Tully Blanchard on Losing His Wrestling Career
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Former NWA, WCW and WWE wrestler Tully Blanchard on how his career in Wrestling was derailed and how his faith in God lead him on a new path in life. He reveals his true thoughts in this shoot interview.
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Tully was a great showman and ring technician. He knew how to get a rise out of a crowd.
As a kid, I was a huge fan of Tully & Baby Doll. I made a National Championship Belt out of cardboard and colored it Red.
Wow. What a great testimony. Tully Blanchard will go down in history as one of the all-time great pro wrestling heels. Growing up watching the Four Horsemen, man I hated his guts. Now, I have so much love and respect for him for the man of faith that he has become. Great video, and kudos.
@kummakummakummakummakummac8606
5 жыл бұрын
I basically said the same thing. I remember the four horseman before they were named the four horseman. They were all the total package and could do it all. The manager was even good on the mic. People talk about the NWO but I remember the four horseman. They weren't outsiders coming in to take over but they took over Georgia Championship Wrestling.
@michaelbull8173
5 жыл бұрын
On the horsemen dvd dusty rhodes said the crowd loved all the horsemen the crowd used to boo Tully into next yr he was such of a great kayfabe fans had heat with him that s a good heel right there
@billprice5136
5 жыл бұрын
Kummakummakummakummakummachameleon u
@michaelinhouston9086
5 жыл бұрын
That Saturday night segment where Magnum TA came out (after his injury) and Tully confronted him was one of the most memorable Saturday night segments and shows for that matter. I respected and admired Tully so much for how he put Magnum over without demeaning himself.
Tully Blanchard said that when he wasn't allowed to go back to the NWA in 1989 it was the beginning of the end of the Four Horsemen. You know what, the group was never the same again. By the way, it's great to hear that Tully got his life in order.
@crichtonleprechaun5222
5 жыл бұрын
In most cases nothin' beats the original.
@christrump6501
5 жыл бұрын
None of the Horsemen groups without him ever really came close.
@jonathanturbide2232
5 жыл бұрын
The Horsemen died in September 88, when Arn and Tully left to WWF. Every incarnation of the group post 88 is an embarrassment to what the group was all about.
This man always had a belt. He was National champ, United States, tag team, and greatest T.V. CHAMPION of all time.
@kummakummakummakummakummac8606
5 жыл бұрын
I always hated the character Tully Blanchard but I also always watched him.
@TruthBTold-
5 жыл бұрын
@@kummakummakummakummakummac8606 which means you knew he was LEGIT
@kummakummakummakummakummac8606
5 жыл бұрын
He was definitely legit. One of the most underrated wrestlers in my opinion. He could do it all. Great on the mic, great in the ring, drew money and beat everyone. Arn too.
@kummakummakummakummakummac8606
5 жыл бұрын
@@TruthBTold- I used to watch Georgia Championship Wrestling every week. This was when Ric Flair was the NWA champion for years. These guys were the best of the best. They weren't aftaid of anyone. They fought them all and eat them all. And they cheated if they had too. As good as the Monday Night wars Attitude Era was it doesn't even compare to watching Georgia Championship Wrestling ad a kid.
@jasonvoorhees6416
5 жыл бұрын
Double a was the best tv champion
I hated him when I was a kid. I respect the heck out of him now.
@jeffalmaguer1390
4 жыл бұрын
He was an awesome heel. Tully and Wahoo rivalry for SWCW in San Antonio were classic matches.
@bluesky-ud9wg
3 жыл бұрын
Thats the point, he was a Heal and if you hated him he was doing his job and man was he good at it. Like the villain in a movie, if you hate him, he is a good actor. Tully was the greatest heal ever!!! Bravo Sir!!
@MichaelL502
11 ай бұрын
@@bluesky-ud9wgHEEL
It's quite a blow when you find yourself out of work. Real stressful. $750,000 contract not being fulfilled; WOE ! But you didn't give up, Tully. God bless brother.
@pumpkinsdontcry
5 жыл бұрын
@@realdjtoddthunder1323 and snort a rail or two lol
@MDJ-wb1pn
5 жыл бұрын
RealDjToddThunder you can find Jesus at anytime in your life. When you are on the up or down. It's on your time to find him.
@daveogorman9636
5 жыл бұрын
Nothing to find, fucking nonsense. Its 2019, wake up.
@odudi
5 жыл бұрын
For those that are nothing but hatefull atheist that bash on people that find a better life thru a higher power, go see if your life gets better by packing that fudge all day.
Tully was one of the best in ring performers in the History of the Game.
Man... Gino Hernandez & Tully Blanchard as the Dynamic Duo would have ruled NWA tag team wrestling.
@michaelhunziker7287
4 жыл бұрын
As long as the Road Warriors weren't in town, but yeah...
@DixiePokerAce
2 жыл бұрын
Tully and Gino were an unbelievable heel combination. They were both great in the ring, knew how to work the mic, sold extremely well, and drew unbelievable heat. Unfortunately, drugs took Gino way too early. He would have made a great Horseman.
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
That woulda been some kinda hot shit. The heel electromagnetism might've thrown the Earth off its axis. Have to wonder if those two roosters could've keep it together, though.
Mr. Blanchard is another wrestling legend. Second generation wrestler, father of the great Tessa Blanchard, and a born again christian. Thank you for the great wrestling memories.
I am so happy to hear Tully's story. It is so inspirational to me.
Thankfully he's one of the most humbling people around. He's still beloved by wrestling fans.
Tully was probably my favorite Wrestler, and when he and Arn came to WWF/WWE That was amazing
It's so cool to see so many people proud of Tully for finding Jesus. Reaffirms my happiness to be a wrestling fan.
@rvdjt8874
5 жыл бұрын
streamable.com/o28y1
@evilscotsman495
5 жыл бұрын
"FOUND JESUS" haha. What a clown
I guess best that can be said is that using drugs was his decision and we live with what we do and move on with our lives... nobody can ever take away the Greatness of what Tully did in Wrestling business and the proof is that over 20yrs later Tully can get an audience anywhere he appears..now he's in another state of his life with a talented Daughter that's doing well and he's at peace with himself...I'd say he did ok and that he's a true survivor in game of Life!
The demons of drugs and the loss of his career led him to find Christ which definitely was a win for him he definitely will go down as one the best performers ever.
Way to go Tully!!!!
@craigacook8360
6 жыл бұрын
wa2k99 praise God. Testify if God ever done anything for you
As a former meth addict the best thing that happened to me was losing my job so I couldn't afford my habit anymore. It probably saved my life.
@michaelwilliams7400
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you're doing well now. It's a hard road, hope you're still driving down that path.
Being From San Antonio Tully Blanchard Was The Greatest Villain To Ever Lace Up The Boots... Long Live Terrible Tully Blanchard....
Tully.was a great wrestler during the era and what's sad that he screwed up but at least he wanted to change and still living great guy
Flair blocked Tully from getting back into WCW because he was gonna make more money than Arn Anderson. Go found Flair shoot he says it himself
@pumpkinsdontcry
5 жыл бұрын
Wit the blood gushing out his forehead. Wooo
He was an awesome heel.
Called on Jesus and peace came upon him. God bless Tully 🙏🙏
Great Story. Great Grace. An authentic spiritual experience. Regardless of what others may think, you have been blessed. With Great Respect!
We have our plans God has His. His always wins
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the old saying: Man plans, God laughs
God bless you always my friend. :)
God bless you brother. That was an amazing testimony.
Tully, if you see this, I am glad you found Jesus. I know you are a private person and a celebrity, but also a brother in the Lord!
@krissanders987
5 жыл бұрын
Michael Ray 🤮
@kylelavelle8082
5 жыл бұрын
Amen! 🙏🏻
@evilscotsman495
5 жыл бұрын
Fuck off
Thank this man for making tessa
Praise God for Tully's testimony. I know the peace he's talking about when he called on the name of Jesus. It's a peace you can't understand unless you know Him.
@jordanrushton181
5 жыл бұрын
I know jesús... cooks a mean burrito. Chill with that dude every sunday.
@OikPoinFive
5 жыл бұрын
Jordan Rushton go watch ur fake bigbang theory show
@lokirip2372
5 жыл бұрын
Amen
@geraldgreenfield5808
5 жыл бұрын
If there's a God, then how can pedophilia exist? MORONS!
@JA_WILL
5 жыл бұрын
Amen brother
Great testimony. Thanks to God.
@krissanders987
5 жыл бұрын
Wynn Morris of course. In Thor we trust🙏🏻 the only real and true god
I met Mr Blanchard once ,A SUPER GREAT GUY !!!!!!
Class act all the way! Thanks Tully!
My favorite wrestler when I was a kid Tully the kid Blanchard. In southwest championship wrestling
Tully was a great heel. Tully was the best member of the 4 Horsemen. Wcw should have given Tully a break and rehired him to take stings place in the 4 Horsemen.
Tully seems chill
Flair screwed Tully period. Ratted him out over the contract of making more money than Arn. It's none of Flairs business what people make.
@therick6661
5 жыл бұрын
Where is your proof, don't come on here say you know what happened when you dont, so eather put up some proof or just go away
@drexlspivey5828
5 жыл бұрын
@@therick6661 KZread 'Ric Flair Tully Blanchard' and you'll soon find it, Flair almost sounds proud talking about it, genuine scumbag fucking with someone's livelihood
@charles1964
5 жыл бұрын
mike de julia You're right. I saw that interview too where Ric said HE blocked Tully's return because they were going to give him more $ than AA. That's why he called TB at 1am to tell him the deal fell through. Ollie is right too - Flair is the Shits.....
What a testimony!
And God blessed him...calm & peace...you are going to be ok.
Im from south texas i can remember watching him on tv, south west wrasaling out of san Antonio
@tvtitlechampion3238
6 жыл бұрын
Joe Blanchard, Tully's dad, was the promoter for SW Championship Wrestling. The Sheepherders, Chief Wahoo, Eric Embry, Bobby Jaggers vs Killer Brooks in a yellow stripe bull rope match, etc. Great stuff!
My GOD Bless you
Technical, one on one with Brett, Tully would kick ass
Amen this a testimony it's blessing me
Tully was the best between 605 and 805 superstation and if you feel different your wrong Tully had it all his interviews felt real in rig performance the best better then flair and Ric's the man Tully could possibly be the greatest in ring performer ever when you watched Tully you believed it hard not to like him if your 17 and pissed
@therick6661
5 жыл бұрын
Wtf did you just try to say, leave the drugs alone and you might be able to talk normal
@michaelhunziker7287
4 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanturbide2232 Sorry. Road Warriors ruled the 6:05
Thank you Tully, you have the greatest tag team partner and champion of all time..... Jesus Christ.
The "Reverend" Tully Blanchard I met face to face at a "Weekend Of Champions" (he'll know what that was & where it was) through my state of employment in the early 1990's, on the surface, seemed like a very friendly outgoing individual, and initially very easy to talk with. I had the chance to talk with him for about 10 minutes, and the last thing I asked was a question about his wrestling career. I don't remember what I asked him, but the look I got in response, was meaner and nastier than any look he ever gave any of his former co-workers on camera. He then told me "get the fuck away from me" and then stormed off like a scolded dog. If I could ever again have the chance to meet him face to face, the only thing I would say to him is WWOOOOOOOOO
Thumbs up to you Blanchard..
We all make mistakes tully is a king
Nice to see him in AEW .
This is so deep on many levels
I wish I knew where to get the rest of this interview
Amen brother..
God is Good!
@oskiewhoaskie
6 жыл бұрын
so is bacon, and biscuits and gravy and money and education and analytical thinking skills and not holding up society based on a book written by sheep herders, and.... I'll stop. Yeah god's a great thing, been helping me with my bills and taxes ever since i started church I SWEAR TO GAWD HE HAS!
@oskiewhoaskie
6 жыл бұрын
Oh I forgot, here's your Jesus brownie point for sticking up for him, it's all about doing good for Jesus, and not what's decided on to be best by current educated people for the whole of humanity in 2017
@tbreave43
6 жыл бұрын
oskiewhoaskie Hahhaaaahaaa!!!!
@donallfinn
6 жыл бұрын
Wow.......someone needs a therapist
@Bale4Bond
6 жыл бұрын
Tod is god
I'm glad he found Jesus
@OccultThinkTankOFFICIAL
6 жыл бұрын
I didn't know jesus was lost.
@petergazer520
6 жыл бұрын
I found joo HayZEUS!
@therealmaskedheel
6 жыл бұрын
I found him. He was outside mowing my yard.
@oskiewhoaskie
6 жыл бұрын
me too! doot doot doot!!! I like giving my money to ppl so they can explain the made up stories of the Bible like I like to hear them. DOOT DOOT DOOT!
@oskiewhoaskie
6 жыл бұрын
Oh I forgot, here's your Jesus brownie point for sticking up for him, it's all about doing good for Jesus, and not what's decided on to be best by current educated people for the whole of humanity in 2017
I was a Tully Blanchard fan he was a hell of a wrestler
so that's why he disappeared. I used to wonder back in the day.
Good job Tully
Wow! I never knew he asked The Lord to come into his life
@evilscotsman495
5 жыл бұрын
Who?
@jeffalmaguer1390
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah he became a preacher for a while.
Let go and let God !
God Bless Tully.
One word that has 43 definitions. I love Tully.
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
And using it always has been a matter of emphasizing a strong feeling about the subject at hand. Overuse can indicate too much, out of control feeling.
Tully was an excellent heel and performer did his job so well I hated him So glad he got his life together
That was great for tully jesus can save you and change your situation.tully is a class act !
Back then you get fired for weed and cocaine but you don't get suspended or fired for steroids
This is awesome I didn't expect him to turn toward Jesus I got to get closer to God was once close lost a 7 yr nephew to cancer which I found helping doing his catscan. Knew God would save him he died Year later let me know how weak my faith is got so far from God. Today I struggle with a battle only God can beat.
Tuh Tuh Tuh Tully love ya man.
I wonder if Vince would have suspended Tully if he and Arn had decided to remain in the WWF.
When I first find out that Tully accepted Christ I didn't believe it at first! "That big creep accepted Christ?", I thought, not him! Then I heard this video and I think he's real! Well, all I can say is: God bless him! He made the right choice!
So if it was only going to be a 6 week suspension for WWF why could he have not gone back there? I love Tully but it always seemed like there was something more to this. Plus he did work for AWA after that.
Tully and arn were a great tag team. Tully in the nwa in those days was fucking great. The nwa was awesome back then
Tully was probably one of the best heels to ever step in the ring. He had an intricate understanding of the business. The guy knew how to work a crowd and draw heat. It is shame his personal demons eventually caught up with him.
Which belt is that he's holding. I know it's not the t.v. title its it? Before they changed it right
@thirdratecontent585
4 жыл бұрын
KXNG KAI National Title.
Jesus Christ name above all names!
@dr.roberts4508
5 жыл бұрын
Amen
@OikPoinFive
5 жыл бұрын
Dr. Roberts amen
@johnnywatson6904
5 жыл бұрын
amen
Jesus is the peace that passes all understanding.
@geraldgreenfield5808
5 жыл бұрын
Flammable, I guess, if you call his hypocrisy understandable, because he is not merciful.
@OikPoinFive
5 жыл бұрын
Gerald Greenfield blasphemy u atheist liar. You are Satan pit bound punk
@OikPoinFive
5 жыл бұрын
Gerald Greenfield sure......lol
@phillong8591
5 жыл бұрын
@@geraldgreenfield5808 The devil is your Father.
@therick6661
5 жыл бұрын
No I'm not his father
I think it is a shame that some atheist people feel the need to mock or attack religious people. I don't understand it, it isn't your life, no need to worry ;) If someone has found peace and happiness, that's a good thing. It doesn't matter if it isn't the path you would choose.
@AntiLifeEquation1
6 жыл бұрын
They are insecure in their beliefs so they mock others to make themselves feel better.
@rahowherox1177
6 жыл бұрын
Caz Tweedy lol, and just ignore the influence on voting power ... leading to discrimination and telling the rest of us what's right or wrong. when they stop indoctrinating children and stop trying to force others to follow their bullshit version of morality, then and only then will I even consider not mocking religious turds.
@maxxdahl6062
6 жыл бұрын
There is a need to worry when they try to make their life, MY life.
@FuckYouWhosNext
6 жыл бұрын
God damn right
@kingcassius2586
6 жыл бұрын
Very ironic post. Being that I've had to tell overzealous Christians the same thing about atheists.
You ought to make a shoot on Tully losing his hair! LOL j/k we used to see him in the early eighties in Southwest Championship wrestling. back then he was a heel!
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
The Sheepherders and him were some bad muthas in their day
@FuckYouWhosNext
Жыл бұрын
@@tvtitlechampion3238 did you ever see when he sliced up Eric Embry on live TV?
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
@@FuckYouWhosNext and Bruiser Bob Sweetan swore revenge that day (if only we knew then what we know now about that guy)! I liked Eric Embry with anonymous partners as The Hollywood Blondes better. Man, he came out and called Mexican grapplers "pepper bellies'" and I thought that was some mighty fine shit-talking
@FuckYouWhosNext
Жыл бұрын
@@tvtitlechampion3238 i remember when Manny Fernandez said he was going to 'beat the beans' out of some one!! LOL as for Sweetan i think he had some marital issues. someone mentioned that Southwest was the smaller promotion because of Houston but we used to see all the Houston wresters as well. Hell, ive seen many bruiser Brody matches, Tully and Gino, sheepherders, Chavo Gurrero, the Spoiler
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
@@FuckYouWhosNext it was one of the few grapplin' shows that featured two separate live announcers speaking different languages simultaneously. It made perfect sense given where it was located. Loved that VFW hall feel, with the cloud of smoke hanging over the ring, the rafter support pole next to the ring post, and the cowhide belt was fantastic. I've always thought the best grapplin' was like lo-fi Fight Club, and this fit the bill. What I was referring to with Sweetan was him getting convicted of raping his own daughter. Now, that is some unsavory shite.
The WWE never wanted him or Arn to succeed.. Back then they would just sign NWA/WCW guys just so they wouldn't be with the competition... Vince was always cold and ruthless...
Tully was a great heal and rebuild his life
This was when wrestling was great
I think if Tully were to go to the AWA he may have been able to turn things around for him and the AWA. I know he was there for a little bit but if he would have gave it a real go it could have been something special. Just imagine Tully vs Larry Zbyszko for the AWA World title. It could have drawn money. I'm not sure who would have been the babyface lol. Something to think about.
Unexpected miracles!: )
He could of worked japan or indy scene and been back in a year or so.
@djc4080
4 жыл бұрын
He did work indies..... He worked the early ECW shows when it was known as Eastern Championship Wrestling but yeah he should’ve tried to get over to Japan but I don’t think he did.
@tvtitlechampion3238
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like he was tired and ready for a change. It also sounds like it surprised him as much as it surprised everybody else. He sounds so calm here, but I'd have to wonder how he was at the time. I imagine he was a shit show for a while.
Cussing I find is such a problem that when I cursed at school and then tried talking at home I was stuttering at home cause I didn't have the proper words to put in its place.
Vince told them, I'd bet cash money on it.
It baffles me as to how many people in the world can't hear gods name without becoming disgusted. It's not good enough for them to disbelieve in god,they have to discredit and prove otherwise as well. I understand that a lot of folks do not believe in God, but why do you have to hate another man who chooses to as well?
@williamsprong8947
6 жыл бұрын
Terry Brown very well said my friend
@dinkydotzero
6 жыл бұрын
Im an athiest and it disgusts me also, Just because it doesnt work for them doesnt mean it doesnt work for others, And it saved Tullys life so we have proof it worked for him. People would be better servered if they kept thier pie holes closed
@tbreave43
6 жыл бұрын
Dinky Dot RESPECT MY RIGHTS TO BE AN AGNOSTIC!!!!
@donallfinn
6 жыл бұрын
Well said, doesn't bother me that your an atheist...none of my business, if it works for you, I'm all for it, I'm not an atheist and I'm sure you could care less...........you see how it works people? eaaaaaaasey
@JohnDoe-sx2zk
6 жыл бұрын
because hating on JC is sooo kewl and edgy according to these video game playing ,seven dollar a coffee payin hipster douchebags
It’s sad knowing what all the WWF let people do. But they screwed over Tully
During this clip, I kept listening for some sort of remorse. Some sort of ownership in what happened, and I didn't hear any. NOT ONCE did Tully say 'Yes, I screwed up, I'm sorry.' NOT ONCE did he apologize, not only BECAUSE he screwed up, but also not to Arn for costing HIM almost $150,000 over a 3 year period. I was a teenager in 'wrestling heaven' (Baltimore in the 1980's). Not only did the WWF come to my town every month, but the NWA (Jim Crockett Promotions) also came to my town every month. I will always have enormous respect for Tully Blanchard, the wrestler. Tully Blanchard the man, however, leaves A LOT to be desired.
@gary6754
5 жыл бұрын
you sound like you have a problem
@bostonbrian2652
5 жыл бұрын
I'm from Cecil county Md...in the 80's I was a kid who was so in to wrestling..I couldn't wait to see it every weekend. ..it was a special time in Baltimore back then..the music scene in the city. ...the clubs..and the Wrestling! WOOOO!
I never understood it. There were tons of coke head wrestlers in the 80s. Screwed up wrestling history by not allowing Tully back.
@kbshowtyme
5 жыл бұрын
Tully was setup, he even mentioned that he never found out who talked.
@gary6754
5 жыл бұрын
@@kbshowtyme - id put money on Flair
@tedder1931
5 жыл бұрын
vivahernando1 it was either Flair or Vince that talked.
@kevinjackson5654
4 жыл бұрын
@Fluke it was Flair he was pissed off that they were gonna pay Tully more than Arn
This is a man who's a great example of a man who couldn't cut the mustard.
Nice..
Flair did a shoot saying that he blocked Blanchard getting hired back in wcw.
@tvtitlechampion3238
6 жыл бұрын
Right. Flair boycotted Tully's contract because it paid more than Arn was making at the time, like it's his business. The cocaine black mark was a ruse to keep Flair in the WCW. Tully got screwed but good out of money that should've been his. Flair is a giant POS for his back stabbing. It's great that Tully survived and doesn't seem to harbor ill will, but that money could've made life a little easier. Fucking Flair!
@OikPoinFive
5 жыл бұрын
TV Title Champion this is why secular ric flair is hell bound. He's full of sins
@OikPoinFive
5 жыл бұрын
Chris Hargrove flair is satan bound
Tully Blanchard Enterprises is back in AEW.
The Barney Rubble of wrestling
It's sad Blanchard was a true wrestler a champion and they booted him out with no chance he made the NWA millions of dollars sacrifice his career trying to get magnum ta over so he could be where Dusty and Herd wanted him to be just to get treated like that
When will this match be on with baby doll and Samantha will they both really wear the leather dog collers with the chain ⛓️ tagther
Rob Ferstein looks like he was gonna laugh at Tully's story
👍👍
...just saying not only did TULLY-BLANCHARD-""get screwed out of his LIVEly Hood'''...but i still don't understand why HIS PATENTED'''...SLING-SHOT-SUPREME"""...(-is a thing of Beauty-)...hasn't been used since ...!!..
If you don’t know Christ you haven’t met him yet. You can’t turn you’re back on him.HE never leaves once you meet him.
@c.l.freeman7654
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce Gruben I knew that dude. He used to sling dime bags on 106th & Vernor Ave.
God is so AWESOME.