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My Take
Harvey Wippleman, better known as the loudmouth manager Downtown Bruno, embodies a craft that wrestling fans undervalue: the art of being a great supporting villain. Born Bruno Lauer in Jackson, Mississippi and forged in the gritty Memphis scene, he was never the biggest man at 170 cm, but he understood that heat and storytelling matter more than physique. I genuinely respect performers who pour their energy into making the stars shine rather than chasing the spotlight themselves. Pro wrestling lives and dies on its character work, and a sly, scheming presence like Wippleman is exactly the kind of glue that holds a show together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harvey Wippleman
- Name (Japanese)
- ハービー・ウィップルマン
- Reading
- はーびー・うぃっぷるまん
- Born
- October 27, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestling referee / professional wrestler / manager
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey Wippleman born?
Born October 27, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Harvey Wippleman from?
Harvey Wippleman is from Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
What does Harvey Wippleman do?
Harvey Wippleman works as professional wrestling referee, professional wrestler, manager.
How tall is Harvey Wippleman?
Harvey Wippleman is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.