A new teaser from the producers of Dark Side of the Ring has sparked speculation that the next subject of the docuseries will focus on a memorable WWE and WCW star.
The hint came via an Instagram story, which featured a Big Boss Man action figure surrounded by flashing blue and red police lights, along with visible film equipment, strongly suggesting that a future episode will centre on the late Ray Traylor.
Traylor, born on May 2, 1963, in Marietta, Georgia, began his wrestling career in 1985 with Jim Crockett Promotions. Early in his run, he was repackaged as Big Bubba Rogers, serving as a silent bodyguard for manager Jim Cornette and entering a high-profile feud with Dusty Rhodes.
Big Boss Man In WWE
Traylor joined WWE, then the WWF, in 1988 as the Big Boss Man, a character known for handcuffing defeated opponents to the ring ropes. During his initial run, he teamed with Akeem as The Twin Towers and was involved in prominent storylines with Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Over time, he transitioned into a fan favourite and feuded with the likes of Bobby Heenan and The Mountie.
After leaving the WWE in 1993, Traylor signed with WCW, where he competed under several identities, including The Boss, The Guardian Angel, and a return to the Big Bubba Rogers name. He was also aligned with major factions such as the Dungeon of Doom and the New World Order before departing the company in April 1998.
Traylor returned to the WWE later that year with a new persona, sporting a black SWAT-style uniform as part of Vince McMahon’s Corporation faction. The run included several controversial storylines, including a heated feud with the Big Show that featured a widely discussed funeral segment.
Outside of wrestling, Traylor was recognised for his community work, including helping organise memorial ceremonies for victims of the September 11 attacks.
Ray Traylor passed away on September 22, 2004, after suffering a heart attack at his home in Dallas, Georgia. He was 41 years old. He was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016, with his wife Angela and their daughters accepting the honour on his behalf.
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