10 Reasons Why Bobby Heenan Was The Best All-Rounder In WWE History
5. The Comedian
Comedy and wrestling have always been strange bedfellows. Many fans appreciate the light-hearted distraction that humour can offer to the product, but the jokes serve often to generate eye-rolls if crafted or curated by Vince McMahon himself. A notoriously broad-minded prepubescent when it comes to the 'ha-ha', the billionaire boss has no problem selling his talent out when they're forced to engaged with his warped sense of humour.
More damaging than McMahon's misanthropic mirth is a long-held philosophy within the industry that 'funny doesn't equal money'. The theory puts many talent off delving too far into the comedic depths, lest they potentially sabotage their upward momentum or future trajectory in the industry.
One need only look to Bobby Heenan to see that, with the right person, this theory is simply not the case.
As a performer, Bobby was a draw. As a manager, he talked punters into the building even if his wrestlers couldn't back up his rhetoric. When they could, the dollars stacked up. Brain was a riot behind the microphone with Gorilla Monsoon, but it didn't stop him looking the consummate professional as he made sure to catch Mr. Perfect's airborne towel before yet another crisp Curt Hennig squash.