The Life and Career of The Big Boss Man

[@garyhammond7683]

"Hall of Fame human being" Great finish to a touching tribute

[@redmusichouse]

His 80s character in the blue police uniform will always be one of my favourite!

[@charlieschuette2110]

supergroove me 2

[@MrShadowknight2000]

He was also a very nice guy a metal him 4xs in life

[@evangrullon6282]

Especially his babyface run

[@williamarchibald1378]

The Big Boss Man will make you walk the line.

[@frankiehitman2610]

Yep. And his feud with nailz was a pretty good storyline too. Damn I wish I was a kid again. Simpler times

[@TrueYellowDart]

As much as stories of locker room drama appeals to my lizard brain, I love it far more when I hear stories about wrestlers demonstrating care and respect towards their peers. Good stuff.

[@sifuanthonytarasca1686]

His adopting the black tactical gear during the Attitude Era was the Shield before the Shield.

[@nlee4566]

Him and Bull Buchanan

[@tarync6539]

If the shield were actually talented

[@nzuzovilakazi901]

@@tarync6539 which they are

[@xenaires]

Boss man made black tactical gear a fashion trend.

[@THEDonnyB]

He could've made a great manager for The Shield.

[@purodeathcore]

Big boss man is one of the most underrated big men of all time imo

[@williamdougie6213]

Yup Vince had so many good wrestlers at the time many went under rated..

[@oli3437]

Also not mentioned here, when Ray worked in the “Dungeon of Doom” faction in WCW as “Big Bubba Rodgers” he got a win over Sting at a main event on one of there PPV’s, I can’t remember which one of the top of my head but I certainly remember being very pleased to see one of my all time favourites getting a big win over a companies top star at the top of the card. Glad he won the UWF world title but i really think he deserved to have the WCW or WWF championship just once if only as an intermediary champion. R.I.P. Big man

[@pickettpride6980]

No doubt about that.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

It's easy to forget how gigantic he was, he was pretty light on his feet

[@pickettpride6980]

Isaacs Whistle Uncensored 1995

[@WRESTLEWITHANDY]

Can't believe how young he was when he was wrestling in the early 90's, crazy to think he was still in his 30's when he came back for his second run.

[@mikekaraoke]

You mean in the 80's not early 90's

[@chadmiller7876]

mikey p Bossmans first run was 88-93 so yes he's right in saying early 90's.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@chadmiller7876 Oh I see, You mean when he left and then came back!

[@slowburnraloh1807]

@@mikekaraoke he worked in the 90s on 2 separate occasions. late 80s- early 90s then 98- early 00s

[@thechosen481]

As did hundreds of WWF stars, Big Boss Man, a.k.a Big Bubbah, got his start in the Mid-South working under Gen. Skandar Akbaw in the late 80s.

[@mthom0861]

Jim Cornette said Ray & Bam Bam Bigelow were two of the most naturally gifted big men of all time. Ray's acts of kindness are legendary. What an entertaining wrestler with a great character

[@Muppio]

"He was like another Owen Hart." THAT'S some high praise right there.

[@amazinmets8439]

Meh. Bossman was way better than Owen.

[@kiaandavids755]

Brian Leetch are you brain dead?

[@buddywilliams5650]

@@amazinmets8439 If you say so?

[@stevelowe2647]

@@kiaandavids755 Are you?

[@kjpierson1152]

I found the statement to be correct, if inaccurate, since Boss Man would have been first by a few years. They were both fantastic people first, who entertained us second.

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

Wow.. this video actually brought tears to my eyes. Great tribute to this legend who was taken away from us too soon.

[@Dizzy1980]

I visited his grave today. It's been 15 years since Big Boss Man left us, and it's still not fair.

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

He would only be 58 today.. to put that in perspective, Ric flair wrestled up til he was 60-61...

[@stevelowe2647]

@@Gameboy-Unboxings 62

[@wispa1a]

@@Gameboy-Unboxings how old?

[@TomO-if7nh]

Big Boss Man vs. The Mountie was one of my favorite matches with the Mountie being arrested by the NYPD. Being a kid that was so cool!

[@michaelvaughn8864]

Spend a night in jail match

[@stevencarleton7224]

underrated and was the ultimate heel. He should have had the belt put on him at least once, he feuded with everyone

[@stephenrowe55]

Sounds like a real good guy far to many wrestlers have died from this era such a shame

[@realdjtoddthunder1323]

everyone dies...do you mean died sorta young???

[@TomO-if7nh]

@@realdjtoddthunder1323 He means died before 50 years old or not with us today.

[@TomO-if7nh]

@my name???????? I completely agree

[@d159inu]

I'm friends with his daughter. From what she has said about him, he seemed like a really kind-hearted person. I'm not even into wrestling but from what she has said, I came here to learn a little more about him.

[@num1Jaysta]

@david wack Ray Traylor

[@taybyat]

One of my favorite wrestlers. RIP BIG BOSS MAN

[@SilverWealth_Draper_Mint]

You did an amazing job. His family will be soo happy seeing this..Thank you soo much.

[@kstvmediauk555]

We’re u from

[@Phoenix7786]

Has anyone shown this to his family?

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I really hope they watch it. They would be so proud. BBM was the total package.

[@SammySathya]

When I was a kid the Big Boss man was one of the wrestlers I admired. His 2nd run embracing the dark side of the law was memorable. He went before his time. Thanks for a great video on a legend.

[@alex-xz2dm]

v needed a push

[@rebeccatengongomaia2787]

He was partner with one man gang /akeem

[@bryantc2899]

From Cobb county Georgia weighing 290 lb "The big boss man"

[@seanpowell1661]

I thought he weighed 350lbs

[@ryannunez1545]

nah he weighed 330 pounds look it up on google

[@davecunningham8476]

Used to love Big Boss Man when I was a kid. You could tell by his face and his out of character persona that he was a loving soul. Rest in peace big man.

[@karlwarner7401]

loved him... very underrated, his character was fun and a hero in my young eyes.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

Agreed, he was my first WWF action figure. Incredibly light on his gigantic feet, and his character was GREAT regardless of time, place, heel or face.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

Bossman transcended titles, the only title he ever had was WWF Hardcore if I remember right. He was phenomenal in the ring, everyone loved him backstage, and he managed to remain relevant during Hulkamania and the Attitude era, despite hopping ships. Truly one of a kind.

[@von2300]

Coool. I love hearing about wrestlers who are legit nice guys backstage. Guys like that motivate me to keep being the nice dude that I am myself.

[@LuciousLeeStetson]

Loved the Big Bossman back in the day. What a lovely bloke he sounded.

[@PinkyJujubean]

I discovered your channel and I've been watching all these vids. It's like reliving my childhood

[@KINGPUTIN]

That was my FAVORITE of all your work.👍

[@ronjeremy992]

"Hard Times!" Thanks for the video & allowing us to vote on it

[@ronjeremy992]

@Chris Iverson I've already seen a few on Ken, I don't want to post the person & disrespect this page, but you can easily find them on here. I haven't seen any on Big Boss Man which I remember in WWE as a kid, that's why I ended up voting for him. Next would've been Blackman

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

Thanks for the video! Boss Man should at least been a WWF champion as a heel! That would've been an fuckin' awesome run! And I wish he could've had a huge feud with Steve Austin! The Authority vs. The Anti Authority! That would've set the Attitude Era on fire!

[@only1icon1801]

"He was also a hall of fame human being" honestly brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for these great uploads, brilliantly put together and well researched. R.I.P. Big Boss Man

[@zacharybotelho665]

I love this guys biography videos...keep em coming!!

[@jayxtacee5695]

His advice to the big show and what you said at the end, Hall of Fame human being, I felt that. Gone way too soon RIP Legend

[@electricboogie709]

That was awesome. When you mentioned the Snow feud; can hear you laugh. Lol. Great stuff!!!

[@coxgary9267]

I love the Big Boss Man. Especially at the Big Show daddy's funeral when he pulled the coffin with a chain and truck.

[@darthsoros787]

Cox Gary that was the blues brothers dodge monaco!

[@diablo666541]

That was funny

[@diablo666541]

@@darthsoros787 I could picture that blues brother music playing during that taping.

[@YChromosome99]

A heartfelt lifestory. I can't remember the last time I was near tears toward the end of these types of videos. A gentle giant 😊

[@stevenwheat3621]

Always like his character.. And he was normally the main one picked on the WWF Superstars arcade back then!

[@michaelautrey6641]

i played bossman too.i played because that sidewalk slam was so good.

[@Tommyboy574]

I was nearly unbeatable with Boss Man, boy I used to piss my brother off!

[@masterblackmon]

Rest easy big fella...u gave me alotta good childhood memories

[@c.9900]

A really informative look at his life and career, and a touching tribute at the end.

[@davidbuswa9425]

I never knew that the late Ray Traylor had a kind soul as immense as his stature. I always loved his finishing move of the "Sidewalk Slam" when he performed as Big Bubba Rodgers. R.I.P Big Boss Man

[@NzaneYTTV]

We miss you Big Boss Man.... Your are forever apart of my childhood.

[@matthewseller3711]

I remember Boss Man lost 75lbs when he turned from Heel to face.

[@melissalare537]

Love when you do random superstars brings back awesome childhood memorys

[@thedynamitekid7512]

Great vid man. I remember his feud with big show very well, cracked me up the funeral scene.

[@MaverickJay1977]

What a superb video. Knowledgeable and really well spoken. Good man! Liked and subbed look forward to more.

[@Tgogators]

I remember seeing him at my first ever WWE event (a house show) in Tallahassee,FL in 2001 (right after Wrestlemania 17) he put over Hardcore Holly. He came out and thrashed water on the crowd by the entrance, then got on the mic "I'm an Oklahoma fan, I'm going to kick Hardcore's ass just like we did to FSU in football!" such a great a heel!

[@teddykillz71]

I still remember seeing him in the early 90's and have always loved his work. This was an amazing compilation of his career. Awesome work my friend and definitely subbed!

[@hakonsoreide]

I keep getting dust in my eyes watching first Rick Rude's wrestling bio and now this one. It's great finally getting to know more about the people behind the characters and the corporate politics from the golden era of wrestling.

[@docswatchbox8321]

Whenever I played WWF Superstars (arcade), I ALWAYS played Big Boss Man & Macho Man Savage. Loved BBM's skills & character. RIP, Sir.

[@B.K.-Rhodeazy]

Law order and justice prevail. One of the pioneers of the golden era. Everybody loved BIG BOSS MAN. R.I.P. brother.

[@animaltvi9515]

I've watched a few of these so far. Bur this one was the most moving one for me . . Rest in peace ray. . .

[@shaneferris1043]

Everyone interviewed or asked about the Boss man all say he was a great guy. RIP Boss man

[@Mephiston]

"Also a hall of fame human being". Truer words have never been spoken.

[@Knights_Oath]

Thanks for the great video. Ray is still my favorite wrestler of all time. He really was a incredible athlete and human being.

[@Kblay1]

Boss Man's weight loss around the early 90s was even more noticeable in the two Hasbro action figures that came out either side of his face turn. With the original figure from 1990, they made him very rotund whereas in the 1991 release he was much more slimline.

[@PhillipCummingsUSA]

The Al Snow Bossman feud with pepper was the funniest thing ever.

[@TheRealKaiProton]

I loved watching BBM Matches back in the Day, and the attitude era... also I love these videos I keep forgetting to press like before moving to the next one...

[@thetreblerebel]

Loved both of his runs in WWF. Left us too soon. A true legend!

[@DyspotikOriginal]

I love that he "wasn't meant to make it in wrestling" but the stars aligned and he was seen as great

[@SammyVideoPlex]

Thank you for The Boss man, story. I no longer watch wresting. But I did watch Bossman, years before WWE. He was Big Bubba Rodgers. Thank you.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

I've never taken a trip down to Cobb County, Georgia, but if I did- I'd be sure to respect the law and order.

[@Curlyheart]

And you better read the signs

[@stevenjohnson2273]

Watch out for the state certified drug "expert".

[@araynova]

Or you'll be serving hardddd timeeee.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

@@Curlyheart correct- reading the signs is the most critical part lol

[@mikeymizor2934]

BROOKLYN NEW YORK,Great Video Brother, BiG Boss MaN Was a ChildHood Hero of Mine, GoD Bless U For Keeping His Memory Alive, As Well as All The Other Videos u Do

[@phobsdsr4326]

A really pleasant watch, thank you for this. Your depth of detail and accuracy is impressive. Big Boss Man will always be remembered by WWF fans around the world

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

His spot where he would slide out of the ring while his opponent was hanging on the middle rope and give him a shot to the kisser was beauty

[@LaptopmenaceMTK]

Bossman/nails feud was one of the first feuds i remember watching as a kid. When story telling lasted months and actually ment something

[@mkv6spd]

Big Boss Man and Bam Bam 2 of my favorites while growing up

[@raymondking214]

I have never heard an Ill word about Ray Traylor (Boss man). Everyone who ever worked with him said he was a quality guy ( A rarity in the Pro wrestling biz, to be sure). I have other wrestlers say they cried when they heard of his passing.

[@blackway643]

That’s a lie

[@patriotdawn5185]

Now I am in tears 😢. Another good superstar taken from this world.

[@ChildrensSongStorytimeCorner]

I am in my mid 50s now and looking back at the heyday of Wrestling...I can honestly say I miss this guy a lot! He was a fantastic wrestler! R.I.P Big Boss Man and thanks for entertaining us in a class act way!

[@kjpierson1152]

I remember seeing Ray at one of the SMKW events. Just getting to the age where accepting the people weren't always the character, he was one that truly surprised me. There's lots of wrestlers that I'd like to know, but there's only a few of the people behind those wrestlers that I'd really have liked to have known, Ray Traylor was on I'd have been honored to have.

[@pickettpride6980]

I’ll never forget the cage match with Hogan & dropping Jim Cornette in the scaffold match. RIP Big guy! 🙏

[@mangrove]

"Jimmy, you fell so fast!"

[@jcol317]

Great video

[@SelectorJohnson]

Once again, excellent work! You're really nailing this series.

[@thecollector75]

Boss man was one of my favourites back in 1990 when I was into wrestling... such a character and never knew he was such a nice out behind the cameras.... nice to hear after you see so much sniding and back stabbing ..... a well missed wrestler

[@Jabranalibabry]

I'm always saddened at the end. RIP, Boss. You will be missed.

[@theexteriorminister6786]

RIP, Big Guy. You will never be forgotten.

[@0607duffy]

Absolute hero! If your ever about Belfast I'll buy you a pint fella

[@johnjohns2053]

@mdthfc who? Wrestling lists or BossMan???

[@0607duffy]

@@johnjohns2053 obviously the fella making the videos my friend

[@johnjohns2053]

@@0607duffy I wasn't sure...just making sure good buddy..your from belfast?

[@0607duffy]

Yes bud indeed I am

[@johnjohns2053]

@@0607duffy awesome I've never been there what's it like? Is it a cool place to live?

[@llll_The_Onion_llll]

That last line about him being a Hall of Fame human being brought some tears and a like and sub for your video.Thanks.

[@ceannasai5731]

Beautiful upload. Keep up the great work you are doing 👍

[@Larry]

Was there any reason why the WWF/E removed the space from his name when he returned? From Big Boss Man, to Big Bossman?

[@WrestlingBios]

This caused me such grief when naming the video...

[@elreyyakko]

Larry bundy jr you still making videos? Havent seen anyghing pop up in months

[@hardnewstakenharder]

It's so funny wandering around the internet and seeing Larry has the same eclectic taste I do, lol.

[@seanerboner630]

@@hardnewstakenharder were a wee group.of 80s geeks 🏋️‍♂️😂❤😎

[@stevebragg4256]

His name was intermittently put that way since the beginning sometimes they run Boss Man (Bossman) together, sometimes they didn't.

[@motorider7982]

Awesome vid. Big boss man was my favourite as a kid. Long live the big boss man, gone way too soon

[@battlestarmarc]

Boss man was quick for a big man. Bubba rogers and boss man were great gimmicks.

[@garyschaber4050]

I was at the match where he attacked Hulk Hogan on the Brother Love Show,it was in Fort Wayne, Indiana.We didn't get many big WWF moments here,just as we don't get many WWE moments now.That was definitely one of the biggest.

[@Phildo8]

This is another awesome mini doc of a classic WWF Legend! I wasn’t aware you had already planned to upload this when I suggested it a few days ago! Maybe a Yokozuna, Giant Gonzalez, or another old legend next?

[@RetroTechUSA]

I also must say this was the best story I've seen you make. Thanks

[@mikerampagebyrne]

RIP Ray Traylor "The Big Boss Man" such a big part of mine and so many others childhoods.

[@battlestarmarc]

Boss man fued with Hogan and demolition were great.

[@Phoenix2312]

No word of a lie... Watching that just broke my heart! I loved watching the Early days of the Boss Man both as Heel and face... He was amazing! But when I heard how YOUNG HE WAS when he passed away... CHRIST THAT HURT!!! :( I was only about 15 When I first saw WWF Wrestling properly, and I always thought that Ray Traylor was older... To know he died so young really broke me!!! :(

[@jwavada]

Yeah, it is hard to believe he wasn’t even 30 during his first run.

[@matthewpaone6402]

Great job, way to listen to ur subscribers...once again great job!!

[@mikehutson1499]

Another amazing video! Definitely one of my favorite wrestling channels!

[@matthewjordan9043]

Wow, 'be nice to everyone on the way up, because you won't see them again on the way down' is great life advice..

[@Justin-A-Carter]

Big Boss Man was smooth in the ring. a real treat to watch!

[@craigmcgonnell541]

The Big Bossman also had a fantastic theme song back in his initial WWF run...I remember whenever it came on you would smile and the crowd on tv would pop. You couldn't help but sing along to the "serving hard time" Excellent character

[@Daring2Win]

The video hasn't started yet, but i must say that it's extremely sobering that an entire life, even highlights from a relatively short one, can be summed up in less than 14 minutes. It's just a reminder that we have to make each moment count. RIP Bossman

[@jonathontaylor8002]

Bossman was one of the best in the WWE he's a great legend in wwe.

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

Dude you are the best, these bios bring out the best in all the wrestlers thanks so much for the excellent work.

[@Smith686plus]

Great video. He was always one of my favorite heels.

[@bossplaya1110]

Attitude era Boss man was cool af

[@AndreEichstedt]

Great Videos you are doing regarding the WWF/ WWE Superstars. "Big Boss Man" was a great Character, I really liked him. Got 3 of his Action Figures. Greetings from London ;-)

[@jacobprice8048]

I never had any idea that he was such a notable good dude. R.I.P.

[@georgetaylor2024]

Thank you for sharing brother

[@waynedoyle5584]

THANKS BIG BOSS MAN...you were loved and are still loved...R.I.P

[@darthprime4916]

Aweome video. Need more good people and stories like this. Thank you for this

[@joeansuini1762]

Great man!Taken way to soon,R.I.P.

[@gamevidsnstuff5805]

Big boss man was one of my favourite wrestlers when I was growing up. Such a ledge