I Had the honor of Meeting THE CAPTAIN , at SPORTSWORLD In Everett Mass. Back in the day. I was late getting there and I walked in the store and it ended up being Me , The Captain and Phil Castagnetti , the owner of the store. Phil introduced us and I’ll never forget Lou Putting his hand out and saying ( in that voice of his ) hey , how ya doin SMITTY ! ? He autographed everything I brought. Don’t forget he was the Manager of NRBQ , he signed there album for me. I’m guessing the only one in existence. Thanks Captain !!!
Lou Albano was the best on the mike, along with Fred Blassie and the Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth) RIP, Wrestling is dead ! .These men are severely missed.
Your typical Lou Albano "WTF?" moment. This is what made Lou so entertaining as a manager/mouthpiece - you quite simply had no idea what Lou was going to say next, and just as often Albano had no idea himself. He winged all his promos, and he was one of the greatest managers of all time (along with Bobby Heenan and the late Ernie ("Grand Wizard of Wrestling") Roth. Those three set the standard for all those who followed.
As someone who adores Lou Albano from watching him on the Super Show during my earliest years, I would also add Percy Pringle III/Paul Bearer to this list.
In 4th grade we were frequently given a writing assignment. The teacher gave us lots of flexibility on the topic. He just wanted us to write, period. So I wrote a 3 paragraph essay on why I thought the Samoans were gonna beat Ivan Putski and Pat Patterson. Essentially every word of my essay was taken from Lou's promo. "Putski and Patterson don't have the congenuity that it takes to function as a team. And Ivan Putski has the intelligence of a dehydrated BB!!" When I got my paper back the teacher said that 'congenuity' is not a word. And that it wasn't nice of me to say that someone has the intelligence of a dehydrated BB.
It was great when McIdiot used to kick the wrestlers with his foot to let them know the interview was over and one day Albano turned around and asked "why are you kicking me?, What's wrong with you?"
Vince Mcmannequin, was much better as the intreviewer and play-by-play guy. When he started getting into the storylines, beyond an occasional chair across the back, he lost me.
I remember an interview with Lou and George Steel regarding and upcoming title bout between Backlund and Steel. It went something like this: Lou: George! George: Lou: George!! Tell ‘em what you’re going to do to Bob Backlund! George: AYYYYE! Lou: Hurt Bob Backlund! George: Ayyyye! Lou: Hurt Bob Backlund! George: AYYYYYYYE!! Lou: Hurt Bob Backlund!! George: AYYYYYYYYYYE!!!! Lou: [walks away laughing taking his protege with him]
@Astraldragon1 Dusty made appearances in the WWWf for many years - especially in the 70's. Sort of like Andre. He came in, did some TV spots, worked some big shows and then went elsewhere. It was a common (and now sorelt missed) aspect of wrestling then when stars would pop in on territories, make some noise and leave. NWA was great at it. WWE now sucks at it.
Capt Lou Albano was fantastic so many ppl copied him including Steve Austin you don't believe me go back and watch about ten of capt Lou's interviews you'll see
Lou was the only manager that brought so much "Heat " outside the ring that one night he got chased into a bar by fans who wanted to kill him and they destroyed the joint. I think McMahon had to pay like 50k in damages lol
WWE today is a bore compared to this era. Lou was awesome. There was also an incident at MSG where Lou and Mcmahon threw water at each other. Lou knew how to get the crowd going. They got rid of managers. Mcmahon as the boss is nowhere near as good as Mcmahon the announcer. Back then I couldnt wait till Saturday came to catch WWF on Saturday nights. Now I can narely watch it.
That’s exactly the problem with the WWE. McMahon’s insistence that everything be scripted has destroyed the spontaneity and zaniness that the sport thrives on.
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“Stand up when I talk, you look too short the other way!” Brilliant.
The best cross-examination delivered in the history of American Jurisprudence.
🤣 goddamn right
well-commented, sir
WELL SAID
Captain Lou was simply the best. RIP
Love Capt Lou....could listen to his interviews with Vince all day. Great stuff...hilarious stuff.
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I Had the honor of Meeting
THE CAPTAIN , at SPORTSWORLD In Everett Mass. Back in the day. I was late getting there and I walked in the store and it ended up being Me , The Captain and Phil Castagnetti , the owner of the store. Phil introduced us and I’ll never forget Lou Putting his hand out and saying ( in that voice of his ) hey , how ya doin SMITTY ! ? He autographed everything I brought. Don’t forget he was the Manager of NRBQ , he signed there album for me. I’m guessing the only one in existence. Thanks Captain !!!
Hilarious! Loved Captain Lou! R.I.P! God bless!
It's hilarious how Captain Lou was sliding back and forth in rhythm in front of McMahon while he was ranting...."Did he ever say??!!
he's doing the mario
Lou Albano was the best on the mike, along with Fred Blassie and the Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth) RIP, Wrestling is dead ! .These men are severely missed.
how I miss old school wrestling!
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💯 FACTS!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖😂💖💖💖💖💖
HAHA! 'Did he ever say???' Man, I miss the Captain! :/
This is mesmerizing
I keep watching it over and over
Lou could have gone into politics
I saw Captain Lou Albano on the Morton Downey Junior show. That was classic!
He was absolutely the best! So funny.
Lou was so damn good on the mic!! I miss those days.
Your typical Lou Albano "WTF?" moment. This is what made Lou so entertaining as a manager/mouthpiece - you quite simply had no idea what Lou was going to say next, and just as often Albano had no idea himself. He winged all his promos, and he was one of the greatest managers of all time (along with Bobby Heenan and the late Ernie ("Grand Wizard of Wrestling") Roth. Those three set the standard for all those who followed.
well said
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Did
He
Ever
Say
As someone who adores Lou Albano from watching him on the Super Show during my earliest years, I would also add Percy Pringle III/Paul Bearer to this list.
captain lou.....hands down the best manager in wresting....thanks for presenting this video.....TY
Some say the mans not wrapped to tight Captain Lou!
that was when it was really good. off the cuff. today is just a Madison avenue snow job
+Guy C. I think that era was the best.
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In 4th grade we were frequently given a writing assignment. The teacher gave us lots of flexibility on the topic. He just wanted us to write, period.
So I wrote a 3 paragraph essay on why I thought the Samoans were gonna beat Ivan Putski and Pat Patterson. Essentially every word of my essay was taken from Lou's promo. "Putski and Patterson don't have the congenuity that it takes to function as a team. And Ivan Putski has the intelligence of a dehydrated BB!!"
When I got my paper back the teacher said that 'congenuity' is not a word. And that it wasn't nice of me to say that someone has the intelligence of a dehydrated BB.
Love it!!
Lou could cut one hell of a promo.Back when promos were not scripted.
Capt Lou was the best....this guy was awesome! Hilarious
Best wrestling interview ever! Later!
Gotta love Captain Lou
The Fearless and Peerless Captain Lou!
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A comic genius
John Cam Only Capt.Lou priceless R.I.P. Capt.
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Love and miss you Uncle Lou :)
Wrestling was great when Vince was young and had great hair.
Classic Capt.Lou !
Hilarious thanks first and only time I'd seen anyone in Vs face 🤣 😂
Lou all the way
Kinda reminds me of the WHAT? WHAT? WHAT? lol
Captain Lou always said it correctly!!
I miss those ringside interviews & those silver ropes.
It was great when McIdiot used to kick the wrestlers with his foot to let them know the interview was over and one day Albano turned around and asked "why are you kicking me?, What's wrong with you?"
I hope they find that one in the video archives, I remember it well. I’m still laughing when I think about it.
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Classic!
The various camera angles 🤣
wow lou albano actually had an edge at one point
Nobody better
Punch Out! featuring Mario from the Super Mario Bros. Super Show.
Lou got robbed in the 77 manager of the year award
The WWWF in the seventies was great ! The promos were awesome and the Captain never failed to deliver. Fred Blassie was also really good.
Vinnie got a lazy eye lol
Vince Mcmannequin, was much better as the intreviewer and play-by-play guy. When he started getting into the storylines, beyond an occasional chair across the back, he lost me.
SO SAD THAT HE PASS AWAY !!!!!!!!
I remember an interview with Lou and George Steel regarding and upcoming title bout between Backlund and Steel. It went something like this:
Lou: George!
George:
Lou: George!!
Tell ‘em what you’re going to do to Bob Backlund!
George: AYYYYE!
Lou: Hurt Bob Backlund!
George: Ayyyye!
Lou: Hurt Bob Backlund!
George: AYYYYYYYE!!
Lou: Hurt Bob Backlund!!
George: AYYYYYYYYYYE!!!!
Lou: [walks away laughing taking his protege with him]
Did he ever say?
DID HE EVER SAYYYYY?
🤣
thank for the laugh to start my day! in my opinion Captain was a better conversation than blassie but take nothing away from Blassie
Albano was legit nuts look at vinces face
I would have loved to have seen Albano do this type of promo on Tuesday Night Titans when he was on the outs with Cyndi Lauper in 1984.
Captain Lou the grand wizard Fred blassie Superstar Billy Graham American Dream Dusty Rhodes handle the mic
I didn't know Dusty Rhodes was in WWWF, when Vince SR ran WWF. I thought he only came to WWF in the late 80's.
He would come in for a show Herr or therr usually at MSG maybe a shea show too but I don't recall
@Astraldragon1 Dusty made appearances in the WWWf for many years - especially in the 70's. Sort of like Andre. He came in, did some TV spots, worked some big shows and then went elsewhere. It was a common (and now sorelt missed) aspect of wrestling then when stars would pop in on territories, make some noise and leave. NWA was great at it. WWE now sucks at it.
Capt Lou Albano was fantastic so many ppl copied him including Steve Austin you don't believe me go back and watch about ten of capt Lou's interviews you'll see
Couldn’t do that to Vince now or he will say your fired Lou. He did fire him anyway back in the 80s
joseph costello fired him about six times lol
Captain Lou mite b the greatest most entertaining manager 😂 of ALL time !!😊
That’s how you sell tickets
Took Lou less than one minute to sell an audience on buying tickets. THAT.....
is a promo 👌.
Can someone do a remix?
This is back when wrestling was fun!!
Lou was the only manager that brought so much "Heat " outside the ring that one night he got chased into a bar by fans who wanted to kill him and they destroyed the joint. I think McMahon had to pay like 50k in damages lol
LOL...
WWE today is a bore compared to this era. Lou was awesome. There was also an incident at MSG where Lou and Mcmahon threw water at each other. Lou knew how to get the crowd going. They got rid of managers. Mcmahon as the boss is nowhere near as good as Mcmahon the announcer. Back then I couldnt wait till Saturday came to catch WWF on Saturday nights. Now I can narely watch it.
That’s exactly the problem with the WWE. McMahon’s insistence that everything be scripted has destroyed the spontaneity and zaniness that the sport thrives on.
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No he never said
I can only imagine how many nights Vince dreamt of killing Lou Albano.