I had the privilege of working with Black Jack. My first match I thought it would be a train wreck. To my surprise, Black Jack was very light with me but believable. We worked about 3 matches together and then he went to WCW as an agent. Kindall was fast as lightning and very intelligent. I knew Barry from WCW. All three Windhams were cool and Barry was the best worker.
Windham is the reason I knew wrestling was a %100 work. I was 11 and a friend and myself were waiting in front of Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto for the wrestlers to come out. I see Iron Sheik and Volkoff standing inside about 20 feet from the doors.About 8 feet to their left is the corner of a wall.All of a sudden I see Windham take a quick peek around the corner to see how many fans were waiting outside.I remember asking my friend “Hey,how come they’re not fighting each other?”. Good memory!
I heard Mulligan was as tough as Harley Race, Rick Rude and others. RIP to the father of Barry and Kendall Windham. RIP to the grandfather of the Fiend.
Rick Rude, tough, but not in the same class as the Harley Race, Dick Slater, Paul Orndorf, Barbarian, or Mings of the world. Tough SOB who was always willing to throw down for sure. Not an insult not to be one of the toughest ever In a tough sport. I'm just a fan too, but that's my take. ✌️
I use to go to the Eddie Graham Sportatorium every week and sit front row. All the greats came through there. Blackjack was one impressive man. Wrestling at a time where kayfabe ruled and the suspension of disbelief was real.
We were often there as guests of my HS friend's sister, Lisa Z who was a production tech for Channel 44. We got to meet the wrestlers and Gordon Solie who was a very nice and professional man to us high school kids. Most of the wrestlers were nice to us, even the heels.
I remember after an afternoon card at Maple Leaf Gardens my dad and I were driving back home west bound on the QEW. I looked at the beige 4 door car driving beside us and it was some hot blonde woman driving with Mulligan Sr in the front passenger seat . Windham and Rotunda were in the back. I couldn't believe my eyes. They took the Dixie Rd exit in Mississauga. Sr was a massive man
I meet Mr. Barry windham at the Richmond Colosseum around the years of 88 or 89 … so that would have me around 12 or 13 years old .. actually meet him back stage .. but Barry had huge hands as well .. great childhood memories…
I recall Mulligan having huge hands. It's probably one instance where Barry and Kendall wished he doled out the discipline with a belt instead of his hand.
@@zombiefulci3301 Ya but to be fair, not too many people could stand and look Andre in the eye, especially in the early days of his career. Blackjack also learned the hard way that his sucker punch wasn't going to effect the big guy either. That story is here somewhere, I forgot who told it.
I once snuck off in my dads truck when I was 16. Picked up my girlfriend at the time and drove out in our hayfield and ended up getting stuck on the only stump in the 150 acre field. Walked home and snuck out a tractor to pull out the truck and ran out of gas in the middle of the road. Walked back to get a gas can and my dad was waiting in the garage for me and gave me the exact same medicine as Barry's dad gave him. I never did that again either. 🤣
I remember being 4 yrs old sitting on my father’s shoulders and still having to reach up to pat Black Jack and Dick Murdock on their shoulders . In my mind they were giants!! In a way I think I was right!
The fight with Ole Anderson happened at the very end of Ole's time in WCW. Eric Bishoff had given Blackjack Mulligan a job when he got out of prison and Mulligan was extremely loyal to Eric as a result. Eric Bischoff demoted Ole from the WCW office and sent him to work at the WCW Power Plant. When he got there, Ole was verbally complaining about Bischoff to anyone within hearing range. Mulligan got mad about it and punched him. Neither guy was exactly young at the time.
There are a lot of stories of wrestlers kicking ass out of the ring and most of them are kayfabe but in the case of Blackjack Mulligan, they are mostly true.
@@kennycarlson9996 All heights greater than 6'6 for Mulligan were exaggerated and fake. So much for your facts. Mulligan, whose real name was Bob Windham, was a giant of a man at 6-6 and 325 pounds during his prime. He also was one of the most well-known performers of his generation, particularly in the talent-laden Carolinas during the 1970s where he teamed and feuded with a young “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. The two would become close friends and even next-door neighbors, with stories of their out-of-ring antics trumping even their most outlandish theatrics inside the squared circle.
@@gskessingerable bro i was in the mid atlantic went to shows,i was young in the late 70s into the 80s, i saw black jack mulligan, big john studd, earnie ladd in person, e l went 6-9, both studd , mulligan were 6=8 facts, where during their peak heights
He doesn’t even look remotely like the same person. I just can’t figure that out. I know times went by but still he doesn’t even look like the same person at all.
He was never 6'8"...look at the posted pics of him and Flair back in the 70s by the pool...Flair was a short guy and Blackjack was maybe 3.5 inches taller with a smaller chest. You can see both their feet so no boots with lifts.
Thursday, April 15,1976 Blackjack Mulligan back hand slaps his son Barry Windham for taking Jim Crockett, Jr RV to his girlfriend house.Barry Windham was to drive his Mom, Julia windham Flair's wife Leslie Goodman his family Megan for the CWF Saturday 4/17/76 St.Petersburg, Florida: Bayfront Center Ric Flair (of MACW/ CWF Debut Match) defeated Abe Jacobs ( RIP ☠️🙏) 💯
Nothing about Blackjack being George Scott’s guest Booker/Enforcer? Blackjack beating up Harley Race in a hotel? The Andre trying to drown Blackjack in the ocean after a sucker punch at a beach side bar story? Btw the reason he beat up Buck Robley was because Buck wanted the drug Speed and he thought Blackjack had some. Blackjack didn’t want his sons to know he was on drugs so he tried to get Buck to back off about it. Buck said something to the effect of “Come on Blackjack, EVERYONE knows you are the biggest Speed Freak in the Territory” right infront of Blackjack Son. Sooooooooooo Blackjack beat the break off of Buck to teach him a lesson about his mouth. Non of this information was in this video : (
Blackjack got into a fight with Harley Race in a hotel room blackjack won the fight because Harley got stuck between the mattresses so he was unable to fight back according to RIC Flair and the next day they were in a car together along with Wahoo McDaniel flair was nervous they would start fighting again but it never happened
Guess you had to have lived/grew up in the 70s/80s long before all this woke B.S. stuff started. A few backhands (not in every case, just when the rare extreme act/actions warrant) could save your child a much worst fate from society down the road (i.e. a backhand from a loving parent might spare them a backhand/bullet/knife etc..etc.. from unloving strangers who could careless about your loved ones fate). We've truly become an society of P*^ys!!! There is no handbook for parenting i guess.
Nothing on Blackjack sucker punching Andre and regretting it? Dude was big and tough and a hella talent, but he was off his rocker and just sucker punching numerous people out of the blue. Fact he went to prison for counterfeiting speaks volumes to being off his rocker. What normal person even thinks to try something like that? Hella talent though.👍
He and his son Kendall, (Barry's brother) went to federal prison for 2 years. I don't think they printed the money, I think they got caught in the middle trying to pass it from the counterfeiters, to the buyers (feds). So I assume he bought it for X amount on the dollar and tried to sell it for more.
@@jimh.412 I had heard from other interviews that he was a bully. Giving his kid 2 black eyes and a bloody nose, etc. Yes of course he shouldn't have taken the RV but you don't physically beat your kid when you are a huge guy and can put someone in the hospital.
Mr. Windam was one if not my favorite heels / babyface in pro wrestling let me tell you, I had the privelage of seeing him wrestle near me. He went up against Tony Garea I really enjoyed their match.
Barry Windham seems like a really good person. He was a great wrestler, always enjoyed watching him when I was a kid.
I had the privilege of working with Black Jack. My first match I thought it would be a train wreck. To my surprise, Black Jack was very light with me but believable. We worked about 3 matches together and then he went to WCW as an agent. Kindall was fast as lightning and very intelligent. I knew Barry from WCW. All three Windhams were cool and Barry was the best worker.
That's so awesome
I don’t call it Black Jack Cola, I call it Black Jack Mulligan. Lol.
Kendall, not kindall
Kendall, not kindall
Windham is the reason I knew wrestling was a %100 work.
I was 11 and a friend and myself were waiting in front of Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto for the wrestlers to come out.
I see Iron Sheik and Volkoff standing inside about 20 feet from the doors.About 8 feet to their left is the corner of a wall.All of a sudden I see Windham take a quick peek around the corner to see how many fans were waiting outside.I remember asking my friend “Hey,how come they’re not fighting each other?”.
Good memory!
If they saw that you noticed them they would've fought for sure.
Loved watching Blackjack Mulligan back in the day. Also enjoyed Barry as well. Tough as nails!
I asked Blackjack why he punched Ole and he said "Wouldn't shut up"
I met Blackjack. His hands were HUGE. I’m a big guy, 6’3, 250.. his hand completely swallowed mine
Barry is the same way - I met Barry and was amazed at the size of those paws
I heard Mulligan was as tough as Harley Race, Rick Rude and others.
RIP to the father of Barry and Kendall Windham.
RIP to the grandfather of the Fiend.
Rick Rude, tough, but not in the same class as the Harley Race, Dick Slater, Paul Orndorf, Barbarian, or Mings of the world. Tough SOB who was always willing to throw down for sure. Not an insult not to be one of the toughest ever In a tough sport. I'm just a fan too, but that's my take. ✌️
@@michaelwilliams7400 I hear ya.
I think Ron Simmons should be in that class too.
RIP WINDHAM ROTUNDA. GRANDSON OF BLACKJACK AND BARRYS NEPHEW
Just as tough, but MUCH larger.
One of the best
I use to go to the Eddie Graham Sportatorium every week and sit front row. All the greats came through there. Blackjack was one impressive man. Wrestling at a time where kayfabe ruled and the suspension of disbelief was real.
We were often there as guests of my HS friend's sister, Lisa Z who was a production tech for Channel 44. We got to meet the wrestlers and Gordon Solie who was a very nice and professional man to us high school kids. Most of the wrestlers were nice to us, even the heels.
Blackjack R.I.P. was a legit bada$$ Marine
Kendall Windham...haven't heard that name in ages.
I remember after an afternoon card at Maple Leaf Gardens my dad and I were driving back home west bound on the QEW. I looked at the beige 4 door car driving beside us and it was some hot blonde woman driving with Mulligan Sr in the front passenger seat . Windham and Rotunda were in the back. I couldn't believe my eyes. They took the Dixie Rd exit in Mississauga. Sr was a massive man
James that’s my question at the end thanks for asking it.
I meet Mr. Barry windham at the Richmond Colosseum around the years of 88 or 89 … so that would have me around 12 or 13 years old .. actually meet him back stage .. but Barry had huge hands as well .. great childhood memories…
seen them all in fort lauder dale at many shows the great days70 early 80essssssssssssssss!
I remember seeing Mulligan vs Masked Superstar in several 90 minute cage matches….
Barry is a great man n worker had the honor of meeting him n working with him..
The first match I watched that was a Texas rope match was with Blackjack and Dusty
Started as black jack Mulligan Jr
I recall Mulligan having huge hands. It's probably one instance where Barry and Kendall wished he doled out the discipline with a belt instead of his hand.
Blackjack had enormous hands but they looked like a little girl's next to Andre's giant paws, that's why Blackjack hated Andre so much, he felt small
@@zombiefulci3301 Ya but to be fair, not too many people could stand and look Andre in the eye, especially in the early days of his career. Blackjack also learned the hard way that his sucker punch wasn't going to effect the big guy either. That story is here somewhere, I forgot who told it.
Let the cawing begin. Andre this caw caaaaw andre that.
@@bravojohnson5050 well, there are a few stories of them fighting and tearing up a hotel. Watch people discuss if you haven't.
HAPPY 63TH BIRTHDAY BARRY WINDHAM !!!!
I once snuck off in my dads truck when I was 16. Picked up my girlfriend at the time and drove out in our hayfield and ended up getting stuck on the only stump in the 150 acre field. Walked home and snuck out a tractor to pull out the truck and ran out of gas in the middle of the road. Walked back to get a gas can and my dad was waiting in the garage for me and gave me the exact same medicine as Barry's dad gave him. I never did that again either. 🤣
RIP Robert Deroy Windham .. Take care of yourself Barry
Mulligan.
The very name sends a shiver down my spine considering the fear and respect it generates.
If they're called Mulligan be nice lol.
BW have mercy ❤️❤️❤️ talented Blackjack a mountain of a man RIP Blackjack
Blackjack had Barry when he was 17. It’s almost as if they were brothers.
When will the full interview be released ?
Ole doesn't like anybody to this day! Lol
Not anymore 😮.
I just learned that when Barry Windham was born. His father was still only age 17.
Black was the real deal! Always liked Barry too in singles or with mike!
He looks unrecognizable
I hope Barry is taking care of himself. Loved him as a performer.
I remember being 4 yrs old sitting on my father’s shoulders and still having to reach up to pat Black Jack and Dick Murdock on their shoulders .
In my mind they were giants!!
In a way I think I was right!
The fight with Ole Anderson happened at the very end of Ole's time in WCW. Eric Bishoff had given Blackjack Mulligan a job when he got out of prison and Mulligan was extremely loyal to Eric as a result.
Eric Bischoff demoted Ole from the WCW office and sent him to work at the WCW Power Plant. When he got there, Ole was verbally complaining about Bischoff to anyone within hearing range. Mulligan got mad about it and punched him. Neither guy was exactly young at the time.
That's Barry Wyndham?
There are a lot of stories of wrestlers kicking ass out of the ring and most of them are kayfabe but in the case of Blackjack Mulligan, they are mostly true.
RIP Blackjack !
Somehow the story doesn't sound like child abuse that much.
Nah that's proper parenting..
@@colinkillian9265, mostly agree.
My dad was strict, but I can't imagine him busting my nose and giving me black eyes, etc. Different times, I guess.
Barry sure gained weight and so did I it's called age.
So that's how Barry ended up with a broken nose.
Barry is 6' 6". Blackjack was 6' 9".
Junior never got bigger than Senior.
Fake heights. Blackjack's real height was 6'6 and Barry was close to 6'5.
Caaaaw caaaaaw
@@gskessingerable black jack was 6-8 facts
@@kennycarlson9996
All heights greater than 6'6 for Mulligan were exaggerated and fake. So much for your facts.
Mulligan, whose real name was Bob Windham, was a giant of a man at 6-6 and 325 pounds during his prime. He also was one of the most well-known performers of his generation, particularly in the talent-laden Carolinas during the 1970s where he teamed and feuded with a young “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. The two would become close friends and even next-door neighbors, with stories of their out-of-ring antics trumping even their most outlandish theatrics inside the squared circle.
@@gskessingerable bro i was in the mid atlantic went to shows,i was young in the late 70s into the 80s, i saw black jack mulligan, big john studd, earnie ladd in person, e l went 6-9, both studd , mulligan were 6=8 facts, where during their peak heights
Black Jack Mulligan's record vs. Andre wasn't very good in shoot fights . lol
Wow he doesn't complain about his dad?
I wonder have they work together in wwe in 84-85
❤❤❤❤
Telling about Blackjacks drug use in front of his son
He doesn’t even look remotely like the same person. I just can’t figure that out. I know times went by but still he doesn’t even look like the same person at all.
damm, poor barry couldnt imagin being smacked by a 6-8 330 lbs pound mulligan, jeez
He was never 6'8"...look at the posted pics of him and Flair back in the 70s by the pool...Flair was a short guy and Blackjack was maybe 3.5 inches taller with a smaller chest. You can see both their feet so no boots with lifts.
Thursday, April 15,1976 Blackjack Mulligan back hand slaps his son Barry Windham for taking Jim Crockett, Jr RV to his girlfriend house.Barry Windham was to drive his Mom, Julia windham Flair's wife Leslie Goodman his family Megan for the CWF Saturday 4/17/76 St.Petersburg, Florida: Bayfront Center Ric Flair (of MACW/ CWF Debut Match) defeated Abe Jacobs ( RIP ☠️🙏) 💯
Nothing about Blackjack being George Scott’s guest Booker/Enforcer? Blackjack beating up Harley Race in a hotel? The Andre trying to drown Blackjack in the ocean after a sucker punch at a beach side bar story? Btw the reason he beat up Buck Robley was because Buck wanted the drug Speed and he thought Blackjack had some. Blackjack didn’t want his sons to know he was on drugs so he tried to get Buck to back off about it. Buck said something to the effect of “Come on Blackjack, EVERYONE knows you are the biggest Speed Freak in the Territory” right infront of Blackjack Son. Sooooooooooo Blackjack beat the break off of Buck to teach him a lesson about his mouth. Non of this information was in this video : (
Wow!...never heard the Harley Race or Andre stories..do you have any more info or possibly a link?
My best bud is a big BLM fan... I see why
👊🏿 BLM
Blackjack got into a fight with Harley Race in a hotel room blackjack won the fight because Harley got stuck between the mattresses so he was unable to fight back according to RIC Flair and the next day they were in a car together along with Wahoo McDaniel flair was nervous they would start fighting again but it never happened
Laughing off the assaults from dad. Kind of an off dynamic.
Surprised no one is crying child abuse here.
Guess you had to have lived/grew up in the 70s/80s long before all this woke B.S. stuff started. A few backhands (not in every case, just when the rare extreme act/actions warrant) could save your child a much worst fate from society down the road (i.e. a backhand from a loving parent might spare them a backhand/bullet/knife etc..etc.. from unloving strangers who could careless about your loved ones fate). We've truly become an society of P*^ys!!! There is no handbook for parenting i guess.
damn that was a bit harsh to back hand him ........
Nah, proper parenting..
Wrong! Barry was a big kid, He lived and learned a valuable lesson he NEVER forgot!!
Nothing on Blackjack sucker punching Andre and regretting it?
Dude was big and tough and a hella talent, but he was off his rocker and just sucker punching numerous people out of the blue.
Fact he went to prison for counterfeiting speaks volumes to being off his rocker. What normal person even thinks to try something like that?
Hella talent though.👍
He and his son Kendall, (Barry's brother) went to federal prison for 2 years. I don't think they printed the money, I think they got caught in the middle trying to pass it from the counterfeiters, to the buyers (feds). So I assume he bought it for X amount on the dollar and tried to sell it for more.
Yeah those were cheap shots. He sucker punched Harley Race too. Barry's one of my favorite wrestlers of all time though.
@@jimh.412 I had heard from other interviews that he was a bully. Giving his kid 2 black eyes and a bloody nose, etc. Yes of course he shouldn't have taken the RV but you don't physically beat your kid when you are a huge guy and can put someone in the hospital.
@@MrK623 Exactly. I never liked Black Jack but loved Barry as a wrestler. I'm sure Black Jack was hard on his kids too.
@@MrK623 Especially when he has to drive the RV all day the next day anyway. Hell, why not go ahead and get familiar with it ? That was overkill
Mr. Windam was one if not my favorite heels / babyface in pro wrestling let me tell you, I had the privelage of seeing him wrestle near me. He went up against Tony Garea I really enjoyed their match.