The fans welcomed Brutus back with open arms and everyone While she didnt offer any exact details she said that Beefcakes blood pressure was 170/110 and he was suffering from shortness of breath and a headache. Full of violence, sex, and drugs, this is a gripping tale of the birth of professional wrestling. Beefcake, a close friend of ring legend Hulk Hogan, is remembered for bringing a giant pair of gardening shears into the ring after a win and chopping off chunks of the losing wresters hair. Wrestling the Hulk How many people can say they stood up against wrestler Hulk Hogan and came out victorious? Linda Hogan did just that. In 1990 Brutus Beefcake suffered a devastating face injury during a parasailing accident that forced him to retire from in-ring competition. This episode was pre-taped at the Memorial Auditorium in Worcester, Massachusetts and featured matches, promos & storyline segments on the road to the WWF King of the Ring 1993 PPV. ("Snort" and "Blow" and all that, I just figured they had to be involved.). I mean, one minute he was great and everythings fine. Found insideBeyond the gimmicks that united white supremacists and the NAACP against him, New Jack discusses his violent youth that nearly led him to a life of crime, his career as a bounty hunter, a near-fatal drug addiction, the last months of ECW, Found inside Page 54The funny part about it is the whole thing evolved by accident , not from long - range planning as a McMahon angle . SMM : Rocky Mountain Thunder . SCOTT WILLIAMS : Brutus Beefcake . especially by the faces , is appalling . In what was billed as Beefcake's "comeback match", he defeated DiBiase on Raw by disqualification when DiBiase and Schyster double-teamed him. Perfect at Summerslam 90 but got hurt in the parasailing accident and Kerry Von Erich the Texas Tornado got it. While out parasailing with friends and helping a friend prepare to be taken off, the boat took off early which resulted in their knees smashing directly into Leslies face. She told Piers Morgan they were "on a bit of a different track", Google Earth user spots mysterious base in Arctic with 'tic-tac UFOs' emerging from it, The strange structure has three extended pod-like buildings that connect to it. Beefcake turned face by cutting "Adorable" Adrian Adonis' hair at WrestleMania III, launching his "Barber" gimmick. Found inside Page 74Beefcake spent the following months in a feud with Intercontinental Champion Honky Tonk Man. The two met face-to-face at WrestleMania IV, with The Barber A crushed facial skeleton. A frozen full English has come under fire from Reddit users who didn't like the sound of the readymade breakfast but would you be willing to give it a go? TV is never short of bad ideas, as demonstrated in a guide to one hundred of television's most memorable blunders and bloopers, arranged in a count-down format and including information on each incident that seeks to answer the question of He said I bent over with my butt in Lizs face, which really didnt happen, but okay. "Vince still wanted her back so WWE chartered a Concorde to fly her back there. Found insideSince joining the WWE in 2000 as a goodwill ambassador from Great Britain, William Regal has established himself as an up-and-coming Superstar. From the outside, his story was one of a charmed lifehe was at the top of his career, had a wonderful and loving family, and a lifelong fan base who worshiped him. Bravo interfered to allow the Dream Team to win the match. His wrestling career was put on hold in 1990 after a freak parasailing accident that left him with smashed facial bones. ``During the '80s wrestling boom he became popular because he was very good friends with Hulk Hogan.''. The first was in 1988 when he was replaced due to injury at Summerslam. He wrestled under a variety of other names during the Nineties, including The Man with No Name and The Zodiac. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Surprising Story of Hedy Lamarr, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" As a teenage actress in 1920s Austria, performing on the stage and in film in light comedies and musicals, Hedy Kiesler, with her exotic beauty, was heralded across Sabu explains in his long-awaited autobiography how he always spoke louder with actions than words in the wrestling ring. Brutus Beefcake Height: Brutus also garnered fame after an accident mutilated his face. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Money Inc. 1993. 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Overcoming adversity, however, is one of Brutus Beefcakes specialties. I had my t-back on, bent over to get something, and the next thing you know, Randy was up and things were flying. The book is filled with nostalgic and humorous anecdotes about the whirlwind life of wrestling alongside such notables as Hulk Hogan and Bruno Sammartino, both in and out of the ring. Over 800 entries examine the facts, evidence, and leading theories of a variety of unsolved murders, robberies, kidnappings, serial killings, disappearances, and other crimes. Brutus Beefcake began his career in 1977, Beefcake and Valentine got into an argument that lead to Valentine and new Dream Team stable member Dino Bravo attacking Beefcake post-match. During a recent appearance on The Wrestling Inc. Daily, the WWE Hall of Famer told a memorable anecdote about rival wrestlers The Nasty boys, saying, "the Nasty Boys were in London and Saggs or Knobbs let out a big fart in a dressing room or wherever they were at with Randy Savage and Elizabeth. They called it the fart heard around the world.". This provided the impetus for Beefcake along with having had his hair cut inadvertently by Adrian Adonis in a six-man match shortly before WrestleMania to turn face . He was all over the map, and you just had to deal with it. 1990: Brutus Beefcake was involved in a freak parasailing accident and was fitted with steel plates and bolts in his face. Ted DiBiase, the Million Dollar Man, is fondly remembered by wrestling fans for his style and his command of the ring. This is the inside glimpse of three decades inside and outside the squared circle. The Smoking Gunns vs. Gus Kantarakis & Dale Wolfe. It was later revealed that it was Ed Leslie under the mask, better known to WWE fans as Brutus The Barber Beefcake. In court later he will try to avoid the possession charges by claiming the substance isn't cocaine, but anthrax. However, during his time in the WWF, Beefcake was involved in a parasailing accident where a friends feet smashed into his face. Brutus was considered to win the Intercontinental Championship at Summerslam 1990; but, a near fatal parasailing accident prevented this from coming to fruition; Beefcake was in life-threatening condition, as a result of the accident. Brutus was 30 yards in front of her and was to hold the boat back until the air caught the parasail and lifted the woman into the air. From the first moment that Leslie arrives, he finds himself in Hogans shadow, which is the position hell continue in for practically his entire career. Thank you for being a part of our community! The turn was fairly organic as Valentine and Valiant preferred Dino Bravo to Beefcake, effectively pushing Brutus out of the group. Hulk Hogan teamed with Brutus Beefcake in a losing effort against Ted DiBiase and I.R.S. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the In Wrestling for My Life, WWE superstar Shawn Michaels shares from his heart about the highs and lows of his life inside the WWE. Beefcake was booked to take part in exhibition matches as recently as June 12 and is still recording shout-outs for fans on Cameo. Check out this clip of now WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg capturing the You can watch the complete episode of WCW Pro from January 20, 1996 below: Copyright 2020. Then, after another short break, he re-teamed with Hulk Hogan as The Mega-Maniacs. His face was reportedly crushed, according to witnesses, and his mouth had to be pried open so that he could breathe. Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? Sports Illustrated has learned that Beefcake is the final member of However, his co-author Kenny Casanova claims the war of words is legit, as real-life drama between the friends has turned them into recent enemies. Found inside Page 16Interview Time: Brutus Beefcake, who is making his first television He says the accident might have destroyed his face but his ears were still working WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling examines some of the ridiculously horrible characters and storylines that pro wrestling promoters have subjected their fans to over the past twenty years. Over 100 feet of wire and 32 screws were required to construct Beefcakes new face. Found inside Page 326Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake One of the biggest talking points concerning WrestleMania Hogan himself has come out and blamed it on a jet-ski accident. In this rollercoaster tale of success and frustration, replete with missed opportunities, broken promises and a broken neck, Bob shares his uncompromising views on the present wrestling landscape with fascinating insights into the world Found insideBrutus. Beefcake. 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It is the other side of the sport, the side beyond the lights, the side under the mat, where the real stories rest, hidden from the cameras, hidden from the fans and known to only those who live it each day. His entire face collapsed. We worked well in the ring together. Schyster then tried to reinjure Beefcake, hitting him with a steel briefcase. Leslie began his career at the side of Terry Bollea in 1977. Beefcake - these days Edward Leslie, 46, of Winchester - voluntarily checked into a treatment program Monday, according to a source, after cocaine he admitted was his created an anthrax scare at the MBTA's Downtown Crossing subway station. Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake were successful in the cage, after which Zeus was not seen in the WWF. Over the next few years, Leslie would turn into a face (good guy) and lose two shots at the WWF Intercontinental Title. WWFOldSchool.com is a property owned & managed by Dynamite Digital Media. He had a parasailing accident while he was standing on the beach and the driver of the boat mistook a cue to accelerate causing Beefcakes friend to smash him in the face I wrestled Randy a lot. This was caused by a miscommunication during the match in which Beefcake hit Valentine by accident. Beefcake was scheduled for a WrestleMania VI re-match, this time for the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam . In July 1990, a serious parasailing accident put Leslie out of action. Ed Leslie's face had to have a number of pins and bolts inserted to hold it together. Don't miss a thing by getting the Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox! But behind the colossal bronzed chest and TV set of his own wrestling talk show, ``The Barber Shop,'' Leslie's life was headed for the ropes. Found inside Page 72Hulk Hogan suffered a jet ski accident near his home in Florida, To protect his own face, previously injure in an accident, Brutus Beefcake wore a The substance was found on the counter of a fare booth being manned by Leslie, who later admitted it wasn't Anthrax but was cocaine. Leslie has been suspended and has checked into rehab. As Brutus Beefcake, Leslie wrestled second generation wrestler David Sammartino to a double disqualification at the first Wrestlemania. The accident happened while a woman friend was parasailing. That was the injury suffered by Brutus Beefcake. FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson. The substance was found on the counter of a fare booth being manned by Leslie, who later admitted it wasn't Anthrax but was cocaine. He began a talk show through WWF called The Barber Shop. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. With his imposing steel shears, colorful outfits, wide eyes and contagious smile, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake became one of the most beloved Superstars in WWE history. Brutus' career tells a story of courage and commitment. I still couldn't care less, but some people just swoon over these characters. In 1977, Edward Harrison Ed Leslie makes his professional wrestling debut, immediately teamed with an also brand-new Hogan (then Terry Boulder) as his storyline brother/partner Ed Boulder. Below are the highlights from the interview: We had tremendously good matches. But, nobody ever accused 'professional wrestlers' of being Nobel Prize laureates, either. Brutus Beefcakes life changed forever in July of 1990 when he suffered a horrific, near-death accident while Parasailing. Although he made a few appearances in the ring after the accident, his wrestling career was over - even a mild blow to the face might have been fatal. "And Randy put Elizabeth on an airplane and sent her home," he added. Leslie was Ed Boulder when Bollea wrestled as "Terry Boulder", and Dizzy Hogan when Bollea became "Hulk Hogan". Randy pretty much had the same relationship with everybody, very moody. Brian Blair Discusses The Iron Sheik, Boating Incident With Brutus Beefcake & More. ``He has been cooperative with police.''. Together, they feuded against various territorial villains of the day, with Leslie sporting the most ridiculously feathered, Farrah Fawcett-style He had to have surgery to repair it using over 100 metal plates. Sadly, Beefcakes career would be put on hold following an accident that nearly ended his life. 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For those who don't know, at the peak of his career, Beefcake was surfing and took a Parasail square in the face. Experience the excitement of WWE in the new updated edition of WWE Encyclopedia, the definitive slam-by-slam look at the worldwide entertainment phenomenon.Get detailed histories on all of the championships, profiles of your favourite But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andr the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Missy Hyatt was professional wrestling's first character -- the original sexy "socialite" sidekick whose trademark Gucci purse and tough-girl attitude made her the most loved -- and most hated -- woman in wrestling. WWE Raw Retro Coverage - February 15, 1993: Brutus Beefcake returns to the ring following a serious accident to face Ted DiBiase, 16-man battle royal with a We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The result: a shattered jaw, nose and other facial bones, and his palate also collapsed. Our matches were tremendous, and that was what was important.. After the steel cage match, Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake both went back to working singles matches. Found inside Page 134Afterwards, we were actually called upstairs to face the local commission with the Honky Tonk Man for a bout against Brutus Beefcake and Sherri Martell. Over 100 feet of wire and countless screws were needed to hold the Barbers face Hope he doesn't show up at his hearing as "the Zodiac". His wrestling career was put on hold in 1990 after a freak parasailing accident that left him with smashed facial bones. Hes grabbing Liz and dragging her off the beach. 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