Tag Archives: Buddy Roberts

WWE sent out the following: The New Day to induct The Fabulous Freebirds into WWE Hall of Fame The Fabulous Freebirds revolutionized tag team wrestling in their heyday, and now, one of the biggest beneficiaries of their innovations will induct them into the WWE Hall of Fame. Before a sold-out American Airlines Center and a  Continue Reading »

Busted Open Radio sent out the following: WWE Hall of Famer and WCCW legend Kevin Von Erich joined Dave Lagreca and Doug Mortman on Busted Open radio to give his thoughts on the passing of Buddy Roberts. You can hear Busted Open on Sirius 92, XM 208 and Sports Zone on the internet. Thoughts on  Continue Reading »

The National Wrestling Alliance issued the following: The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to learn of the death of Buddy Roberts, a legendary journeyman who wrestled in probably every territory in the world during his career. Starting his career in Hamilton, Ontario under his real name, Dale Hey, he trained and became close friends with  Continue Reading »

Jim Ross has a new blog up on his official website discussing the passing of “Fabulous Freebird” Buddy Roberts, who passed away aged 65. An excerpt from the blog featuring Ross’ comments on Roberts’ passing and his memories of Roberts is below. “Very sad to hear of the passing…just heard seconds ago that Freebird Buddy  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Fabulous Freebird Buddy Roberts passes away Buddy Roberts, one-third of the legendary Fabulous Freebirds, passed away at age 65.  Roberts first made an impact on wrestling in the 1970s, working his way through the territories as one-half of a tag team called The Hollywood Blonds with Jerry Brown. The duo  Continue Reading »