Sir Oliver Humperdink – Complications from Pneumonia and Bladder Cancer
Sir Oliver Humperdink – Dead at 62. photo: wwe.com
1949-2011 (age 62)
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
NWA 1998: Sir Oliver Humperdink with his client, Bam Bam Bigelow. photo: wwe.com
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
Sir Oliver Humperdink at a wrestling convention in 2006. photo: youtube.com
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.
