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07-29-2017, 02:26 PM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Before there was a Sgt.Slaughter there was Beutiful Bobby Remus. I was a wrestling fan for many years and have never seen this. I thought it was worth a laugh.
Here is the pic Last edited by mercer2; 10-06-2017 at 07:17 PM.. |
07-29-2017, 02:52 PM | #2 |
LNC Commander
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Sbartek's Guest Room
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Somebody needs to make a custom fig of Sarge in that Mighty Mouse outfit.
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07-29-2017, 04:49 PM | #3 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: West Coast
Posts: 356
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Wow great find!
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07-29-2017, 05:03 PM | #4 |
o-ring or nothing
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: In the 1980's
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Weird. When I saw that picture I thought he had raided Jesse Ventura's wardrobe. Turns out it was the other way around:
Fans who are familiar with the name Robert “Bob” Remus are scratching their heads right now. Fear not, for all will be explained. In 1975, a young man named Bob Remus started wrestling at AWA, working for Verne Gagne and dressing quite flamboyantly as “Beautiful” Bobby Remus. The idea was that his character would be reminiscent of high profile television personalities, based off of fashion and vivacious mannerisms. When friends of his showed up to see him in action, they questioned him after the show and asked if his character was supposed to be gay. He was puzzled by this, assured them that he was a tough guy, and that he was simply doing the act as a way to confuse his opponent. At the next show, he showed up dressed in all black and became known as Brutal Bob, selling his former garb to a young man named Jesse Ventura, who would use the gear as a jumping off point for his future endeavors. When the gimmick completely flopped as it was inherently boring and bland, Remus approached Greg Gagne, son of Verne, to pitch and idea that he’d had. After running the whole thing by him and giving him every little detail, Greg nodded, shook his head, and told him he might need to take some time off to come up with something better, because “dad won’t go for that”. On his way out of the building, he passed Verne on his way out of the elevator and was stopped by the promoter. Verne asked if he was alright, so Remus stated that he had a new idea but it wouldn’t work. Verne asked that he walk with him and pitch the gimmick, so while in the elevator back up with Verne, Remus ran through the entire gimmick, catchphrases, gear, merchandise ideas, the whole lot. Verne loved it, and one week later, “Brutal Bob” was magically transformed into Sgt. Slaughter! |
07-29-2017, 05:27 PM | #5 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Iowa
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I recall Ventura bashing Slaughter and saying he was a
"fraudulent veteran." So much for gratitude. |
07-29-2017, 05:40 PM | #6 |
Tiger Force member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Here with my boy , Jacob , and Mama:)
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Awesome! Man I miss the good ol' days of wrestling!
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07-29-2017, 07:18 PM | #7 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Somwhere
Posts: 254
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Quote:
Sarge is the best. Really just a great guy to talk to, even when he talks about modern wrestling which I don't care about at all my eyes just glaze over with nostalgia. In the 80s he was the face of my favorite toyline and at my house wrestling was not to be missed. I'd love a book about his life. |
07-29-2017, 08:17 PM | #8 |
Crimson Guard
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Location: Iowa
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I'm fine with whatever. If Remus Served/not served, Slaughter's always been a persona...it's acting...entertainment. |
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