He's called Knobbs for a reason..

[ben:friendship frog]

According to multiple accounts, former WWE Tag Team Champion Brian Knobbs mocked Randy Savage's death at a wrestling convention last Friday in Newark, California.

A number of former WWE stars were on hand for Big Time Wrestling's annual Wrestlefest event last Friday at the Newark Pavilion including Bret Hart, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman, Jim Neidhart, Jerry Sags, Greg Valentine and Jimmy Hart. News of Savage's passing broke Friday and Knobbs was cracking jokes about the deceased wrestler later that day in front of his longtime colleagues.

Waltman, who witnessed Knobbs' mean-spirited behavior, took to Twitter to criticize the Nasty Boys member.

He wrote, "There's no shoot brewing with Knobs. He's just an asshole for making jokes about Randy Savage dying on the same day it happened. He's pathetic."

Waltman also wrote the following to Hulk Hogan, a close friend of Knobbs': "I'm sorry to even bring you into Knobs BS, but he needs to be held accountable for once. You're the only one I know who can do it."

Lanny Poffo was also scheduled to appear at the event but canceled due to the death of his brother.

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[I *still* ✡ Johnny]

Knobb.

[Paul E. Funk]

What a knobb.

[celticjobber]

Damn, that's pretty low.

[bob]

what a douche

[The Tank]

Seriously, you are hitting a hell of a new low when one of The Kliq calls you a jackass and is unquestionably 100% in the right.

[Citizen Zero]

What a megadouche.

[Deleted]

took to Twitter to criticize the Nasty Boys member

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[Crappler El 0 M]

He's as nasty as he wants to be and apparently he wants to be very nasty.

[allenfan69]

I've never heard a wrestler--or fan, for that matter--say anything nice about Knobbs. He's just a complete waste of space, from all accounts.

All he's good at, it seems, is sucking up to Hogan. So Waltman is right that Hogan's the only one that Knobbs would listen to.

[Crappler El 0 M]

May 27, 2011 19:09:27 GMT -5 allenfan69 said:

I've never heard a wrestler--or fan, for that matter--say anything nice about Knobbs. He's just a complete waste of space, from all accounts.

All he's good at, it seems, is sucking up to Hogan. So Waltman is right that Hogan's the only one that Knobbs would listen to.

I have heard one nice thing about Knobbs. I apologize for the length, but this is something a wrestlecrap.com reader emailed to R.D. Reynolds after he inducted a WCW segment with the Nasty Boys.

I've been a fan of Wrestlecrap for coming up on six years. Usually your inductions are spot on but I have a slight beef with the Nasty Boys induction.

Back in the mid-90s, I was dealing with a chronic illness and spent many weeks in the adolescent ward of a children's hospital. Most days were dull but now and then visitors came around to brighten things up. It was usually zoo employees with an unusual animal or local hockey or football players. They were okay but quickly became routine.
One day, however, a patient care liaison informed me that a couple professional wrestlers would be visiting that afternoon. I was your typical mark of about 19 years old, so I was pretty excited. My mind reeled with the idea of seeing the Undertaker, Lex Luger, Bret Hart or Randy Savage. I was pretty stoked. When the wrestlers finally showed up, I admit I was disappointed to find it was only Marty Saggs and Brian Nobbs. At least they'd come dressed in full Nasty Boys gear so the less informed might have a clue who they were.

But my dismay ended within 90 seconds. The Nasty Boys seemed downright thrilled to be there. The smiles on their faces were wider than their skulls, and they hammed it up for all the kids. Pretend chokeholds were given, piggyback rides carried out in races down the corridors. They played foosball and Tetris with as many as they could and did their best to make sure everyone got a chance who wanted one. Even after the cameras were turned off and the local press satisfied, the pair continued to frolic and have the time of their lives, for over two hours past the obligatory photo opportunities. I watched as they asked the nurses which patients weren't able to leave their beds or rooms, and they made sure those few got to be entertained also. They even donned the proper gowns and masks when necessary; no child was left behind. Autographs were handed out a-plenty, and a couple lucky kids were even given the Boy's trademark sunglasses, Bret-Hart style.

My point is that the Nasty Boys were genuinely glad to be there. They relished in bringing happiness to the kids. They knew they weren't the biggest stars in the WCW or WWF, but they didn't care. I've since had the opportunity to meet other WWE stars at charity events, as a spokesman for my illness, but have been saddened to find that none have possessed the same joie de vive and generosity that Saggs and Nobbs showed that one winter afternoon. The others stars' eyes wander, they yawn and they barely seem to care that the children are thrilled to have such a well-known person in the room. The Nasty Boys were anything BUT nasty.

So, as I read the induction for the Nasty Boys' visit to the Maryland Science Center, I was reminded of the day they came to the hospital and gushed enthusiasm. Sure, as a fluff piece on a wrestling show, it's a little light and does nothing to drive forward plotlines. But I saw the photos and the description and I realized that there were kids presents at the science center, and the Nasty Boys genuinely loved children. It may not be wrestling at its core but I like to think that showing those two, entertaining youngsters and loving it, is nevertheless important for fans to see. The Nasty Boys gave back and it's comforting to know that not all wrestling superstars are arrogant piles of crap. That was the purpose of that particular piece.

To me, it's not crap. It's showing the good work that a pair of dedicated wrestlers were happy to do for the community. Having experienced it myself from the same duo, I know their smiles are genuine and I enjoy seeing small pieces illustrating the joy that is given to the youngest fans by the few wrestlers who sincerely care to do so.

From the perspective that loves hardcore wrestling, sure, it's a lighthearted segment and I can see why you'd consider if for induction. I just ask that you not bash such things too heavily in the future, as it puts a sour aftertaste on an otherwise sweet memory.
Otherwise, keep up the excellent inductions!

Until Mickie James receives her due return, and forever a Crapper,

Al G.

[Alex Shelley]

The convention was Saturday, not Friday... Excellent journalism *cough*

But yeah, I already knew about this so I've already gotten my rage out about the situation. He's an ass though.

[FUNK_US/BRODUS]

Prick.

[Johnny B. Decent]

Hell, sometime it looks like even Jerry Sags can't stand him.

[Crazy Diamond]

SMH.

[J.O.B. Squad]

I read this and thought what a dick,seriously for him to say all that is really low.

[chazraps]

I missed it, what did he say?

[RareTradU]

Is that video supposed to be his insults? Cause that video seems like a tribute to Macho Man not an insult. He gets the crowd to chant "Macho, Macho" says "brother your in heaven now, we will miss you" or something like that. Or did I miss something?

["Hollywood" Cactus Matt]

F*** him. What an asshole.

[El Pollo Guerrera]

May 27, 2011 22:15:19 GMT -5 RareTradU said:

Is that video supposed to be his insults? Cause that video seems like a tribute to Macho Man not an insult. He gets the crowd to chant "Macho, Macho" says "brother your in heaven now, we will miss you" or something like that. Or did I miss something?

The original post said that the 'jokes' were in front of his collegues, so the incident in question was probably something that happened in the locker room.