Ray Heenan

Acting

Biography

Raymond Louis Heenan was an American professional wrestling manager, color commentator, wrestler, and comedian. He performed with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), WWE and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the ring name Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Heenan was known for his skill in elevating villainous on-screen talent by drawing negative reactions for himself and his wrestlers from the crowd. He was paired with numerous wrestlers, including Nick Bockwinkel, whom he led to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship, and he became an integral figure in the 1980s professional wrestling boom by managing King Kong Bundy and André the Giant in WWE main event matches with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 2 and WrestleMania III respectively. The wrestlers under his tutelage were collectively known as "The Heenan Family" at various times throughout his career. Known for his quick wit and comedic ability, Heenan also served as a color commentator and is remembered for his on-screen repartee with Gorilla Monsoon. Outside of wrestling, Heenan authored two books, appeared on numerous television shows, and briefly hosted a parody talk show titled The Bobby Heenan Show on WWE Prime Time Wrestling. Heenan retired in 2001 at WrestleMania X-Seven after a seventeen-year stint as a commentator in professional wrestling but he continued to make sporadic appearances in several promotions. In 2002, he was diagnosed with throat cancer, which limited his appearances in later years, and died from complications of the disease in 2017. Among other honors, he has been inducted into the Professional Wrestling, WWE, and Wrestling Observer halls of fame. After his death, multiple wrestling commentators described his manager persona as the "greatest professional wrestling manager of all time."

Filmography Movies

Acting

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WrestleMania

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The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

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WrestleMania

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WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!

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The officially produced biography of WCW wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.

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WCW/NWO Superstar Series: Diamond Dallas Page - Feel the Bang!

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WWE: Triple H - The Game

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Triple H: The Game: Triple H has become The Game and has risen to the top of the sports entertainment industry. Follow his rise to the top with interviews and insights from other Superstars as well as Triple H himself. The Game talks about his injury and his long painful road to return to the ring. Then follow his quest to become the Undisputed Champion. Triple H's road to WrestleMania is paved with torment. Find out just how tough The Game is and you'll understand why he is that damn good...

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WWE: Triple H - The Game

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WrestleMania II

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Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship

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WrestleMania II

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WWE WrestleMania III

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Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage battles Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at The Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit, Michigan.

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WWE WrestleMania III

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Battle of the WWE Superstars

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An Action-Packed WWE Wrestling Spectacular!

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Battle of the WWE Superstars

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2nd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars

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Prepare yourself for the best battle ever!

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2nd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars

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WWE Hottest Matches

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Things heat up as host Sean Mooney takes a wild ride through some sizzling matches, including The Rockers facing off against The Orient Express in a tag team match, and "Macho King" Randy Savage and Queen Sherri battling Dusty Rhodes and Sapphire.

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WWE Hottest Matches

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WWE SuperTape: Volume 3

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Mr. Perfect defends the Intercontinental Championship vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts; Big Boss Man vs. Ted DiBiase; Legion Of Doom and The Ultimate Warrior vs. Demolition.

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WWE SuperTape: Volume 3

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WWE SuperTape: Volume 4

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Hosts Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes highlight the best of WWE; action includes a fan-favorite contest between The Undertaker and Tugboat; The Ultimate Warrior defends the WWE Championship against Sgt. Slaughter.

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WWE SuperTape: Volume 4

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