10 Problems Only Wrestling Managers Will Understand

4. Feeling Inadequate Next To Wrestlers Who Can Talk

Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan likely didn't feel inadequate when he managed 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Despite the fact that Flair is one of the greatest promo men in the history of the industry, Heenan's experience enabled him to sidestep a potential banana skin to his character. Instead of looking out of his depth, Bobby looked smug and comfortable, which deserves credit. That's not something James R. Kennedy can claim. Before working with Joe Hendry, the manager worked with several wrestlers who either hadn't found their feet yet on the microphone, or simply didn't feel comfortable talking in front of a crowd. That makes a manager's job relatively easy, because they get to do all the talking. With Hendry, things were different, and it came as a shock. The entire experience was a real learning curve. Joe Hendry is perhaps one of the fastest rising stars in British wrestling today. Not only has he improved vastly in the ring, he's also a very accomplished talker. His delivery is excellent, and his speaking voice clear. There's not much a manager can add to his act, which makes things difficult. There are few things more confidence-shattering than feeling your position isn't essential.