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Bobby (The Brain) HeenanTough and aggressive wrestling commentator
Date of Birth: 01.11.1944
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Bobby "Brain" Heenan
- Career as a Manager
- Commentary Career
- Personal Life and Battle with Cancer
Biography of Bobby "Brain" Heenan
Bobby "Brain" Heenan – A Tough and Aggressive Wrestling CommentatorEarly Life
Bobby "Brain" Heenan was born on November 1, 1944, in Chicago. His real name is Raymond Louis Heenan. Heenan was a wrestling fan from a young age and was willing to do anything to enter the sports world. He started out as a gofer, helping wrestlers carry their equipment bags. He later became a beverage vendor during matches.
Career as a Manager
Heenan's career as a manager began in 1965 when wrestlers did not directly interact with the press. There were special people who spoke on behalf of wrestling stars. Heenan started in this role and quickly advanced to become the manager of several popular wrestlers. He later referred to his clients as "The Heenan Family". He collaborated with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) for some time before joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1985. Throughout his career, he worked with wrestlers such as Jesse Ventura, Ken Patera, and King Kong Bundy.
Commentary Career
Heenan's exceptional communication skills led him to become a commentator in 1986, alongside a man named Gorilla Monsoon. Their entertaining banter attracted audiences, and some people attended matches just for their verbal interactions.
Personal Life and Battle with Cancer
Despite his scandalous and aggressive persona, Heenan's personal life is not marked by controversy. He has been happily married to the same woman for over 30 years, and they have a daughter together. In recent years, Heenan has been battling throat cancer. Despite the challenges, he continues to work, writing memoirs, providing commentary, and appearing in public service advertisements to encourage young people to quit smoking. In 2007, he was recognized as the number one manager in the wrestling industry, proving that his career as a sports entertainer was a success, even though he did not become a professional wrestler.