Brian Blair Brian Leslie Blair ( January 12 , 1957 ) is a professional wrestler , and former politician in Florida , who gained fame as a professional wrestler especially as a part of the Killer Bees . After his political career , Blair returned to the squared circle in 2012 , and has been since then , competing in the independent circuit . Career . Blair debuted in 1977 , competing in the area of Florida , primarily for independent promotions , he wrestled mostly as a " face " ( good guy ) He competed for top promotions such as Championship Wrestling From Florida and Jim Crockett Promotions from that time . In 1983 , Blair signed for first time with the World Wrestling Federation , and was primarily used as an " enhancement talent " At this early time of his tenure with the WWF , most notably in their tours to New Japan Pro Wrestling . Blair left the promotion and returned to Championship Wrestling from Florida , winning the tag - team titles of that promotion . In 1984 , Blair resigned with the WWF , and was once again used as a " enhancement " wrestler , his first highlight match with the WWF , was a match with Paul Orndorff . Blair soon left the promotion again , and returned to the area of Florida . The following year , Blair resigned with the WWF , and he was not used as a jobber anymore , but rather , he was used to form a tag - team with Jim Brunzell known as " The Killer Bees " They received a big push during their first years as a team , as well as having feud with such big teams like The Hart Foundation . The Bees used a tactic where they would use masks and confuse both , their opponents and the referee . This tactic would work well as Blair and Brunzell were similar in build and physique . By mid - 1988 , the team was separated off - screen , and they both ended competing in the singles division , with Blair being once again used as a " enhancement " wrestler . During the spring of 1988 , Blair left the WWF amid complains of Vince McMahon and the WWF Booking team promising them win the tag team championships . Blair and Brunzell would later take legal action against the WWF after both left the WWF , in 1988 , and 1991 , respectively , as Vince McMahon continued to merchandise product of " The Killer Bees " without their permission or financial compensation . He continued competing in the independent circuit during the course of the decade of the 1990s . In the early 1990s , he became one of the top wrestlers in Herb Abrams ' s version of the Universal Wrestling Federation . During his tenure in the UWF , Blair reunited with Jim Brunzell , but due to the WWF holding the copyright of the " Killer Bees " name , they were known as " Mask Confusion " The team of Blair and Brunzell would become one of the top tag teams of that promotion , wrestling in the UWF ' s final and only pay - per - view , " Blackjack Brawl " . Blair and Brunzell would continue to team up together until 1994 when the promotion closed its doors . After the UWF folded , Blair continued wrestling in the independent circuit , mostly in Japan and in his home - state of Florida . Blair briefly returned to wrestling in 2001 , teaming with fellow wrestler , The Cyborg . Blair still has links to wrestling today , in 2006 , Blair had an " interview feud " with The Iron Sheik , with Sheik accusing Blair of his arrest for abusing of his own children ( though Blair later wasn ' t found guilty ) and vice versa . Sheik also praised Blair ' s former partner and real - life friend , Jim Brunzell , though , in a recent 2012 interview , Brunzell seemed to be offended by the Iron Sheik ' s comments towards his friend , and the fact Sheik also insulted the " Killer Bees " team . Brunzell showed his support for Blair . Blair and Sheik ' s encounter face - to - face was at a court apparently . The reunion between them ended when Sheik spat at Blair . In 2012 , after finishing his political career , Blair returned to wrestling , as he teamed up with Lanny Poffo , Mike Graham , and Carlos Colon to defeat the team of Ron Bass , Larry Zbyszko , The Masked Superstar , and Gary Royal at a tribute show to Championship Wrestling from Florida . Since then , Blair has continued to make appearances at the independent circuit . Despite competing in a semi - regular basis , Blair said he has no intention to return to the WWE , saying he finds it " less interesting to travel three times a week " Blair ' s most recent appearance was at Pure Pro Wrestling event where he competed under his " Killer Bee " gimmick , in a losing effort to Steve Rivers .