Marzino was primarily featured at house shows during the 1980s, but he kept doing occasional appearances in WWF programming, mostly in the WWF syndicated program, WWF All-Star Wrestling which featured top-tier talent defeating jobbers. But in a managerial position, he was able to establish so many great talents. For 30 years, Mark Calaway entertained WWE fans as an undead funeral parlor employee with supernatural powers. But Davis managed Nature Boy Buddy Rogers at the height of Rogers career as NWA world champion, working with him as he won the title in 1961 and again in 1962. While in character, their obligation is to make sure their talent gets the opportunities they deserve, but behind the scenes, they arrange travel, manage spending habits, and plan out matches. As of late 2010, Farmer is project manager of a research program known as GEAR (Genetics, Exercise, and Research) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Luger told Sting rather bluntly that he did not believe him. Craig Pittman, a legit Marine sergeant, abandoned Cobra in the Jungle, then reported him AWOL back at camp. [1], Super J was well received by the NJPW audience, and was also a prominent member of Team 2000, teaming with Chono through 2001. Yet, it would be his pivotal role in the careers of Brock Lesnar and CM Punk that cemented him as one of WWEs greatest minds. After Farmer left, the nWo began using Sting masks and having other nWo members appear as fake Stings. The Ohio native wrestled for a few years before a neck injury took him out of the ring, mostly for good. of their mentor, "P.S." . Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. In matches, nWo Sting would usually lose to opponents, or need help from the entire nWo to win. Cornette was the mouthpiece of Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey's rise to serious tag team success in Mid South and World Class Championship Wrestling. He also oversaw the in-ring careers of The Iron Sheik and future manager, Mr. Fuji. The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! He was a perennial champion in the California version of the WWA, as well as making successful tours in the Georgia territory. a lumbering eight-footer like Giant Gonzalez, Wippleman turned the behemoth into a Bobby Heenan was the gold standard when it came to wrestling managers. the most dangerous figures in WWE. His role as a manager is far from understated, but his biggest contribution was establishing the relationship between pro wrestling and the 80s pop music scene, which was dubbed the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection. "The Mouth of the South" was instrumental in the rise of the Hart Foundation and made sure that Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart's lack of confidence in the early days was not a stumbling block. Cornette broke out as a star when he went to Bill Watts Mid-South territory as the manager for The Midnight Express. The 72-year-old first started at Republic in his teens. While Jim Cornette was learning the ropes in Memphis, he had to play second fiddle to Hart, because of how established Harts First Family was. Eastman Parkway, Gresham . Miss Elizabeth probably wasnt cut out for the brutal world of sports-entertainment, but that didnt stop her from becoming one of its legends. Here are 10 of the greatest managers to ever grace professional wrestling. Under that charming bowler hat stood As the brains behind the fearsome brawn Heenan's back and forths with his good friend and on-air enemy Gorilla Monsoon on Primetime Wrestling are legendary and make for entertaining viewing on YouTube. A year later, Davis expanded his stable while working for Vincent J. McMahon (you might have heard of his son, Vincent Kennedy McMahon) for the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Matt Striker said. valets relationship with a young Shawn Michaels that placed her so high on and our the World Armwrestling League is the largest and fastest growing professional arm-wrestling league in the world . new meaning to the word distraction, Matt Striker said of the beautiful blonde Truly, this 1996 WWE Hall of Famer was often imitated, never duplicated.. He is the older brother of Shunji Takano . He spearheaded the push of The Freebirds into World Class, which set the promotion on fire for a while in the early 1980s, managed The Spoiler in Australia, The Great Kabuki, and The Great Muta, and worked with Ric Flair and Hiro Matsuda as part of the J-Tex Corporation. 1990s. Even after is retirement from managing Blassie would continue to make appearances in the promotion even doing voice overs for promotion packages. their substantial successes in tandem and individual to the innovative mind Hart is little remembered these days, but his work in front of the camera and behind it should be remembered. and that is because of what Slick did, Striker said. Kevin Robertson. Marzino returned to the WWWF in 1978, in a loss to Butcher Vachon. She hardly ever got physical. at WrestleMania IX before it ever started. behind powerhouses like The British Bulldog and Yokozuna in WWE, the Creeping in the corner of destroyers like The Vickie's stint as a manager helped her on-screen boyfriend Edge win the World Heavyweight Championship after she became SmackDown! shrewd maneuvering. Lil' Cobra's. Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm Gresham Snap Fitness. To this day, both Matt and Jeff accredit a good deal of Farmer returned to WCW in July 1995 as Cobra to feud with Craig Pittman. He was masterful at building heel heat and helped get the Hart Foundation over as a threat to the tag team division. Unfortunately, his last involvement with the company was during the horrifically written angle between Edge and Kane. With the classic beauty in their corner, Freddie Blassie had a long, illustrious career in the ring as a championship wrestler. His hat and his glasses Berzerker and Don Muraco and dominant tag teams like Demolition and The Powers Cobra is a man that is a hoarder and was featured in the twelfth season of Hoarders. The two factions would fight for the next seven months before the feud culminated at the Wrestling World 2000 event. Toronto: ECW Press, 2007. Freddie Blassie had a long, illustrious career in the ring as a championship wrestler. Psychologists Honored as Manager of the Year by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1978 and 1979, Next His time in WWE was brief barely . the rules.. history. The Wild Samoans, the Headshrinkers, Andre the Giant, Jimmy Snuka and Hulk Hogan, to name a few, also benefited from his management at one time or another. Didn't resort to being emotional. Guerrero from making her mark in this position. Immature at first, As one of the first gaijin to regularly tour Japan, Blassies antics actually caused several fans to have heart attacks. ", Hoarders- MASSIVE Mess Is Biggest Match Yet For Wrestling Icon Cobra - A&E. This led Luger, Sting's longtime ally, friend and tag team partner, to publicly question Stings loyalty. He didnt burst onto the scene. Hoarders: MASSIVE Mess Is Biggest Match Yet For Wrestling Icon "Cobra" | A&E A&E 9.3M subscribers Subscribe 8.3K Share Save 608K views 1 year ago #Hoarders Wrestling icon "Cobra" must. Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. record do all his talking. mostly oversized lumps like Adam Bomb and Big Bully Busick who had more brawn of his knees at Starrcade in 1986. He also managed numerous NWA wrestlers to success throughout the 1980s. had these two juggernauts that the world needed to see. Shrewdly negotiating A eu lieu le - Was the : 2018-02-03 2018-02-03 Cobra Wrestling Association - Carnage#Royal Rumble X . Heyman never hesitates to remind fans that he is the man behind the man who conquered The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania 30. 2005. great General Manager and a cunning corner man. a year but even today the WWE Universe still remembers Sir Oliver Humpderink. As a manager, he took a And while the Superstar didnt exactly need a mouthpiece, Roth could help the heel champion at ringside. upset more than a few of his charges, but for The Million Dollar Man it was style., A vicious Womens Champion before [1] Cobra made his WCW debut on September 9, 1995 edition of WCW Worldwide, defeating Bobby Starr with his Cobra clutch slam finisher. While he was working in these smaller territories, he was also building a reputation as a consummate professional. Classy Freddie Blassie was one of a kind. Curt Hennig's legacy was cemented in the WWF based on his time with Heenan, and it is arguable that his face run would not have been as successful if it had not been for his heel run with Heenan. Fred Blassie was born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Chicago and molded them into international superstars. And thats what the 25 men and women on this list did better than anybody else. He also launched Ohio Valley Wrestling along with Nightmare Danny Davis, booked for Ring of Honor, and appeared as an on-air talent for TNA/Impact. Tykarra is awesome. After a stellar wrestling career as Billy White Wolf, a supposedly Native American grappler, Adnan Bin Abdul Kareem Ahmed Alkaissy El Farthie began working as Sheikh Adnan Al-Kaissie in Verne Gagnes AWA. WWE.com posed that very question to Matt Striker expert on all things WWE and an accomplished advisor in his own right and he said: A great manager is someone that can incite the emotions of the WWE Universe., Who would yesterday's managers manage today? sports-entertainment. They made their first appearance at a WCW Worldwide taping in Orlando, FL on July 10, 1993 (in an episode that would not air until November 13 of that year), defeating Billy Brooks and Rhett Blair. On the December 11th, 1993 edition of WCW Saturday Night the team called out WCW World Tag Team Champions The Nasty Boys, as well as several other teams. the mat to the ringside when she took on the careers of Macho Man Randy while throwing handfuls of salt into the eyes of opponents like the chef into sports-entertainment by running errands for competitors, working with the but you had to wonder what could Wippleman have accomplished with a serious face-fastened rubber bands often left us wondering if Captain Lou Albano had Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. The two groups feuded until September 2002 when Team 2000 was absorbed into the New Japan Army as well.[1]. Once that bell sounded, Akeem was someone that you sat up and took notice of With his quick wit and the range to play the sniveling coward or the vicious mastermind, Heenan could do it all from ringside. Obnoxious, devious and always effective, the man once known as Paul E. Dangerously experienced early success with The Original Midnight Express in the AWA and then his star-studded Dangerous Alliance in WCW. Herbie Walker. However, he will always be remembered for announcing the imminent arrival of Kane, betraying the Phenom on numerous occasions, but, most importantly, for ensuring the success of one of wrestling's all-time greats. Superstars like Lizs former husband, the late Macho Man Randy Savage, and Hulk Anyone reaching for a carton? and Japan, Teddy knew the rule book in Mr. Fuji earned the nickname "The Devious One" when he wrestled for Vince McMahon Sr.'s World Wide Wrestling Federation. But even though Roth was terrific in his role as the sidekick for Graham, its real life that places him so high on this list. stepped through the ropes, Michael Hayes revolutionized tag team competition alongside Sherri's management of Randy Savage, Ted DiBiase, Shawn Michaels, and Harlem Heat legitimized them as superstars and proved that behind every successful man is a strong woman who can land a dropkick. His high success rate took thirteen different teams to championship victories in the World Wrestling Federation. WWE seafarers worth their salt, though, Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Like many other Crimson Guards, Fred underwent plastic surgery for Cobra, receiving the identical set of "Fred" features of Fred Broca. Their wedding, the reconciliation after Savage's retirement match with the Ultimate Warrior and the WWF title victory celebration are all memories that will never be forgotten, and "Wrestling's First Lady" played an integral part in all of them. Its a knowledge base that made him a He stayed with the WWE until after the 1992 Royal Rumble. Heyman's reputation preceded him, and the heat that he received was transferred to Lesnar, who was quickly established as a monster heel in the WWE and a legitimate main event player. . They then would go back and forth and trade victories for a few months before the feud ended. crowd full of peacocks. Construction Project Manager/ Civil Engineering. Davis managed the biggest stars in the territory, including Johnny Valentine, Dr. Bill Miller, the Grahams, and Johnny Barend. Farmer picked up the victory in the match for Team nWo when he forced Luger to submit with the Scorpion death lock.[1]. The feud was short-lived, with Pittman defeating Cobra by submission in a very short match, although in a rematch the following week, Cobra won. major championship success. He made some Fred VII was based in Denver, where by day he ran a car repair business called "Fred's Autos". across the country with his sharp mind and infamous tennis racket. During this feud, nWo Sting left the group and sided with Chono. He didnt have the natural size or The Giant had previously won the WCW World Tag Team Championship with the real Sting, but the team imploded when Giant joined nWo Hollywood, and began feuding over control of the tag team titles that they held together. Bobby Heenan and Nick Bockwinkel Incident in Chicago, The Great Kabuki and Gary Hart: Their Fearful and Timeless Partnership, Bruno Sammartino and Freddie Blassie: Too Real for the Mob, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. At the event, Team 2000 defeated nWo Japan in a best of four series, forcing the nWo Japan to disband and become part of Team 2000. largest and greatest associate, Yokozuna. Whether it's the network's distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality or groundbreaking documentary, A\u0026E makes entertainment an art form. In Detroit, Roth wore wraparound shades, loud jackets, and a fez. Paul Bearer was a key figure in the legendary Undertakers rise to power in the (Holley was best known for managing his Fourth Alliance stable for the majority of his career. While not all of your beloved favorites may be listed below, the following wrestling managers deserve a bit of our love by making professional wrestling exceptionally better by being a part of it. His home is in bad shape. By the time he got to the WWF as a performer, he was well into middle age. Fred Marzino is an American retired professional wrestler, who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. and out, Striker said. With a gift of gab and a high-pitched voice that he exaggerated to play a stereotypical mamas boy in the 1980s territory system, Cornette burst onto the scene in OK, fine. Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. He must clean up while dealing with the grief of the loss of both of his parents so that he can get his life back and create a stable environment for his approaching granddaughter. He managed top acts in Dick the Bruisers WWA, the AWA, and the WWF/E, including AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel, Andre the Giant, and Ray The Crippler Stevens before moving on to the broadcast booth for WWE and WCW. Moody cut his teeth in smaller promotions for several years, like the sinking World Class promotion in Dallas, where he managed a stable of top heels against the Von Erichs, and even engaged in a one-on-one feud with the youngest of the Von Erich brothers, Chris. When your managerial work outshines Jim Cornette, youve accomplished something. As a fan favorite, nWo Sting teamed up with Brian Adams to challenge for the IWGP Tag Team Championship, and also teamed up with Tenzan again to compete in the 1998 Super Grade Tag League. Its this megalomaniacal mix that has made Vickie Guerrero, at times, one of There are a lot of newer fans out there who say Jim Cornette has lost touch with what makes the wrestling business work, but he made money for more than 30 years in the wrestling business, and if you listen to his podcast, you understand why. Sound easy enough? Blassie began managing in 1974 later becoming a full time manager in what is currently known as the WWE. for Fuji's He has won awards from press associations in several states, including a General Excellence award from the Georgia Press Association while sports editor at The Statesboro Herald. Perched at ringside with a camera in his hand, the teenage New Yorker spent countless nights studying the managerial craft of WWE Hall of Famers like Captain Lou Albano and Freddie Blassie and applied everything he learned and more when he became one himself. Freddie Blassie was adept at portraying one of the most obnoxious villains in professional wrestling history. He worked for various Japanese and American wrestling promotions from the late 1970s to early 1990s. never personal just business. Paul Ellering did the same thing for the Road Warriors. and his jacket all of that was there, but his substance far outweighed his in seeking a pinfall during his days as a competitor. their emotions a talent hed cultivated during his stint as a radio DJ before Watching the transformation of After it was revealed that Sting had sided with WCW, Eric Bischoff promised an interview with Sting. and consultant at different times, The Cougar has backed Superstars like Edge Matt Striker said. Cobra lost all rank and respect, learned to wrestle, and came to WCW seeking revenge on Pittman. He also managed the tag-team Demolition, one of the longest-reigning tag teams in WWE History. Chono, the leader of nWo Japan, suffered a neck injury which led to Keiji Mutoh taking charge and changing the group's philosophy. The Playboy Gary Hart from Chicago wrestled, managed, booked talent, wrote TV, and did everything else in the business. As keeper of The Phenoms mysterious and supernatural urn, Bearer not Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. youd elbow your buddy and say, Thats somebody! And thats what it takes to who first appeared in WWE in 1995. The original line-up of The Four Horsemen is the greatest faction in pro wrestling history. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. battle against Hulk Hogan, harnessed the impressive power of The Warlord and, Ed Strangler Lewis, a legendary wrestler himself, managed former NWA world champion LouThesz for many years and took a percentage of Theszs earnings as champion. Ivan Koloff to end Bruno Sammartinos seven-year reign as WWE Champion, and Heenan's involvement in high-profile storylines gave them legitimacy, including his role as Andre The Giant's manager in his historic encounter with Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 3. Let us hear your reactions on Facebook and Twitter. In February 1995, he and fellow former WCW wrestler Jim Steele wrestled a dark match for the World Wrestling Federation. Two of the most well-known gimmicks in wrestling history can largely thank Paul Bearer for their initial success. Her level of unlikability is a testament to her genius character work during her 7-year run in WWE. (And also because Heenan publicly referred to Cornette as the greatest manager in the history of wrestling during an early broadcast of Monday Night Raw). He was one of the great young stars by the time a plane crashed into Tampa Bay, killing The King Bobby Shane and severely injuring Buddy Colt, Mike McCord (better known these days as Austin Idol), and Hart. first with WCWs Doom and later with his Thuggin and Buggin Enterprises in As a manager, he was a despicable human being looking to seize every opportunity to get to the top, but as a performer, he was one of the industry's best. 10 Movie Protagonists Who Just Needed Therapy. He never did back a major champion, The Brain who talked more than 93,000 fans into buying a ticket. After single-handedly taking out Team nWo, Sting walked over to Luger, shoved him, and said, "Is that good enough for ya?" Super J left Team 2000 in March 2002, and joined rival group, the New Japan Army. [1][2] In August 1993, the team toured All Japan Pro Wrestling, facing teams such as Dan Kroffat & Doug Furnas, Jun Akiyama & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi, and Mighty Inoue & Takao Omori. When Perfect turned on the Family and Ric Flair, it was similar to Batista turning on Triple H in Evolution which started a similarly successful babyface run for the "Animal.". [1] He retired later that year. Perfect. Privacy Policy. Lesnar's short but successful WWE career in which he became a three-time WWE Champion, a Royal Rumble winner and a King of the Ring is a testament to Heyman's managerial skills. He managed the Iron Sheik to a brief world title run. A great manager can take an average professional wrestler and turn them into a genuine star. Previous Blassie's all-star line-up includes High Chief Peter Maivia, Hercules Henandez, and Hulk Hogan before he became the industry's biggest star. In July 1994, Farmer wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance territories in Tennessee and the Carolinas. Bearing in mind that this list was strictly for managers who spent time in WWE (explaining the notable omissions of greats like Gary Hart and J.J. Dillon), did we manage to mess up this Top 25? Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. While in the promotion, they wrestled as "Lightning & Thunder". He was nicknamed "The Brain" because of his quick-witted comebacks and his unrelenting plotting and scheming. The widow of wrestling legend Eddie Guerrero surprised the world with her performance as a conniving cougar on WWE Television. He has now established Ring of Honor as the third wrestling company, and they continue to go from strength to strength under his direction. He was the eloquent mastermind behind the dominant tag team of Hawk and Animal, aka The Road Warriors. in them without stealing the show. They were a controversial Super J teamed up with Scott Norton to compete in the 2001 G1 Tag League, scoring 7 victories. As one of the first gaijin to regularly tour Japan, Blassie's antics actually caused several fans to have heart attacks. But Cornette's most famous managerial position was with the Midnight Express in the old NWA. Ellering is known for his vast intelligence and was probably one of the few people who could get The Road Warriors to listen. There wouldnt be managers without Classy Freddie Blassie. As a competitor He had this look about him where walking down the street one moment, destructive the next, it was a bit of psychological warfare that UPDATE: Gulf Coast star Duffy passes away,UFC & CZW shows tonight, Last night's Fandango rundown, Terry Funk wins ECW title anniversary plus Funks vs Briscos, Diesel vs. Razor, Greatest Mexican & Japanese star", "The Colorful Life Of Manager J.C. Dykes", "East Tennessee wrestling legend passes away", "Ron Wright, who entertained generations of East Tennessee wrestling fans, dies", "Wrestling coordinator hoping to draw crowds", "SLAM! Championship and then convinced Mr. His name was Bobby Heenan, and he was a feature in many of the main storylines of the 1980s. A big rainstorm delayed the process by creating lots of mud and puddles. Cobra (Episode) Bobby Heenan's impact in professional wrestling is incomparable. Jeffrey Farmer (born August 14, 1962) [1] is an American retired professional wrestler. Later during the War Games match, the last man out for Team nWo was Sting (Farmer), leading viewers (including the broadcast team) to believe that Sting was part of the nWo. Hall of Famer held their interest with his uncanny ability to verbally incite (One of the truisms about the wrestling business: Ringside wrestling managers enable workers to do more types of finishes without having a clean finish, which would get people to come back to see the return bout.). Pro wrestling insiders and fans are well aware of Paul Heyman's level of brilliance when it comes to sports entertainment. Paul E. Dangerously managed the Midnight Express, Stunning Steve Austin, Adrian Adonis and Don Muraco back in the day, but he is perhaps better remembered for his creation of the ECW brand. For more information, please see our The greatest manager in taking down opponents twice his size, Skaaland managed Andre the Giant in his Heenan's protgscould not fail to learn from his quick wit and ability to run his mouth, which allowed him to become one of the greatest announcers of all-time with WWF and WCW. Who Thunder & Lightning's next match saw their first defeat, as they fell to Yoshi Kwan (Chris Champion) and Bobby Eaton at a house show in Kennesaw, GA on September 28. [1] Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes is known as a legend of the sport. Al-Kaissie was also a legitimate grappler, having wrestled at Oklahoma State University (the school produced other greats like former NWA world heavyweight champions Jack Brisco and Dick Hutton, Jerry Brisco, Leroy McGuirk). Sunny was able to provide a whole His insults, delivered at a rapid-fire A manager's effectiveness is what can make or break a new wrestler's career. The Dynamite Kid and his cousin, Davey Boy Smith, were two of the best wrestlers that the WWF had at their disposal, but they were clumsy and awkward during interviews. attention of WWE fans in the 1970s with his outlandish outfits, but the WWE Cars and other items fill his property and clutter takes over his house, his barn, and a trailer. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Heenan deserves his place in the Hall of Fame and he deserves his place at the top of this list. For every successful, well known manager like Jimmy Hartthere is a manager that we seem to have forgotten about. In his retirement, Blassie became sort of an elder statesman to wrestlers and wrestling fans alike. Fred Marzino is an American retired professional wrestler, who competed in the 1970s and 1980s. Managers could add something to the storylines and rivalries, and sometimes they could create their own feuds out of nowhere. be a star.. Pop culture enthusiasts remember Cunning The more cerebral but no less devious approach, crookedly leading loathed 400 N.W. As part of an elaborate plan, Farmer made his debut as Sting on the September 9, 1996 edition of Monday Nitro when he attacked Lex Luger, appearing from the nWo limousine after a tape recording of Sting speaking had been played. Andrew "Cobra" Rhodes (born 4th October 1964) is a professional armwrestler considered to be in the top 50 of all-time. Pro wrestling insiders and fans are well aware of Paul Heyman's level of brilliance when it comes to sports entertainment. Thunder & Lightning's final match however was a win; they teamed with Terry Taylor to defeat Tex Slazenger, Shanghai Pierce, and Dallas Page on WCW Pro on April 30, 1994. During the 1990s, Cornette did double duty by running his own promotion, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, while simultaneously being the American representative of WWF world champion Yokozuna. William Moody was a hell of a talent. But wrestling managers of the other kind are a bit better known: The flamboyant personality standing ringside, advising and occasionally giving a little bit of underhanded assistance to his client. The team was unable to sort through things in the pouring rain. For the yacht class, see, World Championship Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Return to the independent circuit (20012005), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, "ProWresBlog: IWF 5/27/1993 - the Best of the IWF", Former Pro-Wrestler "nWo Sting" Now Manages Research Program at University of Miami School of Medicine, "Possible Error on WWE "The Best of Sting" DVD Release", Medical Student Meets His Match, and the Dean, in the Gym, "THE WANDERER Bill Clinton's quest to save the world, reclaim his legacyand elect his wife", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Farmer_(wrestler)&oldid=1142253883, PWI ranked him No. He was right about that, but there was much Blassie was also the archetype for the flamboyant charismatic manager gimmick that was seen a lot in the 70s and 80s. After the War Games match, the real Sting began to evolve into a much darker Crow-like character, with Farmers imposter character serving as the catalyst. 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