As one of the few wrestlers who was around for most of the federation era and the attitude era, his insights would have been great to hear. We have missed out on many great interviews like that, from people like rude, hennig, british bulldog, etc. A lot of stories died with those guys.
He wasn't lying. Remember the days of the "territories" before Vince bought everything and everyone up? That hurt the sport but also kayfabe dying was another blow to the sport altogether. Sad to say, it will never be the way it once was, part of my childhood.
I love it! Big Bossman actually knew where it started.. This is a man who was on the big stages with greats of professional wrestling.. Thank You Big Bossman..
Ray was in pretty good shape in his attitude era return. He legit looked like a bad ass when he was feuding with Austin. Anyone saying the date is wrong, he said "WWE", so it had to be 2002 or after.
God bless Ray. He was TRUE to this business and he couldn't have said it any better. It starts with supporting these indy promotions and there talent. Before it EVER winds up getting to the level of say a; WWE, WCW, or now AEW. RIP big man you were one helluva talent and great guy.
Man shoot interviews with guys like Big Boss Man, Hercules and so many others who passed on early would have been gold. Thank you for this, and thank you Ray flr the great memories! RIP
He also was in a serious motorcycle accident like 2 years before his passing that out him on the sidelines for a while.. When I was a young kid back in 1989 I loved his character and everyone behind the scene says he was a very nice guy and respectful person.. rest in peace Ray "big bossman" Traylor !!
I think he isn't underrated. His matches weren't the best, but he was a pleasure to work with, and drew money. He got the short end of the stick, willingly fed himself to get some guys over, hanged!, worked around the kennels... lol not his fault it went that way. We still acknowledge him to this day, and he is in the hall of fame.
What a talent he was. And especially in his prime, holy shit could that dude move for a big man. He was very one note, which is think is why he only went so far, but was pretty damn over, and his promos were great too.
That was a great speech the Big Boss man gave. If he was a good guy or a heel, he was a great wrestler and entertainer. He was a Legend of pro wrestling. Rip Ray Traylor Jr. (Big Boss man).
Ray was one of that first generation of rare athletic big men with Bam Bam, Vader, and a couple others. One of my absolute all time favorites. RIP Bossman.
How do you think Mean Gean and others got their start.. You don't look like a million bucks out of nowhere.. You got to start from a dollar first and learn to add (learn) more about the business so when the big time calls you'll be ready to go..
I used to watch wrestling when I was a kid back throughout the 1980s and early 1990s and I can't say that I ever remember hearing of the WWE. I remember the WWF and the WCW back in those days, but WWE is just something I don't remember.
WWE and WWF are the same company. in 2002 thanks to the World Wild Life Fund Lawsuit, who said they had the WWF name first so WWE changed it's name from the World Wrestling Federation to World Wrestling Entertainment
True story: Ray Traylor got his start in wrestling as enhancement talent in the old NWA. After a few months, they took him off TV and repackaged him as Big Bubba Rogers, the Midnight Express' enforcer.A year or two later he came to the WWF where he was the Big Boss Man.
Yeah, the timelines don't match, unless a) Ray was working for a Shindie group using those initials, or b) he was sick for over three years before his passing. I would assume the interview took place sometime in the early 2000s, so I'm guessing Shitty Indie.
He didn't look very good here...he's taking a lot of deep breaths and it seemed like he was having trouble getting words out. I understand he just competed in a match but he looked like he was struggling. Poor guy
been gone 20 yrs already...dont seem possible..I always got entertained by Ray in my opinion he didnt have enuf championship belts ...a champion forever in heaven. R.I.P Big Dog
Big Boss Man got it! This is a man who was on the big stage with the best and most popular wrestlers in the business.. He meant that! He didn't bury the youth, he said support them.. I hated he passed away cause he could have gave more to the Independent scene.. Thank you Big Bossman for not being a legit a__ho__..
Funny thing, Ray would wrestle Sabu on house shows in ECW. How about that! Doink beat Bret at a house show, yes sir. Yes indeed. Flair and Austin we’re gonna be partnering at one point. People say when Mick was told he’ll be entering a program with Mark Caraway (Undertaker), Cact ran out of the building in shock. Good ol’ Mick. Owen didn’t need a title or gimmick, thus he never had one.
I'm sad we never got shoot interviews with him
We would've had Ray talk about experiences with so many top guys from Macho Man's possessiveness towards Elizabeth to Triple H's main event potential.
As one of the few wrestlers who was around for most of the federation era and the attitude era, his insights would have been great to hear. We have missed out on many great interviews like that, from people like rude, hennig, british bulldog, etc. A lot of stories died with those guys.
me too
Dude was a legend
*Is
.....and always will be❤
He seemed like a really good person. I am sorry his life did not last much longer. He put in some great matches over the years.
“Support your local wrestling groups cause that’s where it starts”
He wasn't lying. Remember the days of the "territories" before Vince bought everything and everyone up? That hurt the sport but also kayfabe dying was another blow to the sport altogether. Sad to say, it will never be the way it once was, part of my childhood.
We all saw and heard the video. Are you an AI parrot? 🦜
@@leonleon2276 making sure that people with short memory span like you remember the most important take away of this interview 👍
I never saw this interview before
I love it! Big Bossman actually knew where it started.. This is a man who was on the big stages with greats of professional wrestling.. Thank You Big Bossman..
RIP Big Boss Man
Ray was described as a pretty nice guy, RIP
Ya Stone Cold Steve Austin Said he was a sweetheart of a guy. RIP Ray Taylor.
RIP Big Boss Man (1963-2004)
Let's give thanks for the legacy he left.
a true legend, someone who made the road for future talents....
I like how he gives a positive message then turns back into a heel and tells the interviewer 2 get out of here and pushes him.🙏 boss man.
Ray was in pretty good shape in his attitude era return. He legit looked like a bad ass when he was feuding with Austin.
Anyone saying the date is wrong, he said "WWE", so it had to be 2002 or after.
Well, if it was his very last interview, then it would have to be 2004
R.I.P to The Big Bossman. One of my favorite wrestlers. He passed way back in 2004. Almost 20 years ago.
I always liked Ray, he was a great talent that never got his just due.
God bless Ray. He was TRUE to this business and he couldn't have said it any better. It starts with supporting these indy promotions and there talent. Before it EVER winds up getting to the level of say a; WWE, WCW, or now AEW. RIP big man you were one helluva talent and great guy.
lol aew
@@cropsykreuger Ray would have went in on guys like you..
“Man I been FUXKED up- back to you Nelson” 😂
😂😅 that was funny lol
RIP Ray Traylor. I met him shortly before his death in NYC at the old WWE restaurant in Times Square
@reallymysterious4520 Yo momma.
Oh yeah, the venue known as WWF New York (or WWE New York, although not utilized, so it became later as The World).
Man shoot interviews with guys like Big Boss Man, Hercules and so many others who passed on early would have been gold. Thank you for this, and thank you Ray flr the great memories! RIP
he looked kinda unhealthy here. Maybe it was a sign. RIP Bossman
He also was in a serious motorcycle accident like 2 years before his passing that out him on the sidelines for a while.. When I was a young kid back in 1989 I loved his character and everyone behind the scene says he was a very nice guy and respectful person.. rest in peace Ray "big bossman" Traylor !!
Very true
When did he look healthy ? Lol.
@@cmetzg03attitude era, more slimmer
During the attitude era he weighed roughly 300 pounds in his days when he first came on the scene 1988 range he was over 350 pounds
Rest in Paradise👑👑👑🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
And thank you for the wrestling memories you left us.
Loved him growing up, perfect/boss man great match at mania 7
A forgotten gem for sure! Two consummate professionals putting on an amazing show.
Sad that he died. He died loving the sport of wrestling and stayed true to it whether he was the WCW bouncer or the WWE lawman heel or face.
massively underrated big man wish he was still here
I think he isn't underrated. His matches weren't the best, but he was a pleasure to work with, and drew money. He got the short end of the stick, willingly fed himself to get some guys over, hanged!, worked around the kennels... lol not his fault it went that way. We still acknowledge him to this day, and he is in the hall of fame.
I'm so confused by this. Does he say he's competing in "ECW"? ECW folded in 2001 and he died in 2004 (when this interview was conducted).
was thinking the same thing. i'm guessing he just got the name wrong of the indie wrong, he was working EWF indie shows around this time.
Big Bubba/Big Bossman RIP legend he was a moster heel and face few people can say they can pull that off.
The big guy could move in the ring. Great worker. Followed him since he was big bubba in the crokett days. To being the boss man. 👋. To ray trailer
THIS MAN WAS A TRUE LEGEND.
he looks like enduring his heart pain...
Great man....
He did kinda look a bit worse for wear☹️. R.I.P. Big Boss Man😇
What a talent he was. And especially in his prime, holy shit could that dude move for a big man. He was very one note, which is think is why he only went so far, but was pretty damn over, and his promos were great too.
That was a great speech the Big Boss man gave. If he was a good guy or a heel, he was a great wrestler and entertainer. He was a Legend of pro wrestling. Rip Ray Traylor Jr. (Big Boss man).
RIP appreciation the childhood memories
That interviewer, dear lord lol "argh!... damn. I've been fucked up."
I grew up watching the big boss man he was a brilliant fantastic wrestler ❤ ❤ ❤
Always a fan of Ray Traylor AKA Big Bubba/ Big Bossman
I liked him and his character. Too many great wrestlers already passed away too soon. RIP from germany.
His last match was with Hacksaw Jim Duggan in Japan in August 2004
Ray was one of that first generation of rare athletic big men with Bam Bam, Vader, and a couple others. One of my absolute all time favorites. RIP Bossman.
big boss man became one of my favorite wrestlers may he rip
That interviewer looked like he was on his first day on his apprenticeship 😂
How do you think Mean Gean and others got their start.. You don't look like a million bucks out of nowhere.. You got to start from a dollar first and learn to add (learn) more about the business so when the big time calls you'll be ready to go..
WWF attitude era Boss man was my favourite villain 🔥
RIP Ray. I love you man
Rest in peace Big Boss Man 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I always liked this guy. RIP.
I used to watch wrestling when I was a kid back throughout the 1980s and early 1990s and I can't say that I ever remember hearing of the WWE. I remember the WWF and the WCW back in those days, but WWE is just something I don't remember.
WWE and WWF are the same company. in 2002 thanks to the World Wild Life Fund Lawsuit, who said they had the WWF name first so WWE changed it's name from the World Wrestling Federation to World Wrestling Entertainment
@@markbarrow2082 oh okay, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info:-)
I am 40 and he was about 38 or 39 here but looks 20 times older. He died at 41 way to young!.
And I am 46 and he does looks like a man in his 50's.
Boss Man was a great character, and a great human in real life.
Miss Big Bossman R I P Ray Treylor 🙏🏻🥺
Rest in peace, Ray Traylor/Big Bossman.
Rest in Peace Big Boss Man 🙏
Awesome performer, inside the ring or in public caring man he was ..
True story: Ray Traylor got his start in wrestling as enhancement talent in the old NWA. After a few months, they took him off TV and repackaged him as Big Bubba Rogers, the Midnight Express' enforcer.A year or two later he came to the WWF where he was the Big Boss Man.
Great wrestler and great runs in WWF as heel and babyface! RIP Big Boss!
I know he was married with 2 young daughters at the time of his passing.
ECW in 2004?
Yeah, the timelines don't match, unless a) Ray was working for a Shindie group using those initials, or b) he was sick for over three years before his passing. I would assume the interview took place sometime in the early 2000s, so I'm guessing Shitty Indie.
@@mr1000Cent this was in 2004, its in the video and description
This was at an ECW house show in 2000. This interview was shown in a DVD released in 2004.
@@leesmith813 He literally said he was working his way back to the WWE. Was not called WWE until a couple years after 2000
@@leesmith813 June 9th, 2004, are you blind or what ?
1:03 big boss man channeled David Schultz for a moment
He didn't look very good here...he's taking a lot of deep breaths and it seemed like he was having trouble getting words out. I understand he just competed in a match but he looked like he was struggling. Poor guy
reaching
thankyou Big Boss Man
Wow, that interview was quite ghouling.
RIP dude was a legend
Truly one hell of a good guy.
😂 The end of that was great! 😂😂
"You hear that Big Show? You're a nasty bastard!".
been gone 20 yrs already...dont seem possible..I always got entertained by Ray in my opinion he didnt have enuf championship belts ...a champion forever in heaven. R.I.P Big Dog
Like how they meet wrestlers before
Their passing.
He was a beast and a true icon may he rip
If you want a good laugh, watch Big Boss Man and Akeem (The Twin Towers), with Slick, on the Arsenio Hall Show.
Bossman would've been 61 years old.
If he was alive now, he could very well still be in good shape.
One man I miss is the Big Boss man. Loved his matches 1:37 with Hulk Hogan. Loved his catch an opponent off the ropes for a slam that ends it.
Interviewer was still calling it by its real name, cause WWE was still suoer new
I can't believe the interviewer hasn't been signed by WWE or AEW.
Very underrated wrestler! But he did not look healthy!
😢
BG- Good job sellin'! And RIP Ray Traylor!
He was so cool
I miss him…. What a shame
The great Ray Taylor
Boss Man said it !!
He got off easier than Cole or Kevin Kelly would have haha RIP Big Bossman
Title: "HIS LASTTTT INTERVIEW" (disclaimer on video immediatly: 'SAID TO BE ONE OF HIS LAST... PROLLY')
I miss that man
Big Boss Man
No contest
RIP
I'M GON MAKE HIM A DRAG QUEEN RIGHT HERE
"Down there in Cobb County" - JR
O'l Bossman knew it was coming to an end just like his other brothers knew their time was near.
Your heart just don't give without giving you months of warning. You know he had chest pains and just thought it was muscle pains.
I love his slam finishing
Always liked his original gimmick in WWE. The second one just seemed a little off
This is from 2000, not 2004.
"Man I been fucked up" got me dying
Wait 2004 ECW was out of business this had to be around 2000-2001
🤙🏽💪🏾
Nice of them to let a little kid interview him.
he isnt a kid lol
@@Ralphunreal I mean thinking wise he is about at a 12 yr old
Man the Boss man could move for a man his size.
Dude says "i been F'd up" ... 😂
Miss ya Big Bubba!!
Damnit man he really wanted to come back
Big Boss Man got it! This is a man who was on the big stage with the best and most popular wrestlers in the business.. He meant that! He didn't bury the youth, he said support them.. I hated he passed away cause he could have gave more to the Independent scene.. Thank you Big Bossman for not being a legit a__ho__..
Was this interview at the ECW arena in Philadelphia?
Funny thing, Ray would wrestle Sabu on house shows in ECW. How about that! Doink beat Bret at a house show, yes sir. Yes indeed. Flair and Austin we’re gonna be partnering at one point. People say when Mick was told he’ll be entering a program with Mark Caraway (Undertaker), Cact ran out of the building in shock. Good ol’ Mick. Owen didn’t need a title or gimmick, thus he never had one.
One of the most inept announcers I've ever seen.
Legend