Sir Oliver Humperdink – Complications from Pneumonia and Bladder Cancer
- Name
- Sir Oliver Humperdink
- Real name
- John Jay Sutton
- Born
- 1949
- Died
- March 20, 2011
- Age
- 62
- Cause
- Complications from Pneumonia and Bladder Cancer
- Promotions
- AWA · Jim Crockett Promotions · NWA · WCW · WWE · WWF
John Sutton, known to wrestling fans as Sir Oliver Humperdink, was a manager with a career spanning three decades.
Perhaps best known as the manager for the original Hollywood Blonds, Sir Oliver also managed several other notable talent including Greg Valentine, and One Man Gang early in their careers.
1980: Sir Oliver with the late Lord Alfred Hayes
Sir Oliver and Bam Bam
After spending considerable time with FCW (Florida), Sir Oliver transitioned to the WWF (now WWE) in 1987. He managed Bam Bam Bigelow, notably making an appearance at WrestleMania IV.
The duo would move to NWA in 1988.
By the early 90s, Humperdink was with WCW under the unfortunate moniker of “Big Daddy Dink”. Notably during his WCW Run, Humperdink managed one of the last incarnations of the Freebirds.
Sir Oliver Humperdink Death
On Twitter, Jim Ross mentioned that Humperdink was “refusing chemo” and at peace with “whatever happens”. This came as a surprise to some, as Humperdink was only 62. Ross also noted Sir Oliver as an underrated manager.
Sir Oliver Humperdink died on March 20, 2011.
“Sir Oliver” was a great heel who always reminded me of that vintage radio disc jockey “Wolf Man” Jack. I saw Humperdink in Jim Crockett Promotions when he had his feud pitting his men from “The House of Humperdink” against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Palace” (Pro Wrestling Illustrated even printed cards you could cut out and bring to the matches to show your support). Didn’t care for him as a babyface manager, but I never liked babyface managers for the most part.