12/28/85 JCP Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum (world wide wrestling TV taping for 1/4/86 tv show- Tully Blanchard slapped Babydoll setting up JJ Dillon to become Tully s advisor/manger. On 12/29/85 (Pro Wrestling USA show-AWA& NWA) AWA Night of Champions 2 :East Rutherford, NJ: The Meadowlands: Magnum TA (NWA us hw champion) defeated Tully Blanchard ( with valet BABYDOLL -last ever time together,until Babydoll turns heel on Dusty Rhodes 8/86
Buddy Landell's story was a sad one. He had talent and charisma but he was his own worst enemy. He finally got his life together and tragically died in a car accident. I always enjoyed watching Buddy work. He was great as a heel.
He was 1 of my all time favorite wrestlers, Put on a good show EVERY time he came through Savannah Ga, They always made wrestling look real, unlike today's shit shows, The rivalries were so believable, There will never ever be good wrestling again, the 80s ruled
One of the Best Ever!!! Period hands down Hall of Fame Talent. I’ve seen Buddy in Memphis and was on drugs and was better than 90% of the other Wrestlers in the World
The last show I worked on the Indy circuit in London,Ky I was Buddy’s manager, we were heels against Bill Dundee, house of maybe 120, main event and sometimes before the match Buddy took something, he was barely standing in the ring, Bill had to do all the work to make him look decent and I had to do my part as a heel, after the match he had passed out, that was the last time I saw him, I hated to hear when he passed years ago , he had such a bright future but like others wasted it away , rest in peace Budro
What promotion and what time frame was the match you're talking about ? I remember he came to london once and took on Jamie Stone I think it was. He was a shell of himself at that time and black headed if I recall correctly.
I worked with a Man at FedEx. He actually snorted Cocaine, Angel Dust, right in front of me. I'm a worthless Alcoholic, but I couldn't understand what kind of High he was getting from doing that line right in front of me. I actually felt sorry for him. He was much younger than me. He was tripping and sweating profusely. Bless his little heart ❤️. I hope he got out of his addiction ✝️💔
Lol what a badass he was. Love watching and listening to buddys interviews. I wouldve LOVED to have seen those angles play out. Landell vs Tully Blanchard wouldve been solid. RIP Buddy 🤘🤘💚
Sunday December 15,1985 Atlanta, Georgia WTBS studio: WCW TBS tv taping NWA world hw title Match: Ronnie Garvin beat Ric Flair (champion) via DQ -This was the show Buddy Landell miss due to using drugs, so Garvin subbed for Landell.Landell was to win title Landell was NWA National hw champion at time, JCP Booker Dusty Rhodes stripped him of title, put that on himself claiming he beat Landell (Thursday)12/19/85 in Albuquerque, NewMexico phantom title change Tully Blanchard slapped Babydoll , Dillon lied said he never gave babydoll a vacation & pay for her airplane ticket 12/28/85 Greensboro, NC-WWW TV taping for 1/4/86
Love how he starts out bragging about the attendance record at a 5000 seat arena lol, I’ve been in Dorton many many times, it’s smaller than some high school gyms
When he had the angle with The Original Stagger Lee KoKo B Ware is when Buddy looked phenomenal!! Absolutely stunning with amazing talent in the ring..he was out with Jimmy Hart to be the shtick guy... This was 84... His frame and physique changed...he looked puffier with no definition..roids is the word, but he admits to starting recreational use of cocaine...my whole point here is Buddy's lifestyle changed in Memphis and so did the opportunities he messed up...no regrets though and no excuses...Buddy is a real guy who struggled with fame in the game!! He has now passed on and will always remain one of the guys who got me into not liking heels!! Thanks for the great years Buddy
What's crazy is Dusty had to step in and continue the angle by taking Baby Doll and Tully getting JJ as his manager . I think Buddy was dating Baby Doll before Sam . Saw shoot interview where her n Tully are flirting talking about old times . He mentions Buddy n she kinda shakes her head.
deep down the only 2 that know are the nature boys. I don’t think buddy was a mark for the belt like flair. Flair probably begged and paid him to not show up so they can keep the belt on him and buddy was true to his word til the end. Buddy and w me would have been hitting the towns tearing em up as we go. Buddy was 37 at the time in 36 now. He defiantly had 2 or 3 tours in him.
To be honest buddy would have played the role way cooler and smoother than Ric. It was made for buddy. The biz wasn’t about to make buddy go crazy cuz of the politics in the biz. He had 100k in the bank that was fuck you money, I’m willing to bet Ric footed some of that bill to not show up
Buddy would have NEVER BEAT flair for the belt in 85. He was hot but not that hot. Magnum was next in line not Buddy.. he could have eventually been the man, but not in 85. No WAY!
No, a quick transitional Champion, like Ronnie Garvin, just to mix it up and keep it a threat that Ric could lose the belt. That is basically what Buddy said, he would then beat Magnum and Tully and Ric would gain it right back.
@@rickstalentedtongue910 This is total nonsense. The idea Buddy was getting any run like that is silly. He already had the reputation as being a drug addict and missing shows.
Landel was very solid and a good worker. But still find it hard to believe Crockett would put the belt on him knowing his reputation and far as keeping a 365 day schedule. Buddy could have never kept Flair's schedule. Same reason Kerry Von Erich was never a long term champ.
In JCP it was always about keeping Flair as long-term NWA World Champion. There were wrestlers that were in line to become NWA Champion in brief, then have Flair regain it. In this case Buddy was figured in because of Flair's personal circumstance. Buddy obviously had a severe brain fart that morning, that's his fault. David Von Erich and Magnum T.A. were figured in but their tragedies' changed plans moving forward and kept Flair Champion for longer periods of time. Flair regained in from Kerry in Spring of 84' and didn't drop the belt until Summer of 86'.
@@artmeddaugh6669 I could see Magnum as a long term champ. Flair had the advantage on every else because he made everyone look great plus he loved the travel.
I can't believe Buddy Landell was school beat Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Smh. There's no way! This guy was mid card at best. He was never in the same league as Flair, Rhodes, Race, the Funks, or even Blanchard or Magnum. He was at the level of Terry Taylor or Brad Armstrong. He had a little bit of fame by shamelessly portraying Flair's character and gimmick. Otherwise, he wasn't worth a crap.
I hate having to school somebody in professional wrestling knowledge but when it comes to your critique I can say it's preschool at best you having a damn clue how good buddy landel was was the drugs but I'm telling you right now first-hand knowledge even Dusty Rhodes said buddy landel was going to beat Ric Flair for the world title it wasn't one of those situations it was going to be a long-term rain it was going to be a short-term rain while Ric Flair helped his wife heal from a miscarriage and the only thing buddy was wrong about Buddy was going to drop the belt back to flare buddy was going to drop the belt to Magnum TA
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12/28/85 JCP Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum (world wide wrestling TV taping for 1/4/86 tv show- Tully Blanchard slapped Babydoll setting up JJ Dillon to become Tully s advisor/manger. On 12/29/85 (Pro Wrestling USA show-AWA& NWA) AWA Night of Champions 2 :East Rutherford, NJ: The Meadowlands: Magnum TA (NWA us hw champion) defeated Tully Blanchard ( with valet BABYDOLL -last ever time together,until Babydoll turns heel on Dusty Rhodes 8/86
Buddy Landell's story was a sad one. He had talent and charisma but he was his own worst enemy. He finally got his life together and tragically died in a car accident. I always enjoyed watching Buddy work. He was great as a heel.
He was a gree was at promo Nd super talented
He was 1 of my all time favorite wrestlers, Put on a good show EVERY time he came through Savannah Ga, They always made wrestling look real, unlike today's shit shows, The rivalries were so believable, There will never ever be good wrestling again, the 80s ruled
Junkyard dog and hacksaw Jim Duggan was a good rivalry...
Gotta love that corkscrew elbow! A thing of beauty. Miss ya Buddy!
One of THE most underrated finishers ever!
One of the Best Ever!!! Period hands down Hall of Fame Talent. I’ve seen Buddy in Memphis and was on drugs and was better than 90% of the other Wrestlers in the World
The last show I worked on the Indy circuit in London,Ky I was Buddy’s manager, we were heels against Bill Dundee, house of maybe 120, main event and sometimes before the match Buddy took something, he was barely standing in the ring, Bill had to do all the work to make him look decent and I had to do my part as a heel, after the match he had passed out, that was the last time I saw him, I hated to hear when he passed years ago , he had such a bright future but like others wasted it away , rest in peace Budro
YOU'RE TALKING LIKE A CERTAIN USWF COMMISSIONER WHO LATER HAD A RADIO SHOW... 😉
@@MyNameIsUnavailable What’s up brother
What promotion and what time frame was the match you're talking about ? I remember he came to london once and took on Jamie Stone I think it was. He was a shell of himself at that time and black headed if I recall correctly.
@@bargainhunter2404 that was it, SCW, Jamie Stone and Budro has his hair black , I was with the USWF, it was an invasion angle.
I worked with a Man at FedEx. He actually snorted Cocaine, Angel Dust, right in front of me. I'm a worthless Alcoholic, but I couldn't understand what kind of High he was getting from doing that line right in front of me. I actually felt sorry for him. He was much younger than me. He was tripping and sweating profusely. Bless his little heart ❤️. I hope he got out of his addiction ✝️💔
Stories like this, and my great uncle is why I never drank, or did drugs! It just destroys your body!
Seems like an extremely charismatic, charming guy to talk to
Someone needs to do a documentary on him and why not to do use drugs and alcohol
Lol what a badass he was. Love watching and listening to buddys interviews. I wouldve LOVED to have seen those angles play out. Landell vs Tully Blanchard wouldve been solid.
RIP Buddy 🤘🤘💚
Hell yeah, 2 of the best heels ever, A Shame about Buddy, he, like other guys, couldn't get out of his own way
God bless buddy RIP
'45 to '85 is 40 years, not 50
As a heel I loved him and he could still piss me off
Sunday December 15,1985 Atlanta, Georgia WTBS studio: WCW TBS tv taping NWA world hw title Match: Ronnie Garvin beat Ric Flair (champion) via DQ -This was the show Buddy Landell miss due to using drugs, so Garvin subbed for Landell.Landell was to win title Landell was NWA National hw champion at time, JCP Booker Dusty Rhodes stripped him of title, put that on himself claiming he beat Landell (Thursday)12/19/85 in Albuquerque, NewMexico phantom title change
Tully Blanchard slapped Babydoll , Dillon lied said he never gave babydoll a vacation & pay for her airplane ticket 12/28/85 Greensboro, NC-WWW TV taping for 1/4/86
Buddy was talented. Too many personal issues.
Love how he starts out bragging about the attendance record at a 5000 seat arena lol, I’ve been in Dorton many many times, it’s smaller than some high school gyms
omg when he says back in 84 i started doing cocaine then he pauses as he sniffs with his nose lol classic
When he had the angle with The Original Stagger Lee KoKo B Ware is when Buddy looked phenomenal!! Absolutely stunning with amazing talent in the ring..he was out with Jimmy Hart to be the shtick guy... This was 84... His frame and physique changed...he looked puffier with no definition..roids is the word, but he admits to starting recreational use of cocaine...my whole point here is Buddy's lifestyle changed in Memphis and so did the opportunities he messed up...no regrets though and no excuses...Buddy is a real guy who struggled with fame in the game!! He has now passed on and will always remain one of the guys who got me into not liking heels!! Thanks for the great years Buddy
45-85 is Forty years not Fifty, Buddy. But who's counting?
A guy you want to dislike, then you realize he is a real one. Ric flair
What's crazy is Dusty had to step in and continue the angle by taking Baby Doll and Tully getting JJ as his manager . I think Buddy was dating Baby Doll before Sam . Saw shoot interview where her n Tully are flirting talking about old times . He mentions Buddy n she kinda shakes her head.
deep down the only 2 that know are the nature boys. I don’t think buddy was a mark for the belt like flair. Flair probably begged and paid him to not show up so they can keep the belt on him and buddy was true to his word til the end. Buddy and w me would have been hitting the towns tearing em up as we go. Buddy was 37 at the time in 36 now. He defiantly had 2 or 3 tours in him.
Nature boy
Can you imagine tryin to keep all those animals in line?? Be worse than managing a Hooters!!
To be honest buddy would have played the role way cooler and smoother than Ric. It was made for buddy. The biz wasn’t about to make buddy go crazy cuz of the politics in the biz. He had 100k in the bank that was fuck you money, I’m willing to bet Ric footed some of that bill to not show up
Sad
Buddy would have NEVER BEAT flair for the belt in 85. He was hot but not that hot. Magnum was next in line not Buddy.. he could have eventually been the man, but not in 85. No WAY!
No, a quick transitional Champion, like Ronnie Garvin, just to mix it up and keep it a threat that Ric could lose the belt. That is basically what Buddy said, he would then beat Magnum and Tully and Ric would gain it right back.
@@rickstalentedtongue910 This is total nonsense. The idea Buddy was getting any run like that is silly. He already had the reputation as being a drug addict and missing shows.
Landel was very solid and a good worker. But still find it hard to believe Crockett would put the belt on him knowing his reputation and far as keeping a 365 day schedule. Buddy could have never kept Flair's schedule. Same reason Kerry Von Erich was never a long term champ.
Did you guys not listen? He would have it short time then turn it right back over. 1:52
@@rickstalentedtongue910 still doubt it happens
@@rolltide9547 Yeah, hard to tell what is accurate.
In JCP it was always about keeping Flair as long-term NWA World Champion. There were wrestlers that were in line to become NWA Champion in brief, then have Flair regain it. In this case Buddy was figured in because of Flair's personal circumstance. Buddy obviously had a severe brain fart that morning, that's his fault.
David Von Erich and Magnum T.A. were figured in but their tragedies' changed plans moving forward and kept Flair Champion for longer periods of time. Flair regained in from Kerry in Spring of 84' and didn't drop the belt until Summer of 86'.
@@artmeddaugh6669 I could see Magnum as a long term champ. Flair had the advantage on every else because he made everyone look great plus he loved the travel.
I can't believe Buddy Landell was school beat Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Smh. There's no way! This guy was mid card at best. He was never in the same league as Flair, Rhodes, Race, the Funks, or even Blanchard or Magnum. He was at the level of Terry Taylor or Brad Armstrong. He had a little bit of fame by shamelessly portraying Flair's character and gimmick. Otherwise, he wasn't worth a crap.
Scheduled. Not school. My bad.
I hate having to school somebody in professional wrestling knowledge but when it comes to your critique I can say it's preschool at best you having a damn clue how good buddy landel was was the drugs but I'm telling you right now first-hand knowledge even Dusty Rhodes said buddy landel was going to beat Ric Flair for the world title it wasn't one of those situations it was going to be a long-term rain it was going to be a short-term rain while Ric Flair helped his wife heal from a miscarriage and the only thing buddy was wrong about Buddy was going to drop the belt back to flare buddy was going to drop the belt to Magnum TA
@@rexalllemaster7171 Your argument hasn't convinced me. Let's just agree to disagree.
@@rexalllemaster7171 Use a punctuation somewhere in there 😂
1st comment woooooooooooooooooo
He's was very talented but this story seems rather fishy.
How is it fishy? Dusty, JJ Dillon and David Crockett have all confirmed in shoots in the past that it was the plan.
Flair was never gonna lose the title to Buddy, Just how Flair was
Landell was a great wrestler but he was never going to win the NWA world title.
So. It's Crocketts fault you are a never was
He never said it was Crocketts fault.He admitted he was messed up and didn't come to work.
Never let things slide without taking the blame.. true dude
That’s not what he said. I’d guess he achieved more in his short life than you would if you lived 1000 years.