Think about a LOT of the big names among previous generations of managers: Mr. Fuji: retired wrestler. Capt. Lou: retired wrestler. Paul Bearer: retired wrestler. Freddie Blassie: retired wrestler. J.J. Dillon: retired wrestler. Paul Ellering: retired wrestler. Sheri Martel: retired wrestler.
My point? What good talkers among the wrestlers of the last 15 years or so have actually hung up the boots for good and are still alive? IMHO, the next great "manager" more than likely won't be until Chris Jericho decides his body can't take it any more. And even then, will Chris even WANT to stick around the scene or will he want to spend his time doing other pursuits?
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