RIP Big Boss Man...

DoctorBuu · 09-24-2004, 08:55 PM

http://www.wwe.com/news/headlines/1277702 I know this is a link to the WWF site but this is the only site with an article about his death.

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World Wrestling Entertainment is saddened by the loss of Ray Traylor, professionally known as the Big Boss Man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Inside the wrestling ring, Boss Man was one of the most feared and respected Superstars of his time. Outside the ring, however, Traylor was a kind, gentle, charitable, compassionate family man. While his WWE persona was known for antagonizing others, the real Traylor stopped at nothing to put smiles on the faces of the children he would meet.

Traylor began wrestling in 1984. While serving as a prison guard in Cobb County, Georgia, Traylor caught the attention of a local Atlanta wrestling booker. After months of learning the ropes and paying his dues, Traylor was re-christened Big Bubba Rogers. Not long after, Big Bubba Rogers was in main events all over the country, serving as Jim Cornette’s bodyguard.

A few years later, Traylor traveled to Stamford, Connecticut, to meet with Vince McMahon. Shortly thereafter, the Big Boss Man was created.

As a member of WWE, Big Boss Man rapidly moved up the ranks to main event status. It was as the Boss Man in WWE that Traylor enjoyed his greatest success, facing off against many huge names – Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Andre the Giant.

Ray's spirit and warm nature will never be forgotten.

GalvaTRION · 09-24-2004, 09:13 PM

Sad. What'd he die of?

DoctorBuu · 09-24-2004, 10:36 PM

I don't know. His death is hardly noticed as of now.

Eldard · 09-25-2004, 06:10 AM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

~Brain.Wav~ · 09-25-2004, 09:35 AM

who?

Icer · 09-25-2004, 03:40 PM

rip.

DoctorBuu · 09-25-2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Brain.Wav~

who?

A wrestler.... ass. Some of us have watched the show when we were younger.

Eldard · 09-25-2004, 08:03 PM

he even made appearances a couple of years back as McMahon's lacky, altho it was hardly a good role for him...

Trunks · 09-26-2004, 02:41 AM

I still watch it now. I grew up with WWF and Big Boss Man, Marching Morons and Hulkamania. Now its WWE and still just as good.

Boss Man was one of my Favs. Anyone remember the time where he went to Big Show's Dad's grave and hijacked the coffin then drove away with it on the back of his car? That was hilarious.

drax258 · 09-26-2004, 04:43 AM

RIP Big Boss Man. I liked Hogan better in the 80's and early 90's, but you still rocked.

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GalvaTRION DECEPTICONS, NOT ONE STEP BACK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The asshole of the world, Oklahoma Posts: 13,722	Sad. What'd he die of? __________________ Take a trip to Horribleville! That's just not how the press in this country works.

09-24-2004, 10:36 PM	#3
DoctorBuu NBC Webmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,478	I don't know. His death is hardly noticed as of now. __________________ ~

09-25-2004, 09:35 AM	#5
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09-26-2004, 02:41 AM	#9
Trunks Dorkhick Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,587	I still watch it now. I grew up with WWF and Big Boss Man, Marching Morons and Hulkamania. Now its WWE and still just as good. Boss Man was one of my Favs. Anyone remember the time where he went to Big Show's Dad's grave and hijacked the coffin then drove away with it on the back of his car? That was hilarious. __________________

09-26-2004, 04:43 AM	#10
drax258 King Join Date: May 2004 Location: yo Posts: 6,578 Current series: GTO, yes, I know I'm behind!	RIP Big Boss Man. I liked Hogan better in the 80's and early 90's, but you still rocked. __________________ Re-working for the new year. Slacked on the hundred push-up program in December, but I'm back on it now. Week 4 Day 2. “With self-discipline most anything is possible.” Theodore Roosevelt

09-25-2004, 06:10 AM	#4
Eldard Footman Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 219	Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

09-25-2004, 03:40 PM	#6
Icer Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,110 Put your gamertag here too.	rip.

09-25-2004, 08:03 PM	#8
Eldard Footman Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 219	he even made appearances a couple of years back as McMahon's lacky, altho it was hardly a good role for him...