Bobby “The Brain” Heenan Dead At 73: Twitter Reaction
One of most iconic managers and commentators has gone to the great squared circle in the sky.
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan died today (September 17) at the age of 73. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but Heenan was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2002 and had reconstructive jaw surgery in 2007.
Heenan managed a stable of wrestlers known as “The Heenan Family” throughout his four-decade-long career in the AWA, GCW and the then WWF that included the likes of Blackjack Mulligan, Nick Bockwinkel, Stan Hansen, Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect, The Brain Busters, and Harley Race…TO JUST NAME A HANDFUL!
Heenan also made massive contributions to the commentary table, notably alongside Gorilla Monsoon, on a number of WWE and WCW programs.
Considering this, it’s no surprise that the sports entertainment world came out in force on social media to pay respect to “The Brain.”
The news of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's passing today gutted me.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) September 17, 2017
I loved our time together.
No one ever did it better than the Wease.
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/909558207647043584
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
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 17, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: @WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan has passed away at age 73. https://t.co/n5ObLc5aAR
— WWE (@WWE) 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
...one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/2uM1qpWHaF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 17, 2017
Today we lost one of our legends.
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) September 17, 2017
Im just happy the last words I said to him were, "I love you Bobby."
RIP Bobby Heenan pic.twitter.com/ofqi6IJguD
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
Bobby Heenan was great at all that he did
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 17, 2017
Manager
Wrestler
Announcer
Host
The Brain
Weasel
Celebrate his life on @WWENetwork
1 of a kind pic.twitter.com/RdcVzUCmK4
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
Only I guy that ripped on me and it felt like a compliment. Bobby the brain Heenan will go down as the greatest. Love you Wease pic.twitter.com/exe7SlkKTO
— Virgil (@TheRealVirgil) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Travis_BanksPW/status/909551913087197184
The world has got a lil dumber and a whole lot less funny. RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. A… https://t.co/ayBqTy8abT
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) 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
So sad to hear of the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan...he was a true friend of my entire family and a great man. #RIPBrain
— Scott Armstrong (@WWEArmstrong) 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
https://twitter.com/BookItGabe/status/909551437373427712
Gutted to hear about the passing of Bobby The Brain Heenan. The benchmark that all wrestling color commentary is based on. The best ever. pic.twitter.com/LP6yB6b8FK
— Sam Roberts (@notsam) September 17, 2017
#RIPBobbyHeenan the greatest Pro Wrestling Manager of all time pic.twitter.com/2MNochd3Dx
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) September 17, 2017
:-( heart broken https://t.co/4Jcc5jAKuf
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/DMcIntyreWWE/status/909553282460286979
https://twitter.com/MustafaAliWWE/status/909556120473227265
Just heard the news about #BobbyHeenan deeply saddened. My thoughts are with Cindy and Jess. The Brain made Nitro the smash hit it was.
— Tony Schiavone (@tonyschiavone24) September 17, 2017
Bobby Heenan just passed away a few hours ago. He was the best ever at what he did.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) September 17, 2017
From cross-dressing on the 1st ever Raw to his crazy bumps to the Royal Rumble '92 call, Bobby Heenan was entertainment personified. pic.twitter.com/Ys8368goSV
— Adam Blampied (@AdamTheBlampied) September 17, 2017
Thank you, Bobby Heenan.#TheBrain
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 17, 2017
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. No manager or commentator was ever better at entertaining us humanoids.
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/ryansatin/status/909564722516606977
RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Thanks for gracing us humanoids with your unmatched talent for so many years.. Nobody did it better. Nobody.
— Jay 'Christian' Reso (@Christian4Peeps) September 17, 2017
I will always appreciate the short time I had with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. It was truly an honor #RIPBobbyHeenan pic.twitter.com/wkpINiJIFl
— Robert Roode (@RealRobertRoode) September 17, 2017
RIP Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) 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
Saddened to learn of the passing of the Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Everyone at ROH offers our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
— ROH - Ring of Honor Wrestling (@ringofhonor) September 17, 2017
I just heard about Bobby The Brain Heenan. So heartbreaking but what a legacy he left behind.There will never be anyone like him RIP #legend
— Gail Kim-Irvine (@gailkimITSME) 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
Saddened to hear of the passing of Bobby Heenan. "The Brain" did it all in the biz, in the most entertaining ways possible. #RIPBobbyHeenan
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 18, 2017
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