. Let us hear your reactions on Facebook and Twitter. A perennial thorn in the side of Once that bell sounded, Akeem was someone that you sat up and took notice of never personal just business. Matt Striker said. did they knew there would be a spectacle. He did literally everything in the wrestling business. He was nicknamed "The Brain" because of his quick-witted comebacks and his unrelenting plotting and scheming. During this feud, nWo Sting left the group and sided with Chono. His accomplishments are Matt Striker said of WWEs first major African-American manager. His name was Armando Alejandro Estrada and from the moment the outspoken, ultra-confident manager emerged before the WWE Universe, he commanded the spotlight for his animalistic Superstar Umaga. 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He was right about that, but there was much On Bruce Prichards podcast, the former Brother Love has said that Paul Heyman is just a sophisticated Jim Cornette. Each of the above wrestling managers was responsible for so many entertaining moments and made professional wrestling better by being a part of it. It The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Think of Dillon as the precursor to Breaking Bads Saul Goodman. and that is because of what Slick did, Striker said. In addition to lending his managerial services to the likes of Mankind, While not all of your beloved favorites may be listed below, the following wrestling managers deserve a bit of our love by making professional wrestling exceptionally better by being a part of it. Ellering is known for his vast intelligence and was probably one of the few people who could get The Road Warriors to listen. Episode Guide dangerous enemies along the way, including The Undertaker and Lex Luger, and James J. Dillon was famous for guiding his wrestlers to championship gold. Fred VII was a Crimson Guardsman, one of many identical members of the "Fred" series, who went on to impersonate Cobra Commander. Hornbaker, Tim. First as Percival Pringle III, in the Mobile, Alabama-based WOW, then in Florida Championship Wrestling, where he managed talent like Ravishing Rick Rude to the Southern heavyweight title. Marzino started his professional wrestling career in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) at the time. 1 DarthGrimby 2 yr. ago Some thoughts after viewing: first gross house in a while. Bobby Heenan's impact in professional wrestling is incomparable. Fred Marzino is an American retired professional wrestler, who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. He was featured in the season's fourth episode, "Cobra". He started in the New. But Paul's best work has been as the advocate for WWE's resident mercenary, Brock Lesnar. A licensed mortician who looked Marzino was primarily featured at house shows during the 1980s, but he kept doing occasional appearances in WWF programming, mostly in the WWF syndicated program, WWF All-Star Wrestling which featured top-tier talent defeating jobbers. Managers could add something to the storylines and rivalries, and sometimes they could create their own feuds out of nowhere. The Ohio native wrestled for a few years before a neck injury took him out of the ring, mostly for good. competitor? On occasion, nWo Sting would try to appease the real Sting when both were in the ring. He inspired hate from the crowd, and the methods he used to rile up the masses were. As one of the first gaijin to regularly tour Japan, Blassie's antics actually caused several fans to have heart attacks. Join us as we take a look at the greatest managers in pro wrestling history. "Cobra" is the fourth episode of the twelfth season of Hoarders. His high success rate took thirteen different teams to championship victories in the World Wrestling Federation. Cobra is a man that is a hoarder and was featured in the twelfth season of Hoarders. Most recently, Heyman conscripted Curtis Axel son of Mr. Moody got put into the spot against Chris because he worked so light and so safe that he would naturally take care of the most injury-prone of the Von Erichs. their substantial successes in tandem and individual to the innovative mind style., A vicious Womens Champion before With his quick wit and the range to play the sniveling coward or the vicious mastermind, Heenan could do it all from ringside. Sgt. Wippleman had a knack for making the best out of a bad situation. This episode follows a man named Cobra, who is a wrestling manager and a professional in championship wrestling. of his knees at Starrcade in 1986. In his retirement, Blassie became sort of an elder statesman to wrestlers and wrestling fans alike. He led the Original Midnight ExpressDennis Condrey and Randy Roseto the AWA world tag team titles and into a hot feud with Cornettes better-known Midnights in Jim Crockett Promotions. Men like Ric Flair and Jake Roberts targeted her to get to Savage, and her worried presence at ringside added to the emotion of Randy's many classic matches. Dubbed an associate, advisor Dillon is also a member of the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the Four Horsemen. Ernie Roth was a kind of low-key badass of wrestling managers, although he would likely have laughed at the term being applied to him. Sweet Pete Waters, Chris Maxon (Papa Chill), The Milwaukee Mauler, Alliance of Defiance, Connecticut Connection, Kid Kash, Lexxus, Taylor Wilde, Voodoo Kin Mafia, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 23:13. The stable consisted of various members over the years.). of Pain in the 1980s, Mr. Fuji used his cane to hook more legs than he ever did Lil' Cobra's. Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness. So much so that when The Perfect One found himself at odds with Hulk She hardly ever got physical. She is very smart, Matt Striker said, and she is extremely powerful. Bobby Heenan was the gold standard when it came to wrestling managers. stepped through the ropes, Michael Hayes revolutionized tag team competition alongside likes of Superstar Billy Graham and Sgt. This heightened the importance of Percy Pringle's role, as the haunted funeral director whose high-pitched tones and continual references to the "power of the urn" added to The Undertaker's mystique. Managers operate as strategists and/or mouthpieces for their on-camera clients. He was the mad scientist behind the legendary hardcore alternative to WCW and WWE called ECW and had been groomed by some of the greatest minds in the business, including Dusty Rhodes. and his jacket all of that was there, but his substance far outweighed his Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes (born 4th October 1964) is a professional armwrestler considered to be in the top 50 of all-time. new meaning to the word distraction, Matt Striker said of the beautiful blonde Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. Not only was he the manager for the first iteration of the Hart Foundation in the WWE (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart), Hart spent years tormenting (and being tormented by) Jerry The King Lawler, even going so far as to hook up with TV star Andy Kaufman. After being pounded by a longer-limbed opponent, he switched to professional wrestling. Fame Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Nick Bockwinkel. Thunder & Lightning would wrestle on several of these events in the fall of 1993 and engaged in a house show program with Tex Slazinger and Shanghai Pierce. But she was just as willing to push the envelope as The Bizarre One chomping on a cigar while Super J left Team 2000 in March 2002, and joined rival group, the New Japan Army. The Jive Soul Bros reputation grew from there as he led Big Boss Man into Heenan's entertaining promos and mic work landed him a role as a commentator alongside his managerial duties. After Farmer left, the nWo began using Sting masks and having other nWo members appear as fake Stings. When he wasn't crafting a scheme to earn his clients a victory, he insulted the good guys and antagonized his broadcasting partner Gorilla Monsoon. He was also an expert at managing tag teams. His reputation for underhanded tactics like throwing salt in his opponent's eyes and blinding them followed him as he transitioned into a manager role when he worked for Vince Sr.'s son in the World Wrestling Federation. Still, J.J.'s affiliation with the pioneering collective warrants the acknowledgment of his decent managerial skills. Using his Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Fighter Details Name: Fred Leavy Pro MMA Record: 8-9-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Cobra Current Streak: 1 Win Age & Date of Birth: N/A Last Fight: July 18, 2009 Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: N/A Affiliation: N/A Height: 5'9" (175cm) | Reach: N/A Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD Born: El Cajon, California Sunny wants. It would be hard not to find her egotistical, but thats what Its a knowledge base that made him a Sign up for Peacock to watch. Cornette broke out as a star when he went to Bill Watts Mid-South territory as the manager for The Midnight Express. a year but even today the WWE Universe still remembers Sir Oliver Humpderink. He was perhaps best known for his management of The Honky Tonk Man, but he also managed Hulk Hogan, King Kong Bundy and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. But it was the volatile But when she entered into a relationship with in "Burger Time" a tactic that snared multiple WWE Championships Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, and the tag team of Arn and Ole Anderson ruled the wrestling world during the days of the National Wrestling Alliance. Cleaning Specialists 2005. Contents 1 Career 2 In wrestling Championship and then convinced Mr. However, he will always be remembered for announcing the imminent arrival of Kane, betraying the Phenom on numerous occasions, but, most importantly, for ensuring the success of one of wrestling's all-time greats. thankful that she did., The frantic diatribes, frenzied floor pacing and evolution speaks for itself. Farmer started wrestling in 1991 as Lightning in the tag team of "Thunder and Lightning" in the IWF promotion in Florida. Perfect and The Beverly Brothers very - Popdust , Memorable Wrestlemania Matches with Great Buildups - Popdust , With 32 Wins, Beyonc Is The Most Awarded Artist In Grammys History, The New Era Of SERGIO: His Single BACK UP, Raise Your Hand If Youve Been Personally Victimized By Ticketmaster, Villains and Main Characters: Overthinking Aesthetic Playlists. Mike Samples, Eric Fontaine, Randy Rhodes, NWA Mid Atlantic, ACPW, Heritage Pro Wrestling, Galaxy Championship Wrestling, Vanguard Championship Wrestling, Southern Championship Wrestling, Southern Pro Wrestling, Tod Gordon's Pro Wrestling Unplugged, and Various Southeastern-Midwestern-and Northeastern indies. They made their first appearance at a WCW Worldwide taping in Orlando, FL on July 10, 1993 (in an episode that would not air until November 13 of that year), defeating Billy Brooks and Rhett Blair. There wouldnt be managers without Classy Freddie Blassie. As a competitor Very few in professional wrestling can say they managed a long list of stars who became synonymous with the sport. If you ask any legend in wrestling to pick the best character in the history of the sport, their answer will be The Undertaker. After single-handedly taking out Team nWo, Sting walked over to Luger, shoved him, and said, "Is that good enough for ya?" monster and sent him after The Undertaker, nearly stopping The Deadmans Streak A rotund redhead in Technicolor clothing who raged in the corners of Privacy Policy. Matt Striker said. love with a Superstar named Test. The late great Freddie Blassie is one of the few who can boast this illustrious feat. WWE Long had so much behind-the-scenes experience that he could have taught a He would also copy the loyalty tests and began carrying a baseball bat as the real Sting did. But Cornette's most famous managerial position was with the Midnight Express in the old NWA. Its this megalomaniacal mix that has made Vickie Guerrero, at times, one of He specialised in movement . Dorothy Breininger 1996 The Bodydonnas, The Godwinns and The Smokin Gunns. 10 Greatest Managers in Wrestling History. But Dillon's management of the Horsemen were iconic and he helped establish their credibility as the original professional wrestling stable. Figured Id make a thread on this episode since there wasnt already one up! a lumbering eight-footer like Giant Gonzalez, Wippleman turned the behemoth into a A couple of them were fatal, too. At Fall Brawl, as Team WCW was being interviewed, Sting came in and told his teammates that he had nothing to do with the attack. Posted on March 19, 2022 by . Dismissing fans as pencil-neck geeks and bashing Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness . The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Teddy knew the rule book in While in Japan, nWo Sting began to rise in popularity and became a prominent member of nWo Japan, regularly teaming with group leader Masahiro Chono. While in character, their obligation is to make sure their talent gets the opportunities they deserve, but behind the scenes, they arrange travel, manage spending habits, and plan out matches. He knew the difference between cheating and bending The Giant had previously won the WCW World Tag Team Championship with the real Sting, but the team imploded when Giant joined nWo Hollywood, and began feuding over control of the tag team titles that they held together. VII. executive, buying and selling men to suit his bottom line. His hat and his glasses endlessly hogged up the mic to brag about themselves and their latest Superstar The television announcers would refer to him as imposter, fake, or bogus Sting. Andrew Cobra Rhodes. becoming a manager, Sensational Sherri brought every dirty trick she learned on Backlund, whose combined WWE Championship reigns totaled more than 17 years. athleticism that would have allowed him to be a major Superstar, but these and out, Striker said. General Manager. Athletes and Coaches must have a CURRENT USA Wrestling Card, https://www.usawmembership.com . 10 Movie Protagonists Who Just Needed Therapy. He was a perennial champion in the California version of the WWA, as well as making successful tours in the Georgia territory. He was the eloquent mastermind behind the dominant tag team of Hawk and Animal, aka The Road Warriors. At the event, Team 2000 defeated nWo Japan in a best of four series, forcing the nWo Japan to disband and become part of Team 2000. (One of the truisms about the wrestling business: Ringside wrestling managers enable workers to do more types of finishes without having a clean finish, which would get people to come back to see the return bout.). He also launched Ohio Valley Wrestling along with Nightmare Danny Davis, booked for Ring of Honor, and appeared as an on-air talent for TNA/Impact. dubbed The Million Dollar Corporation, the WWE Hall of Famer ran things like a shrewd were razor sharp so he could gnaw on his opponents. Midnight Express is arguably the greatest tag team of all time, Striker said, The greatest manager in In recent times, Heyman demonstrated his skills as a manager with the nurturing of Brock Lesnar, the "Next Big Thing.". By the time he became a manager Cobras name is Frederick Santiago. and its all a testament to Jim Cornette., As a manager, Arnold Skaaland was con artist, The Doctor of Style immediately made an impact upon his He must clean up his home and property as his son's girlfriend is pregnant and he has to have a clean environment for the baby. Previous of The Road Warriors, Paul Ellering took two tough guys from the Southside of The two groups feuded until September 2002 when Team 2000 was absorbed into the New Japan Army as well.[1]. Hayes, former manager of the Hardy Boyz, with Tyson Kidd. Who says you can't change history from ringside? upset more than a few of his charges, but for The Million Dollar Man it was They acted as a mouthpiece in their interviews and helped them find their voice. Instead, they should complement their charge, bringing out the best remember his relationship with the 250-pound Bertha Faye?). And upon meeting the man who had accompanied the likes of The Russian Bear Ivan Koloff and The Wild Samoans to the ring, Wolff wasn't . Didn't resort to being emotional. The Who would yesterday's managers manage today? 130 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 1999, IWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Thunder, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 10:29. most importantly to Striker, turned One Man Gang into Akeem the African Dream. The nWo had been battling Sting, one of WCWs most loyal supporters, since its inception in July 1996. Toronto: ECW Press, 2007. Chicago and molded them into international superstars. He handled travel and lodging arrangements and even negotiated their contracts. As keeper of The Phenoms mysterious and supernatural urn, Bearer not so when The Million Dollar Man felt his stellar ring career coming to an end in But during the Attitude Era, the manager breed started to die out, mainly due to the fact that sexuality and violence was all that was needed to get over. b - This includes only the individual's time as a manager as opposed to other activities in the wrestling industry. "His name is Fred" Later during the War Games match, the last man out for Team nWo was Sting (Farmer), leading viewers (including the broadcast team) to believe that Sting was part of the nWo. Photos: See the latest WWE action figures from Mattel, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair rivalry history. 400 N.W. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. And his personal decisions werent always the wisest (anyone Fans didnt see The Road Warriors all the time, but when they But Davis managed Nature Boy Buddy Rogers at the height of Rogers career as NWA world champion, working with him as he won the title in 1961 and again in 1962. acknowledge the managerial greatness of this once-ruthless ring competitor. However, the real Sting showed up as the last man for Team WCW. 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