10 Most Under-Rated Big Boss Man Wrestling Matches
Big Boss Man has to be regarded one of Hulk Hogan's most overlooked rivals...
It's long overdue in the minds of many, but Ray Traylor will finally be honoured as part of the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2016. Sadly, Traylor passed away on September 22, 2004, but he left behind a legacy as one of the best 'big men' in the history of the industry.
During his run in wrestling, the guy played many characters. Undoubtedly, he's most famous for playing the role of the Big Boss Man in the WWF/E, but he also went performed the monikers Big Bubba Rogers, The Guardian Angel and even his own birth name during stints in WCW.
Regardless of what guise he was going under, fans usually referred to him as 'Boss Man' when discussing his work. Making his debut in 1985, it was actually none other than the 'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes who first noticed Ray Traylor. Rhodes felt the future star could become exactly that, and is credited for giving him his first big break.
Over the next nineteen years, Traylor would perform in many matches, some of which have been seriously overlooked.
This article looks at 10 such matches. Once those who haven't already witnessed his work do so, perhaps they will understand why the Big Boss Man has always been considered one of the most under-rated wrestlers of all-time.
10. Al Snow Vs. Big Boss Man (WWF SummerSlam 1999)
The old Hardcore division in the then-WWF was always a mixed bag when it came to quality, but the bouts were often more of a freak-show attraction than anything else.
Back in the early days of the title's existence, there was more of a serious feel than the Crash Holly '24/7' comedy era, but it was still over-the-top.
At SummerSlam 1999, the Big Boss Man faced Al Snow in a match during which both men brawled out onto the street. They even made their way into a nearby bar, with several patrons getting involved in the action.
The Road Dogg provides much entertainment by carrying a microphone with him and following the pair, doing commentary on the match in the process.
Those wrestling fans who don't like the silly nature of the Hardcore Title brawls won't find anything to change their mind here, but it's still a lot of fun. The match isn't too long - clocking in at just over 7 minutes - but it's a forgotten slice of quality in what was otherwise a bizarre and uneven feud.