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Ray Washington Traylor Jr. (May 2, 1963 – September 22, 2004) was an American professional wrestler best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name (The) Big Boss Man, as well as for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as the Boss, the Man, the Guardian Angel, and Big Bubba Rogers. During his appearances with the WWF, Big Boss Man held the WWF World Tag Team Championship once and the WWF Hardcore Championship four times. Traylor was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.

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Professional wrestling career

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Jim Crockett Promotions (1984–1987)

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Before he was a professional wrestler, Traylor worked as a corrections officer in Cobb County, Georgia.[1][3][5] He debuted in 1984[4] then began working as a jobber for Jim Crockett Promotions.[6] Head booker Dusty Rhodes took notice of Traylor's potential and took him off television for three months before repackaging him as Big Bubba Rogers.[6] He received a push as the silent heel bodyguard for Jim Cornette, who, along with The Midnight Express, was feuding with the James Boys (Rhodes and Magnum T. A., under masks).[5] Rogers feuded with Rhodes (the top face at the time) in a series of Bunkhouse Stampede matches in 1986. He and Rhodes were tied for wins in this series, leading to a tiebreaking cage match, which Rhodes won on February 27.

Universal Wrestling Federation (1987)

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In 1987, Traylor joined the Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) after it was purchased by Jim Crockett.[7] On April 19, Traylor won the UWF Heavyweight Championship from One Man Gang, who was leaving the UWF for the World Wrestling Federation.[8] Following his title win, he aligned himself with General Skandor Akbar and his Devastation Inc. stable. Traylor lost the title to "Dr. Death" Steve Williams on July 11 during the Great American Bash tour.[9] In the second WarGames match on July 30, Traylor, as War Machine, teamed with The Four Horsemen (Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Lex Luger and Tully Blanchard) in a loss to The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal), Nikita Koloff, Dusty Rhodes and Paul Ellering, when Animal forced the War Machine to submit by gouging his eyes with a spiked armband.[10]

All Japan Pro Wrestling (1988)

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Traylor made his first tour to Japan in March 1988 for All Japan Pro Wrestling as Big Bubba.

World Wrestling Federation (1988–1993)

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Twin Towers (1988–1990)

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Main article: Twin Towers (professional wrestling)

In May 1988, Traylor joined the WWF as Big Boss Man, a heel character inspired by his previous career as a corrections officer. Managed by Slick, Boss Man's post-match routine often included handcuffing his defeated opponents to the ring ropes and beating them with a nightstick or ball and chain.[1][11] On August 29, he defeated Koko B. Ware at the inaugural SummerSlam.[12]

Big Boss Man facing Hulk Hogan in March 1989

Big Boss Man began his first major WWF angle by attacking Hulk Hogan in an October edition of "The Brother Love Show".[11] He also formed a tag team with Akeem (formerly billed as One Man Gang) known as The Twin Towers. At Survivor Series on November 24, they teamed with Ted DiBiase, King Haku and The Red Rooster in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series match, but lost to The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and WWF Champion Randy Savage), Hercules, B. Ware and Hillbilly Jim.[13] The Twin Towers were a key part in the top storyline of Savage turning on Hogan, leading to the WrestleMania V main event; in the later part of a tag match between the four on February 3, 1989, at The Main Event II, Hogan abandoned Savage to attend to the hurt Miss Elizabeth and went backstage. After being double-teamed for a while, Savage eventually rallied until Hogan returned to the match. After Savage tagged Hogan in, he slapped Hogan and left him to defeat The Twin Towers on his own, which led to The Mega Powers' demise as Savage beat Hulk in the backstage medical room where fellow wrestlers, managers and staff had to break them up.[14][15]

At WrestleMania V on April 2, The Twin Towers defeated The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty).[16] Meanwhile, Boss Man continued his feud with Hogan in a series of steel cage matches; in their most notable encounter on May 27 at Saturday Night's Main Event XXI, he failed to win the WWF Championship from Hogan.[15][17] During the match, Hogan superplexed Boss Man off the top of the cage.[18] The Twin Towers were then involved in a feud with Demolition (Ax and Smash) over the WWF Tag Team Championship.[15] At SummerSlam on August 28, they teamed with André the Giant and lost to Demolition and King Duggan in a six-man tag team match.[19] Boss Man subsequently feuded with Dusty Rhodes and led a team on November 23 at Survivor Series including Bad News Brown, Rick Martel and The Honky Tonk Man, but they lost to Rhodes, Brutus Beefcake, Red Rooster and Tito Santana.[15][20]

Face turn and various feuds (1990–1993)

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Boss Man (pictured in March 1989) became a fan favorite after refusing to do the bidding of his villainous manager Slick (left)

The Big Boss Man turned face on the February 24, 1990 episode of Superstars, when DiBiase had paid Slick to have Boss Man retrieve the Million Dollar Championship belt from Jake Roberts, who had stolen it. Boss Man retrieved a bag containing both the belt and Roberts' pet python, Damien. On The Brother Love Show, he refused to accept DiBiase's money for the bag, and returned it to Roberts.[21] Boss Man then defeated his former partner Akeem in less than two minutes on April 1 at WrestleMania VI.[22] At Survivor Series on November 22, he teamed with Hogan, Duggan and Tugboat to defeat Earthquake, Haku, Dino Bravo and The Barbarian.[23] The entrance theme song "Hard Times" was performed by Survivor lead singer Jimi Jamison, written by Jimmy Hart, JJ Maguire, Mike Stock and Pete Waterman.[24]

In the fall, Boss Man began feuding with Bobby Heenan and the Heenan Family after Heenan continually insulted Boss Man's mother.[21] He defeated Heenan Family members The Barbarian on January 19, 1991, at Royal Rumble[25] and Mr. Perfect on March 24 at WrestleMania VII in an Intercontinental Championship match via disqualification.[26] Following this, he feuded with The Mountie to see who the real officer of the WWF was, culminating in a Jailhouse match at SummerSlam on August 26.[27] Boss Man won the match, thus the Mountie had to spend a night in jail; this was the only such match ever held by the company.[28]

In 1992, Boss Man began feuding with Nailz, an ex-convict character who, in a series of promos aired before his debut, claimed Boss Man had been his abusive officer in prison, and warned he was seeking revenge. On the May 30 episode of WWF Superstars, Nailz – clad in an orange prison jumpsuit – ran into the ring and attacked Boss Man, handcuffing him to the top rope and repeatedly choking and beating him with the nightstick. Boss Man took time off to sell his (kayfabe) injuries, eventually returning and having a series of matches with Nailz in the latter half of 1992.[1][29] The feud culminated at Survivor Series on November 25, where Boss Man defeated Nailz in a Nightstick on a Pole match.[30]

Boss Man's last major feud was against Bam Bam Bigelow, leading to a match at the Royal Rumble on January 24, 1993, which Boss Man lost.[31][32] He left the WWF shortly after a house show in Gatineau, Quebec on March 14 and later made appearances in USWA, SMW and Japan.[33][31] In December, he briefly returned to the WWF to serve as the special guest referee for three house show main events between Bret Hart and Jeff Jarrett.[31]

World Championship Wrestling (1993–1998)

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Traylor made his debut for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as The Boss on the December 18, 1993 episode of WCW Saturday Night, pinning International World Champion Rick Rude in a non-title match.[34] He challenged for Rude's title at Starrcade '93: 10th Anniversary on December 27, but was unsuccessful.[34]

In 1994, Traylor began a lengthy feud with Big Van Vader, losing to him on April 17 at Spring Stampede.[35][36] In light of legal complaints from the WWF regarding the similarity of "The Boss" to "Big Boss Man", Traylor was renamed The Guardian Angel and sported similar attire to those in the organization he was named after.[18] He subsequently lost to Vader at Bash at the Beach on July 17,[37] Fall Brawl on September 18,[38] and Halloween Havoc on October 23 to end their feud.[39] In early 1995, he turned heel and again became known as Big Bubba Rogers,[40] defeating Sting at Uncensored on March 19 but lost in a rematch at Slamboree on May 21.[41][42] On September 4, Rogers challenged Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the debut episode of WCW Monday Nitro, but failed to win the title.[40]

In 1996, Rogers joined the Dungeon of Doom and feuded with former Dungeon of Doom member John Tenta,[43] whom he lost to at The Great American Bash on June 16 and Bash at the Beach on July 7.[9][44] By the end of the year, he had turned on the Dungeon of Doom and joined the nWo.[43] His stay in the nWo was brief, with Traylor knocked out by an unknown assailant at the start of the February 17, 1997 edition of Nitro. He later explained that Eric Bischoff fired him from the nWo while he was temporarily paralyzed.[45] Upon his return in September, Traylor resumed wrestling under his real name and began feuding with the nWo, forming an alliance with The Steiner Brothers, who also sought Ted DiBiase as their manager.[45] The union abruptly ended when Scott Steiner turned on them to join the nWo in February 1998.[46] After Traylor lost to Goldberg on the March 30 episode of Nitro, he left WCW the following month.[46]

Return to WWF/E (1998–2003)

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Hardcore and Tag Team Champion (1998–1999)

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See also: The Corporation (professional wrestling)
Big Boss Man on SmackDown! in October 1999

Traylor rejoined the WWF shortly after, again as Big Boss Man. On October 12, 1998, he returned to television with a new look, abandoning his blue police shirt for an all-black SWAT-style uniform, including a tactical vest and gloves.[47] He served as Vince McMahon's bodyguard during his feuds with Stone Cold Steve Austin and D-Generation X (DX) and was one of the first members of his heel stable, The Corporation, briefly wearing a mask before his identity was revealed.[1][33]

A tombstone commemorating Big Boss Man's loss at WrestleMania XV

On the November 30 episode of Raw is War, Big Boss Man defeated Mankind to win the WWF Hardcore Championship.[48] Boss Man and Shamrock were initially defeated by WWF Tag Team Champions the New Age Outlaws at Rock Bottom: In Your House on December 13,[49] however, on the following day's Raw is War broadcast, they won the WWF Tag Team Championship in a rematch, making Boss Man a double champion.[47] He lost the Hardcore Championship to New Age Outlaws member Road Dogg nearly two weeks later,[48] but defeated him in a non-title rematch at Royal Rumble on January 24, 1999.[50] Boss Man and Shamrock lost the WWF Tag Team Championship to Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett the next night on Raw is War.[51] At WrestleMania XV on March 28, Big Boss Man lost to The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match. After the match, The Undertaker hanged him from the roof of the cage (an illusion made possible by a full-body safety harness concealed under Big Boss Man's outfit).[52] While a video package of the WrestleMania Rage Party was then shown, Big Boss Man had to be safely taken down onto a stretcher so that he could get to a hospital with only minor injuries.[53] At Over the Edge on May 23, Boss Man was a part of The Corporate Ministry, losing to The Union in an eight-man elimination tag team match.[54]

Traylor at an autograph session in May 1999

Big Boss Man subsequently entered a major feud with Al Snow, which eventually involved Snow's pet chihuahua, Pepper. He won the WWF Hardcore Championship from Snow on July 25 at Fully Loaded.[51] At SummerSlam on August 22, the two had a Falls Count Anywhere match that spilled into the backstage area, the street and, finally, into a nearby bar. Prior to the match, Snow had set Pepper's pet carrier near the entrance way; minutes into the match, Boss Man picked it up, taunted Pepper, struck Snow with the carrier, and carelessly tossed it behind him. Commentator Jim Ross immediately apologized to viewers for the act and stated that Pepper had been removed from the box before the match. Snow won the match and regained the WWF Hardcore Championship.[51][55] Boss Man regained the championship on the subsequent episode of SmackDown!.[48] Two weeks later, Big Boss Man kidnapped and ransomed Pepper, arranging a meeting in which he fed Snow a meat dish supposedly made from Pepper's remains.[1] On the same night, Big Boss Man lost the Hardcore Championship to the returning British Bulldog, who then gifted the title to Snow.[48] Boss Man and Snow settled their feud in a Kennel from Hell match for the title at Unforgiven on September 26, in which a blue solid steel cage surrounded the ring itself and the ringside was surrounded by a chain-link fenced "cell". The objective of the match was to escape from the cage and the cell while avoiding "attack dogs" (which turned out to be disappointingly docile) positioned outside the ring.[7][56] Boss Man ultimately lost the match,[57] but won back the title in a triple threat match involving Snow and Big Show nearly two weeks later.[48]

While WWF Hardcore Champion, Big Boss Man feuded with Big Show over the WWF Championship; during the feud, Big Boss Man showed up at Big Show's father's funeral, made some disrespectful remarks, then chained the casket to the back of his car and drove off. Big Show attempted to save the coffin by jumping on it, riding it for a few yards before losing his grip and tumbling off.[1][58] On the November 15, 1999 episode of Raw is War, Big Boss Man defeated The Rock to become the number one contender to the WWF Championship.[51] He failed to win the title from Big Show at Armageddon on December 12 and in a handicap match with Prince Albert on the following episode of Raw is War, ending their feud.[59][51]

Various tag teams and departure (1999–2003)

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The alliance between Boss Man and Albert ended after they lost to the Hardy Boyz on the January 13, 2000 episode of SmackDown!.[60] The following week, Boss Man lost the WWF Hardcore Championship to Test.[48] He entered the Royal Rumble match at the titular event on January 23, where he eliminated Rikishi, Chyna and Faarooq before being eliminated by The Rock.[61] At No Way Out on February 27, Boss Man lost to Taz via disqualification.[62] On the March 19 episode of Sunday Night Heat, he introduced Bull Buchanan as his protégé.[60] They teamed to defeat The Godfather and D'Lo Brown at WrestleMania 2000 on April 2 and the Acolytes Protection Agency on April 30 at Backlash.[63][64] On the June 5 episode of Raw is War, after losing to the Hardy Boyz and subsequently arguing, Boss Man knocked Buchanan out with his nightstick when his back was turned and the team split up.[60]

Traylor at a charity event in May 2002

In the summer of 2000, Boss Man disappeared from the WWF's primary television shows, wrestling mainly on Jakked and Heat, where he had a minor feud with Crash Holly until suffering a legit injury in April 2001, keeping him out of The Invasion storyline, which featured invading WCW and ECW wrestlers, for much of the year.[60][7] He returned on the December 20, 2001 episode of SmackDown!, forming a team with Booker T after Vince McMahon ordered him to be his enforcer.[65] The team quietly split in late January 2002, and Boss Man returned to Jakked/Metal and Heat. In April, he formed a short-lived tag team with Mr. Perfect after both were drafted to the Raw brand.[66] On the May 26 episode of Heat, he lost his final WWE match to Tommy Dreamer.[66] In the summer, Traylor was assigned to train developmental wrestlers in Ohio Valley Wrestling.[33][67] He was released from WWE in 2003 after his contract expired.[67]

International Wrestling Association of Japan (2004)

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After a year-long hiatus, Traylor returned in 2004 to wrestle for the International Wrestling Association of Japan, attacking Steve Williams at a show in Korakuen Hall.[33] In his first match back on March 12, he teamed with Keizo Matsuda in a loss to Mike Rotunda and Williams.[68] On August 31, he competed in a tournament for the vacant IWA World Heavyweight Championship but lost to Jim Duggan in the finals.[68]

Personal life

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Traylor was married to his childhood sweetheart Angela, and they had two daughters.[69]

Traylor suffered a motorcycle accident on his Harley-Davidson in May 2002 after he hit a deer and was badly injured.[7] He was badly affected by close friend Curt Hennig's death in 2003.[70]

In July 2004, Traylor unsuccessfully ran for Commission chairman for Paulding County, Georgia.[67] He was the owner of a Dallas, Georgia, storage company called RWT Enterprises.[71]

Death and legacy

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Traylor died of a heart attack at the age of 41 on September 22, 2004, at his home in Dallas, Georgia.[67] According to The Wrestling Observer, Traylor's sister had been visiting, and while his two daughters went upstairs to play, his wife Angela briefly left the room at about 10:00 p.m., and returned to find him dead on the sofa.[3] Traylor was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 by Slick, with his widow and daughters accepting the award on his behalf.[72][73]

Other media

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Traylor's grave in Dallas, Georgia

Big Boss Man appears in video games including WWF Superstars, WWF WrestleMania Challenge, WWF WrestleFest, WWF Rage in the Cage, WWF Attitude, WWF WrestleMania 2000, WWF SmackDown!, WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role and WWF No Mercy. He further appears posthumously in WWE Legends of WrestleMania, WWE '13, WWE 2K17 [74] WWE 2K18,[75] WWE 2K19,[76] WWE 2K20, WWE 2K22, WWE 2K23 and WWE 2K24.

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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Big Boss Man, ring name of American professional wrestler Ray Washington Traylor Jr. (May 2, 1963 – September 22, 2004), was a prominent figure in , where he debuted in 1988 as a towering enforcer character based on his real-life experience as a corrections officer in . Standing at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) and weighing approximately 315 pounds (143 kg), Traylor entered in the mid-1980s, initially competing in promotions like as "Big Bubba Rogers" and before signing with WWE under manager Slick. His WWE tenure spanned two major runs: the first from 1988 to 1993, during which he formed the The Twin Towers with Akeem, feuded with icons like , and became known for his nightstick-wielding persona that emphasized "law and order"; and a second from 1998 to 2002 in the , where he served as Vince McMahon's corporate enforcer, engaging in controversial storylines such as kidnapping wrestler Al Snow's dog and desecrating the casket of Big Show's father. Traylor's accolades include four WWF Hardcore Championships (1998–2000) and one WWF World Tag Team Championship (with in 1998), along with participation in high-profile matches like a steel cage bout against in 1989. Posthumously inducted into the Class of 2016 by Slick, Traylor's career bridged classic and modern wrestling eras, but it was cut short when he suffered a fatal heart attack at age 41 while his sister was visiting him at his home in .

Early life and training

Childhood and family background

Ray Washington Traylor Jr. was born on May 2, 1963, in . Raised in Cobb County, Traylor grew up in a working-class environment typical of the area's Southern communities during the and . During his formative years, Traylor was an accomplished player, using his size and strength to dominate on the field. He developed a physically imposing stature, eventually reaching 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) in height and weighing over 300 pounds (136 kg) as a young adult, attributes that would become central to his future career. Traylor attended local schools, graduating from high school around 1981, after which he took on manual labor roles to support himself. Following high school, Traylor worked briefly in and before securing a position as a corrections officer at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, a job he held until entering in the mid-1980s. This real-life experience as a prison guard directly inspired the "Big Boss Man" character he would portray, drawing from the authority and physical presence required in that role.

Entry into professional wrestling

Prior to entering , Ray Traylor worked as a corrections officer in , leveraging his 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) height and 315 lb (143 kg) frame in a physically demanding role. In the mid-1980s, Traylor sought a career change and began training under veteran wrestler "Nightmare" in the area, where Allen operated a wrestling school and had previously mentored talents like . Allen's guidance focused on basic fundamentals, emphasizing Traylor's natural power and intimidation factor to build a foundation for ring performance around 1984–1985. Traylor made his professional debut in 1986 for , an NWA-affiliated territory, initially competing as an enhancement talent under his real name to elevate more established wrestlers during television tapings. His early matches, such as bouts against and , showcased his durability and athleticism, catching the attention of booker despite his inexperience. This breakthrough led to Traylor's repackaging as "Big Bubba Rogers" later in , marking his transition to a featured role in NWA territories. The character drew directly from Traylor's size and background, establishing a tough enforcer as a silent, menacing figure often clad in a and to amplify his authoritative presence. This gimmick positioned him as a reliable , relying on brute strength and minimal mic work to convey threat, which quickly resonated in the southern wrestling circuit.

Professional wrestling career

Early territorial promotions (1984–1988)

Ray Traylor began his professional wrestling career in , a key territory within the (NWA), in 1985, initially competing under his real name as an enhancement talent to build experience. His early matches included a notable debut against NWA World Television Champion , which served as a by promoters to test his resilience but highlighted his physical potential as a 6-foot-6, 300-pound powerhouse. By 1985, Traylor was repackaged as "Big Bubba Rogers," a menacing character clad in a suit and sunglasses, serving as the silent for manager and aligned with the Midnight Express stable. This emphasized his intimidating presence and enforcer role, leading to high-profile feuds that showcased his dominance in brawls and multi-man matches. In , Big Bubba Rogers quickly rose as a top through intense rivalries, including a series of brutal matches against fan favorite , which escalated into a personal vendetta involving a controversial shot incident on national television that "no-sold" by Rogers, drawing significant heat. He also faced Russian Ivan in a televised singles match on March 29, 1986, where Rogers' raw power overwhelmed the veteran in a short but physical encounter. Additional bouts included a street fight victory over at '86 on November 24, 1986, and a Death Cage Match against at the 1987 , solidifying his reputation for hardcore, no-holds-barred style. While no major singles titles were captured during this period, Rogers' partnership with amplified his booking as an unbeatable giant, contributing to the stable's territorial dominance amid the 's shift toward national expansion. Transitioning to the Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) in early 1987 after leaving Crockett Promotions, Big Bubba Rogers continued as a dominant , leveraging his size in a promotion emphasizing hardcore action under ' booking. His short stint peaked on April 19, 1987, in , when he defeated to win the , capitalizing on Gang's impending departure to the WWF; this victory positioned Rogers as the promotion's top monster amid title contention storylines. Key matches included encounters tied to factions involving , such as a tag bout where Rogers teamed against opponents managed by Dundee, highlighting his role in multi-man power struggles. Rogers held the UWF title briefly before dropping it to "Dr. Death" Steve Williams on July 11, 1987, marking his territorial peak as a short-reigned champion in a federation struggling against national competition. In March 1988, Rogers ventured internationally for his first tour with (AJPW), adapting to the promotion's strong style under , which emphasized stiff strikes and endurance over American brawling. He competed in several high-profile tags, including a loss partnering with against and on April 4 during the , exposing him to AJPW's athletic pacing and Tsuruta's technical prowess. Another notable bout saw him team with against and Hara on April 24, where Rogers' power moves clashed with Tenryu's explosive kicks, aiding his adjustment to the faster, more punishing international format. Singles action included a quick victory over Shunji Takano on March 20, underscoring his role as a foreign drawing crowds through size disparities. This tour, just before his WWF debut, broadened his skill set and introduced him to global audiences in a territory era winding down. Throughout 1985–1988, Big Bubba Rogers' territorial run established him as a go-to enforcer in the dying regional system, booked consistently as an imposing, near-unbeatable whose physicality drove storylines in overcrowded cards. His earnings, typical of mid-card territories, hovered around $1,000–$2,000 per week plus travel expenses, but demanded grueling multi-state tours amid the NWA's consolidation and WWF's expansion, honing his reliability for national spotlight.

World Wrestling Federation debut and first run (1988–1993)

Traylor signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in May 1988 and debuted as Big Boss Man on the June 1 episode of , portraying a corrupt guard from , who used excessive force on opponents after matches by handcuffing them to the ring ropes or turnbuckles. Managed by Slick, the character drew from Traylor's real-life experience as a guard in Georgia, emphasizing a brutal, law-enforcement enforcer gimmick that fit the era's larger-than-life personas. His first appearance came at on November 24, 1988, where he competed as part of Slick's Heenan Family-affiliated team in an elimination match against Hulk Hogan's squad, helping to establish him as a key during the height of Hulkamania. In December 1988, Big Boss Man partnered with Slick's other charge, Akeem (formerly One Man Gang), to form the Twin Towers tag team, a dominant heel duo known for their imposing size and physicality. The team quickly entered high-profile feuds, including a notorious angle at Survivor Series 1988 where they handcuffed Hogan to the cage during a match, leading to a prolonged rivalry that saw Boss Man challenge Hogan for the WWF Championship in steel cage bouts throughout 1989. They also clashed with the reigning WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition in several title challenges, including a disqualification loss at WrestleMania V in April 1989, highlighting Boss Man's role as an intimidating midcard powerhouse. The Twin Towers disbanded in early 1990 following Akeem's departure from the promotion, leaving Boss Man to pursue singles competition. Boss Man's transition to fan favorite occurred on the February 24, 1990, episode of , when Slick, bribed by , ordered him to assault and retrieve the Million Dollar Belt; instead, Boss Man refused, attacked Slick, and handcuffed him to the ropes, earning a massive crowd ovation. This betrayal marked his shift to babyface status, positioning him as a heroic lawman opposing . As a face, he engaged in notable feuds with heels like Mr. Perfect, , and The Mountie, often incorporating his nightstick as a to symbolize . His popularity surged during this period, with fans embracing the reformed enforcer amid the waning but still influential Hulkamania era, where he served as a reliable foil to top villains. At the 1991 event, Boss Man secured a singles victory over The Barbarian, solidifying his midcard momentum. From 1990 to 1993, Boss Man maintained a consistent midcard presence, highlighted by intense storylines that played on his prison guard persona. In 1992, he feuded with the ex-convict character Nailz, who claimed Boss Man had brutalized him during a prior incarceration, leading to a violent angle where Nailz ambushed him with the nightstick on Superstars of Wrestling. The rivalry extended to house show steel cage matches and culminated in a nightstick-on-a-pole match at Survivor Series 1992, where Boss Man defeated Nailz to resolve the prison-themed grudge. Later that year and into 1993, he clashed with IRS in a short program centered on themes of authority versus tax evasion, including tag team encounters and singles bouts that underscored Boss Man's everyman appeal. Character elements like his signature nightstick for post-match discipline and occasional entrances in a police patrol car enhanced his immersive law-enforcement gimmick, contributing to strong fan reception as a sympathetic hero. Boss Man's WWF tenure ended in March 1993 following a loss to at the Royal Rumble , after which he was released amid creative differences over his booking and desire for a stronger push.

World Championship Wrestling (1993–1998)

Ray Traylor debuted in on the December 18, 1993, episode of as "The Boss," a repackaged version of his prior prison guard , complete with handcuffs and a lawman theme to capitalize on his WWF fame despite trademark restrictions preventing the "Big Boss Man" name. In his first match, he defeated WCW International World Heavyweight Rick via pinfall in a non-title bout, earning a title opportunity. However, at on December 27, 1993, The Boss lost to Rude in a competitive match for the , marking an early setback in his push. In 1994, Traylor transitioned to the "Guardian Angel" gimmick, portraying a vigilante protector, which led to a high-profile feud with . The rivalry culminated in a grudge match at Spring Stampede on April 17, where Vader defeated The Boss in a hard-hitting encounter lasting over nine minutes, showcasing both men's power-based styles. Later that year, at on September 18, Traylor, as , participated in a triangle match for the vacant against Vader and Sting, with Vader emerging victorious after eliminating both opponents. This bout highlighted Traylor's adaptation to WCW's intense, multi-man formats amid the promotion's shift toward edgier storytelling. Focusing instead on midcard rivalries that integrated him into WCW's heavyweight-dominant landscape. By 1995, Traylor reverted to the "Big Bubba Rogers" moniker, aligning with Kevin Sullivan's Dungeon of Doom stable as a monstrous heel enforcer, which suited WCW's faction-heavy narratives during the Monday Nitro era. He teamed with Avalanche to face Sting and Randy Savage at SuperBrawl V on February 19, losing in a tag match that emphasized the stable's anti-Hulk Hogan agenda. Rogers also engaged in a personal rivalry with Sting, including a singles loss at Uncensored on March 19 and another at Slamboree on May 21, where Sting's technical prowess overcame Rogers' brawling aggression. Traylor's Dungeon tenure included participation in the WarGames match at Fall Brawl on September 4, representing the stable against Hogan's team in a chaotic steel cage battle that underscored WCW's emphasis on large-scale, violent spectacles. In 1996, Rogers turned on the and joined the New World Order (nWo) on the December 16 episode of Monday Nitro alongside Scott Norton, positioning himself as a heel enforcer under Hulk Hogan's leadership amid WCW's invasion storyline. His nWo run was short-lived; on February 17, 1997, WCW Commissioner expelled him due to a contract loophole, leading to betrayal angles where Rogers clashed with Hogan and other members. Post-expulsion, Rogers feuded with nWo loyalists, including losses to and The Giant in high-stakes matches that highlighted his role as a resilient midcard antagonist in WCW's chaotic faction wars. Traylor's integration into the Nitro format involved frequent appearances on the live prime-time show, adapting to its fast-paced, angle-driven style compared to his more structured WWF booking. During 1997–1998, Traylor experimented with opportunities, including a strap victory over Hugh Morrus at Souled Out on January 25, 1997, though no sustained partnership formed amid WCW's roster instability. His booking declined as WCW prioritized rising stars, culminating in a loss to on the March 30, 1998, episode of Nitro, after which his contract was not renewed amid the promotion's financial turmoil and creative disarray. Traylor earned over $200,000 annually from 1996 to 1998, with WCW covering travel expenses like flights and hotels—perks that contrasted with WWF's more self-funded arrangements during his prior run.

Return to WWF/WWE and later years (1998–2004)

Traylor returned to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) on the October 12, 1998, episode of Raw Is War, adopting a darker, more militaristic version of his Big Boss Man persona as the personal enforcer and bodyguard for WWF Chairman within the stable The Corporation. His in-ring comeback occurred at on November 15, 1998, where he entered the Deadly Game tournament for the vacant WWF Championship but was swiftly defeated by The Rock in a first-round match lasting just three seconds via a roll-up pin. This quick loss highlighted his role as a midcard , setting up feuds that emphasized his brutal, authoritative style, including chain-assisted attacks and handcuffing opponents during matches. In late 1998, Big Boss Man engaged in a heated rivalry with Mankind over the newly introduced WWF Hardcore Championship, culminating in a on the November 30 episode of Raw Is War, where he defeated Mankind to capture the title for the first of four reigns during his second WWF run. He held the Hardcore Championship until December 15, 1998, when pinned him following interference, but reclaimed it multiple times in 1999, including victories over on August 23 and The British Bulldog on September 7, showcasing the title's 24/7 rule through chaotic, no-holds-barred defenses. Concurrently, as a member of The Corporation, he partnered with to win the WWF Tag Team Championship on December 29, 1998, defeating the ( and ) with assistance from in a match that solidified The Corporation's dominance during the . The duo held the titles for 42 days before dropping them to and on February 8, 1999. Transitioning into 1999 and 2000, Big Boss Man formed a tag team with Bull Buchanan, evolving from sporadic partnerships into a consistent heel duo that targeted popular acts like the Acolytes Protection Agency and the Dudley Boyz. Their collaboration peaked at WrestleMania 2000 on April 2, 2000, where they defeated D'Lo Brown and The Godfather in an opening tag match, though they never captured tag gold together. This period also featured infamous singles storylines, including a feud with Al Snow that led to the "Kennel from Hell" match at St. Valentine's Day Massacre on February 14, 1999—a double cage bout with dogs at ringside—where Big Boss Man emerged victorious after a storyline involving the kidnapping and mock consumption of Snow's chihuahua, Pepper. Another notorious angle saw him interrupt Big Show's father's funeral on the November 11, 1999, episode of SmackDown!, chaining the casket to his police car and dragging it away, amplifying his sadistic portrayal. His Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999, ended in defeat but included a controversial post-match spot where The Undertaker "hanged" him from the cage structure, reinforcing the violent edge of Attitude Era booking. Big Boss Man's role shifted to the Invasion storyline in 2001, where he represented the WWF against WCW and ECW invaders, participating in multi-man tags and brawls to defend the promotion's territory, including bouts against alliances like the Dudleys and Raven's faction. He briefly allied with WCW's Booker T in a short-lived storyline partnership that dissolved into rivalry, leading to matches where Big Boss Man asserted WWF loyalty. By 2002, he occupied upper-midcard positions, feuding with in a series of physical confrontations that highlighted his power-based offense, and entered the Royal Rumble match at #3 on January 20, 2002, lasting 3:05 before being eliminated by . A severe motorcycle injury in May 2002, caused by colliding with a deer, sidelined him and contributed to his reassignment to (OVW) as a trainer later that year. WWE released Big Boss Man in 2003 following the expiration of his contract and ongoing health concerns from the injury, marking the end of his full-time in-ring tenure with the company. In his final wrestling appearances, he toured with the International Wrestling Association in early 2004, competing in his last matches before retiring due to declining health; his earnings exceeded $2 million across promotions, though he had considered full retirement amid physical tolls.

In wrestling

Finishing and signature moves

Big Boss Man's finishing move, the Boss Man Slam, was a running side slam in which he would hoist his opponent onto his shoulder in a position before driving them back-first into the mat with forceful momentum, often from a short charge across the ring. This power maneuver debuted in 1988 upon his arrival in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where it quickly established his dominance as a 300-pound enforcer capable of overwhelming smaller competitors. In , the move was rebranded as the Traylor Trash, retaining its core execution but occasionally incorporating a spinning variation for added impact during his run. His signature moves complemented a brawling, powerhouse style rooted in raw strength, including the big boot—a charging kick delivered to a standing or kneeling opponent's head or chest to stagger them against the —and the spinebuster, where he would scoop the opponent by the waist and slam them horizontally onto their back with explosive force. Additional techniques included the , , and big splash. As a , Big Boss Man frequently employed nightstick-assisted attacks, wielding his character's police baton to deliver illegal clubs to downed foes, often after cornering them in the ring. Traylor's moveset evolved from his territorial days (1984–1988), where it focused on straightforward brawling elements like uppercuts, backbreakers, and basic powerslams suited to regional crowds in promotions such as . Upon entering the WWF, he aligned his style with his prison guard persona for prolonged punishment. In WCW, especially during his brief nWo affiliation in the mid-1990s, he emphasized his authoritarian tactics in tag and multi-man scenarios.

Managers and valets

During his early career in Mid-South Wrestling and subsequent stints in , Ray Traylor, billed as Big Bubba Rogers, was managed by from 1985 to 1987. Cornette portrayed Rogers as a silent, imposing for his , including the Midnight Express, using his signature promos to hype Rogers' brute strength and no-nonsense demeanor during contract disputes and territorial angles. This management amplified Rogers' enforcer role, drawing significant heat through feuds like his rivalry with and contributing to Traylor's transition to major promotions. In the World Wrestling Federation from 1988 to 1990, Slick served as Big Boss Man's primary manager, introducing him with a preacher-like gimmick that complemented the character's sadistic prison guard persona. Slick guided Boss Man in high-profile feuds, notably as part of the Twin Towers with Akeem, where their combined dominance targeted top faces like and enhanced Boss Man's booking as an unstoppable . The alliance ended amid a betrayal angle, with Slick's abandonment pivotal to Boss Man's face turn on the February 24, 1990, episode of , shifting his character toward a heroic correctional officer archetype. In WCW from 1993 to 1998, Traylor had no dedicated manager, though he formed temporary alliances such as with the against the nWo in 1997–1998. Big Boss Man had no dedicated valets throughout his career, though occasional female characters appeared in peripheral storylines without significant impact. These managerial relationships consistently bolstered his enforcer image by supplying verbal flair, strategic booking input, and angle progression, often influencing earnings splits in favor of creative enhancement over in-ring focus.

Personal life and death

Family and personal interests

Ray Traylor married his childhood sweetheart, Angela Easterwood, on July 24, 1989. The couple had two daughters, Lacy and Megan. The family made their home in , where Traylor owned and operated RWT Enterprises, a storage facility business. Despite the demands of his wrestling schedule, Traylor prioritized time with his wife and daughters, maintaining a grounded family life in Paulding County. In July 2004, he pursued local by running for the position of Commission Chairman in Paulding County. Traylor demonstrated community involvement through participation in memorial events, including organizing and attending 9/11 remembrance ceremonies in Paulding County in both 2001 and 2004. Among his personal interests, stood out; he filmed a commercial for a local hunting business just days before his passing, reflecting his enthusiasm for outdoor pursuits.

Health issues and death

In the early 2000s, Traylor faced significant health challenges stemming from the physical demands of his wrestling career, including a serious motorcycle accident in May 2002 when he struck a deer while riding his Harley-Davidson, which required recovery time. By 2003, he had shifted to a behind-the-scenes role as a trainer at WWE's Ohio Valley Wrestling developmental territory before being released from the company that year, reflecting a reduced involvement in active competition. On September 22, 2004, Traylor died of a heart attack at age 41 at his home in , after collapsing while spending time with his family; he was found by his wife and pronounced dead at a . The Paulding County determined the cause of death as apparent , with Traylor listed at 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 315 pounds according to the coroner's report. WWE responded to Traylor's passing by airing a tribute segment at the opening of the September 27, 2004, episode of Raw, honoring his contributions to the company. A private funeral service was held for Traylor in Georgia, attended by family and several fellow wrestlers.

Legacy and other media

Impact on professional wrestling

Big Boss Man's portrayal of a guard figure in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the late 1980s helped popularize the trope of heels, drawing from his real-life experience as a corrections officer in , to create a menacing enforcer character managed by Slick. This emphasized brute force and moral ambiguity, influencing subsequent wrestling personas that blended imagery with villainy, such as corporate muscle roles in the 1990s. Traylor's career bridged the cartoonish, larger-than-life style of 1980s wrestling—where he feuded with icons like —with the grittier violence of the 1990s , adapting his character to include darker elements like gear and brutal storylines upon his 1998 return to WWF. His evolution from a heroic babyface to a sadistic in the stable exemplified this transition, providing continuity for fans while supporting edgier narratives involving figures like and . In addition to his in-ring adaptability, Big Boss Man mentored younger talents, notably guiding during their partnership in 2000, where Buchanan credited Traylor for teaching him professional conduct, media interaction, and character development both inside and outside the ring. Later, in 2003, Traylor worked at (OVW) to train prospects, imparting lessons on the big-man style that emphasized and presence. His contributions extended to cultural impact through mainstream WWF exposure, particularly via infamous Attitude Era angles like the 1999 funeral crash involving , which amplified wrestling's reach into pop culture while highlighting themes of authority and retribution. In the tag team division, his Twin Towers partnership with Akeem "The African Dream" in 1989 introduced dominant big-man duos that influenced later pairings by showcasing intimidation and synergy in mid-card feuds. Statistically, Big Boss Man amassed approximately 59 pay-per-view appearances across WWF/E and WCW, solidifying his status as a reliable draw in major events from Survivor Series 1988 to WrestleMania XIX in 2003. His career win-loss record spanned over 630 matches, with a balanced mid-card profile that included key victories against hardcore specialists and losses in high-profile programs, reflecting consistent booking as a versatile antagonist. In Pro Wrestling Illustrated's rankings, he peaked at No. 26 in the 1991 Top 500 and earned top-10 placements in monthly categories like Most Popular in 1994.

Appearances in media and merchandise

Big Boss Man, portrayed by Ray Traylor, made several appearances in professional wrestling video games beginning in the early 1990s. His debut in the medium came with the 1991 title WWF WrestleMania Challenge, where he was featured as a playable character alongside other WWF stars. This was followed by WWF Super WrestleMania in 1992, which included him in tag-team brawls and matches with voice clips and arcade-style gameplay. He returned in later titles such as WWF War Zone (1998), marking his inclusion in the transition to more advanced 3D graphics and create-a-wrestler modes. Big Boss Man also appeared in the WWE SmackDown! series, debuting in the inaugural 1999 game and continuing through WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role (2000), allowing players to recreate his signature moves and entrances. Merchandise featuring Big Boss Man was prominent during his WWF tenure, particularly through action figures from major toy lines. released several versions starting in 1990, including a Series 1 figure with a nightstick accessory and "Jailhouse Jam" feature, capturing his officer persona. followed with figures in the late and , such as the 1999 variant and Classic Superstars Series 23 and 25 editions, which included detailed attire and accessories like . In 2024, released a figure in the Elite Collection Monday Night War Series 4. Additional items included T-shirts sold via WWF Shop zones and replicas of his signature nightstick, often in foam for safety, appealing to fans of his enforcer gimmick. In television and film, Big Boss Man had limited cameos primarily within WWF-produced content during the 1990s. He appeared in segments on shows like WWF Action Zone, a syndicated program highlighting matches and storylines where he portrayed his character in promotional vignettes. No major non-wrestling films featured him in acting roles, though his career received posthumous mentions in wrestling documentaries, such as tribute segments exploring rivalries. Following Traylor's death in 2004, Big Boss Man continued to appear in media through WWE's digital platforms and tributes. hosted profiles and compilation videos, including his 2016 Hall of Fame induction ceremony where family members accepted the honor on his behalf. Tribute videos on and highlighted key moments like his feuds and entrances, often captioned with themes of justice and legacy. His likeness was also included posthumously in WWE video games, from WWE '13 onward through the WWE 2K series up to WWE 2K24.

Championships and accomplishments

Major championships

Big Boss Man, known for his enforcer persona as a former prison guard, captured several major titles during his WWF (later ) tenure, particularly in the late 1990s , where his physical dominance and use of weapons like his nightstick aligned perfectly with his . His championship successes emphasized brutal, no-holds-barred contests, often involving pinfalls after signature power moves like the Boss Man Slam or submissions via the Boss Man Stranglehold, reinforcing his role as a corporate muscleman in factions like The Corporation.

WWF World Tag Team Championship

Big Boss Man won the WWF World Tag Team Championship once, partnering with Ken Shamrock in late 1998 as part of The Corporation's strategy to control multiple titles. On the December 14, 1998, episode of Raw Is War in Tacoma, Washington, they defeated the New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn), securing the belts in a match that highlighted Boss Man's brute force in tandem with Shamrock's submission expertise; the reign lasted 42 days until they lost to the Outlaws on January 25, 1999. The reign totaled 42 days.

WWF Hardcore Championship

The WWF Hardcore Championship, introduced in 1998 with its 24/7 rule allowing anytime, anywhere defenses, suited Big Boss Man's aggressive style, leading to four reigns marked by chaotic, weapon-filled matches that amplified his corrections officer persona through brutal enforcer tactics. His first win occurred on the November 30, 1998, episode of Raw Is War in Baltimore, Maryland, defeating Mankind (Mick Foley) in a ladder match by climbing to retrieve the title after a series of hardcore spots, including nightstick shots; this 15-day reign ended when Road Dogg pinned him backstage on December 15, 1998, amid the era's unpredictable title chases. His second reign began on July 25, 1999, at the Fully Loaded pay-per-view in , where he defeated , holding the title for 28 days until losing to on August 22, 1999, at in a Falls Count Anywhere match; defenses were notoriously violent, often in unconventional locations like parking lots, fitting the Attitude Era's emphasis on grit. His third reign came on August 24, 1999, on Raw Is War in , pinning The Blue Meanie after a sidewalk slam, lasting 14 days before dropping it to The British Bulldog on September 7, 1999. His fourth reign began on October 12, 1999, at the pay-per-view in , where he defeated in a triple threat match also involving Big Show with a nightstick-assisted Boss Man Slam, holding the title for a record 97 days until losing to Crash Holly on January 17, 2000, on ; these runs, totaling approximately 154 days, featured over a dozen defenses, many involving opportunistic pins or submissions that underscored his opportunistic enforcer role.
ChampionshipReign #Date WonEvent/LocationOpponent(s)Duration (Days)Notes
WWF World Tag Team (w/ Ken Shamrock)1December 14, 1998Raw Is War, Tacoma, WA42Key defenses included matches against various teams
WWF Hardcore1November 30, 1998Raw Is War, Baltimore, MDMankind15Ladder match; lost backstage to
WWF Hardcore2July 25, 1999Fully Loaded PPV, Buffalo, NY28Lost at in Falls Count Anywhere match
WWF Hardcore3August 24, 1999Raw Is War, Kansas City, MO14Lost to The British
WWF Hardcore4October 12, 1999 PPV, Charlotte, NC (also )97Longest hardcore reign; multiple location defenses; triple threat match

Other achievements and awards

Throughout his career, Big Boss Man achieved notable recognition beyond championships, including consistent placements in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual rankings of top singles wrestlers. He was ranked No. 23 in the PWI 500 in 1992, reflecting his prominence as a reliable performer in the midcard and upper-midcard divisions. Additionally, he earned the Most Improved Wrestler award from the in 1987, acknowledging his rapid rise during his early territorial runs. Big Boss Man participated in several high-profile tournaments, most notably the 1991 Royal Rumble match, where he entered 13th and lasted 25 minutes, eliminating Haku before being eliminated by . He also competed in qualifying matches and tournaments during the early 1990s, though he did not claim a crown. Posthumously, Traylor was inducted into the in 2016 as part of the class celebrated on the eve of , with his family accepting the honor on his behalf during a ceremony that highlighted his intimidating presence and versatility as both and babyface. This induction cemented his legacy as one of wrestling's most memorable enforcer characters, particularly for his contributions to WWF's storylines.

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