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Post by The Varsity Club on Jan 19, 2007 17:24:43 GMT -5
DAMN!!!!!!
RIP BAM BAM
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Post by Yann on Jan 19, 2007 17:26:58 GMT -5
I am truly saddened by this news. I'm hoping for a nice tribute at the next Raw's opening.
Bam Bam, rest in peace, you were one of the most agile big man in the history of this great sport.
May God's love be with you.
Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow R.I.P.
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Post by PrimeTyme on Jan 19, 2007 17:36:23 GMT -5
This is a total bummer. My friends and I were just talking about some of our favourites. And while we didn't agree on most, we all agreed that Bam Bam Bigelow was an amazing athlete for a big man. My condolences to the family and friends of him.
R.I.P Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow
You will be missed, and the wrestling world has lost another great.
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Post by Error on Jan 19, 2007 17:36:42 GMT -5
www.wwe.com/inside/news/38771602231The sports-entertainment world was saddened with news of the passing of Bam Bam Bigelow. WWE.com has been in contact with several of the men who worked with Bigelow over the years, and this is what they had to say about the man known as "The Beast from the East." RVD: “I’ve never seen anyone of Bam Bam’s size move the way he did. He’s one of the strongest men I’ve ever been in the ring with. In the old ECW, he was the big star that added credibility to our cause. It was an honor to work with him and to know him. One of the favorite moments of my career was the night in Buffalo where I beat him for the ECW Television Title; I got the biggest rub of my career that night, and that match turned me into a Superstar. Everything from there has been uphill, and I’ve always been seen with a different perception and higher respect from the fans. I’ve always enjoyed bragging when I show off the old ECW Television Title to the fans that I beat Bam Bam for that title. He was a true Superstar, I enjoyed watching him as a fan, working with him and wrestling him. In and out of the ring he was a tremendous professional and I have a lot of respect for him.” Tazz: "I’m really saddened about this. I had the opportunity to wrestle Bam Bam several times in ECW, and I learned a lot from being in the ring with him. He was one of the toughest S.O.B.’s you could ever, ever, face in that ring. This is horrible news. He was too young to go." Paul Heyman: “Scott Bigelow got a lot more out of life than he ever imagined possible.” “Bam Bam had a level of raw, unrefined talent that no one had ever seen before. He broke the mold. He clearly broke the mold. When else could a guy that size do picture perfect drop kicks and do moves off the top rope? BB settled down in his career to just do the splash from the top. But, there was nothing he couldn’t do if he wanted to. He was a like a prodigy in that if he watched someone do something in the ring, he could emulate it in the ring instantly.” Jerry Saggs of the Nasty Boys: "Bam Bam needs to be remembered in a positive light for all the contributions he had to this business. He was a good friend to me, and everyone." Tommy Dreamer: “It’s a definite loss to the wrestling business and the world. I knew Bam Bam very well; I had many great matches with him, and I loved watching his matches with Rob Van Dam. Bam Bam was a major star that really helped put ECW on the map. He’ll be missed.” Ted Dibiase: “He was a joy to work with in those years that I managed him. I was in his corner when he had the match against LT, and he was all business then. He was a real likeable guy and he was all into his family. In my dealing, he was a good guy and a businessman and a pleasure to work with.” Mean Gene: “I’m very, very, sorry to hear that. About the only thing I can say is it’s a real shocker to me. Here was a guy that in my opinion enjoyed life to the Nth degree. He was a great fisherman, I don’t think a lot of people knew that. He really enjoyed fishing. I went fishing with him before out on the Atlantic Ocean, and he was the best. Im going to miss the guy, not only from his wrestling exploits, but also because this guy was a human being. He was one of us, and he liked to get out and enjoy life, and he did enjoy life. I’m just very sorry to hear he’s passed on.” Howard Finkel: “He was a big man who could move, which was an amazing feat. He was unique in his style and appearance, and never left the ring without leaving everything he had out there. He was a very talented performer and will be missed.” Jimmy Hart: “I was actually on a radio show this morning, and when I got off the show I found out about Bam Bam. This is such a terrible, terrible loss for the wrestling world. Bam Bam was so unique and so different, and what a heck of a worker, just tremendous. Wow, this is just a total shock.” Jake Roberts: "He was a funny guy, a great guy to be around. He was a man. He was one of the best big men we ever had in this business. All I can say is that I wish the best for his family." Joey Styles: “As a wrestling fan, the visual of Tazz and Bam Bam Bigelow crashing through the ring in Bam Bam Bigelow’s home town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, is forever burned into my mind. Bam Bam Bigelow was a great performer and more importantly he was a father. He will be missed by everybody who knew him.” Gregory Helms: “I can’t recall ever wrestling him in WCW, but I can say that he was always in good spirits in the locker room. He seemed like a happy-go-lucky guy. He was one of the few guys that you never heard anyone say a bad thing about which is rare, because everybody has bad days in this business.” Steve "Brooklyn Brawler" Lombardi: "I actually traveled with Bam Bam for many years. He’s always been a good guy and a true professional. I wrestled him several times as well. I have nothing bad to say about Bam Bam. He was a great person."
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Flexy Lexy
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Post by Flexy Lexy on Jan 19, 2007 17:40:45 GMT -5
RIP 2/3 of the Triple Threat and 1/3 of the Jersey Triad
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Post by krazysane on Jan 19, 2007 17:42:33 GMT -5
RIP Bam Bam
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Post by Zen411 on Jan 19, 2007 17:45:04 GMT -5
Wow!
What a disappointment. I've been into Bigelow forever since around WrestleMania IV. As a kid, it was intriguing to turn on the tv and see these larger than life characters running around. I was a sucker for the big, scary dudes. I couldn't get over how a guy with a bald head and flame tattoos where his hair should be and flames on a bodysuit, and a mean snarling look was a good guy and was managed by this redhead weirdo in a sequinned coat. Oliver Humperdink! It didn't seem right but I was drawn to it. His match against the Gang at WM4 was cool. Another big, scary guy in the match of the big men. I was instantly a wrestling fan. I wondered why he disappeared....
When he came back, I was still a fan. I remember watching WWF Challenge and seeing a graphic for the return of Bam Bam Bigelow and I was stoked. His feud against Doink and Dink was funny... I got to see his KOTR final match with Bret Hart in person. I remember his feuds with Tatanka, teams with IRS and Tatanka, and of course LT.... I know he did awesome in ECW and okay in WCW but I wasn't watching then. It's a shame that he never REALLY got to shine to his true potential in WWE. His longest run was during a crappy time in the company's history.... the early to mid 90s. I really wish he had a run in the Hogan era or the Attitude era to really come across as a legit main eventer and not just another dumb big guy as Vince wanted to portray him. This will be another blow to Bret Hart who really liked Bigelow and talked about how much he liked working with him.
It's a shame as he was technically young enough to still go. I was really pushing a Bigelow return to the WWE, maybe with Vader as a tag partner. He had such a strong, likable personality that he's one of those guys you feel like you were friends with.... like Eddie or Quake.
Brilliant performer, memorable look, and a ton of charisma. He was what pro wrestling is all about. RIP.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Jan 19, 2007 17:45:28 GMT -5
This is sad. When I was still in New Jersey (more importantly Red Bank), I had met with Bigelow. He was a real geniunely nice guy and its sad to see him go.
It is also sad that now I remember how WWE really scewed Bam Bam Bigelow over.....and trust me, they did.
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Post by Banned Member on Jan 19, 2007 17:48:15 GMT -5
Well I must say I'm shocked, and sad at this news.
R.I.P. Bam Bam.
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Post by emoney3265 on Jan 19, 2007 17:50:40 GMT -5
Man... I just hopped on here and this is the first thing I see. This has completely shocked me. I haven't seen much of his stuff but I saw his match against RVD and highlights that were amazing for a big man. This is saddening.
RIP 1961-2007 Bam Bam Bigelow
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Post by "IcePic" Rick Cobos on Jan 19, 2007 17:53:04 GMT -5
A very good wrestler, no matter what his size was; his big size only made him that much more special of a wrestler, similar to Samoa Joe of today.
I wish I could have been at Spring Stampede eight years ago, as when I finally saw it, his match with the Sandman remained a highlight on that card for me.
Most importantly, his greatest contribution to this world had to have been when he once saved three children from a fire. It is only a shame that his life would take such a downward spiral, resulting in his untimely death.
Bigelow, start building up the dream feud with Eddie please. I look forwad to seeing it someday.
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Post by Doomrider on Jan 19, 2007 17:53:29 GMT -5
This one hits a little close to home for me. Bam Bam went to grade school with my uncle and they remained good friends through most of Bigelow's WWF run. I got to meet him a few times when I was a baby and don't remember. I wish I could have.
RIP "Bam Bam" Scott Bigelow
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Post by kunswwfmark on Jan 19, 2007 17:57:30 GMT -5
I just read this and I'm so sad.
Why is it that all of my childhood heroes have to die so young?
RIP, Bam Bam, you will be missed. Sadly, your legend will only grow larger now that you've passed, but at least you'll never be forgotten.
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Post by Nice Guy Cody on Jan 19, 2007 18:00:36 GMT -5
No f***ing way.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Jan 19, 2007 18:03:36 GMT -5
also.....it pissed me off to no end when he crashed his motorcyle and his girlfriend was in critical condition, the DA was thinking of making a homicide investigation should his girlfriend died......luckily it never came to that since she made a full recovery and stayed with him.
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Post by takermark on Jan 19, 2007 18:03:47 GMT -5
damn..i'm speechless...totally unexpected and he was truly an amazing big man...being a jersey boy myself i was always a fan of his and wish his family the best
RIP Bam Bam Bigelow
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jan 19, 2007 18:04:01 GMT -5
RIP Bam Bam. We'll all miss you.
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Post by kkliq on Jan 19, 2007 18:07:59 GMT -5
RIP Bam Bam. Shame I never got to see him in his prime.
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Post by NIXON on Jan 19, 2007 18:09:35 GMT -5
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on Jan 19, 2007 18:10:25 GMT -5
Wow. I must say, I'm saddened but not shocked. Be that as it may, I will never forget the time I met Bammer in Philly. It was the summer of '02 and a friend and I drove to Philly for the first MLW show. Having never been to an ECW show, we drove to the show with two brothers who attended just about all of them. So we got there early to hang out outside the New Alhambra, as you never know who you'll run into. Its about an hour before the show, and Bam Bam walks outside and is shootin the st with us ham and eggers. He turns to us and goes "Hey, anyone got a joint and wanna burn one?" Now, at the time, my buddy and I were known to partake in the ritual of "burning one" but as we didn't know our new Philly friends' views on this, didn't bring anything on the trip. So needless to say, I was heartbroken. A few minutes later, the sound guy comes out and asks what song Bam Bam was using. About 20 people all yell "Welcome to the Jungle!" He turns and says "You heard em."
It turns out that BamBam left over some sort of dispute (I heard it was over pay, but am not sure) so we never got to see him wrestle. But I'll never forget my one encounter with Scott "BamBam" Bigelow. RIP big man.
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