Would loved to have met Bobby' the brain' Heenan. The guy was so multi-talented with razor sharp wit.He originally got into the business by helping wresters into the arena with their bags I read some time ago. When he was trained as a wrestler he was billed as Bobby 'pretty boy' Heenan. Later became a 'heel' manager.Eventually progressing to commentating alongside Gorilla Monsoon and others.Then he and Gorilla Monsoon would present WWF shows.Bobby failing to see any skullduggery and Gorilla seemingly disgusted by the foul moves. I can further remember him presenting a wrestling show alone with a comical twist to it.I can then remember him moving over to WCW as show presenter.A very versatile man.
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The Outlaw or Johnny War Eagle or Ski Hi Lee - I'd have had lots to ask them about.
In terms of fact, I did meet Koko B Ware with his parrot at The Garden. Not easy to find much to chat about, but the parrot had plenty to say.
I also did "meet" Ricki Starr a few times, getting autographs. He was unforthcoming.