10 Most Vicious Wrestling Manager Beatdowns
8. Sid Stops Jose Lothario’s Heart
During
the 1996 Survivor Series, Shawn Michaels defended the WWF Championship against Sycho Sid. In Sid’s corner was pretty much the entire New York City crowd. In
Michaels’ corner was the reason why: Jose Lothario.
A
veteran of the Texas and Florida wrestling scenes, Lothario was now an elderly
gent, serving in the Mick role to Michaels’ Rocky. Of course, Mick was
charismatic and entertaining. Lothario was not, rapidly sucking the sex appeal
away from the Heartbreak Kid.
In
addition to fans, Lothario also cost Michaels the title. As Sid grabbed a
camera while Michaels’ back was turned, Lothario hopped on the apron. Seeing a
new target on his radar, Sid whacked Lothario instead, causing the old man to
crumble to the floor and clutch his chest. Michaels went to check on his
manager, leaving Sid to capitalize and win the gold.