10 Reasons Why Bobby Heenan Was The Best All-Rounder In WWE History
8. The Foil
When Vince McMahon and Vince Russo painted their roster 50 different shades of grey during the Attitude Era, it had a knock on effect as soon as the company attempted to to redress the balance under the stewardship of John Cena.
The all conquering hero, Cena is permitted to do and say whatever pleases so long as his 'Never Give Up' ethos remains in tact. It mattered not that he was a jock bully against Baron Corbin, an obnoxious icon against The Miz or a gentle xenophobe against Rusev, because all those traits were disposable and subsequently disregarded.
Bobby Heenan the manager may not have reflected Bobby Heenan the man, but the character was a concise and consistent portrayal of a desperate, deceitful, dodge-pot. Thankfully, because his persona was so well drawn, he was never insecure about suffering for his art.
There will be many images shared from his legendary career in the coming days and weeks, but the sight of him slumped on WrestleMania III's moving ring cart following Andre the Giant's defeat may sum his tenure up best of all.
His plan was seemingly foolproof. Manipulating the indestructible force to turn on his best friend just so he can ride his coat-tails to the top. But he had lost, again. He suffered the loss. Felt it as if Hulk Hogan had smashed his back against the mat with a powerslam. But he'd be back to win some and lose more, because that's what villains do.