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Top 25 Managers in WWE History
OK, so we all know WWE.com has published a list counting down the top 25 managers in WWE history. The list's criteria is measured by a manager's ability to get the crowd to react.
Matt Striker says, "A great manager is someone that can incite the emotions of the WWE Universe." WWE.com added: "As usual, he was right. When the final bell rings, it’s not about championships or main events - although those things matter - it’s about making the fans react." So now, take a look at the list (if you haven't already) and see what you think. 1. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan 2. Jimmy Hart 3. Freddie Blassie 4. Captain Lou Albano 5. Sensational Sherri 6. The Grand Wizard 7. Paul Bearer 8. Arnold Skaaland 9. Jim Cornette 10. Mr. Fuji 11. Sunny 12. Paul Heyman 13. Miss Elizabeth 14. Paul Ellering 15. Vickie Guerrero 16. Slick 17. The Million Dollar Man 18. Harvey Wippleman 19. Stephanie McMahon 20. Oliver Humperdink 21. Teddy Long 22. Armando Estrada 23. Michael Hayes 24. Marlena 25. The Genius The end of the list concludes with the following note: "Bearing in mind that this list was strictly for managers who spent time in WWE (explaining the notable omissions of greats like Gary Hart and J.J. Dillon), did we manage to mess up this Top 25?" Personally, I don't know why Oliver Humperdink is ranked higher than Armando Estrada. What do you folks think of the list? |
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Over Like Rover
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can't imagine why Oliver Humperdink, manager of Billy Graham, Paul Orndorff, Bruiser Brody, the Freebirds, Bam Bam and god knows how many more was put ahead of Estrada, manager of Umaga
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I thought the list was strictly for their WWE performance. I think Estrada was more "over" in the E than Oliver Humperdink (RIP) was.
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Over Like Rover
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I think Cornette needs to be higher but I understand them putting him as low as he is, I think Heyman could be higher also, he'd have been 'a legend' if he'd have been born 5-10 years earlier. Not really sure why Lanny Poffo is on there, didn't he manage Mr Perfect for like 6 months and that was it?
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1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing
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Generally, that's a decent list.
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guess it depends if it's the entire body of work of somebody that worked for Vince at one point or just the body of work in WWE. But yeah, what David Youell said.
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1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing
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But it's alot easier to list good managers.
90% of us would probably pick the same guys but in a different order |
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If this were not strictly WWE managers, I'd put Kevin Sullivan and Gary Hart somewhere on the list. "Luscious" Johnny Valiant should be on there, too.
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James Mitchell
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JoJo Dillon
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Over Like Rover
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erm...
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seems they could have just gone with a 'Top 30 in History' and been done with
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As long as Heenan is at the top, everyone's happy.
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It's a blood match!
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b/c 5 is better than 4
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That's probably the best list I've ever seen produced by WWE....I'd like to see Cornette a bit higher..... Cornette was a far better manager than Paul Bearer and managed loads more talent.....but other than that, I can't really complain.....
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Harvey Wippleman as one of the greatest managers???
wow lol yeah don't think so... |
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They're eating the dogs..
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Harvey Wippleman managed Giant Gonzales which should automatically qualify him fo da list.
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Never even heard of 6 or 8 and Johny Polo should be on this list.
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The Grand Wizard managed Superstar Billy Graham, Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Pat Patterson, The Sheik, Sgt Slaughter, Stan Stasiak, Jimmy Valiant and many others
![]() Arnold Skaaland managed Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund was a fixture in the WWE since the 50's til his death ![]() |
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Vickie Guerrero as one of the greatest managers is a joke too
If this is managers in the entire WWE Universe I'd say where the hell is JJ Dillon, Skandor Akbar, JC Dykes, Gary Hart and Sheik Adnan El-Kaissie |
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It's High Noon!
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No Clarence Mason?
CONSPIRACY!!! |
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fuck, she's probably more famous than all of the ones you listed there but no way does she get put ahead of Dillon or Hart on any list
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I Stand Corrected...
however Vickie Guerrero is awful IMO |
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It's High Noon!
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Seth, look at all the amazing talent Vickie has managed over the years.
Edge Hawkins and Ryder Chavo Bam Neely LayCool Eric Escobar Dolph Ziggler Tyson Kidd Feel like I'm missing someone though. |
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HA she should no way in hell be higher on the list then Sir Oliver Humperdink
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I'm Brllnt!
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Was about to ask when this was but then again considering how many managers Kidd has had I suppose that's no surprise.
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Dr.Pepper Lover
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I don't like Vickie so high.
Where should Trish be placed if not top 25? |
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She shouldn't be placed on the list. Trash only managed Test and Albert and that's the end of her valet/manager resume. After that she was Mr McMahon's eye candy for a while and then became a top female performer. She doesn't even qualify as a legitimately manager in wrestling history IMO.
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MEIN FUHRER! I CAN WALK!
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I usually Nerd Rage over every list WWE puts out. You should have seen me with the 50 superstars (Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair don't break the top 20?!?! FUUUUUUUUU!!!!!)
But I'm surprisingly okay with this list. There might be one or two I'd slightly move up or down, but seems pretty good to me. |
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Anyway, I'm sure Trish and Sable both are somewhere near #30. |
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