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Post by RKOrton #ThankYouLesnar on Mar 6, 2013 17:27:11 GMT -5
R.I.P
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Post by specterkev on Mar 6, 2013 18:01:44 GMT -5
going throguh the news this is the only thing I have found that is related to how he passed, I found this on yahoo.
" Moody earned the respect of both the national professional wrestling and local funeral home communities, said Phillip Gilmer, a close friend and owner of Gilmer's Funeral Home in Mobile.
Moody had been having problems in recent months with breathing and sleep apnea, Gilmer said."
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Post by Scotty on Mar 6, 2013 18:36:02 GMT -5
Really terrible news. Really hope WWE inducts him now. RIP
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Post by greenjack1992 on Mar 6, 2013 18:50:01 GMT -5
Oh no So sad to hear.
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Post by drifter on Mar 6, 2013 18:54:51 GMT -5
JR's nice write up about the loss of a friend:
It's never easy reflecting back on the life of a great friend and someone so universally well liked. My friend Bill Moody aka Paul Bearer aka Percival Pringle 3 passed away Tuesday at the age of 58. Here are some personal thoughts....
I met Percy, as I called him for the duration of our relationship, while he worked in Dallas for WCCW and the Von Erich's in the wrestling office in Dallas and while managing a variety of villain wrestlers. Our mutual friend Dennis Brent introduced us as Percy also did some work with Dennis to help make ends meet. This was in the early 80's. We hit it off immediately as we both had the love of the business in common and we both were in the business in a non wrestling role. Were we earning as much money as 'the boys?' Of course not but we were having fun because we were living out our boyhood dreams of being involved in the most unique of genres.
Percy was one of the funniest guys that I ever met in the wrestling biz. He could make anyone laugh and enjoyed doing so. He was also a natural 'heel' and had the psychology of being a villain manager down to a science. Calling Paul Bearer a student of the game would be an understatement.
Growing up in the Pensacola, Florida area with Michael Hayes and others who also made their way into the business Percy always dreamed of being in the biz but knew that athletically speaking that he would have to take a different route than most to make it to the big time. He took that challenging road and navigated it successfully scratching out a living but loving every minute of the journey.
In 1990, PP3's big break came when Vince McMahon brought him to WWE and paired the licensed mortician to be the Undertaker's manager.
As great as Taker's run has been in WWE, arguably the most marvelous, long term run in WWE history, it would have not been the same without Paul Bearer being added to the presentation in the Phenom's formative years. They went together like BBQ sauce on a great rack of ribs and created a presentation that including the perfect music, with perfect lighting and special effects to go along with the amazing package of the Dead Man and his scary, unmistakable figure of a manager.
When I got to WWE in 1993 I was so happy to reunite with Percy and so proud that he had made it to the top of the mountain in the biggest promotion in the world. That's a long way from P'Cola and working multiple jobs for the fading WCCW territory while taking on a second job to pay the bills.
Percy was so proud of his sons and loved his family deeply. His southern roots ran deep as he never moved, for long any way, from Alabama. During the football season we would exchange messages or talk about his Crimson Tide and my Sooners hoping that they would meet for the national title in our life time. If I got a 'Roll Tide' message on my phone or on Twitter I did not have to think twice about who sent it.
He always laughed about me calling him a "Rotund Demon" on a broadcast and often identified himself in that manner when we would speak on the phone.
Percy dearly loved George Jones and occasionally when a new talent would come into the WWE some pranksters would put the newbie up to telling Percy that George Jones had just passed away. Wrestlers have strange senses of humor and Percy never thought that 'rib' was a funny one. He would commence to cutting a promo on the unsuspecting newcomer AND who ever put the kid up to the unappreciated shenanigans.
Some of my fondest memories was Percy enjoying a taste of Jack Daniels and singing George Jones tunes especially 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.'
Percy dearly loved George Jones but that love paled in comparison to his love for his late wife Diana who passed from breast cancer a few years ago. I'm not sure Percy ever recovered from that loss.
One of Percy's closest, long time friends text me last night that "Paul is happy now. He's back with Diana."
Rest in Peace old friend until we meet again.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 19:27:03 GMT -5
Jesus that sucks alot poor guy ill miss His awesomeness all together R.I.P
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Post by metallica90 on Mar 6, 2013 19:30:35 GMT -5
rip paul bearer
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 19:46:12 GMT -5
RIP Paul. You will be missed by millions.
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Post by Rob on Mar 6, 2013 20:08:39 GMT -5
Guy obviously had a huge impact on people. There are R.I.P P.B threads on all the car forums i go on and that never happens to any wrestling figure.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 21:22:00 GMT -5
RIP Paul. He was definitely one of my favorite managers of all time.
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Post by Joel on Mar 6, 2013 21:57:59 GMT -5
Very sad news to hear, my prayers go out to his family and loved ones. He will be missed!
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Post by hulkhogancollector on Mar 7, 2013 0:43:26 GMT -5
Sad news RIP thanks for the memories Paul Bearer
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 8:22:39 GMT -5
Such sad news, and he was only 58, same age as my mother when she passed.
R.I.P Paul Bearer, one of the greatest managers, and certainly one of the most unique.
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Post by The Everlasting Spirit © on Mar 7, 2013 16:37:25 GMT -5
Wow, didnt expect to hear this news. As everyone else said, Rest In Peace and thank you for the memories
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Post by alexgg on Mar 7, 2013 17:41:00 GMT -5
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Post by Dr. Mantis Toboggan MD on Mar 7, 2013 17:51:56 GMT -5
JR's nice write up about the loss of a friend: It's never easy reflecting back on the life of a great friend and someone so universally well liked. My friend Bill Moody aka Paul Bearer aka Percival Pringle 3 passed away Tuesday at the age of 58. Here are some personal thoughts.... I met Percy, as I called him for the duration of our relationship, while he worked in Dallas for WCCW and the Von Erich's in the wrestling office in Dallas and while managing a variety of villain wrestlers. Our mutual friend Dennis Brent introduced us as Percy also did some work with Dennis to help make ends meet. This was in the early 80's. We hit it off immediately as we both had the love of the business in common and we both were in the business in a non wrestling role. Were we earning as much money as 'the boys?' Of course not but we were having fun because we were living out our boyhood dreams of being involved in the most unique of genres. Percy was one of the funniest guys that I ever met in the wrestling biz. He could make anyone laugh and enjoyed doing so. He was also a natural 'heel' and had the psychology of being a villain manager down to a science. Calling Paul Bearer a student of the game would be an understatement. Growing up in the Pensacola, Florida area with Michael Hayes and others who also made their way into the business Percy always dreamed of being in the biz but knew that athletically speaking that he would have to take a different route than most to make it to the big time. He took that challenging road and navigated it successfully scratching out a living but loving every minute of the journey. In 1990, PP3's big break came when Vince McMahon brought him to WWE and paired the licensed mortician to be the Undertaker's manager. As great as Taker's run has been in WWE, arguably the most marvelous, long term run in WWE history, it would have not been the same without Paul Bearer being added to the presentation in the Phenom's formative years. They went together like BBQ sauce on a great rack of ribs and created a presentation that including the perfect music, with perfect lighting and special effects to go along with the amazing package of the Dead Man and his scary, unmistakable figure of a manager. When I got to WWE in 1993 I was so happy to reunite with Percy and so proud that he had made it to the top of the mountain in the biggest promotion in the world. That's a long way from P'Cola and working multiple jobs for the fading WCCW territory while taking on a second job to pay the bills. Percy was so proud of his sons and loved his family deeply. His southern roots ran deep as he never moved, for long any way, from Alabama. During the football season we would exchange messages or talk about his Crimson Tide and my Sooners hoping that they would meet for the national title in our life time. If I got a 'Roll Tide' message on my phone or on Twitter I did not have to think twice about who sent it. He always laughed about me calling him a "Rotund Demon" on a broadcast and often identified himself in that manner when we would speak on the phone. Percy dearly loved George Jones and occasionally when a new talent would come into the WWE some pranksters would put the newbie up to telling Percy that George Jones had just passed away. Wrestlers have strange senses of humor and Percy never thought that 'rib' was a funny one. He would commence to cutting a promo on the unsuspecting newcomer AND who ever put the kid up to the unappreciated shenanigans. Some of my fondest memories was Percy enjoying a taste of Jack Daniels and singing George Jones tunes especially 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Percy dearly loved George Jones but that love paled in comparison to his love for his late wife Diana who passed from breast cancer a few years ago. I'm not sure Percy ever recovered from that loss. One of Percy's closest, long time friends text me last night that "Paul is happy now. He's back with Diana." Rest in Peace old friend until we meet again. That was quite the read but it was well worth it.
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Post by Angel Beast on Mar 7, 2013 18:49:53 GMT -5
2:25 had me bawling like a baby.
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 7, 2013 18:54:27 GMT -5
2:25 had me bawling like a baby. What a wonderful tribute video.... does anyone know the name of the song?
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Post by Angel Beast on Mar 7, 2013 19:06:44 GMT -5
It might be one of their own. I've have song ID app that gave me nothing. Typed lyrics into google and got nothing I'm sure they'll release it song like the Macho Man tribute song.
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Post by Tank2420 on Mar 7, 2013 19:08:10 GMT -5
Great tribute video! Hope he gets his HOF induction soon, he had a great career.
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