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	BarryLS/Tha BatMan. Barry Stanley	when i was a kid he was my fav manager i loved to see what he would do next.. he was one of the best if not the best.............................R.I.P. Mr.Albano   Posted by BarryLS/Tha BatMan. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:55 AM [Reply to this]

	Bull Bull Pain	..you are so right. unfortunately i didnt get to know Mr. Albano real well. but what i did know was he knew what he was talking about, and when he spoke people listened. vets like him and yourself and true gems and i wish this business wasnt so plastic and just put vets out to pasture instead of learning from them and imulating there every move and repecting their knowlege and savy of the business. you are right another icon is gone and can never be replaced. ..   Posted by Bull on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:56 AM [Reply to this]

	Irish_Blue Sonya Caldwell	Thanks for posting Jake.  Like everything else I have read about Mr. Albano it made me laugh and cry.  He was one of the greats and there will never be another like him.  I will miss him greatly but I know he is in a much better place.    Posted by Irish_Blue on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:56 AM [Reply to this]

	Face Bones	..he will be missed ....   Posted by Face Bones on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:56 AM [Reply to this]

	lisa	I started watching wrestling during the Cyndi Lauper era like most people..I still remember asking my best friend who he was when I saw her video. She told me he was a wrestler that very afternoon watched wrestling with her and was hooked right off. I got to meet him at an appearance at an auto show while he was doing Mario. He was so sweet and so good with the kids who came to meet him. He had started to lose weight by then and he could tell by my face I was surprised.(Of course by then I was too old for Mario but couldnt pass up the chance to meet Capt Lou!) He explained and told us a funny story about some water he drank in Mexico...He talked to us for a minute or so and we got a picture that has long since been lost. He will never be forgotten by wrestling fans. He will never be forgotten by me because of how sweet he was.   Posted by lisa on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:56 AM [Reply to this]

	ladyjai3 dottie Ladyjai	i was sorry to hear of his passing. yes we have lost a true icon. my prayers go out to his family dottie   Posted by ladyjai3 on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Rodney Rodney malcolm	YOUR RIGHT ON ALL YOU SAID JAKE. CAPT LOU WAS AN INNOVATOR FOR SURE. MY FIRST MEMORIES OF THE CAPT WAS WITH THE SAMOANS AFA AND SIKA. HE WAS AS DARING AS THEY WERE. GOD BLESS CAPT LOU AND HIS FAMILY. THE CAPT WILL LEAVE A VOID THAT WILL NEVER BE FILLED. ALL OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ALBANO FAMILY.   Posted by Rodney on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:57 AM [Reply to this]

	coyote (from texas)	Rest In Peace, Mr. Albano   Posted by coyote (from texas) on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Don Woo	didnt he do some gag with a pizza?  Why do I think of pepperoni when I think of Lou?   Posted by Don Woo on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Redneck Sheriff Tank Stoner Tank Stoner	With Captain Lou's passing, God now has the REAL 3 Wise Men. RIP Captain Lou.   Posted by Redneck Sheriff Tank Stoner on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Píerre André	I was a huge fan of Captain Lou as a kid and, really, all through life. As we grow older we have those totemic images that grow in our minds that come to stand for a whole set of complex emotions when we recall those times gone by, and the image of Captain Lou is one of the more powerful and happy ones I have. His antics were a much anticipated highlight of every week. My dad and I would sit on the couch and watch him and the Wild Samoans every Saturday morning. He actually played a part in a movie filmed in RI ("Its a Complex World") in which my friends uncle played a large roll in and it was a great treat for me to see one of the great icons of my youth up close. He was a genuine treasure. Unfortunately (some would say) Mr. Albano had a huge influence on me in my wardrobe and appearance for years! I am truly saddened to see him pass but am glad to have so many great memories of him.   Posted by Píerre André on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:58 AM [Reply to this]

	ANGIE	he was great   Posted by ANGIE on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Pete	the capt was a classy guy that did so much for the bizz. He will be always remembered what a great talker   Posted by Pete on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Dirty Ernie	tell Jake real nice tribue and take care DIRTY ERNIE   Posted by Dirty Ernie on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Lisa*proud wife autie and angel mommy/co ctr blood	May u rest in peace captain lou u will always be remembered as 1 of the great legends   Posted by Lisa*proud wife autie and angel mommy/co ctr blood on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:23 PM [Reply to this]

	Juan Juan Gonzalez	Its true, we have lost another super wrestling icon.  From wrestler to managing the like of THE WILD SAMOANS, GEORGE THE ANIMAL STEEL & THE HEADSHRINKERS. He sure will be missed. He was the kind of guy who would give you the time of day. I remember taking a group picture with him when I went to a live event in New York city. That picture hangs proudly in my living room. R.I.P CAP LOU.    Posted by Juan on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:38 PM [Reply to this]

	COBS 4 LIFE!	RIP Lou.you'll never be forgotten. thanks for setting an example for the younger generations to try and aspire to though noone will reach your heights in this business   Posted by COBS 4 LIFE! on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 5:39 PM [Reply to this]

	The Reaper J. Z.	Such cunning and clever words could only be hissed by the man that is referred to as "the snake" . Short but effective with a lot left for the audience to think about...typical Snake psychology right there.  R.I.P. Mr. Albano.   Posted by The Reaper on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 6:51 PM [Reply to this]

	Swann	He BLEEDED old school like no other   Posted by Swann on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 8:26 PM [Reply to this]

	Shelley Shelley Clark	..He will be sadly missed ..  RIP Mr. Albano...   Posted by Shelley on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 9:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Ipwa Wrestling Ipwa Wrestling Presents	..When I was a child growing up as a wrestling fan...Captain Lou Albano and Ric Flair were legends to me before I ever got to see them on tv. For me what was on tv was Memphis and then Georgia wrestling, so wrestling magazines told me the stories of Captain Lou and Ric Flair. Finally when WWE bought Georgia wrestling and on tv was Captain Lou. Finally I got to see this legend that the magazines told me about on my tv set. I am truely sorry for the passing of this legend but I am so honored to have had that opportunity to see him and remember the things that he brought to the business. If there would of been no Captain Lou Albano, would there have been the rock and roll/wrestling connection and would there have been a Hulkamanina??? Captain Lou was at the center of the big boom for the WWF (now WWE). I want to thank Captain Lou Albano for all he did for the business and for the great memories...   Posted by Ipwa Wrestling on Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10:33 PM [Reply to this]

	KEITH AKA MOOSE	..Very well spoken Jake. Mr. Albano will be missed. ..   Posted by KEITH AKA MOOSE on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 1:32 AM [Reply to this]

	Hot Pockets Zachary Hill	Albano will always be the captain of the wwe   Posted by Hot Pockets on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 1:32 AM [Reply to this]

	PI_R	You are absolutely right about Mr. Albano. It was an exciting time to watch him in the wrestling business. When I heard I cried, but I cried even more when a lot of the newer wrestlers couldn't say anything about him. The problem I see is the younger the talent the less likely they know the hall of famers and legends of the business.......R.I.P. Captain Lou Albano   Posted by PI_R on Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 11:03 AM [Reply to this]

	Donnie Donnie Gregory	Another Legend Gone !!! R.I.P. Mr.albano   Posted by Donnie on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Dawn Dawn Jamison	RIP Captain Lou...Thanks for the memories.   Posted by Dawn on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Kevin	jake thankyou for the tribute to MR. Albano!! I agree with everything you said about MR. Albano and I rember watching MR Albano back in the day...   Posted by Kevin on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:07 AM [Reply to this]

	coachmike Coachmike Jones	..I Loved Cindy Laupers Dad, and Jake TOO!!!   Posted by coachmike on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Chris Hawk Great One	RIP Captain Lou.  You will be missed.   Posted by Chris Hawk on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 11:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Big Evil	it was always entertaining watching mr. albano on television.....he was one of the best managers and he will be missed. May God bless you mr. albano and your family as well.   Posted by Big Evil on Monday, October 19, 2009 - 7:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Cactus Kenn Kenn Burris	R.I.P. Captain Lou....you were one of the good guys.  Thanks to Jake for his blog.   Posted by Cactus Kenn on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 10:34 AM [Reply to this]

	Robert Robert Douglas	He will be missed.....R.I.P Mr. Lou Albano   Posted by Robert on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 2:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Steve Dave Anonymous	I remember he was the host of the super mario bros. super show back in the day (sometimes he would come out in the mario suit, what a perfect candidate) & for some reason when he was on that show he always had about ten times the amount of rubber bands in his beard than usual.   Posted by Steve Dave Anonymous on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 2:55 PM [Reply to this]

	robert robert fladeland	i liked captin lou albano he was cool i used to watch him wrestle on wwf and on saturday mornings wwf cartoons  i am going to miss him RIP    Posted by robert on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 6:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Mass Drinking Machine	Thank you, Jake.  That was very fitting.  I echo your sentiments.  Another great part of my childhood is lost however you are able to find the words to make it...passable.   Posted by Mass Drinking Machine on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 10:39 PM [Reply to this]

	jesse hemphill jesse hemphill	I remember him refering to "the Good Lord Jesus" in an interview about helping some special needs kids I never for got that.He was a MAN !   Posted by jesse hemphill on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 12:52 PM [Reply to this]

	John John Henegar	Yes Capt Lou was another one of a kind   Posted by John on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 11:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Brian	..CAPT LOU words cant say enough watch some oldschool tapes remember him the best way I can, all I got to say he will be missed.CAPTN LOU WHAT A MANS MAN ..   Posted by Brian on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 1:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Brian	I went to a mmrw/sicw wrestling event it was cool but id like to see Tony Costa pull in more talent it would be the bomb if we could get you JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS to show im pushn for it  Ithink many fans would be their to se you man they would have to make it a outdoor show firehouse /hall way small for a venu like that.ST.louis/metro east ILL needs some talent with vet/working the shows.Jake Roberts to wrestle Cowboy Bob Orton or Greg Hammer,home show southbroadway,Randy Orton to face the snake Jake Roberts..   Posted by Brian on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 1:38 PM [Reply to this]

	† † † :)♠ GENTLEMEN ♠STILL EXIST♠ :)††† Bob Hodges	YES,CAPT' LOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS THE BEST MGR. I'LL NEVER FORGET THE LAUPER ERA.KUDO'S TO JAKE AND STAFF FOR A GREAT TRIBUTE ARTICLE. AND 1 MORE KUDOS FOR POSTING ON MY 50TH BIRTHDAY! HEY, ALOT OF FORMER WWE WRESTLERS ARE GOING TO WORK FOR TNA.WOULD JAKE IF HE WERE ASKED? LIKE ALBANO, THE SNAKE IS ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS.KUDOS TO JAKE AND DAMIEN!!!!!   Posted by † † † :)♠ GENTLEMEN ♠STILL EXIST♠ :)††† on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 11:00 PM [Reply to this]

	† † † :)♠ GENTLEMEN ♠STILL EXIST♠ :)††† Bob Hodges	WOUILD JAKE BE A RAW QUEST HOST   Posted by † † † :)♠ GENTLEMEN ♠STILL EXIST♠ :)††† on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 11:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Damian	Hello Mr Roberts    i recently bought "The Greatest Wrestling Managers of all Time" before watching it I had no idea how important Mr. Albano was to the big wrestling exsplotion of the early 80's ....................   Posted by Damian on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 11:59 AM [Reply to this]

	Jokers Wild !!!	I remember watching him on tv EVERY Saturday morning. Capt,the SNAKE, JYD, Tito, Bundy. The list goes on but THOSE were the men that made me a fan for life. Wish I had the pleasure to meet him in life. My thoughts are with his family.   Posted by Jokers Wild !!! on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:51 AM [Reply to this]

	Marc Draven Of HAVSUM Entertainment Marc Draven	not just a " legend in his own mind " ...........he is truly a Legend in ours as well   Posted by Marc Draven Of HAVSUM Entertainment on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 4:20 PM [Reply to this]

	CRASH Wrestling CRash Wrestling	He was an icon of my generation and one of the greats all around. He helped broaden the horizons of pro wrestling, turning it into the big industry it is today. He saw ways to promote himself that were totally outside the box at the time and even for today's standards. He was a risk taker. He was the embodiment of entertainment. Thanks for sharing the heart and attitude of Capt. Lou with all of us! You will be missed Sir. R.I.P. Mr. Albano.   Posted by CRASH Wrestling on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 11:06 PM [Reply to this]