Johnny “Rubber Man” Walker was able to extend his in-ring career because of that mask. Visually, he was an old man from the neck up. But he could work circles around some of the younger guys.
@pooddescrewch87185 ай бұрын
He was the only sidekick to become MORE POPULAR and successful than the Original . Thats saying something too because MrWrestling / Tim Woods was a well established and in demand babyface in the 70s .
@c0uchsl0uch5 ай бұрын
My first favorite rassler, mr. Wrestling 2
@PatBrooks-u6w5 ай бұрын
I remember seeing a pic from one of the Apter magazines where Wrestling II was at a Krystal's waiting to order while in his mask. The whole idea of wearing a mask is so fans DON''T bother you in public. But II apparently wanted the attention as I've heard other stories; wearing the mask getting off planes, wearing a mask to The White House.
@ArkOmen15 ай бұрын
Wow what a cool thing, the guy didn't take the mask off ever so people didn't know who he was
@kenterminateddq53115 ай бұрын
Mil Mascaras and Wrestling II love to hide their identity like they are Clark Kent. I wonder if they got pulled over by the cops and had to take off their masks.
@georgemaranville33055 ай бұрын
Not to be a bring-down but if Walker is a hero of yours, don’t do too deep a dive on his background.
@redfoley96085 ай бұрын
Iron Sheik hated him. Walker wouldn’t sell. For anyone
@DanlowMusic5 ай бұрын
Watching old Mid South, Mr Wrestling ll irritates me because he didn't sell at all. He ruined a lot of matches that could have been good had he just sold.
@Desstrik5 ай бұрын
The promoters let 2 by with the not-selling. Was thought to be part of some kind of “mystique” about 2 being super tough. IRL, 2 WAS a very tough dude.
@jaybarnes80345 ай бұрын
Always thought Virgil was Mr. Wrestling 2.
@Desstrik5 ай бұрын
??? lol, Virgil is 15+ years younger than Wrestling 2. Virgil is black, 2 is White. 🤣🤣
@thehappyheretic21365 ай бұрын
i heard mr wrestling was a real prick
@PatBrooks-u6w5 ай бұрын
It came down to whether he liked you or not. Like a lot of people.
@pooddescrewch87185 ай бұрын
Not a prick but prickly and gruff . He took things very seriously and it was easy to ruffle his feathers if he thought you were cavalier in you business .
@jd91195 ай бұрын
Yeah he'd bully you until you stand up to him.
@chrisruth70577 күн бұрын
@@jd9119I know Dutch Mantel didn't like Mr Wrestling II