Yesterday, iconic wrestling manager and commentator Bobby “The Brain” Heenan passed away after a long bout of illness and injuries. Heenan was universally beloved by fans and wrestlers alike. The tributes to the icon poured in. Here is how some fans and wrestlers are remembering The Brain.
…one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017
One of the greatest managers and announcers in WWE history. Our thoughts are with the Heenan family. pic.twitter.com/r9A3IJlSoP
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) September 18, 2017
Hard to find words. R.I.P. Bobby Heenan. He was a father, brother, mentor and friend to me. Talent personified. I will miss you my friend pic.twitter.com/cVf9RTkVZj
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) September 17, 2017
The Perfect combination! No doubt Perfect greeted The Brain in heaven with a towel soon as he got there!! RIP Bobby Heenan ❤🙏 pic.twitter.com/LU6KtXYgpX
— Rick Martel (@RickMartel2021) September 18, 2017
Gutted to hear about the passing of Bobby The Brain Heenan. The benchmark that all wrestling color commentary is based on. The best ever. pic.twitter.com/LP6yB6b8FK
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/DavidArquette/status/909636588136685569
— Simon Gotch / サイモン・ゴッチ (@deviousjourney) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/909550754922471424
Goodbye to another friend. Bobby Heenan has been my hero these past few https://t.co/loEkpSYnF8 he battled cancer with such defiance and
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) September 18, 2017
Saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby Heenan. "The Brain" did it all in the biz, in the most entertaining ways possible. #RIPBobbyHeenan
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/WWESheamus/status/909570934343790592
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Heenan created the modern commentary position
Just heard the news about #BobbyHeenan deeply saddened. My thoughts are with Cindy and Jess. The Brain made Nitro the smash hit it was.
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) September 17, 2017
Without him, there is no me.
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) September 17, 2017
And he was a quote MACHINE!
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) September 18, 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
Funny Bobby Heenan Quotes #1 pic.twitter.com/EKqgZTlZu1
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) September 18, 2017
"What the hell, use a bell!" Words to live by. #RIPBobbyHeenan
— Chris Brooker (@TheBrookerMan) September 18, 2017
Here’s WWE’s tribute video:
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