HARD TIMES | The Big Bossman Story (Full Career Documentary)

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[@kadenmacdonald8794]

Week 4 of asking for Shelton Benjamin.

[@Hallofshame-f7x]

Chris Benoit

[@luisbradbury9958]

It's been a month now pls million dollar man The ted dibiase

[@oneorganization501now2]

I have been asking for months to do drew

[@tajunoor1311]

Let me talk to ya (LA Knight) The ELI Drake story

[@MechaTamago]

He has to be one of the most underrated big men in wrestling. Glad he got a posthumous HOF in the WWE

[@enriquemajick4614]

He was one of the most pure/ hardworking men to ever step foot in a ring….He jus wanted to make sure his family ate. Gone too soon, RIP😢

[@Curry4u675]

@D.G what's your problem

[@thomaslomaxiii9619]

Man when I watch these just make me wanna play wrestlemania on nes or no mercy on N64

[@Aesir47]

I got to meet ray in person once. I live in North Carolina near Greensboro. A lot of big wrestlers used to come through the area. If you havent seen him you dont get it, super friendly, but damn that was a massive guy.

[@live2win4freedom82]

Rest in Power BossMan 👑

[@michaelwatson3321]

I agree. Always loved watching the Bossman in the ring. Whether he was a heel or baby faced.

[@hectormunoz6052]

The Big Show " surfing " on his " dad's " coffin is to me , one of the most memorable acts of the whole attitude era . I remember laughing for days after watching it . RIP Mr Trailor

[@salemkid1979]

That segment and fued was GOLD!

[@frankmfeb13]

That was right around the time I started watching wrestling. I loved it haha

[@bearingcee]

That was getting out of hand. 😆 🤣 😂

[@funkdoc1491]

"My Daddy, my Daddy, my Daddy! WAAAH! My Daddy gone!!!" 😅😅😅😅😅

[@johnreeveswilliamson7228]

He deserved to be WWF champion. R.I.P. Big Boss Man. ❤️✝️

[@Gazowen-qz5xy]

Ic strap yes world champion no

[@zemox2534]

Big Boss was one of the wrestlers that could play a fun babyface and a devious heel.

[@mykiman5955]

The story with Nailz when I was a kid was EPIC!!!!!!!!!

[@qumarwilliams9829]

Still wish they did more with that

[@anonamatron]

That's probably what really hooked me in to watching wrestling regularly, actually. I remember seeing Nailz come out and beat the shit out of Bossman, and wondering if he would ever wrestle again!

[@MampsUK]

@@qumarwilliams9829 nailz got fired for punching vince mcmahon for not being paid enough for his match at summerslam 92 against virgil from what I read. But I don't get it nailz was in the wwf til after survivor series 92 when he faced the big boss man

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

I grew up with Big Bossman during the Attitude Era. The nightstick, the gear, the theme song and the savagery. God rest his soul.

[@RockyTopSplash]

Was better in early 90s... he was a great performer

[@bigdangerous5044]

He said the attitude era

[@austinknowlton3617]

After seeing Big Boss Man on television for several years in the 80's I met him once then WWF came to the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine. I hung out backstage and talked to him for about 30-45 minutes. What I remember is a really nice guy who was even bigger than what he appeared on screen.

[@pek216]

He is my favourite wrestler and is the best of all time. He defined my childhood and the father we all wanted

[@NDTexan]

Always my personal favorite as a kid even though he was a heel often. People really don't talk about how gifted he was in the ring as well. It's a shame his later runs got him saddled with so many crap gimmicks but he darn near got them over. He's right up there with Bam Bam Bigelow at being one of the most talented big men in the game who is also so incredibly underrated

[@OG-Ghost33]

For some reason this flashback gave me way more nostalgia than most. When you consider how much Boss Man was intertwined with the greatest of the greats he def does not get the recognition he earned

[@Corwin1141]

He was too gracious and humble to ask for credit. He did his job and loved doing it.

[@davekemp1808]

Such a very underrated mic guy, not to mention being ridiculously fast & agile for his size. RIP, Ray.

[@kenworthNH]

I will NEVER forget that cage match with Hogan on Saturday nights main event. They managed to suplex themselves off the big blue cage. My dad hated wrestling but was watching for some reason and he still mentions it

[@deb933]

One of the sweetest giants in Paulding County ! This man always had time to stop and talk with his fans. The little kids would go nuts when they seen him and he always made the effort to make it a special memory for them . RIP Big man !

[@spittinvenom9671]

Boss Man Slam: loved that finisher

[@TranslatedAssumption]

Proto-Rock Bottom

[@Euharlee]

I worked Ray Traylor’s funeral in Dallas Georgia his wake was at Jeff Eberhart funeral home. All the big name wrestlers were there and I talked to and Chris Benoit and his wife he was more emotional than any other wrestler there. Then a little while later he killed his family then his self. Sad. Big Boss Man R.I.P

[@repsajann8199]

The father of the shield. RIP legend

[@chrisballesteros6181]

That would of been Epic sure he would of done the angel Vince liked him

[@davless152000]

When the shield did debute I thought of boss man that would of been soooooo awesome

[@glenn5517]

Stop calling him the father of the shield marks. That is an insult to the late great ray traylor. He was a legit badass especially when he was repackaged from 98 to 02. The shield couldnt hold a candle to him.

[@davless152000]

@@glenn5517 no one is insulting the bossman if anything we love him and notice his attitude era outfit paved the way for the shield and if he was alive and was picked to manage them that would of been cool no one is insulting him we all love and respect him

[@OutsiderLXIX]

Wow that was so funny and clever bc they both wore tactical vests..... NOT!

[@DrBeauHightower]

This channel is so good. Great worn man

[@WRESTLEWITHANDY]

Always appreciate the support bro 👊🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

[@HORSEYANIME2024]

Pls mention other Wwe legends from the 1980s

[@connordanielson8833]

I find it cool to learn about wrestlers that worked before my time.

[@paulcowlishaw]

What is your time???

[@connordanielson8833]

@@paulcowlishaw well, anything after 2000s i suppose

[@paulcowlishaw]

@@connordanielson8833 man you missed the attitude era. To me thebest era in wrestling

[@bpw3421]

I was born in the late attitude era

[@_Teej_264]

I was born in '99 and totally echo that. I have memories from being really little but these help me learn and appreciate them

[@johnnytyrrell7060]

He was one of wrestlers I loved as a kid because when he was in the Ring shit was about to go down. May he R,I,P gone from the world to soon.

[@jeffreyroberson7900]

Loved the Boss man him & Bam-Bam two big men very quick and underrated for their skills!

[@dexho1457]

I think titles aren’t that important for a wrestler to be a legend or icon. The performance matters, and he was one of the best to ever do it.

[@dexho1457]

Besides, HHH has won so many titles but he is hated as a kiss ass and a daughter fucker. He makes a great heel, no doubt about that, but he will never be a Rock or Austin, his mic skills weren’t as good, his in ring technique was typical, and he wasn’t all that interesting. He is a outstanding foil to baby faces. But even in DX he was outshined by xpax and road dogg. Even billy was a better technician

[@reynaldogarcia643]

He truly FUCKN was!!!!

[@Magneticlaw]

Exactly - Jake Roberts isn't known for winning titles - it's his snake schtick, in-ring work, and use of psychology that makes him top-tier.

[@skynetprime82]

I've always thought to myself how big boss man and the mountie could've made one hell of a heel tag team back in the day

[@optimusprimevil1646]

they could have been called due south!

[@manlymanyo2511]

YESSSSS

[@bigdangerous5044]

Bacon Boyz

[@williamdougie6213]

Law and order

[@johnnyringo35]

Perfect

[@autodad76]

I actually got to meet him At Cobb County federal penitentiary. My dad was a Lieutenant for the Marietta police department Real nice guy.❤

[@bmjv77]

I'll never forget the episode of the Brother Love Show when Boss Man handcuffed Hogan and showed him some "tough love" with the nightstick. I was the only kid in the room who cheered him on. R.I.P. Ray Traylor.

[@JLvatron]

TeeHee-ous!!

[@dranshulgupta1986]

I’m so proud of you :)

[@JLvatron]

@@dranshulgupta1986 Thank you!

[@bigdangerous5044]

I was loving the police brutality on Hulk!! My brother was so mad at me for laughing

[@JLvatron]

@@bigdangerous5044 The Mountie was awesome for that, too. Took it to another level with the cattle prod!

[@cheekyfragrance]

Ill always remember watching The Big Bossman with my dad in the late 90s.

[@MrSwish702]

BBM was so believable.. so glad he's in the WWF Hall of Fame 🏆

[@TrillMexican305]

The Big Boss Man is the reason why I am a pro wrestling fan and I know what pro wrestling is. Always loved The Big Boss Man

[@danielproctor5237]

Vivid memories of this dude!! He was a beast back in the day

[@Skull-Tape-Preservation]

Growing up seeing him in the golden years, then into the Attitude Era was great. Highly underrated, good to see that he's in the *HOF* which he deserves, but they could've done so much more with his character. He gave it his all though, and always entertained us. This was very well put together. *Boss Man* is a *legend*

[@nickrogers4989]

Big Boss man had alot of heart personality sense of humor! Hé was tough cool and One heck of a wrestler as well! "Get ready to serve hard times punk" Big Boss quote!❤❤❤

[@starkiller9897]

This was great, he was in so many important matches he does deserve his place in HOF! Still recall watching him as a kid in the 80's those days were awesome!

[@poj510]

He did a lot of things well in the ring. I loved when he would slide out the ring n punch his opponent who was hung up on the ropes

[@DyspotikOriginal]

That slide spot with bossman and Mr perfect is 🤌

[@bigdangerous5044]

Roman bites that now

[@live2win4freedom82]

💯Yes that was Classic

[@benwiseman3051]

I really enjoyed the video not to long and drawn out and featuring all the highlights of his career without dwelling on any one thing to long

[@jessfrankel5212]

Glad he got some recognition, after all. For a big man--too heavy for his own good--in his prime, he moved fast and was far more agile than other men his size. He could take a bump and sell as well as anyone. RIP, Mr. Traylor. You made wrestling great in your time.

[@starshipvelvet2414]

Louisville Street Fight with Garvin is on my Mt. Rushmore of matches. And that spinning wheel kick thing he did cracked me up every time. Epic Rumble eliminations also, always clotheslining himself on the ropes on his way out. Gone far too soon, RIP big man

[@superrobz]

Probably one the the most under appreciated wrestlers of my childhood. I always liked Ray and always thought he deserved more than just the hardcore title as a singles competitor. He was in so many memorable feuds I’m surprised he wasn’t given the Intercontinental title at the very least. With the deepest regrets, and tears that are soaked I'm sorry to hear that your dad finally croaked He lived a full life on his own terms Soon he'll be buried and eaten by worms But if I could have a son as stupid as you I'd have wished for cancer so I would die too So be brave, and be strong, get your life on track 'Cause the old bastard's DEAD and he ain't never comin' back!' - Boss Man to Big Show 😂

[@alexanderhaben9233]

The irony is The Big Boss man and The Big Show would have been an Awesome Tag Team!

[@yankees29]

Him and Honkey Tonk Man were under rated as hell.

[@kingart2911]

We need Road Warriors documentary🎯‼️

[@andysanchez1215]

This episode was awesome! Thank you Andy! I enjoy watching the Big Boss man documentary.

[@Zacht1980]

1:43 - in the US "warden" is the administrator of the entire correction facility.I think "guard" or "officer" would be a better choice since as we all know, he worked in Cobb County, GA.

[@dundeeutility4899]

I was a huge fan in the early 90s!!! RIP 🙏love from Scotland 💙

[@MR.SKANDAL0121]

I remember watching all his fights on the WWF VHS tapes back in the 90s

[@mackthompson1985]

Loved the bossman as a kid an again as a teenager. Really dug the gimmick. I use an carry a nightstick myself. Was definitely a true legend.

[@soitsanightmare]

Sad shit.

[@MrJRD827]

@@soitsanightmare very smh..he’s a cop

[@ShinEmperor]

@@MrJRD827 Think he was a prison guard?That's why Nailz came after him in their storyline?

[@foryourlugsonly]

Loved this guy when i was a kid. Have to say, I'm really appreciative of being an 80's kid and having the pleasure of growing up during wrestlings golden years.

[@matthewdavis6741]

Andy, you must have had a ...hard time.. making this one! Another fantastic video! Time for Taz!

[@jeffsnodgrass7178]

Big Boss Man will forever be one of my fav. WWF wrestlers of all time! Rest in peace 🥺 Boss Man

[@robertlombardo8437]

If you notice from that last picture of him when he died, he's wearing a US Navy ship hat. The guy was a sailor too! So long Ray. Your family must have been proud to put you in your rightful place at the Hall of Fame. You belong to the sea, you belong to God and you belong to each and every one of our hearts!

[@shabbykuka5395]

Thanks for the memories! The Bossman was one of my favorite as a kid.

[@FaysalIsGoated]

Big Boss Man is another Underrated Legend who could’ve been so much more if he was used properly

[@dterm8526]

The gimmick wasn't great

[@hectorleosmartinez5800]

@@dterm8526 That gimmick made him very popular everywhere he wrestle.

[@tombstonejones9581]

@@dterm8526 Your comment wasn't great.

[@TheFilamind]

Everybody always says that kind of stuff like they know "if he was used properly" McMahon is a promoting genius he turned $1 million company into $1 billion company so when anybody says anything about the way he managed his roster at this time all I say is look at the numbers the numbers don't lie

[@dterm8526]

@@tombstonejones9581 you're mom wasn't great either but I made it work son

[@paulcowlishaw]

I absolutely loved watching The Big Boss Man.

[@lavarivy2259]

Underappreciated performer. The Boss man was smooth, could fly, and cut a promo!

[@hectorleosmartinez5800]

Big Boss Man was my favorite wrestler of all time. ☝️🙏 R.I.P. Big Boss Man.

[@RIP19851]

He is one of my favorite. I love how they used his real job as his wrestling gimmick. Just sucks that he died early from a hart attack

[@AlphaDoG-43]

Bossman was the man ! Not too many large individuals with his athleticism. Him & Bigelow are 2 that stand out in my mind. Long live the Big Bossman !

[@robwillis7570]

Vader to a certain extent as well

[@AlphaDoG-43]

@@robwillis7570 agreed !

[@robert1979]

Don't forget Vader

[@LilMexicano20]

I’ve been a fan of wrestling since the mid to late 90’s and I never knew Bossman was a Guardian Angel 😯. I used to be a Guardian Angel myself and was proud to be one. Now knowing we had a guy like Bossman in the group, it makes me even more proud to have been one

[@Bozar069]

I wasnt a Big Bossman fan when I was a kid but I did enjoy both his runs.

[@tobysgamingworld1550]

Big Boss Man driving the Blues Brothers car with the speaker on top at Big Shows daddy’s funeral had me crying laughing as a kid. It was on Smackdown and I had never laughed at wrestling that hard in my life

[@SkyHammer85]

18:17 holy shit, that Diving Leg Drop from Buchanan.

[@ericcook5745]

Definitely one of the greats, like you said it yourself is too many to count those blows my mind when these wrestlers unfortunately pass is how young they always are I was pushing him being so much older most of us myself included don't realize that a lot of these wrestlers when they first start off there are sometimes not even Twenty-One yet

[@stainshield]

He originally was going to feud with Ravishing Rick Rude, but Rude and WWF/E had some issues back in 1990 and he left the company for WCW where he made his debut at Halloween Havoc 1991.

[@nbaldwin45]

… and wrestled Rude very soon after! Ray was apparently really good buddies with Curt Hennig so I can do imagine he got along with Rude as well

[@jameswarf4854]

I really love these videos, I've currently got covid-19 and watching your documentaries is helping me get through it. I like it when you do the less well known wrestlers like this as you can learn a lot that you had no idea about.

[@MattHelmSA]

Vaccine or no b4 diagnosis?

[@jameswarf4854]

@@MattHelmSA I had 1 jab, I believe that I caught covid about two hours before my second jab. And I got vaccinated as soon as my country allowed me to based on age. I don't know why this is relevant to you but thought id give an answer anyway.

[@tanishabass5774]

Yes they have helped me as well I don't have Covid that I know of I've been fully vaccinated but omg I just can't shake this cough and the mucus that seems to be stuck inside me well I really hope that you get well soon

[@charliehooper3883]

Grew up watching the big fella. Much love Ray from New Zealand

[@Bones98]

Big Boss Man, during his benevolent days, inspired me to become a cop when I was young.

[@bubka]

""born in Marietta, GA... he got a job as a corrections officer in nearby Cobb County" Marietta, GA is in Cobb County.

[@brianperez-rj1pw]

Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 man the big boss man was my favorite wrestler growing up. So sad he went to young. A king amongst men.

[@hollaluyah]

Great video I've been meaning to watch it for some time now. Glad that i did.

[@tushardeogharkarvlogsaroun9269]

I would have loved to see him entering the arena with Shield 💯

[@keithharper1470]

When they I used The Blues Mobile for the Big Show angle 🤣🤣🤣

[@juandemarko8348]

"A prison warden " 😂 you worded that like a true mark

[@hollismallory2757]

He was a super talented worker… and the way he spun that nightstick

[@CptWhit3y]

Andy running wild this summer...just keeps slamming us with more and more content! Cheers!

[@urboyt5549]

Fun fact about my relationship with the boss man is that I’m kind of related to him by him being grandma’s step brother

[@cripplingdebt8984]

Your uncle is legendary

[@ieatducks4725]

Please do undertaker, I've been waiting for months!

[@darriuschung114]

he already did undertaker

[@ieatducks4725]

@@darriuschung114 he did the story of the brothers of destruction, it wasn't his whole carrier

[@ieatducks4725]

@@darriuschung114 it's the kayfabe story too

[@tombstonejones9581]

Why should he bother? Here's the comprehensive playlist about all eras of Taker's career. kzbin.info/aero/PLIfr8r22OVa10hmfT2pEHAHTeT6q2m-QC

[@cjh7234]

Awesome legend rip and ty for all the great memories!

[@machintruc977]

Your voice, narration style and choice of background music makes for perfect videos, you're the best

[@nathanpayne1502]

Absolutely loved the Big Bossman!! Great videos brother!!

[@Brando-Lee3725]

Also Dr Death was my new hero watching him win the belt !!! I was once a Hulkamaniac as every kid was then . But that star was fading in my young eyes . Its crazy what a year or two is in a kids eyes lol !

[@melodieswithusmanmani3539]

Used to love the bossmans non corrupt stunt and his side slams. A true legend. God bless his soul.

[@donkarnage6032]

The funniest part about the Big Show-Bossman funeral bit was that the cop car that Bossman is driving is the Bluesmobile from the Blues Brothers movies. Bossman was always one of my favorites. One of the first toys I remember having was my Big Bossman action figure.

[@ronmessico8012]

This is my childhood. I loved watching Big Boss Man, Akeem lol and Slick come out. Such an odd couple, but it worked. Highly entertaining to watch.

[@hobsdigree2]

I always thought bossman was awesome. It's a shame he passed away so young. It would be awesome to see him today making guest appearances and whooping the main roster in line.

[@bigsinger1981]

Loved the Big Boss Man. He sold that character to a T. Mean yet likeable. Talent and hard work always shows through and is enjoyed.

[@CloneShockTrooper]

A true legend from my childhood.

[@timothyoehlmann851]

Thank you for this video. Nicely done

[@riod43]

The WWF story with Dusty Rhodes was my favorite.

[@A_Realist]

As a kid I never realized Big Boss Man was that damn big.

[@theklxwn]

He was definitely bigger than any world title that he unfortunately never got to hold.

[@emmanuelaidookani1455]

He was such an awesome person Much love from Ghana Africa

[@derricklogan2058]

1 of The Best! Miss The Big Boss Man!

[@michaelmckenzie6311]

Bigg Boss Man(RIP)is definitely 1 of my favorites especially the runs w/Slick (manager).

[@joyadurchoudhury9127]

Can you do Rick Rude please 😎

[@carlshervington9077]

Boos man is one of my favorite big men wrestlers of all time.

[@stewartwardle9486]

Absolutely a top class video, keep em coming 👍🏽👍🏽

[@melodieswithusmanmani3539]

What a great wrestler was he. God bless his soul.

[@motorheadforlife9431]

I loved him as a heel during the late-80s and late-90s in the then WWF. Rest well and thank you for the entertainment, Boss Man.

[@silvergee8687]

My favourite wrestler as a kid

[@joshthemediocre7824]

He was one of the most important baby faces in one of the most important times in wrestling history, that is quite an accomplishment. I always hated or loved the bossman, that means he did his job well. Also his toys were super hot when i was a kid, he was one of like 7 wrestlers who had a wrestling buddy made after them, he was doing something right.

[@mrf19741]

I still remember the beatdown that Nailz gave the Big Bossman on broadcast TV as a kid in the glory days of kayfabe. Good Times! RIP, Ray Traylor.

[@erv_fedora]

Big boss man was my go to character in wwf arcade game from the 80s-90s The twin towers was a good tag team back then.

[@michaelmorris4493]

Ray Traylor was a hard working and very private at 6'7" who would dare cross his path or get on his bad side. 😁😆🌹❤️, Ray's exposure let him get involved with wrestling as Big Bubba.... A legendary in his field. A father, friend, husband, a total gentlemen if impressing women. Very ambitious and determined to be a part of the Wrestling Generation. 😆:)🌹