RIP: Big Bossman

[Se7en]

Wow. This one's kind of a shocker:

Ray "Big Bossman" Traylor passed away suddenly at his home tonight. Traylor, who was 42, got his start as Jim Cornette's bodyguard Big Bubba Rogers in 1986 after he left his job as a prison guard in Marietta, GA.

After leaving Crockett promotions over pay, his real life job became is gimmick as the Big Bossman, the evil prison guard, who had a big run with Hulk Hogan.

He was also a major star with All Japan Pro Wrestling as Big Bubba in the 90s, before returning to the WWF in recent years.

At this point his death is a mystery. He had not been complaining of feeling bad, other than a bad knee. His wife found him in a room tonight and he wasn't breathing. Paramedica were unable to revive him.

Credit: Meltzer


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[RocOutWithYACockOUT]

wow...I liked him back in the days. I always thought he was under used.

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[fluffernutter]

!

That is crazy.

Big Bubba.

Damn!

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[reeshy]

Damn..I'm not a big wrestling fan...but even I know who he was......RIP!!

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[Fallon]

FUCK! He ruled The Corporation.

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[JohnnyCash]

That sucks. Im not into Wrestling at all so I dont know who he is. But its still sad news.

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[ChickenHawk]

Aw jeeze.... Big Bossman was the SHIT. It's sad to see him go. It's seriously crazy to think that SO MANY of the wrestlers I grew up with have died early deaths.

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[Mr.Angelino]

I feel terrible that the first thing that came to mind was that this will make for a great wrestling segment on tomorrow's show. I just love when Ron and Fez talk wrestling even if it's because of tragedy. God bless big man.

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[IrishAlkey]

Cobb county, Georgia mourns you, big guy.



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[Teenweek]

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If you ever take a trip down to cob county gorgia ya betta read the signs that protect the law and order.
You'll serve hard times.
You'll be serving hard times.
You know the big boss make ya walk the line ya betta watch that truck you'll be serving hard time he carrys a big stick a probably change you, your looking for trouble he'll be coming after you.
You'll serve hard times.


You'll be serving hard times.
You know the big bossman make you walk the lineya betta watch that car you'll be serving hard times.
You'll be serving hardtimes you'll be serving hard times ya know the big bossman make ya walk the line ya betta watch that car you'll be serving hard time.
You'll be serving hard times you'll be serving hard times.
Ya know the big bossman make ya walk the line ya betta watch that car you'll be serving hard times.
Hard times.
Hard times ya know the big bossman make ya walk the line ya betta watch that car you'll be serving hard time.
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This message was edited by Teenweek on 9-23-04 @ 8:26 AM

[Hosp]

Couple of sad things came to mind:

He and Mr Perfect both started their last runs with the WWF/WWE at the same time, and now their both gone.

And The whole Paul Wight's father's funeral thing.

But like everyone else, I enjoyed him back in the day.

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[Teenweek]

And The whole Paul Wight's father's funeral thing.



This might go as the funniest out of ring segment ever.

[Hosp]

What about Pepper?

Mr. Traylor never really had any respect for the dead.

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[TheMojoPin]

Man, I haven't followed pro wrestling since I was like 12, but I sure as Hell remember the Big Bossman. That cop gimmick was the best. I remember I'd always pick him in all the old WWF video games from the 80's just because of the nightstick.

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[jeffdwright2001]

I'd always pick him . . . because of the nightstick.

Some things never change.



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[WNEWstinks]

Holy shit!! i'm shocked. i hope the wwe pay respect to this man on raw. wow, rip boss man.

What the fuck is going on in the wrestling world? Hope this wasn't drug related.

[Teenweek]

too late for smackdown but he will most definitely have a tribute on raw

[walking joint]

too late for smackdown but he will most definitely have a tribute on raw


they don't even respect the living wrestlers on Smackdown, forget the dead ones. they will definitely wait for Raw. RIP Bossman

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[Tall_James]

Does this guy have an alibi?

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[NewYorkDragons80]

I have not been a wrestling fan in YEARS, but he was always my favorite. RIP Bossman

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[Teenweek]

WWE issued the following today:
World Wrestling Entertainment is saddened by the loss of Ray Traylor, professionally known as the Big Boss Man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Inside the wrestling ring, Boss Man was one of the most feared and respected Superstars of his time. Outside the ring, however, Traylor was a kind, gentle, charitable, compassionate family man. While his WWE persona was known for antagonizing others, the real Traylor stopped at nothing to put smiles on the faces of the children he would meet.

Traylor began wrestling in 1984. While serving as a prison guard in Cobb County, Georgia, Traylor caught the attention of a local Atlanta wrestling booker. After months of learning the ropes and paying his dues, Traylor was re-christened Big Bubba Rogers. Not long after, Big Bubba Rogers was in main events all over the country, serving as Jim Cornette's bodyguard.

A few years later, Traylor traveled to Stamford, Connecticut, to meet with Vince McMahon. Shortly thereafter, the Big Boss Man was created.

As a member of WWE, Big Boss Man rapidly moved up the ranks to main event status. It was as the Boss Man in WWE that Traylor enjoyed his greatest success, facing off against many huge names - Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Andre the Giant.

Ray's spirit and warm nature will never be forgotten.

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[Crippler]

Damn, 42 friggin' years old...what a shame. R.I.P., Bossman.

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[JustJon]

All I can think of is the Bossman/Snow Kennel Match

RIP

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[Crippler]

Come on Jon, only happy memories as we say goodbye!

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[hatetreehighway]

how come it seems that all rasslers that have died
are found at home in there bedrooms. and the deaths are unknown.....


rip bubba....

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[ToxicGarden]

The Cobb County Corpse is handcuffing the angels now. RIP Big Bubba.



KICK BUSH OUT OF OFFICE

[hatetreehighway]

did nailz pass away also.
if so they can have a hell in the cell or a heaven can wait match

[WNEWstinks]

It's offical, a massive heart attack took the bossman away from us. I didn't get to see much of the Twin Towers with Slick. Ony old ppvs. But what I saw I liked. Long live big bossman.

[BoondockSaint]

RIP Bossman. Thanks for the hours and hours of entertainment. I remember how much I hated you when you where feuding with Hulk. That means you were doing your job.

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[JustJon]

how come it seems that all rasslers that have died
are found at home in there bedrooms. and the deaths are unknown.....


rip bubba....

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[hatetreehighway]

of course thanks johnny.
who was his partner in the twin towers.
akeem-tugboat-earthquake......

[WNEWstinks]

Akeem the african dream with the doctor of style slick

[hatetreehighway]

ty buddy..

[shamus mcfitzy]

Man I think I just posted something about the Big Boss Man the other day. Just shocking and it really is tragic to think back to a wrestler I was a fan of in the early 90's and realize that he's died. Big Boss Man was always one of the greats and definitely is a great loss.

[KERMIT]

RIP Boss Man

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