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Manager

By Eric Cohen, About.com

Definition: A performer that gives the illusion of being a business associate of the wrestler. The manager is usually a heel and is at ringside to generate heat for the wrestler by doing things behind the refs backs and interacting with the fans in the arena.
Examples:
Bobby Heenan is one of the most famous managers in wrestling history.

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