Saturday, July 23, 2005

Lord Alfred Hayes passes away

Lord Alfred Hayes passes away

LORD ALFRED HAYES
1928 – 2005

WWE lost a beloved member of its family on Wednesday when Lord Alfred Hayes passed away at the age of 76.

Hayes joined World Wrestling Entertainment in the early 1980s and soon became a television mainstay. His wit, distinctive accent and colorful insights helped make Hayes one of his time’s most remembered personalities. Hayes provided commentary for the WrestleMania 2 main event, pitting Hulk Hogan against King Kong Bundy, but he was perhaps best known as the broadcast partner on such programs as The Bobby Heenan Show and Tuesday Night Titans, alongside Vince McMahon. An accomplished wrestler himself, Hayes also managed such Superstars as WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter.

His voice, which graces countless video releases and matches, has become synonymous with 1980s WWE, and his contributions were integral to the company’s success during that time.

"His Lordship" will be greatly missed.
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Bill's Comment: Here is a link for the fans, including me, of "his Lordship". (You may have to copy and paste it.):
http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/profiles/a/alfred-hayes.html

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