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Anthony's Asylum
Greetings fellow indy wrestling fans and welcome to yet another edition
of "ANTHONY'S ASYLUM!" On this weeks edition of my column I
will be discussing and refelcting the recent passing of the late Big Bossman
AKA Big Bubba/Ray Traylor.
Yes, it is rather sad to read about another of the "boys" leaving
this earth so soon. It's actually a little scary to me whenever I play
my old Nintendo wrestling video games and notice how 50% of the wrestlers
featured in the games are dead. Focussing on the subject at hand, I have
great memories of the Big Bossman steming back from my childhood. I remember
seeing him in action for the first time in the summer of 1988 against
Scott Casey(the toughest jobber next to Barry Horowitz at the time). The
two put on a solid performance perhaps the best jobber vs superstar match
that I had ever witnessed as Casey was apparently dominating 60% of the
match up until he made a fatal mistake which ultimately gave Bossman the
chance to unvail his finisher, the "Bossman Slam" (See NWA-TNA's
Abyss "Blackhole Slam"). The move was so well executed that
the impact was similar to that of the sound of when an M-80 is set off.
Another great Big Bossman memory that I recall was the fall of that same
year 1988, when he was instantly given a main event push feuding with
none other than Hulk Hogan. It was just the right set-up which totally
took me by surprise as Hulk Hogan was being interviewed by Brother Love,
an instigator who was best known for sparking feuds on his segment: "The
Brother Love Show." Meanwhile, the Big Bossman ambushed Hogan handcuffing
and beating him unmercifulless. In my opinion, the Hogan/Bossman feud
was a billiant storyline as the invincible All-American hero, Hogan was
put up against a presumed society "good guy" the Big Bossman,
who was instead representing the crooked-cop persona. I think that I speak
for just about every insightful wrestling fan when I say that a crooked-cop
character can easily draw heel heat without even trying hard. (especially
the NYPD- just a joke) Anyways, I'd like to conclude this column with
positivity. Afterall, no one ever really dies unless if you choose to
forget them.
Well, fans, it's been a blast paying tribute to an unforgetable superstar.
That's it for now as I wrap up the third edition of "ANTHONY'S ASYLUM"
Till next time!
On another note, in case any of you are wondering I am part owner of ALLClear
Inc. a printing shop where we design T-shirts, Business Cards, Logos,
Flyers, Posters, Banners, and other promotional items. If anyone is interested
in getting any design work (wrestlers especially) you can email me at:
creamtpf@aol.com
