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  Bobby Heenan Interview
Heenan said pro wrestling on TV started in Chicago because they already were drawing a big live crowd and already had the arenas well-lit, so the TV networks in the '50s could simply roll in the cameras and start the broadcast.
Heenan said they could just take their little hands, reach up and turn Hulk off whenever he was on TV if they were disappointed.
Heenan also mentioned the January Nitro in Chicago and gave the date of the June Nitro back in Chicago He was a pretty good TV professional here, not mentioning any of the talent or the plot lines because he knows all too well they can change in a month and have changed since January.
hometown.aol.com /solie11/heenan.html   (1335 words)

  
 Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, the self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Manager”, was born Raymond Louis Heenan on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.
Heenan, who also had success as a wrestler, was a master at taking bumps when an opponent struck him.
Heenan is a devoted family man. He is also very dedicated to the pro wrestling industry and has co-hosted the Cauliflower Alley Club conventions with Mike Tenay.
www.pwhf.org /halloffamers/bios/heenan.asp   (347 words)

  
 Obsessed With Wrestling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bobby Heenan broke his neck when an opponent dropped a leg drop and bent his head to the side..
Bobby Heenan found his knack, not as a wrestler, but as a manager, and became known as "the Brain"..
January 1979: Bobby Heenan left the AWA in favor of the NWA's Georgia Championship Wrestling group..
www.obsessedwithwrestling.com /profiles/b/bobby-heenan.html   (1322 words)

  
 Wrestling Observer - headlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bobby says Vince came up with the idea, that in the last 30 minutes of the USA show would be the Bobby Heenan show.
Bobby says one time he was in a bathroom stall and a fan stuck a pen and paper in his face, he took the pen wiped himself and left.
Bobby liked that they had a lot of time home in AWA, in WWE they had to work a lot of dates even on their days off they had do to appearances.
www.wrestlingobserver.com /wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=16643   (1389 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - Bobby Heenan
Heenan spent the bulk of his WCW career as a part of the broadcast team with the likes of Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko.
Heenan remained at the commentary desk, watching and commentating as WCW rose to its greatest heights, saw the introduction of the N.W.O. and finally, as it began its descent towards eventual oblivion.
In March 2004, Bobby Heenan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, appearing at Wrestlemania XX, both during the introduction of the other Hall of Fame inductees and in a backstage skit involving the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young and Mean Gene Okerlund.
www.canoe.ca /Slam/Wrestling/Bios/heenan.html   (1521 words)

  
 Bobby Heenan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (born Raymond Louis Heenan on November 1, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois), is an American professional wrestling manager and commentator.
Heenan and the Heenan Family had a monumental feud with wrestling icon Hulk Hogan in the 80s, and Heenan managed two WrestleMania challengers to Hogan's title, "King Kong" Bundy in 1986, and André the Giant in 1987.
Heenan made a brief appearance between matches at the actual WMXX broadcast; while Jonathan Coachman was "searching" the backstage area for the Undertaker, he investigated some noises to discover aged female wrestlers Mae Young and the Fabulous Moolah.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bobby_Heenan   (1971 words)

  
 Wrestling Hall Of Fame
Bobby started in the American Wrestling Association during the early 1960's, originally as wrestler "Pretty Boy" Bobby Heenan.
Bobby and his real family, wife Cindi, and daughter Jessica live in Tampa Bay, and have for many years.
Bobby was struck with throat cancer in 2002, and has battled the disease tough.
www.teddwebb.com /wrestling_hall_of_fame/bobby_heenan.html   (217 words)

  
 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
Heenan added his first world championship to his resume as a manager on November 8, 1975, when he guided Bockwinkel to the AWA title.
Heenan was a master at infuriating fans (whom he arrogantly called “humanoids”) and was actually attacked by some a few times.
Heenan is the only wrestling personality named to the All-Madden Team (1989) and was voted Manager of the Year by the readers of PWI four times.
www.pwi-online.com /pages/heenan.html   (768 words)

  
 It's time for The Bobby Heenan Show
So, the wind up was Bobby Heenan getting his own talk show, which can best be described as a cross between Larry Sanders and Fernwood 2 Night with a little bit of Howard Stern's first TV show thrown in.
The Bobby Heenan Show was well ahead of its time, and I believe only a few episodes were run before it went off the air.
Bobby was at his best, and he would just rip the poor saps to shreds.
www.ddtdigest.com /features/heenan   (808 words)

  
 BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN
Heenan managed his main protégé for nearly 10 years, Nick Bockwinkle, to his first AWA World title reign in 1975 over perenial champion Verne Gagne, a reign for Heenan & Bockwinkle that lasted over 5 years.
Heenan managed 3 tag teams (Bockwinkle & Stevens, Lanza & Duncum, and Patterson & Stevens) to 5 AWA World Tag Team championships, with his legendary team of Bockwinkle & Stevens holding the AWA straps for an impressive total of 27 months.
Heenan was a major part of many top WWF storylines over the years, and was one of their most loyal employees behind the scenes.
olympia.fortunecity.com /hill/75/bbh   (873 words)

  
 Bobby the Brain Heenan:  Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bobby pulls no punches when sharing his feelings on his colleagues, and some of the people that you would think he would hold contempt for, he will fool you, and say only kind things about them.
Finally, Bobby shares his struggle over the last year and a half with throat cancer, and how this is the most important match of his life.
YES, Bobby Heenan is "the Brain", and his book is a must for any wrestling fan from the 1950's to today.
www.kayfabememories.com /BookReviews/heenan-2.htm   (365 words)

  
 Bobby the Brain Heenan:  Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All
Bobby Heenan knew that he had to have a name, since there was already a "Pretty Boy" (Larry Hennig), he used "Gorgeous".
According to Bobby, the Baron was one of the best of the best to manage, and he shares many of their out of ring escapades.
Heenan is also quick to take shots at those that he doesn't share the same respect for.
www.kayfabememories.com /BookReviews/heenan.htm   (897 words)

  
 NEWSBOARD - Interview Recap - Bobby Heenan On "Between The Ropes"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Heenan infuriated people so much that he has been shot at, stabbed and had acid thrown at him.
Heenan said he enjoyed working with almost all of his wrestlers.
Heenan said he was in WCW only for the insurance, something he never had until that point, and he was very unhappy there.
www.wrestling-news.com /nm/publish/news_1114.html   (349 words)

  
 Professional Wrestling Online Museum - Ring Chronicle Hall of Fame Inductee - Bobby the Brain Heenan
Heenan managed his main protégé of nearly 10 years, Nick Bockwinkle, to his first AWA World title reign in 1975 over perennial champion Verne Gagne, a reign for Heenan and Bockwinkle that lasted over 5 years.
Heenan managed 3 tag teams (Bockwinkle and Stevens, Lanza and Duncum, and Patterson and Stevens) to 5 AWA World Tag Team championships, with his legendary team of Bockwinkle and Stevens holding the AWA straps for an impressive total of 27 months.
When Heenan eventually left the NWA after a year or so, he immediately returned to the AWA, and announced he was there to make life hell for anyone --especially AWA heroes Verne Gagne, "Mad Dog" Vachon and Rick Martel -- who got in the way of the Heenan Family.
www.wrestlingmuseum.com /pages/bios/halloffame/brainbio.html   (930 words)

  
 Profile
When Hogan refused, DiBiase struck a deal with Heenan to purchase the contract of Andre the Giant, who ended Hogan's four year WWF title reign in February 1988.
- Heenan arranged for a special coronation ceremony in the summer of 1988 to crown Haku as the new king of the WWF.
Heenan decided to end his career as a manager, and focus on color commentary.
www.gerweck.net /bobbyheenan.htm   (773 words)

  
 Bobby Heenan Interview: WCW's Demise, Eric Bischoff, Curt Hennig, And More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
He is perhaps the greatest manager of all time, and his name is Bobby Heenan.
Bill Busch was brought up, and Heenan said Busch only had short limited power, and that it wasn't even him or the creative team to take WCW down, it was Bischoff.
Heenan said when September 11th happened, all he can think about was that he was there, and it could've been him.
www.steveswrestling.com /news/2165.html   (581 words)

  
 TPWW.net - Details On Bobby Heenan Working For WWE In Near Future
A big story making its rounds today, and this is in no way confirmed at the moment, is the possibility of Bobby Heenan joining WWE and doing more work for them than he has in the past couple of years.
Wade Keller is reporting that Heenan would return in a role that wouldn't necessarily put him on television, rather he would be involved in some of the upcoming video/dvd releases of older footage, as well as a heavy position with WWE's upcoming video on demand feature.
Heenan would most likely host shows or do some voiceover commentary work, and the feeling is that Heenan's unique commentary combined with his knowledge for older wrestling would make him a perfect fit in that position.
www.tpww.net /headlines/1083821208.html   (263 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Bobby the Brain: Wrestling's Bad Boy Tells All: Books: Bobby Heenan,Steve Anderson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Heenan's ongoing role has been that of manager, and if you know the "sport," you know that managers usually show up in a suit, tout their guy, and then wind up in the ring after insults are exchanged.
I have been a fan of Bobby Heenan since the early 70s when he was "Pretty Boy" Bobby Heenan and he was managing the likes of the Blackjacks, the Valiant Brothers, and Baron von Raschke in the AWA against foes such as Bruiser and Crusher, Pepper Gomez and Cowboy Bob Ellis.
Bobby was supposed to be all those things and he managed to pull it off as well as anyone I've ever seen.
www.amazon.com /Bobby-Brain-Wrestlings-Boy-Tells/dp/1572434651   (2028 words)

  
 Percy's Hall of Fame - Bobby Heenan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
I admired and respected Bobby Heenan for many years, prior to meeting him in 1978.
Bobby has battled some serious health issues during the past few years, and is still standing tall and strong with his hand raised in the air.
I love Bobby Heenan not just as a Legend in our industry, but as a fine outstanding human being.
percypringle.com /Hall-of-Fame/HOF-BobbyHeenan.html   (168 words)

  
 The Bobby Heenan Show: Episode 4 - TV.com
Bobby, not really understanding what an "adult film" is, asks her if she's ever worked with Robert Redford, what it's like being in love scenes, etc. She mentions that she was in a certain movie, but Bobby misunderstands.
Bobby falls out of his chair and immediately cuts to commercial in a panic.
Heather gets Bobby's attention, and, at the end of the show, refuses to let him ignore her.
www.tv.com /episode/169311/summary.html   (323 words)

  
 YBFREE.com July 2003 Bobby the Brain Heenan: Wrestling’s Bad Boy Tells All p. 3 of 4
Heenan got down and dirty with the best of them in various bloody encounters and was never shy about taking bumps, even as a manager, which it turned out, Heenan was best suited for, managing the rising stars as they entered the WWF.
Heenan was a happy-go-lucky star who was never afraid to take one for the team.
Heenan does not just make you feel part of the wrestling world, he makes you feel a part of his life, sharing so many intimate thoughts and emotions with the fans.
www.ybfree.com /25WRESTLING3.html   (587 words)

  
 Bobby Heenan Quotes
Bobby Heenan: "I wonder what his childhood was like: was he from wealthy parents, was he neglected, or whas he spoiled?
Bobby Heenan: "Some nights the Villanos sit around the fire with popcorn and their masks on."
Bobby Heenan: "Do it in your living room, it is much more fun.
www.fortunecity.com /olympia/mcmahon/48/quotes/heenan.htm   (965 words)

  
 Report: Bobby Heenan Appears On ESPN's "Cold Pizza"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was on ESPN's Cold Pizza show earlier this morning.
Heenan then walks in and throws Hogan and Andre's figures to the floor and has the Bobby Heenan LJN figure in his hand bragging about it.
Heenan looks much better than he did the last time I saw him and was talking better, his voice was still a little muffled but for someone that had throat cancer not too long ago, he is in good shape.
www.steveswrestling.com /news/2906.html   (164 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Chair Shots and Other Obstacles: Winning Life's Wrestling Matches: Books: Bobby Heenan,Steve Anderson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This introspective look into the wit and wisdom of legendary professional wrestling manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is told through funny examples and anecdotes from his five-decade career.
Bobby Heenan is one of the funniest men alive.
Bobby is a great story-teller, and this book is a great read.
www.amazon.ca /Chair-Shots-Other-Obstacles-Wrestling/dp/1582617627   (690 words)

  
 WWE: Superstars > Hall of Fame > Bobby Heenan > Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
From: Beverly Hills, CA Some of the sport’s historians have called him the greatest manager of all time, and by all accounts, Bobby Heenan was a master of every aspect of his role.
Glorifying himself as a “broadcast journalist,” Heenan formed a classic combination with Gorilla Monsoon, and the two are generally regarded as the Abbott and Costello of sports entertainment.
He was part of the original broadcast team for Monday Night RAW in 1993, and is the only person to have sat in the broadcast booth for both RAW and Monday Nitro.
www.wwe.com /superstars/halloffame/bobbyheenan/profile   (372 words)

  
 WWE Confidential: June 15, 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In 1988, Bobby, who never had anything to do with football, was drafted as the manager for the All-Madden Team.
When WCW offered Heenan a job, he took it because it would be a piece of cake.
January 23, 1993: Bobby Heenan and Gene are stranded somewhere.
thesmartmarks.com /artman/publish/article_150.shtml   (1233 words)

  
 UGO.com Film/TV - Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan Interview
Bobby "The Brain" (or perhaps you knew him as "Pretty Boy" or "The Weasel") Heenan's wrestling career spans 38 years, from the early AWA and NWA to today's WCW and WWF.
Some of Bobby's early tag team matches pairing with Baron Von Raschke were against Teddy the Bear; no, not a guy named Teddy.
Wrestling as "The Weasel" in a costume, Bobby would wake in the ring from a sleeper hold, stare at his paws, see his tail and start chasing it, running in circles, and begin fighting anew.
www.ugo.com /channels/filmtv/features/bobbyheenan   (2016 words)

  
 tOA Booking
Bobby Heenan; I'd like to take this moment to sincerly welcome back Bret after his leave of absence to take care of his family after that unfortunate accid** cut off by Tony; Yes Bret,good to have you back with us!
Brett Hart; Well Tony, Bobby I have had to do some serious soul-searching these last few months to decide what if there was anything left to accomplish.
Bobby Heenan; Yes tonite we will see 12 mexican hatdancers got at it in a no holds-barred competit* cut off by Tony Schivonie; Now Brain cut that out!
www.otherarena.com /book/cgi/card.cgi?10000166   (379 words)

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