Wrestling has always had its share of so-called "momma's boys." Jim Cornette is famous for his schtick, as is Crybaby Cannon. During the GWF's brief run, another of these gimmicks appeared, in the form of "Crybaby" Buxton.

Now, Francis didn't call himself Crybaby, and quickly corrected anyone who did. But it didn't take much for "Mama's Heavyweight Champion" to throw a temper tantrum in the middle of the ring...

 

Buxton, like the rest of the GWF didn't survive for long, and disappeared shortly thereafter. Francis, under the name Lolly Dude, went on to start a pizza parlor in Mississippi, and promoted wrestling cards. The most recent I've seen of him, he was announcing for the World Wrestling Alliance last year, and was barely recognizable from his Crybaby days.<

Oh, and it has been pointed out to me recently, for those who didn't catch it, the name "Francis Buxton" is taken from the movie Pee Wee's Big Adventure.

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