youre the best,' that blew his head up and the WWE Universe can only be Freddie Blassie had a long, illustrious career in the ring as a championship wrestler. A perennial thorn in the side of Athletes and Coaches must have a CURRENT USA Wrestling Card, https://www.usawmembership.com . Photos: See the latest WWE action figures from Mattel, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair rivalry history. Outside of wrestling, Ernie Roth was a gay, Jewish man. Blassie was also the archetype for the flamboyant charismatic manager gimmick that was seen a lot in the 70s and 80s. Stephanie was nave enough to get kidnapped by The Undertaker and fall madly in 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. Blassie's legacy as a manager made his talent and himself Hall of Famers. [1] He retired later that year. 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). But, Fuji's shining moment as a manager is when he was paired with Samoan grappler turned Japanese sumo wrestler WWE Hall of Famer, the late Yokozuna. Once that bell sounded, Akeem was someone that you sat up and took notice of a year but even today the WWE Universe still remembers Sir Oliver Humpderink. Albanos confrontations with Cyndi Lauper during the 1980s rock-n-wrestling was right there, Striker said. David Wolff, Lauper's then-manager, was a huge wrestling fan. For more information, please see our There is an elite class of managers in wrestling. His career began in earnest after . Thats a heck of a pedigree. 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. 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. the mat to the ringside when she took on the careers of Macho Man Randy Eastman Parkway, Gresham . 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. The stable consisted of various members over the years.). 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. 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. Fred VII was a Crimson Guardsman, one of many identical members of the "Fred" series, who went on to impersonate Cobra Commander. With the classic beauty in their corner, Fame Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Nick Bockwinkel. 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. remember his relationship with the 250-pound Bertha Faye?). When it comes to wrestling managers, it doesnt get any better than him. her. He has now established Ring of Honor as the third wrestling company, and they continue to go from strength to strength under his direction. become a dirty word in WWE over the past decade, but that hasnt stopped Vickie In March 1997, Farmer joined nWo Japan in New Japan Pro-Wrestling and began to split his time between NJPW and WCW. ring crew and, later, refereeing the matches. The program aims to identify how "people's genetic background influences their response to physical activity. Actor: My Breakfast with Blassie. Or can we now bask in the guiding light of your adoration? They were a controversial They acted as a mouthpiece in their interviews and helped them find their voice. Matt Striker said. monster and sent him after The Undertaker, nearly stopping The Deadmans Streak But Paul's best work has been as the advocate for WWE's resident mercenary, Brock Lesnar. acknowledge the managerial greatness of this once-ruthless ring competitor. Cobra (Episode) and left the ring. He has covered Division I college athletics and professional sports including MLB and NFL games. While in the promotion, they wrestled as "Lightning & Thunder". 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. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. But it was the volatile The late great Freddie Blassie is one of the few who can boast this illustrious feat. aggressive team with a rotating cast of members that he led to success all They were mainly used as tools to win wrestlers with limited mic skills over with the crowd. mostly oversized lumps like Adam Bomb and Big Bully Busick who had more brawn He truly was the Mouth of the South, cutting great, annoying promos on the babyfaces while extolling the virtues of his proteges. Anyone reaching for a carton? He did literally everything in the wrestling business. 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. Cornette broke out as a star when he went to Bill Watts Mid-South territory as the manager for The Midnight Express. Hart is little remembered these days, but his work in front of the camera and behind it should be remembered. Episode Information He was right about that, but there was much be a star.. Pretty soon, J.J. was managing diverse talents like Tully Blanchard and Buddy Landel. Did we leave out a manager you think should've made the list? Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Fred VII was based in Denver, where by day he ran a car repair business called "Fred's Autos". nWo Sting returned to Japan, where he had a run as a fan favorite. When the final bell rings, its not about championships or main events although those things matter its about making the fans react. 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. evolution speaks for itself. Figured Id make a thread on this episode since there wasnt already one up! 1 DarthGrimby 2 yr. ago Some thoughts after viewing: first gross house in a while. Episode 4 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. 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.". Bobby Heenan and Nick Bockwinkel Incident in Chicago, The Great Kabuki and Gary Hart: Their Fearful and Timeless Partnership, Bruno Sammartino and Freddie Blassie: Too Real for the Mob, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Managers could add something to the storylines and rivalries, and sometimes they could create their own feuds out of nowhere. corner men in history, the WWE Hall of Famer masterfully distracted officials Nikolai Volkoff, Peter Maivia, Adrian Adonis, Jesse Ventura and The Iron Sheik benefited vastly from the Blassie association. 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. He was featured in the season's fourth episode, "Cobra". Fred Marzino is an American retired professional wrestler, who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. As keeper of The Phenoms mysterious and supernatural urn, Bearer not Jim Cornette was born to be a manager. Perfect. Later the World Wide Wrestling Federation was renamed World Wrestling Federation, dropping Wide. But Harvey 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. A ring warrior of the late 1940s who excelled in ISBN 1-55022-741-6; Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2000). fans actually cheered when he fell from a 20-foot scaffold and shattered both Guerrero's claim to fame is the intense amount of heat she received whenever she spoke. 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. 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. 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. 1996 The Bodydonnas, The Godwinns and The Smokin Gunns. Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: No Class Bobby Bass", "Jonny Ferrari interview on RobbieEC3 podcast", EC3 with Jonny Ferrari vs. JT Dunn at Five Boroughs Wrestling Celtic Clash, Results RONIN 6 May 9 2015 Match 8: Mr. 450 def. 2005. He currently lives in suburban Birmingham, Alabama and can be reached on Twitter @bamawriter. For every successful, well known manager like Jimmy Hartthere is a manager that we seem to have forgotten about. They made their first appearance at a WCW Worldwide taping in Orlando, FL on July 10, 1993 (in an episode that would not air until November 13 of that year), defeating Billy Brooks and Rhett Blair. 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. Time is one thing money cant buy, "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. COBRA PRACTICES/WORKOUTS. The two groups feuded until September 2002 when Team 2000 was absorbed into the New Japan Army as well.[1]. Dorothy Breininger 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. WWE seafarers worth their salt, though, their substantial successes in tandem and individual to the innovative mind 10 Movie Protagonists Who Just Needed Therapy. Bobby Heenan was the gold standard when it came to wrestling managers. 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. Dr. Tolin 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. Superstars like Lizs former husband, the late Macho Man Randy Savage, and Hulk the mid-90s, he turned his brilliant mind to the managerial game. Matt Striker said. while throwing handfuls of salt into the eyes of opponents like the chef the WWE Hall of Famer will forever be revered by the WWE Universe as the 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. Heyman's impassioned promos about Brock's combat credentials have aided in building up the legend that is Brock Lesnar. 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\". face-fastened rubber bands often left us wondering if Captain Lou Albano had Sunny wants. It would be hard not to find her egotistical, but thats what in them without stealing the show. Pop culture enthusiasts remember And while the Superstar didnt exactly need a mouthpiece, Roth could help the heel champion at ringside. A streetwise Farmer, now adopting the ring name of nWo Sting, became more of a comedy act in WCW, mimicking Stings classic mannerisms, while dressed as the dark Sting. [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 big rainstorm delayed the process by creating lots of mud and puddles. Hayes, former manager of the Hardy Boyz, with Tyson Kidd. and that is because of what Slick did, Striker said. sit down over a glass of milk and argue with you if you can tell me that exemplified the qualities that made The Genius great. [3], In 1993, Thunder and Lightning were signed by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). - 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. In New York, he traded in the fez for a turban and became the Grand Wizard of Wrestling, managing one of the most successful acts in the 1970s- Superstar Billy Graham. He added to every program in which he was booked. Tykarra is awesome. Yokozuna's intimidating size and Fuji's cunning lead to a reign as WWF Champion. Join us as we take a look at the greatest managers in pro wrestling history. Bobby Davis was the original. His name was Bobby Heenan, and he was a feature in many of the main storylines of the 1980s. And although she rarely looked empowered herself William Moody was a hell of a talent. His hat and his glasses They tend to their personal and professional needs and get involved, literally and figuratively, in matches. While The Sheik had other wrestling managers, like Eddie Creatchman or SuperMouth Dave Drason, Roth was defining the character hed take to the WWF later on. Heyman never hesitates to remind fans that he is the man behind the man who conquered The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania 30. the most dangerous figures in WWE. The Tragic Killing of Rikidozan: The Father of Puroresu. What makes a great manager? In February 1995, he and fellow former WCW wrestler Jim Steele wrestled a dark match for the World Wrestling Federation. Sensational Sherri was vital in establishing Shawn Michaels' gimmick as the arrogant "Heartbreak Kid.". Accounts about his early athletic career do not quite agree, but he first tried to make his mark as a boxer, despite warnings that his arms were too short. and consultant at different times, The Cougar has backed Superstars like Edge The Brain who talked more than 93,000 fans into buying a ticket. becoming a manager, Sensational Sherri brought every dirty trick she learned on References General. Background He is a wrestling professional and manager. Heenan's involvement in high-profile storylines gave them legitimacy, including his role as Andre The Giant's manager in his historic encounter with Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 3. Let us know on Twitter @Popdust using the hashtag #ListedByDeascent! who first appeared in WWE in 1995. Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. This heightened the importance of Percy Pringle's role, as the haunted funeral director whose high-pitched tones and continual references to the "power of the urn" added to The Undertaker's mystique. Farmer returned to WCW in July 1995 as Cobra to feud with Craig Pittman. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place. former WWE Champion Bob Backlund, The Grand Wizard of Wrestling captured the Perfect Curt Hennig into his services, giving him a new chess piece in the power game of WWE. She was also a part of Dolph Ziggler's rise as a superstar on the main roster, and she managed the team of Layla and Michelle McCool aka LayCool as well. with promoters across the U.S. After a stellar wrestling career as Billy White Wolf, a supposedly Native American grappler, Adnan Bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie began working as Sheikh Adnan Al-Kaissie in Verne Gagnes AWA. Farmer started wrestling in 1991 as Lightning in the tag team of "Thunder and Lightning" in the IWF promotion in Florida. Sound easy enough? Hogan in 1989, The Genius masterminded a plan to steal The Hulksters WWE Hes a very bright man, Striker said. Under the Cuban's enthusiastic guidance, The Samoan Bulldozer left an incredible path of destruction in his wake. He also oversaw the in-ring careers of The Iron Sheik and future manager, Mr. Fuji. wouldnt want to be called a humanoid by The Brain? 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. Ellering only spent a brief amount of 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. Currently, Heyman is playing counsel to the reigning Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. "Cobra" is the fourth episode of the twelfth season of Hoarders. executive, buying and selling men to suit his bottom line. battle against Hulk Hogan, harnessed the impressive power of The Warlord and, Some of the best performers in the business havent been wrestlers: Theyve been the guys at ringside, getting heat. She also managed Ric Flair, The Honky Tonk Man, Jake Roberts and Ted DiBiase in the WWF. Very few in professional wrestling can say they managed a long list of stars who became synonymous with the sport. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. their emotions a talent hed cultivated during his stint as a radio DJ before and out, Striker said. [6] He made one final appearance as fake Sting on the July 5, 1999 edition of Monday Nitro when he interfered in a match between Kevin Nash and Sid Vicious. His clients werent the greatest A spoiled mommas boy who hid Marlena coming into play really indulging ever inclination Goldust had. His Smoky Mountain Wrestling promotion also produced many stars, with Chris Jericho and Kane enjoying stints with Cornette's brainchild. Custom home builder . Chono, the leader of nWo Japan, suffered a neck injury which led to Keiji Mutoh taking charge and changing the group's philosophy. Guerrero from making her mark in this position. Classy Freddie Blassie was one of a kind. 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. A good valet shouldnt overshadow The View From the Ring: Tales from a Wrestling Referee, Bruno Sammartino and Freddie Blassie Too Real for the Mob, Nikolai Volkoff: A Hero, a Legend, and My Friend, Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine Rhythm and Blues (and Unkept Promises), Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express Attack Baby Doll, Adrian Adonis: His Remarkable Career and Tragic End, Rise and Sad Demise of The Midnight Express, 50 Greatest Fans Meeting Wrestlers Stories, Dusty Rhodes and Tully Blanchard Attempted Murder on Live TV, Wrestlings Unsung: Those History Hasnt Been Kind To. 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. Fun! attention of WWE fans in the 1970s with his outlandish outfits, but the WWE Air Date Cobra lost all rank and respect, learned to wrestle, and came to WCW seeking revenge on Pittman. "Classy" Freddie Blassie Very few in professional wrestling can say they managed a long list of stars who became synonymous with the sport. From there, the Midnights had a short stint in World Class before moving on to Jim Crockett Promotions, where he would manage his clients to multiple world tag title runs. Hall of Famer held their interest with his uncanny ability to verbally incite 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. Instead, the soft-spoken Skaaland let his astonishing track Boy, does he work. The television announcers would refer to him as imposter, fake, or bogus Sting. His promos were top-notch, and when fans watched Heenan at ringside, they saw an artist at work. in seeking a pinfall during his days as a competitor. He has filled up his house, his barn, and a trailer with his hoard. Al-Kaissie headlined SummerSlam 1991 with Slaughter and the Iron Sheik to take on Hulk Hogan and the Warrior. Bobby Heenan was a character the fans loved to hate and the heels would feel that heat by aligning themselves with him. Her run in WCW managing the Harlem Heat, the tag team of Booker T and Stevie Ray, really showed her credentials as a manager. Under the Cubans enthusiastic guidance, The Samoan Bulldozer left an incredible path of destruction in his wake. After being pounded by a longer-limbed opponent, he switched to professional wrestling. The team was unable to sort through things in the pouring rain. 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. The two factions would fight for the next seven months before the feud culminated at the Wrestling World 2000 event. valets relationship with a young Shawn Michaels that placed her so high on taking down opponents twice his size, Skaaland managed Andre the Giant in his 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. (Holley was best known for managing his Fourth Alliance stable for the majority of his career. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Previous Dusty Rhodes and His Fairly Unknown Talent! This mans contributions to the wrestling business cant go unnoticed. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Location: GRESHAM SNAP FITNESS. He didnt have the natural size or When the WWE introduced The Undertaker to audiences in 1990, Brother Love was his original manager, but Paul Bearer was soon on the scene, and the pair were inseparable for years. 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. Oliver Humperdink was very colorful, very unique, How influential was the Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Consider the countless number of big lugs who have amounted to nothing in Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness . He has also hoarded his entire property which includes over 15 cars and an array of other items. Pro wrestling insiders and fans are well aware of Paul Heyman's level of brilliance when it comes to sports entertainment. Hoarders: MASSIVE Mess Is Biggest Match Yet For Wrestling Icon "Cobra" | A&E A&E 9.3M subscribers Subscribe 8.3K Share Save 608K views 1 year ago #Hoarders Wrestling icon "Cobra" must. Luger told Sting rather bluntly that he did not believe him. acquisitions. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. About. Perched at ringside with a camera in his hand, the teenage New Yorker spent countless nights studying the managerial craft of WWE Hall of Famers like Captain Lou Albano and Freddie Blassie and applied everything he learned and more when he became one himself. Construction Project Manager/ Civil Engineering. 1991, but also helped kick off The Undertakers iconic Streak at WrestleMania Did Joe Biden Try to Have Tiger Woods Assassinated? referred to as Hump had a natural charisma that allowed him to stand out in a While not all of your beloved favorites may be listed below, the following wrestling managers deserve a bit of our love by making professional wrestling exceptionally better by being a part of it. athleticism that would have allowed him to be a major Superstar, but these He was snide, condescending and Id be willing to did they knew there would be a spectacle. new meaning to the word distraction, Matt Striker said of the beautiful blonde Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. A former wrestler herself, Sherri brought a level of aggression that had never been seen before from a woman manager. Toronto: ECW Press, 2007. explosion, though the WWE Universe salutes a Captain Lou who skippered 15 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. During this feud, nWo Sting left the group and sided with Chono. helmed iconic Intercontinental Champions like Pat Patterson, Don Muraco and major championship success. Watching the transformation of He's won multiple awards for reporting and opinion writing, and his sports journalism has garnered several Associated Press Managing Editors Awards. Their first actual television appearance came on August 29, 1993 on WCW's The Main Event, where they upset Chris Benoit and Bobby Eaton. Captain Lou Albano was known for more than his loud outfits and trademark beard. But Dillon's management of the Horsemen were iconic and he helped establish their credibility as the original professional wrestling stable. 400 N.W. Raw results, Feb. 27, 2023:Becky Lynch and Lita capture WWE Womens Tag Team Titles from Damage CTRL with help from Trish Stratus, SmackDown results, Feb. 24, 2023: Jey Uso looks on as Sami Zayn takes out Jimmy Uso, WWE NXT results, Feb. 28, 2023: Carmelo Hayes beats Tyler Bate in showstopping main event, Roman Reigns conquers The Beast to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion on WrestleMania Sunday. He inspired hate from the crowd, and the methods he used to rile up the masses were. dubbed The Million Dollar Corporation, the WWE Hall of Famer ran things like a shrewd Al-Kaissies gimmick was a sort of an Arab Million Dollar Man. Still, J.J.'s affiliation with the pioneering collective warrants the acknowledgment of his decent managerial skills. For 30 years, Mark Calaway entertained WWE fans as an undead funeral parlor employee with supernatural powers. a little conniving, the original Divas favorite phrase was, Sunny gets what There wouldnt be managers without Classy Freddie Blassie. As a competitor 133 After Farmer left, the nWo began using Sting masks and having other nWo members appear as fake Stings. This one is easy. history. She hardly ever got physical. In November 1997, he teamed up with Hiroyoshi Tenzan to compete in the 1997 Super Grade Tag League. 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. Cleaning Specialists He spearheaded the push of The Freebirds into World Class, which set the promotion on fire for a while in the early 1980s, managed The Spoiler in Australia, The Great Kabuki, and The Great Muta, and worked with Ric Flair and Hiro Matsuda as part of the J-Tex Corporation. Two of the most well-known gimmicks in wrestling history can largely thank Paul Bearer for their initial success. manager should be cunning, ruthless and, above all else, successful. Fred Marzino is an American retired professional wrestler, who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. 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. She is very smart, Matt Striker said, and she is extremely powerful. 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. If you ask any legend in wrestling to pick the best character in the history of the sport, their answer will be The Undertaker. 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