Raymond Louis Heenan (November 1, 1944 – September 17, 2017[3]), better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, was an American professional wrestling manager, wrestler and color commentator, best known for his time with the American Wrestling Association(AWA), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He was known for his skill in drawing heel heat for himself and his wrestlers, and for his on-screen repartee with Gorilla Monsoon as a color commentator. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, by Blackjack Lanza. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzerwrote that Heenan is "generally considered the greatest pro wrestling manager of all-time".[4]
Heenan (left) signing autographs alongside Larry Zbyszko.
Birth nameRaymond Louis HeenanBornNovember 1, 1944
Chicago, IllinoisDiedSeptember 17, 2017 (aged 72)
Largo, FloridaSpouse(s)Cynthia Jean (m. 1974; his death 2017)Children1Professional wrestling careerRing name(s)Bobby HeenanBilled height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]Billed weight190 lb (86 kg)[1]Billed fromBeverly Hills, California[2]Debut1960Retired2000
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