Friday, March 25, 2011

Best Managers/Valets Of All Time

Terri Runnels:  Ms. Runnels had a very large run as a great manager/valet that was able to distract people with her "blessings" and over the top rope pose that won the hearts of many prepubescent teenagers during the attitude era.  Her run as Goldust's manager was what made her famous but her run as the "Horny She-Devil" is truly what kept fans interested.

Sable:  Hands down one of my favorite females in the WWE of all time.  She started out as a beautiful valet for the extremely mediocre Marc Mero, to a great in ring performer and eventual women's champion.  She paved the way for many WWE Divas during her time in the WWE and definitely one of the first of the WWE Divas that was actually hot.  

Mr. Fuji:  How could you make this list without the inclusion of Mr. Fuji.  Probably one of the most hated managers of all time.  Fuji was one of the managers that pioneered the idea that if you are not from America, then you are automatically hated.  He has managed a list of who's who in the world of wrestling villains and thats why he will always go down in history as one of the best.  

Captain Lou Albano:  Probably THE most enthusiastic and colorful managers of all time.  Despite who Captain Lou Albano was managing people would cheer him which was a start because most managers were looked as mostly villains.  He was the first wrestling manager to reach outside media faster than any other manager in wrestling, working with singers and even Nintendo to portray Super Mario!

Classy Freddie Blassie:  One of the true originals in the world of wrestling managers.  Without him the character of larger than life managers would not be here today.  He paved the way for many villain managers that are around today and he will always be remembered as a true pioneer.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan:  If you didnt hate/enjoy watching this guy every week, something is very wrong with you.  Even if he wasnt managing wrestlers like, Mr. Perfect, or Andre the Giant, his dialogue with Gorilla Monsoon was nothing but classic.  He was a heel that people not only loved to hate, but loved to laugh at as well.  His comedic timing is still dominant to any other performer to this day.

Chyna:  While Sable was the woman that paved the way for women to be viewed not only as athletes, but beautiful women, Chyna revolutionized how women were involved in the day to day events of professional wrestling.  After having a great run as Triple H's manager, she moved on to become not only first female Royal Rumble entrant, but she was also the first female Intercontinental Champion in the history of the business.

Jim Cornette:  Cornette was someone who the fans truly despised.  The chorus of boos that accompanied this man was truly astounding.  Other managers and valets were booed but were laughable as well.  Cornette was one of the first managers that I believe truly epitomized evil.

Debra:  Debra was the attitude era's Miss. Elizabeth.  She was someone who people loved to see wear as little clothing as possible but Jeff Jarrett would never let us take a peak under her blazer.  With a body that would make any man weak in the knees, Debra was always able to secure a win for her wrestlers by providing excellent "distractions."

Miss Elizabeth:  The First Lady Of Wrestling.  The first woman to really create interest in a manger or valet, back when such popularity for ringside valets was unheard of.  Not only was she the woman who was always there for Randy Savage, but I truly believe that fans fell in love with this women.  Not only was she beautiful, but she seemed to have a heart of gold.  May she rest in peace.  

Jimmy Hart:  The Mouth Of The South!  Jimmy Hart is one of those managers that spring to mind when you mention professional wrestling.  He has managed a large roster of wrestlers in his career but none of those were bigger than Hulk Hogan.  Hart eventually became a sidekick to Hogan and whenever you saw that megaphone, you know that it was very close to Hulkamania time.  

Paul Bearer:  In my opinion, the most entertaining manager of all time.  Paul Bearer's character, facial expression, and high pitched voice always gave us this chills.  Wether it was Undertaker, Kane, or Mankind, our eyes would always be drawn to ringside whenever a wrestler employed the talents of this former mortician.  

Sensational Sherri:  I mean just look at her, her look and attitude was one that intimidated wrestlers of both sexes.  Sherri was a manager that was always given to a new wrestler who the company wanted to gain notoriety.  Sherri was always a manager that the fans loved to boo and if a heel wrestler needed that extra touch, Sherri was always there to make those heels legendary.

Stacy Keibler:  If I didnt include this woman in this list something would be seriously wrong with me.  Not only did she have natural beauty, but her features served to gain wins for many of the wresters she managed such as, The Dudleys, Scott Steiner, and the Hurricane.  She was the only female to enter the ring in such a memorable fashion.  If you dont know what I am talking about, youtube it, you wont regret it.  One look at Keibler's natural beauty will instantaneously melt every wrestling fan's heart.  

Stephanie Mchmahon:  Starting out as Vince's innocent little girl, Stephanie grew to be one of the most despised wrestling valets of all time.  Her transition from sweetheart to evil manipulator was genius and provided great television.  The Mcmahon/Helmsely era during the early 2000's was one of the most entertaining heel runs in the history of wrestling.  She doesn't appear on tv all that much anymore but if she ever does return, fans would definitely welcome her back with open arms.  

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