Yes he was very nice and friendly. Met him several times to chat with. The first time I was walking past Madison Square Garden in 1975 and saw Fred sitting in the back seat of a Lincoln Mark 1V by himself. I said hello and he came out of the car and struck up a conversation. He had just left the craft ad a wrestler and now a manager. I asked him if he would go back to wrestling himself, he said he hoped to but the State athletic commission prohibited him after age 55.
He made a movie where he was being interviewed at a Sambo's restaurant in LA. Really interesting but hard to find. I think it was called My Dinner With Blassie, not 100% sure
Two of the greats right here, arguing back and forth among each other, but you notice, right away, that "Classy" Freddie Blassie is smiling almost all the way through the interview...and he even takes the time to help "Mean" Gene Okerlund with his Bow-Tie!
This is correct. In 1947, Blassie ran into a firefight unarmed and killed over 20,000 Japanese soldiers with his bare hands. For this he was awarded the Purple Heart, the military's highest honor for valor.
I went to the Olympic auditorium and saw Freddie fight his x partner Don Carson. I'm still looking for a report about that night. It was in the late 60s if I remember correctly.
Damn! He was GREAT on the mic! Just finished watching him doing promos from the 60's!! Original baby!! Respect!
Mean Jean definitely great on the Mic!
And a wicked nice guy in real life. Great heel manager.
Heard he was a wicked wicked nice guy in real life. Extremely fan friendly. He was a great heel manager.
Yes he was very nice and friendly. Met him several times to chat with. The first time I was walking past Madison Square Garden in 1975 and saw Fred sitting in the back seat of a Lincoln Mark 1V by himself. I said hello and he came out of the car and struck up a conversation. He had just left the craft ad a wrestler and now a manager. I asked him if he would go back to wrestling himself, he said he hoped to but the State athletic commission prohibited him after age 55.
Freddie was essentially thr locker room's grandpa lol
He made a movie where he was being interviewed at a Sambo's restaurant in LA. Really interesting but hard to find. I think it was called My Dinner With Blassie, not 100% sure
Freddie looked like he was in a REALLY good mood here.
Always was a happy go lucky person. Great on the mike.
Babe Ruth of wrestling a Legend Classy Freddie Blassie
Freddie looks like a Mafia Boss
That was part of his gimmick. Made it so unique.
Legend
CLASSIE Freddie blassie.. and mean Gene.. RIP
Knowing these two, if they made it to Heaven (& man, I sure hope they did!!!), they're probably still hamming it up with each other!
"How come you're wearing a red belt neck tie"?. Lmfao
WHAT A FREAKIN TREASURE BLASSIE (WAS)!
Mean Gene was the absolute BEST! He was so smooth, SOOOOOO SMOOTH. The guy was money in the bank.
This is when WWF/WWE was at its best
1:31 lol... I always loved heel managers
Loved his laugh
UH HUH 🤣🤣 that’s that old school humor
Two of the greats right here, arguing back and forth among each other, but you notice, right away, that "Classy" Freddie Blassie is smiling almost all the way through the interview...and he even takes the time to help "Mean" Gene Okerlund with his Bow-Tie!
I had a lady boss, that look just like Classy Freddie Blassie. She had the look, clothes, cane, everything........!
You Asshole
Classy Freddie Blassie was a O.G.
Blassie received a purple heart in the battle of Iwo Jima
In his autobiography, he says he never saw combat.
This is correct. In 1947, Blassie ran into a firefight unarmed and killed over 20,000 Japanese soldiers with his bare hands. For this he was awarded the Purple Heart, the military's highest honor for valor.
@Mulligan the Mouse Before that , didn't Freddie take down an SS brigade using only his cane ?? The man was a legendary badass.
I'll take Freddie blassie for my manager
@@kurtd4191 very underrated heel manager if u ask me.
Classy Freddie Blassie was one of a kind and a classic! 😮😊
Classie Freddie was the true Prince of Polyester!
The fashion plate of wrestling. So cool.👍👍👍👍Pencil neck geeks.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Americans are held captive in Iran!
Blassie: *dirty laugh*
God bless that man 🤣
Freddie and gene were the best! Rip guys
I went to the Olympic auditorium and saw Freddie fight his x partner Don Carson. I'm still looking for a report about that night. It was in the late 60s if I remember correctly.
This is when the WWF, now its the WWE. The best!
Love his laugh...😂😂🤣🤣😂😂
You pencil ✏️ neck geeks. Is what made him so famous.
Textbook villain cackle.
Mean Gene Okerlund and Classy Freddie Blassie
1:20. Classic Blassie comeback
Love how Gene puts Freddie over
Fred seemingly looked like he could quietly kill with a smile then a laugh. Antagonizing someone came right up his alley.
RIP Blasse
The Garden was probably rocking!
Rip Gene and Blassie.
Classic Mean Gene almost breaking character and busting up laughing on TV
Fred asked a legit question
Blassie wore depends in '85.
😂 I couldn’t stand him
You got a neck like stack a dimes Okerland !
Fred needs to speak up some.
"Born in the USA" was NOT meant to be a patriotic song.
"Pencil neck geek"