man of 10000 holds's blog

We lost one of the all-time greats today. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was the best because he could do EVERYTHING: a manager and part-time wrestler you hated as a kid but revered as an adult. A color commentator who provided a wealth of ring knowledge and an unmatched sense of humor with impeccable timing. He was a major voice of the sport (and shows) we have loved for eternity. It seemed his talents were endless. He was tailor-made for pro wrestling.

I met him on August 8, 1997 (a day I will never forget). I had the chance to tell him I had been a fan of his since my childhood. He was a big part of our local pro wrestling in the 60's and 70's (he got his start right here in Indianapolis). He was gracious and very funny. I have a photo of the two of us. That is one of my absolute favorites. He gave me and my soon-to-be sparring partner WCW Nitro caps. After that first meeting, we saw him in-person every time he came to Indy. We even saw him in Cincinnati on the night Rick Rude surprised everyone (he had appeared on a WWF show the night before). Every encounter was amazing. I could not believe that I actually knew Bobby Heenan.

Take a look at his work. You will smile (probably laugh, too). He made our favorite sport so entertaining.