WWE, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan & More Comment on Bobby Heenan’s Passing

– WWE has released a statement on legendary announcer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan’s death. You can see the WWE.com statement below.

WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan passes away
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan, regarded by many as the greatest manager in sports-entertainment history, has passed away at age 73.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Bobby Heenan was the “The Brain” behind some of the most prolific Superstars in sports-entertainment history. Heenan plied his trade as their mischievous manager by running his mouth on their behalf with a sarcastic wit considered among the best in the business.

Heenan named competitors under his guidance as the Heenan Family, a moniker meant to show the strength of their alliance over any of their opposition. Members of the Heenan Family in the AWA and WWE read like the who’s who of sports entertainment, including legends and WWE Hall of Famers such as Nick Bockwinkel, the Blackjacks, Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, the Brain Busters (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard), Harley Race, and of course, the first WWE Hall of Famer, Andre the Giant, whom Heenan led to the ring at WrestleMania III before 93,173 fans.

As impossible as it may seem, Heenan’s overwhelming success as a manager was matched by that of his announcing career. Heenan’s constant verbal jousts with fellow WWE Hall of Famers Gorilla Monsoon and “Mean” Gene Okerlund on USA Network remain among the most entertaining moments in sports-entertainment history. In fact, “The Brain” was so entertaining, that “The Bobby Heenan Show” had a brief run on USA Network as well.

WWE extends its condolences to Heenan’s family, friends and fans.

In addition, several wrestling stars have posted to social media to comment on Heenan’s passing. You can see posts from Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Ted DiBiase, Daniel Bryan, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Howard Finkel, Michael PS Hayes and more:

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

Worked with Bobby Heenan from 1980 until my career ended,learned new things from him ever single day,love u my brother rip. HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan died today and it has left me very sad. He was the best of the best in the biz and a friend. RIP Bobby. Praying for you Cindy pic.twitter.com/T8wuFAYuST

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) 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

"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

…one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF

— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017

I will always appreciate the short time I had with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. It was truly an honor #RIPBobbyHeenan pic.twitter.com/wkpINiJIFl

— Robert Roode (@RealRobertRoode) September 17, 2017

RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) September 17, 2017

🙁 heart broken https://t.co/4Jcc5jAKuf

— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) September 17, 2017

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain " Heenan.I was fortunate to work, laugh and learn from him.A great man.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 17, 2017

Bobby Heenan was great at all that he did
Manager
Wrestler
Announcer
Host
The Brain
Weasel
Celebrate his life on @WWENetwork
1 of a kind pic.twitter.com/RdcVzUCmK4

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 17, 2017

Hearing of the passing of Bobby Heenan certainly brings sadness, but, being blessed to witness his genius 1st hand, also brings a smile, RIP

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) September 17, 2017

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

https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/909558207647043584

Saddened to hear of the passing of one of wrestlings GREATEST, Bobby Heenan. https://t.co/chBwNG4PFq

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) September 17, 2017