WWF Hall of Famer and Professional Wrestling legend Captain Lou Albano passed away today, most likely from being too awesome for the world to handle. Captain Lou was the loud, obnoxious WWF wrestling manager who was largely responsible for the mainstream popularity of both wrestling and rubberband facial piercings. He also played Mario on The Super Mario Brothers Super Show, and he was the author of The Idiot’s Guide to Professional Wrestling. The dude was a legend, and he changed the face of pro wrestling forever. Here are a few awesome Captain Lou clips en memorium.
Captain Lou Albano’s Anti-Drug PSA
Captain Lou’s anti-drug commercial (as Mario) seems more like a lesson on how to fit 4 minutes of random blabbering into a 30-second commercial spot, but the message is clear: if you do drugs, you’ll go to hell before you die.
Captain Lou’s 1-900 Number
I tried calling this number, and it’s not Lou Albano anymore. Instead, it connects to a sexy woman who says, "We’re sorry, but the number cannot be completed as dialed." Since she said "we", I’m assuming that she’s sitting around with more sexy-sounding chicks, which is hot. Thanks, Captain Lou!
Captain Lou and Rowdy Roddy Piper Feud on TV
(this clip will also be used in a Roddy Piper retrospective someday)
To anyone who thinks professional wrestling is fake, I offer this clip as evidence to the contrary: if it was fake, would two wrestlers get in a shouting match on the WWF talk show? I highly doubt it…although that might be the one place where they would do that.
Captain Lou and Rowdy Roddy Are Actually Good Friends
Just in case you thought that Captain Lou Albano really had a mortal enemy in Rowdy Roddy Piper, the two crack un-funny jokes and sing "Good Ship Lollipop" on Hollywood Squares to extinguish your worry and thoroughly creep you out.
Courtney Love & Muppet Sexual Assault
Playboy’s Big Dance March Madness Bracket Challenge
hagrid?
wow, nothing gets by you.
i can honestly say that out of all the fat Italian pro wrestling managers with rubber bands on their faces and who were in Cyndi Lauper videos, that he was my favorite.
That’s a mighty small pile you’re picking from.
Great, now I hate Jews :/
who cares about another dead fag?
Hey, I find that offensive!
Hey, good thing he warned us about drugs, I bet those guys with their healthy muscles never take anything like that.
I remember our classic battle at the Bar None Dude Ranch. RIP Captain Lou!
i feel bad for anyone who is so depraved as to insult cap’n lou. Jewish guy, you musta been weasel lovin all yer life since ya don’t have any respect for the deceased, i’m not gonna give you any respect, ya bloody miter! Captain lou albano was one of the greatest entertainers of all time, just so happens he was a wrestler and manager, he Made a great Mario and he’ll always have a place in my heart.