We are deeply saddened to report that legendary wrestling broadcaster, manager and personality Bobby “The Brain” Heenan (Raymond Louis Heenan) has passed away.
The incomparable Bobby Heenan was one of the most memorable performers of the 1980’s and 90’s. His wit and comedic timing were unmatched. Heenan burst on to the national wrestling scene in the early 80’s as a manager in the AWA. He joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1984 and pro wrestling would never be the same again. His work alongside Gorilla Monsoon on Primetime Wrestling and early 90’s WWF pay-per-views, his longstanding feud with Hulk Hogan and his introduction of Ric Flair to the WWE Universe back in 1991 are the building blocks that many fan’s love for wrestling are built on. He joined WCW back in 1994 and was one of the prominent voices each and every week as WCW surpassed WWE as the top promotion in the world.
As a manager, Heenan guided the careers of countless legends including Andre The Giant, Nick Bockwinkel, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, King Kong Bundy, Big John Studd, Harley Race, Jesse Ventura the Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) and more.
In 2002, Bobby Heenan was diagnosed with throat cancer and later tongue cancer. Throughout his heroic fight against cancer, Heenan continued to appear at wrestling conventions in recent years. Despite his debilitating illness, Heenan still enjoyed interacting with the fans who grew up enjoying his one-of-a-kind talent.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame back in 2004.
Rest in peace, Bobby Heennan. A strong case could be made that Heenan is the most talented performer to ever grace the industry. There will never be another one like him.
Our deepest condolences to Bobby Heenan’s family, friends and fans.
The wrestling world reacts to the passing of Bobby Heenan:
The news of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing today gutted me.
I loved our time together.
No one ever did it better than the Wease.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017
Saddened by the news that arrived this afternoon from Bobby Heenans daughter Jess, that he has passed. Bobby and… https://t.co/KNsvLlW4sy
— Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan… The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
Much Love To Cindy And The Family. You'll Be Missed!!!
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
…one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 17, 2017
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 17, 2017
RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. He was one of the greatest mananagers in the history of our business!
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) September 17, 2017
RIP Bobby The Brain Heenan…one the greatest announcers, managers & personalities of all time… https://t.co/KuFoNE9p06
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/therealxpac/status/909555604653449216
Without him, there is no me.
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) September 17, 2017
"I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun."-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/status/909558207647043584
Today we lost one of our legends.
Im just happy the last words I said to him were, "I love you Bobby."
RIP Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/ofqi6IJguD
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) September 17, 2017
So long my friend… RIP Bobby… #TheGreatest #PepperTree #TheBrain https://t.co/AsIw7rMEqt
— Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/jeremyborash/status/909555294795108352
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