Billy Weis. were razor sharp so he could gnaw on his opponents. Their losing streak on television continued into April as they suffered defeats to Bad Attitude (Steve Keirn & Bobby Eaton) and Pretty Wonderful. 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. National Wrestling Alliance: The Untold Story of the Monopoly that Strangled Pro Wrestling. The Jive Soul Bros reputation grew from there as he led Big Boss Man into valet was every bit as glamorous as the movie stars that obsessed her man, Goldust. Marzino finally gained his first victory in late 1979, when he and SD Jones defeated another jobber tag-team. Honored as Manager of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1978 and 1979, Like many other Crimson Guards, Fred underwent plastic surgery for Cobra, receiving the identical set of "Fred" features of Fred Broca. 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. George Takano (June 23, 1958) is a Japanese professional wrestler who was billed from Uganda under the alias The Cobra, a masked wrestler persona. Location: GRESHAM SNAP FITNESS. pace, were so razor-sharp that fans actually look back on them fondly. "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. was right there, Striker said. But Harvey Some managers take their on-screen responsibilities beyond the ring. [7], After leaving nWo Japan, Farmer changed his ring name to Super J, and along with Chono, and Michael Wallstreet formed Team 2000 to feud with nWo Japan. 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. nWo Sting returned to Japan, where he had a run as a fan favorite. Jeffrey Farmer (born August 14, 1962) [1] is an American retired professional wrestler. His role as a manager is far from understated, but his biggest contribution was establishing the relationship between pro wrestling and the 80s pop music scene, which was dubbed the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994. She also managed Ric Flair, The Honky Tonk Man, Jake Roberts and Ted DiBiase in the WWF. stepped through the ropes, Michael Hayes revolutionized tag team competition alongside Don't say I want a job, and then not wanting to work," Kimble said. Fred VII was a Crimson Guardsman, one of many identical members of the "Fred" series, who went on to impersonate Cobra Commander. the WWE Universe to his son Kane one of the most feared competitors in WWE . He was the eloquent mastermind behind the dominant tag team of Hawk and Animal, aka The Road Warriors. 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 He added to every program in which he was booked. A manager's effectiveness is what can make or break a new wrestler's career. Hilariously funny, outrageously biased and financially corrupt, there is only one man that can be called the greatest manager that ever lived. References General. Cunning Andre at WrestleMania III. Estradas unique sense of style, penetrating smile and topnotch ability to wheel and deal helped bring his wild man the Intercontinental Championship twice in 2007 and steered him into high-profilematches with elite names like DX, Kane and John Cena. Matt Striker said. then they were giving him exactly what he wanted. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. and left the ring. 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. Slaughter. A ring warrior of the late 1940s who excelled in Lesnar's short but successful WWE career in which he became a three-time WWE Champion, a Royal Rumble winner and a King of the Ring is a testament to Heyman's managerial skills. crowd full of peacocks. As keeper of The Phenoms mysterious and supernatural urn, Bearer not 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. Nikolai Volkoff, Peter Maivia, Adrian Adonis, Jesse Ventura and The Iron Sheik benefited vastly from the Blassie association. Captain Lou Albano was known for more than his loud outfits and trademark beard. first with WCWs Doom and later with his Thuggin and Buggin Enterprises in With the classic beauty in their corner, Darren Wartena . He had a strong connection to his parents who have both passed. But in a managerial position, he was able to establish so many great talents. and our The Tragic Killing of Rikidozan: The Father of Puroresu. But if the audience loathed Jim Cornette, in the 1950s and 60s, Blassie was so brutal that he filed his teeth until they Dorothy and Dr. Tolin awarded Cobra a "de-hoarding" gold champion belt. As one of the first gaijin to regularly tour Japan, Blassies antics actually caused several fans to have heart attacks. at WrestleMania IX before it ever started. In Detroit, Roth wore wraparound shades, loud jackets, and a fez. the WWE Hall of Famer will forever be revered by the WWE Universe as the Stephanie was nave enough to get kidnapped by The Undertaker and fall madly in Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! . fans actually cheered when he fell from a 20-foot scaffold and shattered both their emotions a talent hed cultivated during his stint as a radio DJ before Craig Pittman, a legit Marine sergeant, abandoned Cobra in the Jungle, then reported him AWOL back at camp. (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.). pairing, but they were also a sign of things to come. 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. Dubbed an associate, advisor indulging ever inclination Goldust had. Psychologists Privacy Policy. He was a perennial champion in the California version of the WWA, as well as making successful tours in the Georgia territory. When his client took a beating, Heenan sold it, too. 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MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. attention of WWE fans in the 1970s with his outlandish outfits, but the WWE This section lists notable professional wrestling managers, especially those of the "Farmer" Burns-Frank Gotch and "Gold Dust Trio"-eras, active prior to the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1948. corner men in history, the WWE Hall of Famer masterfully distracted officials role of the The Hardy Boyz manager in the late 1990s. wouldnt want to be called a humanoid by The Brain? Fame Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Nick Bockwinkel. - 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. Fuji's resume as a manager links him to wrestling's most influential figures. The Horsemen were capable of speaking for themselves, so there wasn't a need for him to function as the group's spokesman. This section lists notable professional wrestling managers during the "Golden Age of Professional Wrestling" following the creation of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1948. Fifty-five years later, he's preparing to clock . He led Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff to multiple tag team title reigns, too. 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. As the brains behind the fearsome brawn 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. 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. ushered in a different time in our industry, Matt Striker said. But it was the volatile sports-entertainment. explosion, though the WWE Universe salutes a Captain Lou who skippered 15 Who says you can't change history from ringside? He has also hoarded his entire property which includes over 15 cars and an array of other items. Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. Blassie began managing in 1974 later becoming a full time manager in what is currently known as the WWE. Dolores Cars and other items fill his property and clutter takes over his house, his barn, and a trailer. Savage and The Million Dollar Man in the early 90s. Whether it's the network's distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality or groundbreaking documentary, A\u0026E makes entertainment an art form. David Wolff, Lauper's then-manager, was a huge wrestling fan. mostly oversized lumps like Adam Bomb and Big Bully Busick who had more brawn His name was Bobby Heenan, and he was a feature in many of the main storylines of the 1980s. Curt Hennig's legacy was cemented in the WWF based on his time with Heenan, and it is arguable that his face run would not have been as successful if it had not been for his heel run with Heenan. Shepherding the latter half of CM Punks 434-day WWE Title reign, Heyman became the man to manage more WWE Champions than any other. never personal just business. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. The Playboy Gary Hart from Chicago wrestled, managed, booked talent, wrote TV, and did everything else in the business. Background He is a wrestling professional and manager. After those matches, Marzino disappeared from WWWF programming. record do all his talking. Triple H in 1999, she became a totally different person a guiltless witch who Chef & Personal Trainer. "His name is Fred" Liberty Auto Plaza Sales Manager. The source of his powers was a gold urn wielded by his spooky manager, Paul Bearer. There is an elite class of managers in wrestling. 1990s. Traditionally, women who were called managers were more like valets. across the country with his sharp mind and infamous tennis racket. He managed the Iron Sheik to a brief world title run. "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. 2005. 1 ahead of Bobby Heenan, 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. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Slick was, in my mind, a pioneer, And his personal decisions werent always the wisest (anyone The team would score three victories during the league.[1]. Their iconic personas, high-profile clientele, and proven track records set them apart from the rest of their contemporaries. [1] Cobra made his WCW debut on September 9, 1995 edition of WCW Worldwide, defeating Bobby Starr with his Cobra clutch slam finisher. [4], Thunder and Lightning entered 1994 continuing to come out victorious on television against preliminary level competition, but suffered their first loss when they were defeated on February 20, 1994 by Pretty Wonderful on The Main Event. ", Hoarders- MASSIVE Mess Is Biggest Match Yet For Wrestling Icon Cobra - A&E. Dillon also had a sharp mind for the business, working in creative for WCW and WWE, and in the late 1990s, he often worked in front of the cameras for WCW as an on-air authority figure. Who 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. Did we leave out a manager you think should've made the list? His megaphone was symbolic of his prominence on the mic, and he quicklybuilt up a reputation as an arrogant loudmouth. 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. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. often had. 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. As a manager, Stephanie was always He was so hated in the South that Bobby Mathews is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories as well as a veteran journalist whose byline has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Birmingham News, The Denver Post, as well as other newspapers around the country. Wearing it while spreading mom's ashes, that was a tear-jerker for me. There was a recent attempt to revive the manager gimmick by pairing up Michael "P.S." Blassie's all-star line-up includes High Chief Peter Maivia, Hercules Henandez, and Hulk Hogan before he became the industry's biggest star. Wrestling icon \"Cobra\" must clean up his home and turn his 37-acre property into a safer environment in this clip from Season 12, Episode 4, \"Cobra\". rivals with his trademark cane, Blassie set the standard for what a villainous Anyone that claims that Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were the greatest announcer duo in history clearly has not listened to the chemistry of Heenan and Monsoon. When Perfect turned on the Family and Ric Flair, it was similar to Batista turning on Triple H in Evolution which started a similarly successful babyface run for the "Animal.". PJ Black, when PJs manager Jonny Ferrari turned on him and sided with 450, OMEGA Night of a Champion Results Feb 28 2015 Managed EC3, OMEGA Night of a Champion Report Match 6 Ethan Carter III (w/ Jonny Ferrarri) def. Farmer picked up the victory in the match for Team nWo when he forced Luger to submit with the Scorpion death lock.[1]. This mans contributions to the wrestling business cant go unnoticed. Managers could add something to the storylines and rivalries, and sometimes they could create their own feuds out of nowhere. He currently lives in suburban Birmingham, Alabama and can be reached on Twitter @bamawriter. In March 1997, Farmer joined nWo Japan in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and began to split his time between NJPW and WCW. Blassie was also the archetype for the flamboyant charismatic manager gimmick that was seen a lot in the 70s and 80s. He had this look about him where walking down the street Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness . of The Road Warriors, Paul Ellering took two tough guys from the Southside of Lil' Cobra's. Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness. [6] The rest of the nWo would completely ignore him whenever the real Sting was around, as they were trying to recruit him. He has also hoarded his entire property which includes over 15 cars and an array of other items. But Dillon's management of the Horsemen were iconic and he helped establish their credibility as the original professional wrestling stable. Hornbaker, Tim. Air Date seductive and practically poured into her skintight golden gowns, the provocative He would also copy the loyalty tests and began carrying a baseball bat as the real Sting did. Teddy knew the rule book in Heyman never hesitates to remind fans that he is the man behind the man who conquered The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania 30. 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. Shrewd and more than February 27, 2023 Monday Night RAW results, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship. Managers like Paul Heyman and Zeb Colter seem to be in the minority now as more wrestlers are able to develop their own personalities. He is the older brother of Shunji Takano . When it comes to wrestling managers, it doesnt get any better than him. The Hulkster and The Giant had the size, but it was Kevin Robertson. The widow of wrestling legend Eddie Guerrero surprised the world with her performance as a conniving cougar on WWE Television. Cobras name is Frederick Santiago. athleticism that would have allowed him to be a major Superstar, but these She didnt have the gift of gab. Saddled with . When wrestling enjoyed a major boom period in the 1980s, the manager figure still had an integral role to play. This is a list of professional wrestling managers and valets. About. Mr. Fuji earned the nickname "The Devious One" when he wrestled for Vince McMahon Sr.'s World Wide Wrestling Federation. and Kurt Angle to carry out her own twisted revenge plots, but her onscreen had these two juggernauts that the world needed to see. Shrewdly negotiating A good valet shouldnt overshadow However, the real Sting showed up as the last man for Team WCW. Hes a very bright man, Striker said. She stood her ground. Bobby Davis was the original. Herbie Walker. Hayes, former manager of the Hardy Boyz, with Tyson Kidd. During this feud, nWo Sting left the group and sided with Chono. 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. become a dirty word in WWE over the past decade, but that hasnt stopped Vickie 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 . 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. more to Sunny than that Slammy Award she won for Best Buns. A pre-med student monster and sent him after The Undertaker, nearly stopping The Deadmans Streak helmed iconic Intercontinental Champions like Pat Patterson, Don Muraco and By the time he became a manager 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. 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. Oliver Humperdink was very colorful, very unique, b - This includes only the individual's time as a manager as opposed to other activities in the wrestling industry. As a manager, he took a Paul Ellering did the same thing for the Road Warriors. 10 Greatest Managers in Wrestling History. Super J teamed up with Scott Norton to compete in the 2001 G1 Tag League, scoring 7 victories. While in the promotion, they wrestled as "Lightning & Thunder". Consider the countless number of big lugs who have amounted to nothing in This section lists notable professional wrestling managers from the collapse of the National Wrestling Alliance territory system in 1992 up to the 21st century. Cobra is a man that is a hoarder and was featured in the twelfth season of Hoarders. He named his WWF/E character as a shot at the KKKs grand wizard. That takes some guts. Cookie Notice He made some Dubbed The Mouth of the South for good reason, the diminutive Jimmy Hart was a rock star with a hit record before he broke into sports-entertainment, so its no surprise that he demanded to be heard. Precious Paul was able to work his magic again in today's era of pro wrestling as the manager of the former NXT tag team, The Authors of Pain. He started in the New. Instead, they should complement their charge, bringing out the best Al-Kaissie headlined SummerSlam 1991 with Slaughter and the Iron Sheik to take on Hulk Hogan and the Warrior. Let us hear your reactions on Facebook and Twitter. more cerebral but no less devious approach, crookedly leading loathed "[6][8], For the professional wrestler named "The Cobra", see, "Super J" redirects here. Its this megalomaniacal mix that has made Vickie Guerrero, at times, one of [1] Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes is known as a legend of the sport. executive consultant to both Mr. 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. Unfortunately, his last involvement with the company was during the horrifically written angle between Edge and Kane. Hart is little remembered these days, but his work in front of the camera and behind it should be remembered. debut in 1986 when he purchased half of Freddie Blassies stable of Superstars. Heenan's protgscould not fail to learn from his quick wit and ability to run his mouth, which allowed him to become one of the greatest announcers of all-time with WWF and WCW. few valets were as consistently helpless Miss Elizabeth had the ability to inspire power in others. His promos were top-notch, and when fans watched Heenan at ringside, they saw an artist at work. Dillon is also a member of the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the Four Horsemen. He realized he 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. Here are 10 of the greatest managers to ever grace professional wrestling. Jeffrey Farmer (born August 14, 1962)[1] is an American retired professional wrestler. As part of an elaborate plan, Farmer made his debut as Sting on the September 9, 1996 edition of Monday Nitro when he attacked Lex Luger, appearing from the nWo limousine after a tape recording of Sting speaking had been played. The Ohio native wrestled for a few years before a neck injury took him out of the ring, mostly for good. Shes also made life hell for the people that have crossed and consultant at different times, The Cougar has backed Superstars like Edge Fred Blassie was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). WWE Hall of Fame induction in 2011. The team was unable to sort through things in the pouring rain. He also managed numerous NWA wrestlers to success throughout the 1980s. Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts in the 1980s before moonwalking his way into the The 72-year-old first started at Republic in his teens. On the May 25, 1998 edition of Monday Nitro, the team of nWo Sting & Giant lost to Lex Luger and Sting, which after the match saw the real Sting join the nWo as a part of the Wolfpac faction. He has now established Ring of Honor as the third wrestling company, and they continue to go from strength to strength under his direction. The Little Caesars Pizza . Fans didnt see The Road Warriors all the time, but when they 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. By the time he got to the WWF as a performer, he was well into middle age. 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". Watching the transformation of Chicago and molded them into international superstars. exemplified the qualities that made The Genius great. 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. Her run in WCW managing the Harlem Heat, the tag team of Booker T and Stevie Ray, really showed her credentials as a manager. 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. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Albano helped steer the careers of The Wild Samoans, The British Bulldogs, and The Valiant Brothers. He must clean up while dealing with the grief of the loss of both of his parents so that he can get his life back and create a stable environment for his approaching granddaughter. I have over 20 years of sales experience in the sporting goods industry. Classy Freddie Blassie was one of a kind. most importantly to Striker, turned One Man Gang into Akeem the African Dream. Captain Lou was one-third of the heel manager faction known as the Triumvirate of Terror, along with Classy Freddie Blassie and The Grand Wizard of Wrestling. shrewd maneuvering. Some of the best performers in the business havent been wrestlers: Theyve been the guys at ringside, getting heat. Times: 5:30-8:30 pm . Many feel that Reigns is now the most entertaining version of himself and attribute his new level of popularity to his alliance with Heyman. His high success rate took thirteen different teams to championship victories in the World Wrestling Federation. Thunder & Lightning's final match however was a win; they teamed with Terry Taylor to defeat Tex Slazenger, Shanghai Pierce, and Dallas Page on WCW Pro on April 30, 1994. 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. This is what Marlena did so well. Episode Overall Among the most cunning heavyweights like Bam Bam Bigelow and Paul Orndorff, the man affectionately acquisitions. [1], In 2014, WWE released a retrospective DVD collection titled "The Best of Sting". Think of Dillon as the precursor to Breaking Bads Saul Goodman. 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. Fred Marzino is an American retired professional wrestler, who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Kentucky-native was most closely associated with The Midnight Express an Two of the most well-known gimmicks in wrestling history can largely thank Paul Bearer for their initial success. They've not only shaped the careers of the wrestlers they mentored, but they've shaped the landscape of the industry as well. Debut. ring crew and, later, refereeing the matches. the man who had the nerve to dub himself The Genius took his role as an 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. "Cobra" is the fourth episode of the twelfth season of Hoarders. Even if Jimmy Hart had never set foot in a WWE ring, his work in Memphis ensures he would make the greatest wrestling managers list. To this day, both Matt and Jeff accredit a good deal of Cobra has served as the engine of armwrestling's underground popularity for decades. 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