Former WCW star Brad Armstrong passed away in November of 2012. He is remembered by many for his athletic prowess and ability in the ring for the time period. Armstrong worked for several companies, including WWE from 2006-2012.
On what would have been Armstrong’s 60th birthday, Dr Tom Prichard made a touching post in memory of his friend:
Today Brad Armstrong would have celebrated his 60th birthday. The kids getting (or trying to get) in the business today should be watching and paying attention to every move he makes. Timing, selling, pacing, feeling, authenticity. Smooth. A pros pro. Ric Flair requested to work with Brad any time he came for a week or 2 week run in any territory Brad was in. Because Flair knew it was going to be a great match and he could have fun, working with a baby face who got it and understood how to tell a story. It was a pleasure. A night off. Knowing the satisfaction of going to the ring and the fans were going to get their moneys worth and spent emotions. It was a roller coaster between the world champ and a credible challenger telling a believable story that you couldn’t help but get excited about. It was a sellout at the curtain because the boys back then were interested, invested and enjoyed watching a great match. And Brad always delivered a great match. He could carry the greenest of the green. He put himself in the spots he needed to be in and if you followed, you were golden. One of the greatest player/coaches ever. Patience and the ability to communicate were his strong traits with rookies. Talent and being one of the best in the business made him a favorite opponent for anybody he stepped in the ring with. It was a different business, place and time but it’s still basic, fundamental story telling. At least it should be. There will always be new and exciting moves introduced. But with no passion, feeling or knowing how to connect the dots, it’s just cool moves. Sometimes it’s not as cool as you see it in your head. Brad knew how to fit an idea in the match and make it work. Body language. Feeling. Passion. Respect. Authentic. There will NEVER be another Brad Armstrong. He was the greatest in and out of the ring. He was and still is my best friend. He left us way too soon. I love you Brad. RIP
Tom Prichard on Facebook
A touching tribute from one friend to another. Do you have any memories of Brad Armstrong? Let us know in the comment section and on our social media page.
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