Why Were Wrestling Managers So Important?

[TigerTops]

Managers were once a major part of wrestling, but they are much less common now. A good manager could make a wrestler feel like a bigger star and add another layer to a rivalry. What made managers such an important part of old-school wrestling?

[DevD]

Wrestling managers added personality to wrestlers who weren’t always strong on the microphone. Someone like Bobby Heenan could make a wrestler feel more dangerous, while Paul Bearer helped make The Undertaker’s character even more mysterious. Managers also helped build rivalries, cut promos, and keep stories moving outside the ring.

[Jasmine]

Managers could make a wrestler more interesting without needing them to be great on the microphone. Bobby Heenan and Paul Bearer added personality, tension, and memorable promos to their clients. I miss that dynamic, especially the way a manager could build a rivalry before the wrestlers even stepped into the ring.