Mikey Whipwreck on Bobby “The Brain” Heenan

[@michaelaburns734]

Bobby The Brain was amazing.

[@David-yw2lv]

I think WCW should have turned him into a face manager opposing the NWO.

[@ericklingenberg5309]

Never be another "Brain" R.I.P.

[@robv4936]

The absolute best manager/announcer ever. Grew up watching him in his A.W.A. days. I was so bummed when he left. Just think of the guys who he helped make, or jumpstart their careers.

[@enkiabzu5792]

A True Legend!

[@justinc22443]

Bobby calling him Mikey Shipwreck never got old 😂

[@LeftyStegman]

for people looking for the regal whipwreck match it was on july 26 1999 on nitro

[@ravenstrahd5234]

Heenan was a real force of charisma. Quick wit, able to adapt quickly. His matches were top notch, he was the greatest commentator of all time in WCW. Nitro owed a good portion of its 83 successful weeks to Bobby Heenans commentary.

[@waynedoyle5584]

for my money ...the GREATEST talent in the wrestling biz was bobby ...he fantastic on every level unlike all others who where just one thing ....bobby mastered everything / every role in pro wrestling ....PLEASE rewatch summerslam 1991 ....a laugh every 2 secs on commentary ...bobby you made my live enjoyable...love always and forever

[@rich1839]

Hated Bobby when I was a kid. Now Im an adult I realise how damn good at his job that man was.

[@TheSophisticatedSavage]

Humanoid

[@InfiniteSunLuciferDLarynx]

Mikey was the nicest wrestler I ever met. Very nice to fans.

[@EnjoySackLunch]

I disagree. He once threw an orange at me when we were both on a subway car in Copenhagen, then he laughed heartily and said “Hope you like oranges!!!!” before he literally jumped out the window. Very mean.

[@Dennis_Frey]

He was a fuckin prick, I helped set up rings in ecw in 95&96 I was like 16 and he was such a dick. He was also setting up and tearing down the rings and was just a miserable, arrogant bastard. Called me flapjack once and thought he was funny. Also in Scranton PA before a show he put a padded gym matt down in the ring and couldn't get the balls up to do a moonsault and kept failing, another guy who was on the crew told him I can do a beautiful moonsault, which I could at the time, he got all pissy and said no, no he might get hurt 😂 He was an asshole for real!

[@kckc6578]

Vince Hogan Andre Macho Bobby was such a pivotal part of the 80’s wrestling boom and if you were a kid in the 80’s you know. He doesn’t get near enough credit as those other guys. You watch wrestling the last 20 years and you know how badly it needed a Heenan.

[@russellcampbell3500]

Bobby loved mikey he even told us this in 2001at a signing in Boston Mass. Bobby was two tables away cracking jokes about all the wrestlers and Mikey was the only one that Bobby kept saying after a wisecrack " ahhh hes a good kid dont liaten to my bullshit" those 6 minutes were amazing and so memorable to me. Miss you Bobby was always a huge fan.

[@hall665]

Jerry Lynn and Mikey had THE most entertaining podcast a few years ago.

[@chrisbracey1059]

One of my all-time favorite wrestlers. Keep the interviews coming! Great stuff. You're the best Mikey!

[@Charles-h1x]

I was at Nitro in memphis in 99 and Mikey wrestled Regal . a fan tried well,he got in the ring but Regal held him on the mat and security then beat the dog stuff out of him.Glad i saw Mikey in person.Very talented.

[@gazb2740]

Bobby Heenan still the best

[@rosefarrell2440]

Agree with everything Mikey said. Absolutely ❤ The Brain.

[@JimCornetteIsMyDad]

I'll never forget the episode of Nitro when the Brain turned his back to the camera and wouldn't talk.

[@John.Flower.Productions]

Bobby Heenan was a GENIUS. _Bobby Heenan on "Later with Bob Costas"_

[@illwillsick13]

Mikey Whipwreck always on point with his shirts Liquid Blue shirts in the 90's and now the Ghost shirt.

[@mikejejenich-pb5zx]

Imagine bobby still alive today with a podcast. 🎤. It would be have been epic and the number one wrestling 🤼‍♀️ podcast ✅

[@ConstanceOhara]

Bobby was the best . He and monsoon were dynamite!!!

[@reynaldoreyes9927]

Sunday, 6/13/1999 WCW The Great American Bash '1999 PPV From: Baltimore, Maryland: Baltimore Arena (Live! ) Van Hammer defeated Mikey Whipwreck . This is the night Bobby Heenan told Whipwreck WCW was a sinking ship.

[@cjtquk]

No writer could ever come up with the kind of stuff Heenan could instantly think of from the top of his head. "Never went to class, straight A student."

[@alfonzohernandez3777]

He’s was quick with the wit

[@declangaming24]

Mikey whipreck was a good character on WWE 2k16 he was in one game for a bonus match superstar steve austin vs whipreck at November to remember 1995 in the showcase mode he was ECW champion at the time. In the game he was that superstar who you use as a underdog champion in extreme matches.

[@thewhitepanther6052]

Gotta say james: that ultimate warrior wwf world wrestling championship belt ij the background is super dope!

[@loboneiner1034]

WCW had Mikey Whipwreck job to Van Hammer.. Van Hammer! Van F**king Hammer!! Are you kidding me?

[@csho6512]

Not as suprising as your making it, they both were pretty much jobbers.

[@loboneiner1034]

@@csho6512 I was just trying to sound like DiCaprio in Wolf of Wallstreet when he was yelling about Benihana lol

[@loboneiner1034]

@@csho6512 and jobbers isn't the correct term as jobbers usually don't have names or entrances. They were lower card.

[@csho6512]

@@loboneiner1034 wow, congrats, actually at times both were jobbers with no entrances, but please do go on. Pretty sure I seen both those "openers" get no music or intro, which I guess by your theory than would make them jobbers for those matches, ty have a good one. If all that makes a person a jobber is a lack of music or intro just actually agreeing with my point they both jobbers, especially at certain times. Also jobbers usually do have names, do you at all know what your talking about?

[@loboneiner1034]

@@csho6512 jobbers are a specific role for local talent. Guys that aren't on the roster. Yeah they can be considered openers or lower card. Van Hammer was given a winning streak in 99 against actual no name jobbers then beat Mikey on ppv in a midcard match but it wasn't a squash like the jobbers. Throwing around the jobber term to anyone not upper card or main event is like Ricky Bobby yelling "If you're not first, you're last!"

[@mrcold8966]

Bobby Heenan was so good at getting guys over on commentary. Go watch Doink the Clown's debut match, Heenan takes a ridiculous gimmick like a wrestling clown and by the end you kinda buy him as a legit threat

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Heenan was the best. P.s. WCW made a bunch a bad decisions but Evan Kourageous winning the Cruiserweight title isnt one that comes to my mind lol

[@78zappaf]

I loved Mikey, when he barely won anything in ECW, to his return as the Unholy Alliance. I just couldn't believe that this was the same man! He's always been a good man, glad to see that he's being interviewed here.

[@mikejejenich-pb5zx]

Bobby was a genius 💯 👋

[@mjdf122]

Bobby The Brain Heenan the greatest

[@reynaldoreyes9927]

Monday, 7/26/1999 ( WCW Nitro Episode # 201 ) Memphis, Tennessee: Mid-South Coliseum: Match # 6 of 12 on Card :Steven Regal ( aka WWF/WWE Williams Regal ) defeated Mikey Whipwreck.

[@alberthenley2988]

Couldn't help but like Heenan. Especially when he hooked up with Gorilla Monsoon. Those two were hilarious. Even he and Vince were hilarious. Him and Jim Ross were good too. The ultimate play by play man and Bobby Heenan was magic. Even in cartoonish WCW, he was good.

[@machohogan]

I loved Mikey. Met him at St Valentines Day Massacre 98 at Walthamstow London. There was Sabu, RVD and Mikey. Got an autographed photo from Mikey that I still have. Love hearing him talk here, I followed him on social media for a long time and he’s a genuinely good guy who’s had a few hard years. If there’s anyone you’re thinking of doing a regular show with Mikey would be a great choice, a fantastic talker who’s had amazing experiences. Be great to hear him on a regular basis. I know there’d be a Shane cross over but meh. There’s room for one more.

[@TheBC313]

Agree with this. I'd love a weekly show with Mikey. I've always been a big fan of his interviews.

[@reynaldoreyes9927]

Mikey Whipwreck Wrestling Career: ECW 18/1994. -12/6/1998 WCW 3/14/1999- 8/23/1999 ECW ( Return ) 10/10/99- 1/7/01

[@thomashenley1903]

The Nitro after Bash at the Beach 1999 was in Tallahassee, Florida. The night where Hollywood Hogan returned and defeated Randy Savage for the World Title. Better show than the ppv.

[@timkane6392]

Hearing we could have had red haired pyro Mikey with fucking Jimmy Hart as his manager is mind blowing. But Saturn was actually right about not wasting the look

[@benjamin8002]

Bobby Heenan was the GOAT!!!

[@thesting6820]

James: I posted a request in the comment section of one of your videos. I asked for Mikey Whipwreck to be invited as a guest on WSI. Thank You

[@thesting6820]

James: I am actually a fan of WSI. Your shoots are different, and, in my opinion, better than others. Yet I believe that there is something about WSI that is not grasped by the viewers. I really think that you need to spend one episode addressing this issue. The issue: Most of your viewers are Americans, and you are British (presumably - please don't hold it against me I can't tell). The way Americans experienced Pro-Wrestling is very different from the way a citizen of the UK experienced it. I think that the fans will really enjoy it if you simply explained how you personally experienced wrestling. I think that the following are important questions. How old where you when you first watched it? What time did the show come on? What did you think of it? What territory? Who were your favorite wrestlers, and why? Was the cavalier attitude in wrestling, as perceived by non-Americans, a reason to watch it? The answers to all of these questions define the experience of the fan of pro wrestling. I think that you have a special point of view, and your viewers don’t know or appreciate it. Also, Americans are entirely unfamiliar with Wrestling from the UK. How does American Pro Wrestling fit with Pro Wrestling from the UK? I further think that if you explained the answers to these questions, it would at the very least make an excellent interview. Thank You.

[@OliveMule]

Dude he already has answered all of it. Way back in the day

[@thesting6820]

@@OliveMule very well then.....

[@reynaldoreyes9927]

WWF: Monday Night RAW ( Episode # 198) ECW Invasion in WWF : Monday , 2 /24/ 1998 From: New York City, NY: Manhattan Center: Taz ( of ECW ) defeated Mikey Whipwreck ( of ECW )

[@Halbared]

We had Skyy, so Raw was always on. I remember the sky Movies days.

[@reynaldoreyes9927]

Mike Whipwreck wrestled as Mike Watson on Monday ,2/28/1994 ( WWN ): World Wrestling Network First Ever Tv Taping From: New York City, NY Manhattan Center: 2 on 1 Handicap Match: 911 (Alfred Poling ) defeated Mikey Watson & Paul Lauria ; Mikey Watson d defeated Jason Knight ; The Convict ( Kevin Kelly aka formerly WWF's Nailz ) defeated Mikey Watson ; Public Enemy ( Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock ) defeated Mikey Watson & Paul Lauria

[@fehner27]

Was this promotion the one where Crockett promised Paul to book it?

[@reynaldoreyes9927]

@@fehner27 Don't know

[@Trill_4_Life]

July 12th 1999 edition of Nitro

[@BretzWashington-c1f]

Bobby the Brain told you right he was telling y'all do y'all ECW, ECW was going takeover WCW and compete with WWF it was kick back to the old school 🎒 but a new version

[@grundlebutter5624]

Dirty Dutch Oven Mantel was a very hairy man...

[@stevemelnyk7480]

I enjoyed flipping channels back and forth between Raw and Nitro back in the day but it was obvious that WCW was going to be doomed as the 2000's approached. I think their biggest downfall was having such a big roster and not knowing how to utliize a lot of the guys to their best potential. Too much mismanagement.

[@BuddyRose-kt1nu]

It always surprises me when I see a wrestler act like such a beta. He's like a total mark. 😂

[@gersonlinares2307]

I don't think bobby liked you😅

[@Teddy42O]

Heenan > Heyman

[@DanlowMusic]

Without a question. He's the best that ever did it.

[@michaelaburns734]

I like both

[@Myrridan19]

Absolutely. Not even close

[@gazb2740]

@@michaelaburns734 Same here, but Heenan was a different class.

[@michaelaburns734]

@@gazb2740 Yep

[@David-yw2lv]

WCW was doomed the day Ted Turner took it over.He could run broadcast & movie companies,but had no idea how to run a wrestling promotion.His first mistake was disassociation with the NWA.

[@timthegem]

That's a clueless take but interesting.

[@JeffTullock-yx1hd]

Agree.

[@David-yw2lv]

@@timthegem Why is it clueless?Turner had no idea how to run a wrestling promotion.He called WCW a "toy,"The disassociation with the NWA was his first blunder.From several personal accounts Ric Flair was also opposed to that.After Turner took it over,he hemorrhaged talent.He signed some big names after Hulk Hogan came,but mostly older ones who were ending their careers.After he did his takeover,I sent in my ballot for Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Year End Awards.My Unofficial Official Award was "Best Thing That Ever Happened to the WWF:Ted Turner's Takeover of the NWA."It didn't overnight, but it turned out to be right.

[@David-yw2lv]

@@JeffTullock-yx1hd With me or timthegem?

[@NoneofYabiz-rx3zi]

At that point, the NWA basically only existed on paper. There were no other real promotions left aside from WCW. Before WCW it was JCP and JCP was also the only real promotion left.

[@miker3649]

Old man yells at cloud moment but the outro is so loud and long

[@derekvietro784]

Heyman extremely overrated

[@sebastiannock942]

Sounds like something a humanoid would say

[@thewhitepanther6052]

Story doesnt make sense. He said: "i didnt know russo was coming at that stage" when he said he quit. Russo arrived halloween havoc 99 in october. Evan karagis didnt win the title untill november 21st. So seems the whole story is a lie.

[@kdizzle901]

Or it’s been over 20 years and he can’t remember

[@joeriveracomedy]

Oklahoma was money. God forbid an actual gimmick got over.

[@SteelSunday]

No it wasn't nobody paid to see it. one note joke...and it's not like Jim Ross was going to hit the WCW ring (or JR friend Stone Cold) and open up a can off whoopass so no pay off.