The member of the WWE Jerry Lawler Hall of Fame has been on his way to recovery since he suffered a stroke on February 7, 2023. In an exclusive interview, Harvey Wippleman provided a positive update on the health of his lifelong friend.
Wippleman, also known as Downtown Bruno, made a name as a wrestling manager in Memphis in the 1980s. Lawler was the highest star in Memphis's territory before joining WWE in 1992 as a commentator and occasional fighter.
Lawler initially had problems with his speech after the stroke. However, when talking with Bill Apter, a wrestling editor of Sportskeeda, Wippleman revealed that the health of the wrestling legend has improved significantly:
“To be honest, I talked to him last night. We talked for a while. We laughed, we joked, we talked about old funny anecdotes and all that, and it was almost as always. Maybe I spoke a little more slow, but nothing alarming, you know? If I had not known anything about his medical problems, he would have thought that he had a cold or something like that. We joked and continue talking, so it was great.
Watch the video above to listen to Wippleman to reveal the best moment of his career. He also recalled how Vince McMahon once changed the end of one of his fighting at the last minute.
The status of Harvey Wippleman in WWE
In 1992, Harvey Wippleman represented Sid Justice during his rivalry with Hulk Hogan In Wrestlemania 8. The 58 -year -old man also joined forces with Giant Gonzalez and Kamala when they had a fief with The Undertaker .
Wippleman was itinerant agent and personality on screen after acting as a manager for several years. Currently, he continues to work to WWE as ambassador.
“I'm still in the WWE,” Wippleman said. “I no longer travel all the time, but I am part of the WWE, Universe family.”
Wippleman usually appears in wrestling conventions and independent shows. Anyone who is interested in hiring the legendary manager can contact his agent through Downtown Bruno Bookings and Appearances On Facebook.
