A short documentary looking at the life of retired professional wrestler, "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant. Created for the Landscape of a Person assignment for Paul Harrill's Digital Cinema Production class at Virginia Tech.
man I love classic wrestling...watched those matches in Indy back in the 1970's.Valiant Brothers..Dick The Bruiser...Crusher...Cowboy Bob....what a great time to be a kid.
@pheet NO he dropped the weight due to his knees from years of wrestling. He became a vegetarian in 1990. He is still 200 plus pounds but 6'5. In his prime he was 300
@ar4216 I am a huge fan of Boogie and a Ghost Hunter. Have investigated many place in our area and beyond!! Check out our fb Eastern States Paranormal. Not sure about Boogie but his wife seemed interested!!
@1rodfan631963 Jimmy Valiant is indeed awesome.Loved watching him growing up. Are you saying you're a ghost hunter or just a fan of the tv show? Know of any cool places in southwest VA that are haunted? Is Jimmy interested in the paranormal?
I ref'd a match for Jimmy before he retired. He is a super nice guy. I had seen him wrestle many times, so I knew what to expect. I totally forgot about how he would kiss the referee!!! I guess he wanted to surprise me with that one, and he did :)
@pheet ive spoken with him a few times over the past few years, hes ok, after the major part of his career was over and he was out of the spotlight he started to drop weight. he went on a goats milk diet, he likes goats milk, and due to the fact he retired he dosent have the need to be heavy, plus with his age he wanted to be a more healthy weight. Ive got some recent photos of him with me and my family, im 6 foot even and i still look small next to him.
man I love classic wrestling...watched those matches in Indy back in the 1970's.Valiant Brothers..Dick The Bruiser...Crusher...Cowboy Bob....what a great time to be a kid.
keymankeys1960 1 week ago
@ar4216 Thank you!!! Are you from this area?? Keep in touch!!
1rodfan631963 2 months ago
@1rodfan631963 That's pretty cool. I just looked up you all's website. That theater in West Virginia is really cool looking.
ar4216 2 months ago
@pheet NO he dropped the weight due to his knees from years of wrestling. He became a vegetarian in 1990. He is still 200 plus pounds but 6'5. In his prime he was 300
KingofKingsport 2 months ago
@ar4216 I am a huge fan of Boogie and a Ghost Hunter. Have investigated many place in our area and beyond!! Check out our fb Eastern States Paranormal. Not sure about Boogie but his wife seemed interested!!
1rodfan631963 2 months ago
@1rodfan631963 Jimmy Valiant is indeed awesome.Loved watching him growing up. Are you saying you're a ghost hunter or just a fan of the tv show? Know of any cool places in southwest VA that are haunted? Is Jimmy interested in the paranormal?
ar4216 2 months ago
I ref'd a match for Jimmy before he retired. He is a super nice guy. I had seen him wrestle many times, so I knew what to expect. I totally forgot about how he would kiss the referee!!! I guess he wanted to surprise me with that one, and he did :)
Edzy1981 2 months ago
One of the great ones Jimmy Valiant
Mr61929480 2 months ago
@pheet ive spoken with him a few times over the past few years, hes ok, after the major part of his career was over and he was out of the spotlight he started to drop weight. he went on a goats milk diet, he likes goats milk, and due to the fact he retired he dosent have the need to be heavy, plus with his age he wanted to be a more healthy weight. Ive got some recent photos of him with me and my family, im 6 foot even and i still look small next to him.
ClassicRockfan79 3 months ago