10 Reasons Why Bobby Heenan Was The Best All-Rounder In WWE History
9. The Wrestler
Considered one of the more underrated in-ring stars by talents ranging from Ric Flair to Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan showed flashes of his ability between the ropes whenever required to face physical comeuppance on behalf his charges.
In reality, 'The Brain' was unfortunately hampered by injuries suffered during his '70s/'80s peak as a wrestler, with a particularly stiff series of bumps during an AWA Japan tour resulting in a neck injury that plagued him for the remainder of his career.
Relatively well preserved for when it really counted though, Heenan's dexterity between the ropes and fabulous physical charisma were hugely apparent each time he was required to take his lumps from the babyface of the day.
Few looked better on the wrong end of a Hulk Hogan beating, with Bobby repeatedly risking damage hurling himself over the top rope following an irish whip from 'The Hulkster' after yet another of his clients had failed to topple the perennial titleholder.
A selection of 'Weasel Suit' matches exhibited Brain's deft comedic touch from bell-to-bell too, even before he'd inevitably don the fur for tail-chasing antics. Matches in particular against the Ultimate Warrior were on the highest end of the ha-ha scale, and offered the incumbent 'Next Big Thing' something different to sink his teeth into during his own inexorable rise.