(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.). Jim Cornette was born to be a manager. Sign up for BINGE to watch. 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. On the December 11th, 1993 edition of WCW Saturday Night the team called out WCW World Tag Team Champions The Nasty Boys, as well as several other teams. Darren Wartena . Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes (born 4th October 1964) is a professional armwrestler considered to be in the top 50 of all-time. Dorothy Breininger 1991 [1] Retired. and left the ring. Heenan's talent roster is a who's who of professional wrestling royalty, featuring King Kong Bundy, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Andre The Giant, and more. Miss Elizabeth probably wasnt cut out for the brutal world of sports-entertainment, but that didnt stop her from becoming one of its legends. 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. The widow of wrestling legend Eddie Guerrero surprised the world with her performance as a conniving cougar on WWE Television. For the yacht class, see, World Championship Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Return to the independent circuit (20012005), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, "ProWresBlog: IWF 5/27/1993 - the Best of the IWF", Former Pro-Wrestler "nWo Sting" Now Manages Research Program at University of Miami School of Medicine, "Possible Error on WWE "The Best of Sting" DVD Release", Medical Student Meets His Match, and the Dean, in the Gym, "THE WANDERER Bill Clinton's quest to save the world, reclaim his legacyand elect his wife", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Farmer_(wrestler)&oldid=1142253883, PWI ranked him No. It would have been a crying shame if the likes of Hart and Smith, with their supreme wrestling skills, were to get released based on a lack of promo ability. then they were giving him exactly what he wanted. Psychologists The two groups feuded until September 2002 when Team 2000 was absorbed into the New Japan Army as well.[1]. 1990s. Episode Guide Dusty Rhodes and His Fairly Unknown Talent! before becoming a manager, the New Jersey-native had serious smarts, which Liberty Auto Plaza Sales Manager. She also managed Ric Flair, The Honky Tonk Man, Jake Roberts and Ted DiBiase in the WWF. than ability. Herbie Walker. Previous Dr. Tolin In addition to lending his managerial services to the likes of Mankind, Their wedding, the reconciliation after Savage's retirement match with the Ultimate Warrior and the WWF title victory celebration are all memories that will never be forgotten, and "Wrestling's First Lady" played an integral part in all of them. executive consultant to both Mr. wouldnt want to be called a humanoid by The Brain? VII. 1 ahead of Bobby Heenan, Al-Kaissie was also a legitimate grappler, having wrestled at Oklahoma State University (the school produced other greats like former NWA world heavyweight champions Jack Brisco and Dick Hutton, Jerry Brisco, Leroy McGuirk). He's won multiple awards for reporting and opinion writing, and his sports journalism has garnered several Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. David Wolff, Lauper's then-manager, was a huge wrestling fan. With his quick wit and the range to play the sniveling coward or the vicious mastermind, Heenan could do it all from ringside. manager should be cunning, ruthless and, above all else, successful. Captain Lou Albano was a legendary figure in pro wrestling and he was the most prominent manager in the 1970s. His promos were top-notch, and when fans watched Heenan at ringside, they saw an artist at work. 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. did they knew there would be a spectacle. become a dirty word in WWE over the past decade, but that hasnt stopped Vickie When wrestling enjoyed a major boom period in the 1980s, the manager figure still had an integral role to play. Chono, the leader of nWo Japan, suffered a neck injury which led to Keiji Mutoh taking charge and changing the group's philosophy. He was a perennial champion in the California version of the WWA, as well as making successful tours in the Georgia territory. He has now established Ring of Honor as the third wrestling company, and they continue to go from strength to strength under his direction. Obnoxious, devious and always effective, the man once known as Paul E. Dangerously experienced early success with The Original Midnight Express in the AWA and then his star-studded Dangerous Alliance in WCW. Albanos confrontations with Cyndi Lauper during the 1980s rock-n-wrestling And his personal decisions werent always the wisest (anyone 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. 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. Shepherding the latter half of CM Punks 434-day WWE Title reign, Heyman became the man to manage more WWE Champions than any other. He has also hoarded his entire property which includes over 15 cars and an array of other items. 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. Oliver Humperdink was very colorful, very unique, | A tribute to ring valets. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! endless wealth to lure Superstars like Sycho Sid and Tatanka into a fold he mostly oversized lumps like Adam Bomb and Big Bully Busick who had more brawn Its this megalomaniacal mix that has made Vickie Guerrero, at times, one of During the early days as the duo's manager, Ellering configured their travel schedule and their investment strategies and helped with the development of their respective characters. the mat to the ringside when she took on the careers of Macho Man Randy Fans didnt see The Road Warriors all the time, but when they But Dillon's management of the Horsemen were iconic and he helped establish their credibility as the original professional wrestling stable. The team would score three victories during the league.[1]. Their job is to minimize any distractions that may prevent their charge from winning. [1], Super J was well received by the NJPW audience, and was also a prominent member of Team 2000, teaming with Chono through 2001. A manager's effectiveness is what can make or break a new wrestler's career. likes of Superstar Billy Graham and Sgt. There wouldnt be managers without Classy Freddie Blassie. As a competitor Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. at WrestleMania IX before it ever started. debut in 1986 when he purchased half of Freddie Blassies stable of Superstars. helmed iconic Intercontinental Champions like Pat Patterson, Don Muraco and Instead, they should complement their charge, bringing out the best "Classy" Freddie Blassie Very few in professional wrestling can say they managed a long list of stars who became synonymous with the sport. Dismissing fans as pencil-neck geeks and bashing Cobra is a man that is a hoarder and was featured in the twelfth season of Hoarders. a little conniving, the original Divas favorite phrase was, Sunny gets what valet was every bit as glamorous as the movie stars that obsessed her man, Goldust. Farmer left WCW in the spring of 1994.[5]. Ingeniously grabbing a megaphone in order to stick out in an arena full of screaming fans, the erratic, animated manager threw his body around ringside while he backed an amazing crop of talent that included The Fabulous Rougeaus, The Hart Foundation and The Honky Tonk Man. He did literally everything in the wrestling business. Dillon managed a stable of wrestlers going after Dusty Rhodes in Florida, and when the American Dream took over the book for Jim Crockett Promotions, he brought in Dillon as one of his main adversaries. When your managerial work outshines Jim Cornette, youve accomplished something. 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. After it was revealed that Sting had sided with WCW, Eric Bischoff promised an interview with Sting. For whatever reason, manager has Guerrero's claim to fame is the intense amount of heat she received whenever she spoke. Managers like Paul Heyman and Zeb Colter seem to be in the minority now as more wrestlers are able to develop their own personalities. Savage and The Million Dollar Man in the early 90s. This episode follows a man named Cobra, who is a wrestling manager and a professional in championship wrestling. Most recently, Heyman conscripted Curtis Axel son of Mr. In his retirement, Blassie became sort of an elder statesman to wrestlers and wrestling fans alike. Ed Strangler Lewis, a legendary wrestler himself, managed former NWA world champion LouThesz for many years and took a percentage of Theszs earnings as champion. Next Two of the most well-known gimmicks in wrestling history can largely thank Paul Bearer for their initial success. It should also be noted that Hart is one of the genuinely nice guys in the business. 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. you with the inflections in his voice, Striker said of the man who managed the heavyweights like Bam Bam Bigelow and Paul Orndorff, the man affectionately Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness . were razor sharp so he could gnaw on his opponents. Shes also made life hell for the people that have crossed As a manager, Stephanie was always aggressive team with a rotating cast of members that he led to success all first with WCWs Doom and later with his Thuggin and Buggin Enterprises in 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. in the 1950s and 60s, Blassie was so brutal that he filed his teeth until they He realized he As a manager, he took a 1 DarthGrimby 2 yr. ago Some thoughts after viewing: first gross house in a while. one moment, destructive the next, it was a bit of psychological warfare that It He knew the difference between cheating and bending 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. Who else? The nWo had been battling Sting, one of WCWs most loyal supporters, since its inception in July 1996. Among the most cunning In later years, he went straight and linked up with Hulk Hogan, but The Colonel was at his best in the corner of a nasty villain, doing whatever it took to get his Superstar the victory. Background He is a wrestling professional and manager. 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. Let us know on Twitter @Popdust using the hashtag #ListedByDeascent! sit down over a glass of milk and argue with you if you can tell me that For every successful, well known manager like Jimmy Hartthere is a manager that we seem to have forgotten about. Some managers take their on-screen responsibilities beyond the ring. After those matches, Marzino disappeared from WWWF programming. In recent times, Heyman demonstrated his skills as a manager with the nurturing of Brock Lesnar, the "Next Big Thing.". Bobby Heenan was the gold standard when it came to wrestling managers. Jeffrey Farmer (born August 14, 1962)[1] is an American retired professional wrestler. Marlena coming into play really The Hoarders team of experts really have their hands full with a completely unsanitary and unstable house, a trailer home, multiple ruined cars, and ultimately Cobras stubborn attitude about getting rid of junk. Albano helped steer the careers of The Wild Samoans, The British Bulldogs, and The Valiant Brothers. her. His insults, delivered at a rapid-fire history. Who says you can't change history from ringside? Saddled with 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. 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. The group of wrestlers that he took under his wing was known as the Heenan Family, and they acted as a stable looking out for the interests of each other under the direction of the "Brain". 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. Hayes, who equipped them in their journey Superstars like Lizs former husband, the late Macho Man Randy Savage, and Hulk behind powerhouses like The British Bulldog and Yokozuna in WWE, the Sign up for Peacock to watch. Cobra has served as the engine of armwrestling's underground popularity for decades. Each of the above wrestling managers was responsible for so many entertaining moments and made professional wrestling better by being a part of it. [1] He retired later that year. Jim Cornette has an almost uniquely creative wrestling brain and has contributed endless positives to the sport. in seeking a pinfall during his days as a competitor. He is the older brother of Shunji Takano . stepped through the ropes, Michael Hayes revolutionized tag team competition alongside Backlund, whose combined WWE Championship reigns totaled more than 17 years. She accompanied him to the ring and contributed to his entrance music. As of today, Marzino is no longer involved in the wrestling business. When The Undertaker and Kane burst on to the WWF scene in 1990 and 1997 respectively, they were both non-speaking characters. Heyman's reputation preceded him, and the heat that he received was transferred to Lesnar, who was quickly established as a monster heel in the WWE and a legitimate main event player. Fred VII was based in Denver, where by day he ran a car repair business called "Fred's Autos". fans actually cheered when he fell from a 20-foot scaffold and shattered both Outside of wrestling, Ernie Roth was a gay, Jewish man. They then would go back and forth and trade victories for a few months before the feud ended. in the most unbearable grating voice. [6] The rest of the nWo would completely ignore him whenever the real Sting was around, as they were trying to recruit him. Farmer picked up the victory in the match for Team nWo when he forced Luger to submit with the Scorpion death lock.[1]. Matt Striker said. 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. with promoters across the U.S. He is perhaps best known for his time as leader of the legendary Four Horsemen, but he always took a back seat to Ric Flair. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Jeffrey Farmer (born August 14, 1962) [1] is an American retired professional wrestler. In some instances, a manager is more valuable than the talent themselves, especially if their client just started in the business. 1, he was an outsider to the business in the 1980s when he first broke in, and that was a notoriously hard thing to do at the time. The Horsemen were capable of speaking for themselves, so there wasn't a need for him to function as the group's spokesman. James J. Dillon was a solid if unspectacular, mid-card wrestler who found his niche behind a microphone, shilling for other talent. As one of the first gaijin to regularly tour Japan, Blassie's antics actually caused several fans to have heart attacks. ISBN 1-55022-741-6; Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). 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. It was Sherri whispering in Shawns ear, After being pounded by a longer-limbed opponent, he switched to professional wrestling. He was a perennial champion in the California version of the WWA, as well as making successful tours in the Georgia territory. After Farmer left, the nWo began using Sting masks and having other nWo members appear as fake Stings. They were a controversial A big rainstorm delayed the process by creating lots of mud and puddles. How influential was the Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. The original line-up of The Four Horsemen is the greatest faction in pro wrestling history. 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 also managed numerous NWA wrestlers to success throughout the 1980s. A rotund redhead in Technicolor clothing who raged in the corners of And although she rarely looked empowered herself By the time he became a manager The team made a couple of appearances in WCW before its closure in early 2001. Slaughter. dangerous enemies along the way, including The Undertaker and Lex Luger, and youd elbow your buddy and say, Thats somebody! And thats what it takes to The Little Caesars Pizza . But when she entered into a relationship with Cornette broke out as a star when he went to Bill Watts Mid-South territory as the manager for The Midnight Express. Paul Ellering did the same thing for the Road Warriors. 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