On Sunday, the wrestling industry suffered a massive, horrible shock as news broke of Hall of Fame announcer and manager Bobby “The Brain” Heenan’s passing. Heenan was an icon that transcended the sport, and his voice and trademark sparkly jackets are ingrained into the minds of pretty much anyone who ever watched professional wrestling from the 1970s until today.
As expected when someone of this stature passes away, the outpouring of love, support, and testimonials for Heenan came quickly, and in absolute torrents. Anyone who has a social media account and knowledge of Heenan was paying tribute to the man on Sunday.
At some point in the 1990s, the epithet “Weasel” came to be a knowing term of endearment for the leader of the Heenan Family, who always acted as though it was the rankest insult he could stand to hear. But he will forever be “The Brain”to all wrestling fans, and will be held up as the gold standard for color commentary and managing in the sport.
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/909558207647043584
Bobby Heenan died today and it has left me very sad. He was the best of the best in the biz and a friend. RIP Bobby. Praying for you Cindy pic.twitter.com/T8wuFAYuST
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) September 17, 2017
Today we lost one of our legends.
Im just happy the last words I said to him were, "I love you Bobby."
RIP Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/ofqi6IJguD
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) September 17, 2017
:-( heart broken https://t.co/4Jcc5jAKuf
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/MartyScurll/status/909546615408660481
I just heard @JRsBBQ tweet the one & only @BobbyHeenan_ passed. Bobby named The Diamond Cutter💎 Thank Brother I'm eternally Grateful❤️ DDP
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/909565290022805504
https://twitter.com/officialtaz/status/909550754922471424
Rest in Peace Bobby Heenan. Such an important thread in the fabric that is the professional wrestling of my youth!
— Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan was great at all that he did
Manager
Wrestler
Announcer
Host
The Brain
Weasel
Celebrate his life on @WWENetwork
1 of a kind pic.twitter.com/RdcVzUCmK4— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 17, 2017
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https://twitter.com/Goldust/status/909557853379207168
https://twitter.com/MustafaAliWWE/status/909556120473227265
Bobby Heenan : "I thought I was going to heaven til I saw your ugly mug Monsoon"
Gorilla : "Will you stop?!l
Bobby : "Good to see ya pal"
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) September 17, 2017
Don't have many "favorites" in life, but Bobby "The Brain" Heenan was certainly one. Thanks for all the memories and the laughs. #RIP #GOAT
— Daniel Healy (@AustinAries) September 17, 2017
"I don't look at myself as a hero or smart person. I have a seventh-grade education, but I've had a lot of fun."-#RIPBobbyTheBrainHeenan pic.twitter.com/YwZcMpSOAt
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) September 17, 2017
Very saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. I was truly blessed to know him. RIP my friend!🙏
— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) September 17, 2017
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan… The Greatest Manager, One Of The Greatest Announcers, And One Of The Best In-Ring Performers In The History Of The Business
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
#RIP to truly one of the greatest this business has known…a voice, a mind, and a career that will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/YCGKaGqajt
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) September 17, 2017
#RIPBobbyHeenan the greatest Pro Wrestling Manager of all time pic.twitter.com/2MNochd3Dx
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) September 17, 2017
Hearing of the passing of Bobby Heenan certainly brings sadness, but, being blessed to witness his genius 1st hand, also brings a smile, RIP
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) September 17, 2017
BOBBY THE REAL BRAIN I LOVE YOU. MY HEART BREAK FOREVER. I MISS YOU BROTHER pic.twitter.com/SAh1I4dJFi
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) September 17, 2017
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain " Heenan.I was fortunate to work, laugh and learn from him.A great man.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) September 17, 2017
From all of us, thoughts and prayers to the family of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. 🙏 #RIP
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) September 17, 2017
RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. He was one of the greatest mananagers in the history of our business!
— Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel) September 17, 2017
…one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017
#RIP Bobby Heenan quite probably the greatest all around wrestling performer ever.
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) September 17, 2017
It’s clear that there was no shortage of love or respect where The Brain was concerned. He will be dearly missed by all who ever knew him or were entertained by him.
