75. Slick

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With all respect to James Dudley, the first real African American manager of note in the WWE was “The Doctor of Style”, Slick. The jive talking street hustler was one of the more fun characters, but he was rarely paired with a wrestler who complimented his style. Slick had a decent run, but it has to be wondered if an updated version of his character (even though there is no real manager of note today) could take off better now.

Should Slick be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 78.4%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 2.7%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Kenneth Johnson (Real Name)
Reverend Slick
Billed From: NA
Key Championships Held: None
Why they will get in: He was the first (and only) African American manager of note in the WWE.
Why they won't get in: It has been said that his character played towards negative stereotypes
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Debuts in the WWF, buying half of the interest in Freddie Blassie’s stable (1986)
2. Aided the Big Boss Man ambushing Hulk Hogan on the Brother Love Show (1989)
3. Paired up Akeem and the Big Boss Man and main evented across the country against Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage (1989)
4. Took over the managerial services of the Warlord and led him to a successful solo run (1990-1991)
5. Returned as a face, managing Kamala (1993)