THE GRAVE OF KING KONG BUNDY | Remembering My/Our Childhood and Visiting the WWF LEGEND

[@spic0li]

Him & Butter Bean Are All Time Champs. Sunny and no rain for days up here near TO

[@Droodog127]

I met Chris in Wildwood when he was wrestling there, we went out to pizza hut and we all ate dinner with him, he elbowed me and said "You look like you can eat! Lets Eat!" He picked up a pitcher of Diet Coke like it was a teacup.. I wish I could find the picture of him , me and my friend Harry .. Harry was like 5'5 I am 6' and Chris was 6'4 and the size difference was funny..

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That is so awesome!

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

I remembered his funny appearances a relative in _"Married With Children"_ back in the day. Better times. RIP big guy.

[@joemoore8107]

Good job Scott may King Bundy rest In peace

[@RonaldE-po9zs]

Rest in peace King Kong Bundy , a legend , Hall of famer & a wonderful family member

[@jessielakes8118]

Gone but never forgotten! Love you Bundy!

[@thomascrowley9122]

R.I.P King Kong Bundy

[@garciadavid582]

Brings child hood memories 80s.. What happen why are all these Wrestlers Gone 🙏 ..seems like they paided a high price RIP ALL Them. Great Video's

[@Brodie--lw6eb]

I have a great story about King Kong Bundy. My Dad traveled a lot when I was growing up and we used to take him to and from the airport quite a bit. Well one such trip we drop him off and we see Hulk Hogan standing there getting into a yellow stretch limo. Since I was 9 or 10 and my brother was 5 or 6 he was our hero. Well we screamed at him for a good two minutes and we were heartbroken he didn’t hear us. Well, heading back home we pass a yellow cab and I look over. It’s King Kong Bundy, terrified I look at him and decide I would smile and wave even though it was big, scary and mean King Kong Bundy. He looked at me, gives back one of the friendliest smiles I have ever received and enthusiastically waved back. I was STUNNED and frantically started telling my mom “Mom!!! King Kong Bundy just waved to me!!!” My brother flies over to my side and starts waving too, to which KKB starts smiling even larger and waves even more enthusiastically. It was really cool but left us both puzzled how such a mean guy could smile at us. Anyways, our first clue these guys play characters. RIP King Kong.

[@41BeachComber]

Great memory you both have.

[@saltrisha1]

And yes,thats the original LJN wrestling Superstar figure,thanks for the video Scott

[@roypeters1545]

I remember every Saturday night a buddy of mine would come over we would get pizzas and cokes and watch the WWF...good times gone by ...

[@garycarter2362]

From Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 thanks Scott for the Video! I think that was an original king Kong Bundy doll!

[@billloftis4413]

He is the best bad guy wrestler of all time. Rip King Kong Bundy. "5"

[@snakehips3131]

8:42 yeah that’s the original WWF LJN. I still have all of mine too.

[@BrianUnderwood-q5u]

Bundy was a wrestling legend. And he appeared on Married with Children a few times ❤

[@JoeR203]

He played Peg's cousin in one episode, and a wrestler in another. That episode also featured Michael Clarke Duncan of The Green Mile.

[@dannysormaz2283]

King Kong Bundy was also in a movie with Richard Pryor called Moving as one of moving van drivers .

[@paulpotvin3822]

The Bundy surname on the show was because of him.

[@goliathimmortal1]

In 1986, Pallies appeared in television commercials and print advertisements for the Vendex HeadStart personal computer.[32] Bundy had two guest spots and one bit part on Married... with Children, as the creators had named the lead characters "Bundy" as an homage to him.[33] In 1987, he played Uncle Irwin, the brother of Peggy Bundy. In 1995, he appeared again as the King Kong Bundy character, teaching Bud how to wrestle. In 1988, he appeared in the Richard Pryor film Moving as Gorgo, part of a trio of ex-cons who are insolent and careless movers. In 1996, he appeared on an episode of Weird Science as himself. He is on the cover of Belgian band Belgian Asociality's 2009 album Kabaal. On April 24, 2008, he was on a Norwegian TV show called Golden GOAL!. Bundy also starred as Otto Belmar in the 2011 independent film Fight the Panda Syndicate. After retiring from wrestling, Pallies tried a career in stand-up comedy. He would perform regularly at various comedy clubs such as the Coffee Dot Comedy in Sea Isle City

[@hollis684]

That's S.D....special delivery Jones..rip to him too. Those were the days back then. Even though S.D was "enhancement talent".. But back then wrestling was SOOO real to me. Im still a fan now but those men and women from back then..paved the way for today's "sports entertainment". Much respect that you go out to all of these places sir

[@Censored4UViaGoogle]

WM 2 was the first one I saw live back when they did closed circuit. Bobby Heenan & Bundy were must see TV! RIP big man

[@brettinoloverromantico4095]

I witnessed him wrestle in West Palm Beach, as a youth...He was a physically massive human...

[@RebeccaR-p1t]

I'm from west Palm Beach went to the arena on Palm Beach lakes Blvd went there for years met Sargent slaughter hack Saw Jim dugen wow what great memories all the old guys born and raised here

[@brettinoloverromantico4095]

Awesome ! The 'Leaky Tee-Pee'...Village Green Movie Theatre and Palm Beach Mall were near there...

[@KEICRUMBIE]

One of my favorite villians as a kid, and I was deathly afraid of him, but I loved him. He and Big John Studd were awesome together. I wish they had a longer run together, Bundy gave Hulk some tough a-- battles. I still have that same doll that's on the right of his tombstone.

[@jamestakacs]

I liked Bundy and Bigelow. Bundy told a story where he was sitting on a table at an arena. Savage and his father walked by and made a stupid comment. Bundy said in the interview that he outlasted both Savage and his father. Then Bundy died. Very sad. Thank you for your program.

[@smartcookie493]

Bam Bam or Scotty as we knew him was. Family friend. Such a nice man

[@chosen_remnant]

What's wild about your comment is that I grew up where they're both from or lived-- as a baby until I was 10, we lived in Norwood, PA but my aunt lived in Glassboro, NJ so we were there practically every other weekend spending many days, holidays, winters and summers there. Bundy and Bigelow were both from Jersey but Bigelow lived in Florida. We moved to Spring Hill, Florida in the summer of 94' when I was 10. Spring Hill is quite literally the next town over from Hudson which is where Bam Bam Bigelow lived when he died of a drug overdose. Was just wild to me that you mentioned those two and I have ties to them location wise. Thought that was kinda cool.

[@thomespinos4148]

Randy Savage’s father was a wrestler, Angelo Paffo. I remember his dad from the AWA here in Chicago. An old tough guy who didn’t take any guff from anyone.

[@JamesJohnson-dl4nq]

​@@chosen_remnant .

[@jeffreyramires5642]

Angelo Poffo remarked that Bundy was fat and probably wouldn't live too long.

[@jamestakacs]

I never had a relationship with my father. Nothing in common. Never saw eye to eye. My Mom was my best friend. Like you I am not a big sports person. I do love tennis and The US Open is one of my favorite events. I also love horse racing and The Breeders Cup World Championship is one of my favorite events. When I was a kid my Mom and I would watch the US Open and Wimbledon. In the few years before she passed away we would often watch horse racing. Her favorite and mine was Game On Dude. He was owned in part by former New York Yankee manager Joe Torre. Glad he won races before she died. Gave my Mom some happiness during her illness. Still miss her

[@ryblack5032]

One of my All Time fave Wrestlers as a Kid growing up in the 80s ! I met Bundy in the summer of 2000 and got a pic with him And The Honky Tonk Man, Bundy was Super Cool!!! He Grabbed Me by the throat and Teased me about my Tongue Piercing 😂 as the Pic was Being taken❤ Great Job Scott ❤ RIP Chris 🙏 Never Forgotten

[@Donniesquid4]

I was a big fan of his when I was lil. I got to meet him as an adult, in the late 90's, he was signing autographs at a bar I worked at. Easily one of the nicest, friendliest people I ever met. Pretty funny too. We took a picture of him pretending to choke me and he signed it.

[@masebearcat]

My all-time favorite wrestler King Kong Bundy! I'm still sad! Beyond overdue for the WWE Hall of Fame!

[@battlestarmarc]

Bundy was an awesome monster heel in the 80's. His 5 count gimmick was cool.

[@jeannajohnson7503]

I have met King Kong Bundy years ago at Laughlin Nevada. He really nice person. I got privilege to clean his VIP rooms where I work at as housekeeping at Tropicana casino hotel Laughlin Nevada.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Is that the Tropicana in Vegas?

[@SalvadorCampos-k4x]

I remember back In’83’ when my father took me to see wrestling’s super stars . I saw Andre the giant tony atlas V King Kong Bundy and Big John Stud !!! O Man these guys were huge especially to 7 year old. So glad I got to see the greats of WWF at that time.

[@scottmitchell3591]

King Kong Bundy was awesome! Chris Pallis was really liked among his peers too. Except for maybe Andre the giant. Seen him wrestle live , and was really close to the runway. He was MASSIVE! God bless you Chris. You brought me alot of excitement.

[@charlesbronson5235]

Wow 😮 he friggen scared me as a kid too bro. I seen him many times over the years at both the old Boston Garden and new TD Garden

[@christiangjerpe1506]

Wwf had a big part in me growing up in the 80’s..bundy was/is my favorite heel..thank you for leading me down memory lane.love from Horten,Norway

[@Gary_thewwecollector]

I just visited Bundy yesterday what a nice grave and Rip to a wreslting legend

[@garyfriedland8646]

I live in this area (Washington Township, Gloucester county) since 1978 and I knew quite a few people who went to high school with him. Everybody had good recollections with him, and he was well liked. I've been watching wresting since I was 12, and I never lost my interest to this day.. Unfortunately I never got to see him in person., but several people I know had nothing but compliments. I hated to see him pass at a relatively young age, but at least plenty of people remember him. Thanks for the memories, Chris Pallies.

[@megarichie007]

Rest in peace King an amazing character

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

I am from Northern NJ. I met Chris once at a convention and he was a super sweet guy. The business did him dirty. He was fired from WWF for making an IBM commercial. Even though he scared me as a kid, it turns out he was a better person than Hulk Hogan in real life. So sad to see the figures on his grave. Good video.

[@danm9460]

I had the pleasure of knowing Bundy. Chris was a hell of a guy

[@danm9460]

If I knew you were visiting his grave I would have come. I work up the street from the cemetery

[@danm9460]

He used to keep photos of him in the cage with Hogan and would sign autographs. He gave a couple to my sister's kids back in the early 90's

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

"Action figures, NOT dolls"! Lol 👍✌️

[@alikikiza]

Back in the 80's, I worked in a bar in a small town just south of Calgary and every Sunday Goldie Rogers and Duke Myers would come in after Stampede wrestling and I would serve them and chat about all kinds of things. Goldie and Duke lived in the same small town that I did and they were both real down to earth nice guys. Duke Myers also drove cab on the side and I would catch a ride home with him after a night of partying in Calgary once in a while. Duke actually offered to train me to be a wrestler but I declined because it wasn't really something I wanted to do at the time.....Drats! Anyway, I was sad to hear of their passing many years later.

[@DaDitka]

Hi Scott, Your monologue at the end of this video is so true. I was born in 1971 and I had the privilege of seeing pro wrestling in the 1980s, which for me was the zenith (folks older or younger than me may dispute this, and that's fine). Not just wrestling, but football and baseball (I was a Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, still I don't follow them like I used to). When you hear the news of someone who you remember playing pass away, it does take a little bit of your childhood away, a time when (assuming you had a family like mine, sadly not everyone does) as you said you were safe and well cared for, and things like this were so much fun. Wrestling for me was a soap opera. The characters, the storylines, the way they got into their roles and really made you BELIEVE that they were going to pound each other, it really was great. And it's sad when one of them who you remember dies. I had the chance to meet Bundy at a house show in Beloit, WI, back in 2001. Before the matches, he sat at a table and was giving autographed pics of himself for three bucks a pop. I shook his hand and got one, and it was at that time when I realized just how powerful the perception put forward on TV really is. He scared me as a kid, but when I talked to him he was one of the most polite and courteous men I ever spoke to. Every time I thanked him for making wrestling so much fun, he always- always- thanked me for being a fan. I'll never forget that. Thanks for the video tribute to one of the greatest heels of all time. And thanks for being patient with my long post. Take care, sir.

[@NightmareMan31]

I attended his wrestling school. Can't say enough about what an amazing guy he was. You needed a thick skin around him. But he was a hugely amazing guy who looked out for you if he knew you. RIP Chris.

[@hallking7441]

Hogan v Bundy in the steel cage match one of my favorite matches ever. Even my local newspaper covered it.

[@iancranmer4346]

I used to be an independent wrestler and King Kong Bundy was on the card and had a chance to hang oyt with him and have my picture taken with him nicest guy you could ever like

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

So cool!

[@SilverWealth_Draper_Mint]

Great Video. Bundy was a Gentleman. His Shoot Interviews were the best

[@johngolombek61]

Bundy was the family name for Al,s family . Rhodes Dusty Rhodes was for the neighbors.

[@shannoninlouisiana]

My goodness! I haven’t heard the name King Kong Bundy in years. Love and miss these old wrestlers. Brings back so many childhood memories. Thanks for another great video. ❤️

[@PastorRichardValentine]

Rest in Peace King Kong Bundy😢

[@kateschroth3304]

Thank you Scott for sharing this video. Rest In Peace King Kong Bundy

[@TNV117]

I remember king Kong bundy. I used to see him around the Glassboro nj area a couple of times. Since that's where he lived. I did see him in the local shoprite and said hello to him and he was always nice and said hello back.

[@JoshuaFitzgerald-e3h]

I met Bundy in a hotel lobby as a kid. Even though he was a “bad guy” he was very polite. He gave me and my brothers autographs and talked with us for a while. As a kid he was a gigantic man. I’m still a Bundy-holic to this day.

[@billloftis4413]

@@JoshuaFitzgerald-e3h do u still have the autographs?

[@chris_roxberry]

He was a beast and a legend. Gone too soon. RIP! Thanks Scott for sharing.

[@Dokken1975]

Chris scared the shit out of me as a kid. As a heel he just had that scary look to him. I’ve been wondering if someone would find his grave. I’m glad you did. Thank you! His shoot interviews were good, he was a good a decent man.

[@johnny5805]

"Chris" was the guy who went home to his wife and son every night. King Kong Bundy was the guy who "scared the shit out of [you]"

[@WolftrackerTV]

Right in the feels with one of the best to ever do it. Hated him as a kid, but that only meant he did his job well. Much respect for you Scott.

[@craigm2484]

Oh yea Bundy and Bam Bam Bigelow they could move for big men Thanks for finding him 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@charlesbronson5235]

So very true everything you talked about at the end. 👍🏻✌🏻

[@craigm2484]

That photo of Bobby Hennan man RIP BOBBY !

[@waynec9017]

I canl hear him yell 5 5 lol 😊

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

Much loves to you bundy rip 🙏

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Wrestlers are so Rad..such Art, own nicknames and moves...Love it. Piper Hogan Andre and Many Many More RIP KING KONG BUNDY..I wonder if King Hippo from Punch Out is loosely based on him?

[@ald6829]

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting him years ago in Amsterdam, NY, what a class act!

[@barryl3090]

I Met king Kong Bundy in person @ a base ball card collector show in Howell new jersey @ a flea market and he was signing free autographs and posing for pictures . back in the mid 1990s he was very friendly and he told great stories about his wrestling career . he passed away to young . R.I.P. King Kong Bundy he was a great wrestling legend for his time while wrestling .

[@andreaweingarten-pj7jc]

Thanks!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

So generous and sweet thank you Andrea!

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Yet another 1 I didn't know was dead. Thx for the video Scott.

[@katyw8201]

Great work again Scott!!!!!!

[@cynthiachristie1059]

RIP legend

[@cindyrussell1581]

My favorite wrestler was the ultimate warrior and Sting. That Scott for covering this. Take care of yourself.🇨🇦

[@chosen_remnant]

Absolutely LOVE that intro beat. Very mood setting and soul touching. Thanks for all the miles you trek for us, brother. God bless you, Scott.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Loved when he showed up on Married with Children, Rest in Peace Chris aka King Kong Bundy

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

I recognize his face but don't think I ever watched his competitions because by then I wasn't watching much wrestling anymore. Even so, I feel bad for anyone who suffers injuries by not being made aware of the damages this sport can do. It's true that even something you didn't like as a kid, brings the most beautiful memories as an adult. Your dad sounds exactly like mine. Weren't we the lucky ones! Loved the video, Scott. RIP King Kong ❤💐

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching and always supporting the channel my dear Flo

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

@@SCOTTONTAPE As long as I am able 🙄👆 I promise you that you need not expect anything less than my support. I just simply love you and your channel. Take care my friend 🤗

[@AntoinetteJacobs-s4h]

I always like the 80 wrestling better than today wrestling.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

One of my favorite wrestlers! He passed on the same day as the late actor from Beverly Hills 90210 Luke Perry. May he continue to rest in eternal peace. Great video as always,Scott! May your father also rest in eternal peace.

[@ARTWV]

Hi Scott, thanks for the video. I have read that Andre didn’t like Bundy in real life because he didn’t want big guys that stepped over the top rope. He was scary.

[@josemontano7767]

I miss King Kong bundy I’m glad he’s not forgotten.

[@dianewood15]

RIP King Kong Buddy Thanks for sharing Scott

[@909Adventures]

Oh man I remember this guy RIP.

[@juantaylorst.6555]

Scott, you are the best man. God bless you bro

[@donc7354]

Thank you for the great tributes to the great stars of WWF 80's rasslin'. I find myself watching the old matches on KZbin. Andre, Hulk, Bobby the Brain, all the greats.

[@jimmyhall4453]

He was in that Mickey Rourke movie Spun!!! I definitely remember him in Texas during the 80’s then he made it to the WWF..

[@mikei9986]

Wrestlemania 2 main event, King Kong buddy vs the hulkster in the steel cage ! The married With children episodes, even his 95 Return in the million dollar corporation,Great Memories, was following bundy on KZbin up till his death, he did a lot of shoot interviews. Rest easy mr Bundy, memory eternal, thank you for the entertainment you were great.

[@JonnyHolms]

Thank you for doing this, l love King Kong Bundy, my generation right there. RIP 🙏 KING KONG BUNDY 🙏

[@renegade.adventures]

I was the same with my dad. He would watch wrestling on Saturday and Sunday and I finally got into it after seeing Wrestlemania when I was like 6. I got hooked on it and followed them all up until 1993. Seeing these Golden era guys brings back memories of fun times as a kid. So sad we lost so many so soon, especially Andre. Thanks for the videos Scott.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Totally same experience as me !

[@aaphotofilm]

Love it Scott. Can't express any further how much I love the wrestlers and rappers grave videos you do. This one was amazing right from start to finish. I'm hoping you can do one about Mr Perfect some day. I would of also said ultimate warrior as well but I know he was cremated. Either way I hope you do more wrestlers. I learnt so much from you.

[@mellel5594]

I really enjoy when you cover the deaths of WWF wrestlers, Scott! 1985 is the year that I first started watching television (entertainment) wrestling. And with fondness, I remember the Saturday Night Main Event!! I had to beg my parents to let me stay up late to watch it!! 😂 Those were the days! ✌🏾

[@rangeroverl322]

Great video thank you . WWF was the best. All of them legends . RANDY SAVAGE & Hulkster for me. Can you do a Randy Savage video please or may be all the Poffo family

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Randy is up on my channel already 😊

[@rangeroverl322]

@@SCOTTONTAPE fantastic I'm off to find 👍👍

[@rangeroverl322]

@@SCOTTONTAPEHi Scott , just watched it. Really sad one . As you said a great entertainer. I became a friend to Lanny but sadly the whole family have passed now. Thank you my friend very respectful video 🤟🤟

[@heartswild5239]

Thank you Scott for taking me down memory lane I know everything you told about wrestling my uncle & me watched it together ....thank for this video appreciate you ...keep up the good work

[@frankhoward6645]

A legend gone too soon Awesome video Scott i remember him facing Hogan & him being on Married with Children he did an incredible job Rest Easy King Kong Bundy

[@simplekyboy5197]

I know a lot of people do these kind of videos but you do really great work in talking about the individual that you are covering. Really do enjoy watching them.

[@msfranklin2650]

I USE TO WATCH FAITHFULLY WAY BK IN THE DAY. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT HE PASSED AWAY HONESTLY I HAD FORGOTTEN ALL ABT HIM R.I.H.P MR PALLIES

[@chadmears136]

Thank you Scott for doing these videos and paying respect to the graves of these wrestlers who I have grown up watching myself as a kid. RIP Chris aka King Kong Bundy😢❤. I loved watching him on TV and man was he scary looking and soo big n bald. Awesome stuff Brother ❤

[@pookiekitten]

I loved wrestling as a little girl in the 80s as well, and started watching WWE again during the pandemic. It's definitely still an escape, but now from adult issues. It's my favorite soap opera - but with pyro and flashy costumes! 😂

[@NiueanHoney]

I love how you gone from one of my faves Kurt n Nirvana to another fave wrestling…

[@Rob78169]

He was scary as hell as King Kong Bundy and then hilarious in Married with Children!! I must have watched WrestleMania 2 as a kid on VHS in the 80s so much. Loved that cage match. I have a bunch of my 80s wrestling figures too. Don't throw away. They are worth money. I sold my Haku figure for $100 a few years ago. RIP Christopher 🙏

[@jovialgent9963]

I'm kinda sad that there'll be less videos coming next year but i appreciate all the efforts you've gone to over the years. They're my "nightcaps" regularly. Thank you man, love from Ireland.♥️🇮🇪

[@jovialgent9963]

@@SCOTTONTAPE well maybe that was just my assumption on less travel meaning less videos & yeah I get that, always wondered how you guys could travel so much & put out so many vids. It must cos a pretty penny. Anyways, love the channel & your attitude. Very respectful! 👍

[@DeAngeloYoung6]

WATCHING PEOPLES GRAVES IS YOUR NIGHT CAP??

[@RichardM1366]

His heart was as big as his belly. Chris was a great man. He will never be forgotten. He was and only. He saw us and gave us autographed posters.

[@susanna3]

Scott, it was very touching to hear about how wrestling became a cool thing to share with your Dad..❤And as it turned out, your love of all kinds of pop culture, is a great thing you shared too, and lucky for us, you bring to all of your devoted followers ❤

[@JosephRamous]

Nice! Very cool I love that your doing a lot of the old school wrestlers graves much love and respect 🤘🏻✌🏻

[@makingmylifebetter]

I sure miss the good old days! Those days of wrestling really were the best to me,the 80’s. Me and all my friends from the neighborhood would get together at one of our houses,which ever one the parents would allow us to gather at, and watch. Then go outside and reenact 🤣. So much fun back then and young enough with no worries. I’ve lost a few of my friends from those days now and it’s just good to go back sometimes and your videos help do that,also paying tribute to those who made those memories possible. Thanks Scott! God bless and safe travels

[@nicholas87541]

Another well done grave video!

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

Thanks, Scott. You bring us THE BEST videos, every time. Love WWF/WWE. '80's. YOU ROCK!👍💓🤗🙏✌️

[@andreabernardini9998]

Great job man! I really appreciate your effort to remember these star from “80”. I had watch in Italy, with Dan Peterson as an official narrator. Now I’m 46 ….and still looks like yesterday!!!

[@BoricuaCat]

Thanks Scott!! I grew up watching wrestling 🤼‍♂️

[@craftingzoe]

Thanks for posting these. It's not my usual topic of interest but my husband is like you, Scott and grew up watching wrestling. Now i know who he talks about as he is rewatching lots of it recently.

[@juliogonzales5441]

King 🤴 was King in the ring...R.I.P