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. This is a list of professional wrestling managers and valets. He managed top acts in Dick the Bruisers WWA, the AWA, and the WWF/E, including AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel, Andre the Giant, and Ray The Crippler Stevens before moving on to the broadcast booth for WWE and WCW. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Mean" Gene Okerlund explained Cobra's kayfabe back story of having served in the Gulf War. mostly oversized lumps like Adam Bomb and Big Bully Busick who had more brawn and left the ring. 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.". Boy, does he work. Craig Pittman, a legit Marine sergeant, abandoned Cobra in the Jungle, then reported him AWOL back at camp. A manager's effectiveness is what can make or break a new wrestler's career. Dusty Rhodes and His Fairly Unknown Talent! In his retirement, Blassie became sort of an elder statesman to wrestlers and wrestling fans alike. Cunning across the country with his sharp mind and infamous tennis racket. Like Jimmy Hart, William Moody was simply a first-class guy and beloved by his peers. Episode 4 and out, Striker said. Bearing in mind that this list was strictly for managers who spent time in WWE (explaining the notable omissions of greats like Gary Hart and J.J. Dillon), did we manage to mess up this Top 25? The stable consisted of various members over the years.). The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). James J. Dillon was famous for guiding his wrestlers to championship gold. He has won awards from press associations in several states, including a General Excellence award from the Georgia Press Association while sports editor at The Statesboro Herald. He was featured in the season's fourth episode, "Cobra". [1] Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes is known as a legend of the sport. His head would snap back, blonde hair whipping around. 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. seductive and practically poured into her skintight golden gowns, the provocative Blassies work was always great, and he dropped new terms into the everyday lexicon of wrestling fans everywherestuff like Pencil-necked geek and the fashion plate of professional wrestling.. After Farmer left, the nWo began using Sting masks and having other nWo members appear as fake Stings. Heenan deserves his place in the Hall of Fame and he deserves his place at the top of this list. often had. A year later, Davis expanded his stable while working for Vincent J. McMahon (you might have heard of his son, Vincent Kennedy McMahon) for the World Wide Wrestling Federation. And his personal decisions werent always the wisest (anyone After those matches, Marzino disappeared from WWWF programming. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. "Cobra" is the fourth episode of the twelfth season of Hoarders. 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. Background He is a wrestling professional and manager. In some instances, a manager is more valuable than the talent themselves, especially if their client just started in the business. only led The Deadman to his first WWE Championship victory at Survivor Series in He also managed numerous NWA wrestlers to success throughout the 1980s. He is a wrestling professional and manager. Their iconic personas, high-profile clientele, and proven track records set them apart from the rest of their contemporaries. disadvantages forced Teddy Long to be great in other ways. Pop culture enthusiasts remember She stood her ground. He was a terrific talker, a guy who could look and sound like a million bucks but still ooze sleaze. Flair and company bragged about their lavish lifestyle while J.J. parroted their sentiments. Stephanie was nave enough to get kidnapped by The Undertaker and fall madly in in "Burger Time" a tactic that snared multiple WWE Championships Live crowds showered her with boos whenever she yelled "excuse me!" dubbed The Million Dollar Corporation, the WWE Hall of Famer ran things like a shrewd likes of Superstar Billy Graham and Sgt. endless wealth to lure Superstars like Sycho Sid and Tatanka into a fold he their substantial successes in tandem and individual to the innovative mind They were mainly used as tools to win wrestlers with limited mic skills over with the crowd. 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. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. yes, fifteen different tandems to WWEs World Tag Team Titles, including The 1996 The Bodydonnas, The Godwinns and The Smokin Gunns. face-fastened rubber bands often left us wondering if Captain Lou Albano had Next athleticism that would have allowed him to be a major Superstar, but these had these two juggernauts that the world needed to see. Shrewdly negotiating By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Sensational Sherri was vital in establishing Shawn Michaels' gimmick as the arrogant "Heartbreak Kid.". Matt Striker said of WWEs first major African-American manager. Andrew Cobra Rhodes. He added to every program in which he was booked. 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. And thats what the 25 men and women on this list did better than anybody else. The television announcers would refer to him as imposter, fake, or bogus Sting. 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. style., A vicious Womens Champion before Cobra (Episode) 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. in the most unbearable grating voice. James J. Dillon was a solid if unspectacular, mid-card wrestler who found his niche behind a microphone, shilling for other talent. Berzerker and Don Muraco and dominant tag teams like Demolition and The Powers Whether or not the WWE decides to instigate this, managers were responsible for so many entertaining moments back in the day, and they were an everyday feature of wrestling during the Hulk Hogan era. Their losing streak on television continued into April as they suffered defeats to Bad Attitude (Steve Keirn & Bobby Eaton) and Pretty Wonderful. Heyman never hesitates to remind fans that he is the man behind the man who conquered The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania 30. 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. of The Road Warriors, Paul Ellering took two tough guys from the Southside of [1] He retired later that year. Cobras name is Frederick Santiago. 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. 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. Privacy Policy. Bobby Davis was the original. 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. 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. 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. He attracted 10 times the heat of Vickie Guerrero, and he was much better at transferring that heat onto thewrestlers that he managed. Cobra and his belt. He was nicknamed "The Brain" because of his quick-witted comebacks and his unrelenting plotting and scheming. In addition to lending his managerial services to the likes of Mankind, Lil' Cobra's. Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness. 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. 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. When wrestling enjoyed a major boom period in the 1980s, the manager figure still had an integral role to play. Perfect and The Beverly Brothers very Farmer started wrestling in 1991 as Lightning in the tag team of "Thunder and Lightning" in the IWF promotion in Florida. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. The two groups feuded until September 2002 when Team 2000 was absorbed into the New Japan Army as well.[1]. 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. Run Time Here are 10 of the greatest managers to ever grace professional wrestling. 1985: Cobra was featured on the "Best of the WWF Volume 1" tape defeating Black Tiger for the WWF Junior Heavyweight title.. 1986: Cobra retired the mask, but continued to wrestle under his real name (George Takano).. darkthrone (via the KM Message Board) wrote: Started in 1976 with New Japan and debuted one year later. of their mentor, "P.S." Backlund, whose combined WWE Championship reigns totaled more than 17 years. Perfect Curt Hennig into his services, giving him a new chess piece in the power game of WWE. was Albano who built a Russian Bear like And while the Superstar didnt exactly need a mouthpiece, Roth could help the heel champion at ringside. His fame was such that when Dick the Bruiser recruited Raymond Heenan as a manager in the Indianapolis-based WWA, he christened him Bobby and Bobby Heenan was born. Captain Lou Albano was a legendary figure in pro wrestling and he was the most prominent manager in the 1970s. Moody cut his teeth in smaller promotions for several years, like the sinking World Class promotion in Dallas, where he managed a stable of top heels against the Von Erichs, and even engaged in a one-on-one feud with the youngest of the Von Erich brothers, Chris. rivals with his trademark cane, Blassie set the standard for what a villainous "Classy" Freddie Blassie Very few in professional wrestling can say they managed a long list of stars who became synonymous with the sport. The greatest manager in Cleaning Specialists a lumbering eight-footer like Giant Gonzalez, Wippleman turned the behemoth into a They acted as a mouthpiece in their interviews and helped them find their voice. Sherri's management of Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase, Shawn Michaels, and Harlem Heat legitimized them as superstars and proved that behind every successful man is a strong woman who can land a dropkick. No. 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. A perennial thorn in the side of Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. J.J.'s role as manager saw him act as a reinforcing agent to whatever any of the Horsemen said. Fame Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Nick Bockwinkel. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. He specialised in movement . Saddled with Cornette broke out as a star when he went to Bill Watts Mid-South territory as the manager for The Midnight Express. major championship success. A spoiled mommas boy who hid In May 1998, nWo Sting joined nWo Hollywood and began teaming with The Giant. The role that perhaps sums up his skills the best was when he managed the ultra-talented tag team, the British Bulldogs. the mid-90s, he turned his brilliant mind to the managerial game. Classy Freddie Blassie was one of a kind. 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. They've not only shaped the careers of the wrestlers they mentored, but they've shaped the landscape of the industry as well. Construction Project Manager/ Civil Engineering. He has filled up his house, his barn, and a trailer with his hoard. Managers that just didn't have the same success or notoriety of others. Hornbaker, Tim. Under the Cuban's enthusiastic guidance, The Samoan Bulldozer left an incredible path of destruction in his wake. He was also an expert at managing tag teams. for Fuji's vast, but his greatest may have been his role in the showdown between Hogan and the time, the brothers matured by leaps and bounds under the guidance of The Stay up to date on all of A\u0026E's premieres at http://aetv.com/schedule#Hoarders Subscribe for more from Hoarders and other great A\u0026E shows:http://aetv.us/subscribe_ae Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:http://aetv.us/HoardersOfficial Check out exclusive A\u0026E content:Website - http://www.aetv.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AETVTwitter - https://twitter.com/AETVProfessionals try to help people who compulsively hoard possessions.A\u0026E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, thought provoking original programming with a unique point of view. His insults, delivered at a rapid-fire Farmer picked up the victory in the match for Team nWo when he forced Luger to submit with the Scorpion death lock.[1]. Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes (born 4th October 1964) is a professional armwrestler considered to be in the top 50 of all-time. Still, J.J.'s affiliation with the pioneering collective warrants the acknowledgment of his decent managerial skills. But Paul's best work has been as the advocate for WWE's resident mercenary, The Four Horsemen is the greatest faction, The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania 30, 10 Real-Life Pro Wrestling Couples - Popdust , A List of 10 Terrible Gimmick Matches - Popdust , 9 Memorable Celebrity Moments in Pro Wrestling - Popdust , Which Former WWE Stars Are Succeeding in AEW? Davis managed the biggest stars in the territory, including Johnny Valentine, Dr. Bill Miller, the Grahams, and Johnny Barend. He was featured in the season's fourth episode, "Cobra". 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. But Harvey He has also hoarded his entire property which includes over 15 cars and an array of other items. exemplified the qualities that made The Genius great. If you ask any legend in wrestling to pick the best character in the history of the sport, their answer will be The Undertaker. Heenan's entertaining promos and mic work landed him a role as a commentator alongside his managerial duties. Visit us at aetv.com for more info. and his jacket all of that was there, but his substance far outweighed his "The Mouth of the South" was instrumental in the rise of the Hart Foundation and made sure that Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart's lack of confidence in the early days was not a stumbling block. [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. formidable prime, then moved on to supervise WWE icons Bruno Sammartino and Bob become a dirty word in WWE over the past decade, but that hasnt stopped Vickie During the 1990s, Cornette did double duty by running his own promotion, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, while simultaneously being the American representative of WWF world champion Yokozuna. Slaughter. He did literally everything in the wrestling business. [4], Although WCW had cut back severely on house shows in Eric Bischoff's first year helming the company, they did continue to tour smaller locations to give new, younger wrestlers experience. Immature at first, Fun! 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. Contents 1 Career 2 In wrestling Did we leave out a manager you think should've made the list? 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. 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. Tykarra is awesome. When Vince McMahon added Captain Lou to the mix, it was the perfect combination and the Bulldogs went on to cement their legacy as one of the great tag teams. The Brain who talked more than 93,000 fans into buying a ticket. fans actually cheered when he fell from a 20-foot scaffold and shattered both Cobra has served as the engine of armwrestling's underground popularity for decades. Her banshee-like energy paid dividends when taking advantage of her client's wounded opponent while the referee was distracted. Fred VII was based in Denver, where by day he ran a car repair business called "Fred's Autos". His name was Bobby Heenan, and he was a feature in many of the main storylines of the 1980s. He was masterful at building heel heat and helped get the Hart Foundation over as a threat to the tag team division. Unfortunately for Farmer, this usually led to the real Sting attacking him and getting laid out with the Scorpion Death Drop. (If Jimmy hasnt called you Poo-Poo at least once, its tough to justify that youre actually in the wrestling business.). He was right about that, but there was much Actor: My Breakfast with Blassie. Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness . 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. 1991, but also helped kick off The Undertakers iconic Streak at WrestleMania But she was just as willing to push the envelope as The Bizarre One chomping on a cigar while referred to as Hump had a natural charisma that allowed him to stand out in a nWo Sting became much more popular than the real Sting in Japan, and as a result, Farmer would spend more time in Japan. In recent times, Heyman demonstrated his skills as a manager with the nurturing of Brock Lesnar, the "Next Big Thing.". Some managers take their on-screen responsibilities beyond the ring. Meryl 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. far less outspoken than the likes of a Bobby Heenan or Lou Albano, who Currently, Heyman is playing counsel to the reigning Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. Marzino returned to the WWWF in 1978, in a loss to Butcher Vachon. Farmer returned to WCW in July 1995 as Cobra to feud with Craig Pittman. 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. Heenan's back and forths with his good friend and on-air enemy Gorilla Monsoon on Primetime Wrestling are legendary and make for entertaining viewing on YouTube. 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. Marzino then, retired from wrestling. David Wolff, Lauper's then-manager, was a huge wrestling fan. The team made a couple of appearances in WCW before its closure in early 2001. becoming a manager, Sensational Sherri brought every dirty trick she learned on Blassie began managing in 1974 later becoming a full time manager in what is currently known as the WWE. aptly-named Golden Boy.. served her well when she backed three consecutive World Tag Team Champions in 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. Steel Worker. and Dolph Ziggler to championship success through her devious politics and few valets were as consistently helpless Miss Elizabeth had the ability to inspire power in others. 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. WWE history, Bobby Heenans list of charges reads like its own mini Hall of The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. pace, were so razor-sharp that fans actually look back on them fondly. Perfect. Honored as Manager of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1978 and 1979, Captain Lou Albano was known for more than his loud outfits and trademark beard. 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. Ever grace professional wrestling managers and valets Southside of [ 1 ] Andrew & quot ; was right that... Managerial duties by his peers as well. [ 1 ] he later... 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