When it comes to the pro-wrestling world, the managers and the officials are given equal importance to that of the superstars. It is the reason why we have got names like Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman, Paul Bearer and more to the scene. Yesterday, the industry lost one of them.
Bobby Heenan, one of the best managers from the WCW promotion has passed away. As per the reports, he took his last breath on September 17th, 2017. Bobby earned fame around the wrestling circuit with a unique personality. Also, he used to appear in the commentary table, as well to bring a fresh flavour to it.
It is the reason why he was being referred as Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. He was suffering from a jaw infection, broken hip for the last few days. Plus, he was also battling with throat cancer since 2002. It affected his iconic voice which was not the same since cancer affected it. Although he was sick for the past few days, his daughter stated that the passing away happened all of a sudden.
Bobby Heenan, over the years, has been the manager for numerous WWE Hall of Famers like Nick Bockwinkel, the Blackjacks, Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, the Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard), Harley Race and Andre The Giant.
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WWE.com posted the following comments to mourn the death of the legendary persona,
“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.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Heenan was the “The Brain” behind some of the most prolific Superstars in sports-entertainment history. 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.”
Numerous names from the pro-wrestling community reacted on this sudden demise:
One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017
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. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 17, 2017
The news of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan’s passing today gutted me.
I loved our time together.
No one ever did it better than the Wease.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.
— Daniel Bryan (@WWEDanielBryan) September 17, 2017
“I don’t look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I’ve had a lot of fun.”-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan was pure magic. Out of all his talents, his ability to make anyone laugh will live on forever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/4N7eFz50qI
— Mustafa Ali (@MustafaAliWWE) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan was great at all that he did
Manager
Wrestler
Announcer
Host
The Brain
Weasel
Celebrate his life on @WWENetwork
1 of a kind pic.twitter.com/RdcVzUCmK4— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 17, 2017
…one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017