Gangrel on How The Brood Was Formed

[@domgarner1173]

Gangrel was always seriously underrated.

[@odieonekaraoke]

Criminally. Impaler was the sickest DDT ever

[@ThunderDawg89]

Scared the shit out of kid me, thought he was legit a vampire.

[@joeldominguez3098]

Fuck me too 😆 he was underated he could been in some good fights if the pushed him a lil more he was still cool tho

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Is double arm hook slam was sick

[@ReneAlicea-b9q]

Most definitely had a great moveset too

[@rm1042]

The fact that Gangrel knew he was supposed to push Edge and Christian to be bigger stars than himself and did it anyway speaks volumes to his dedication and loyalty to the business. Completely selfless and honorable! Much respect for Gangrel 🤘

[@TyroneClark-bu7ml]

Instead of pushing them he should of concentrated more on himself gangrel is so cool 😎 and dope I like edge and Christian as well but let's be clear gangrel was the brood

[@Kazeshini11]

I mean I'd agree it would've been selfless and honorable if he did all of it for free but he got paid to do it. He could've done like many other wrestlers have done and sabotage Edge and Christian but he didnt so that is indeed honorable. When you got a millionaire coming to you with a bag of money bigger than you earned the past couple of years, its hard to just say no.

[@gbturk16]

Loved the brood as a kid. Soon as those lights went off and hearing that heavy breathing with the whisperers, and then that beat drops was just iconic!! Great times and memories! Whoever produced that music truly out did himself

[@simonpeters9324]

Jim Johnston. Did pretty much all the themes at that time

[@deepakpillai6384]

Jim Johnston. He should be well known by all wrestling fans, he made the whole thing truly special.

[@GnosticAtheist]

Always Jim. He made everything back then. Good times.

[@DarkMarcus-zo2by]

The Brood had one of the best entrances of pro wrestling. They were perfect for the Attitude Era. I can watch their entrances even today and I still get goosebumps. 💯

[@Charmane420]

I hate what the WWF/WWE did to Gangrel… such an amazing character. Way ahead of its time.

[@brettreed7847]

Absolutely the coolest, most memorable stable in history.

[@kmir4597]

Man, I LOVE Gangrel! This dude is somehow so knowledgeable and humble at the same time. And the Brood just had the best look and theme of any faction. Period.

[@GangrelWWE]

Thank you! 🧛🏻‍♂️🤘

[@kmir4597]

@@GangrelWWE much love from Hong Kong!

[@TyroneClark-bu7ml]

I feel the same period brood gangrel was and is the stuff period .

[@loudandproud9070]

@@GangrelWWEyou’re very humble !!! Rewatching your matches now!!!

[@lunakitty1990]

The brood was awesome loved the music and the amazing ring of fire entrances also the flashing red lighting

[@GangrelWWE]

Thanks You! It was truly a great era! 🧛🏻‍♂️

[@braikingboss9137]

What a mutha fuck class act!!!! You sir are nothing but greatness 🥂 Ty gangrel truly one of a kind 👏👏👏👏

[@mStiltner89]

The Brood is still one of the absolute coolest stables in wrestling. Every time I heard the exhale-like sound, goosebumps would breakout down my arms and neck! Gangrel with your impaler DDT, fucking awesome!

[@tankmerc7632]

What a total package Gangrel Edge and Christian the music the entrance just so amazing and all awesome wrestlers

[@michaelvaughn8864]

Yes, indeed, Mr. Smyth, they absolutely were a solid WWF stable for awhile. They should've had a 6 month longer run as a tag tandem and trio. Definitely liked their entrance theme and the ring of fire on the floor👍😁 Totally cool and memorable, sir

[@timschlewitz3468]

yes

[@joshuakincade8896]

Aww dude, this is so cool. 47 year old wrestling fan here and honestly the days of the Brood was one of my favorite times in wrestling. Hell the Brood was what got me back into wrestling and introduced me then to the attitude era. Gangrel, you are an amazing man and so humble. I wish I was be half as humble and positive as you. A genuine class act dude. Thank you for everything you have given done and accomplished in and out of the ring and wrestling business. Cheers

[@GangrelWWE]

Joshua THANK YOU! Kind words go along way in someone’s day. So i want to thank you for taking the time out to share that. Keep on Fangin n Bangin 😎🤙 Much love brother

[@Cmurda93]

I’ll always remember the way you came out bobbin on beat to the brood theme! Coolest thing ever even I was a kid! Love you’re interviews

[@jmwes12]

i really love how you tell a story about the past it was like bringing back my childhood memories and the greatest era in wrestling history and I admire Gangrel for being respectful with his former partners

[@b6521]

The brood was dope always loved the blood baths

[@BarrywHiteFTW]

He a great story teller, with a long career history and storied to tell.

[@DevilRawDog]

Gangrel was so ahead of its time. So underrated!

[@Cruisetravelers]

That Impaler DDT used to scare the crap out of me. That looked like a devastating finisher. That was one of the only finishers that scared me. That, the Stunner, the Rock Bottom, and the Pedigree. I used to play as Gangrel in every game he was in starting with WWF Attitude. I loved it when they added him.

[@DionellGames]

they really took a huge miss here. Blade became extremely popular so 2000s was basically the year of the vampires.

[@Simouno]

What made The Brood such a great stable to me was how into they seemed to be to their gimmicks and it instantly made it feel real and authentic, such a shame it didn't last longer

[@TyroneClark-bu7ml]

Gangrel was the only real goth one among edge and Christian I feel

[@mr.handbones9591]

Thank you Gangrel. You're the sole reason I got into wrestling, feeding my gothic pre-teen lifestyle. After you left TV I haven't watched a show since.

[@krlllmn]

Awesome to hear a story like this. The attitude era is a very memorable part of my childhood and the Brood is one of my favorite groups in the WWF. I always use Gangrel in WWF SmackDown! The entrance theme, the looks, the move set. Underrated wrestler. Great to see you doing well, Vampire Warrior. ✌️

[@AngryMinkey]

Gangrel is like David from the Lost Boys. I guess Edge would be Micheal and Christian might be the Alex Winter vampire that got staked by the frog brothers. It’s crazy how the WWE buries talent that’s way over if they weren’t a part of their game plan. It’s probably why hardly anyone watches it today, and why so many got laid off this year

[@GangrelWWE]

Great topic for a future episode!

[@ronniemartin5088]

@@GangrelWWE Gangrel in my opinion was one of the most underappreciated and underrated characters in the WWF. You deserved so much more including a world title run.

[@marcuslim341]

Totally agree dude inlove this movie awesome 👏🏻

[@davidellison2123]

When watching the brood lost boys and interview with the vampire was the feel and I was hood on you and the brood

[@thewastedtruth]

Without The Brood we may have never got to see Edge. If they were struggling with a storyline for Edge who knows what kind of character we may have got. I say THANK YOU to Gangrel 1st for 1 of the greatest factions ever and 2nd for possibly saving Edge from a terrible storyline that could have killed his career.

[@jasonmccann8023]

Rode to work today listening to The Brood entrance music.. It's so good!! Gangrel didn't get the spotlight he deserved!! Such a missed opportunity

[@itsdoomedjack9774]

Even though you haven’t been in a WWE game for years, I create you in every time a new game comes out. You legit scared me as a kid; I actually thought you really were a vampire. Now that I’m older, I realize you’ve always been an amazing wrestler

[@michaelrodriguez9325]

Gangrel, you have the best and darkest entrance in pro wrestling! I enjoyed watching you as a kid. Wished you came back for a few matches.

[@captainjosue]

BROOD 4 LIFE!!! Gangrel 4 life!!!!

[@Soopro88]

Dude fuck yes, I’m stoked you got a channel.

[@ashleybrooke2087]

Now that he's older, he could probably do a version of Gangrel in sunglasses & a business suit like Udo Kier as Dragonetti in the first Blade movie.

[@davidellison2123]

BROOD 4 LIFE im a big undertaker fan but you guys were way cooler to watch

[@runeplate123]

im glad that Gangrel didnt fall into drugs afterwards bcuz he is looking in amazing shape at his age!!!

[@j-dubdmg1]

I also thought for them to have it out after being kicked out the MoD...Kane and them should had sided with them against Taker

[@mac_iww]

Such an OG perspective. Gangrel legendary status 🩸

[@kayodakonspiracy]

Vince not wanting a group of vampires, but wanting a dead mortician is absolutely nuts. 😂

[@clarencegutsy7309]

Everyone knows the entrance/theme music is top five of all time but I have to say the titantron video they used was pretty cool too. It was like a film projector that was glitching out and would occasionally have different gothic symbols. I always liked when wrestlers had titantron videos that weren't really videos/highlight reels like Kane's dark storm or had tons of symbolism in them like Undertaker and his Ministry days. Made them more mysterious. I honestly think WWF/E's presentation is what made WCW look second-rate by comparison. The video packages for feuds and wrestlers as well as entrances were distinct and full of flavor that gave that final injection of personality.

[@DreadlockMonstaa]

So big to me as a Kid, Truly. I had the Titantron when it came out with the figures that activated the theme song, I got your figure first and I remember using it so much the foot wouldn't trigger the music anymore. Legend to me.

[@jccarjar9338]

One of my favorite wrestlers of all time gangrel was always great from the entrance to his ring work, he should go to Aew and get a proper run 👍👍 🧛‍♂️

[@bradpaton3927]

Gangrel, you sired Christian and his brother, Edge tried to rescue him; so, he joined the Brood, too, but IDK the *NEW* Brood with Hardyz.

[@kaoskewenvoyouma2712]

The Brood was the best, IMO. The entrance, the music, the wrestling. I Loved Them. Thank You Guys!

[@davidellison2123]

Gangrel for AEW Christian is already there even if yall couldn't get Edge to join AEW Matt Hardy is in AEW yall could reform The Brood for one last run that would be one of the coolest things to happen to pro wrestling in a long time BROOD 4 LIFE

[@kshinokevin]

what if Jeff Hardy gets out of his WWE contract (with the 90-day no compete clause; or not, like a Sonjay Dutt) and finally reunites with Matt Hardy in AEW - Boom !; that is when the Brood could be reformed (with the addition of "Captain Charisma," Christian (Cage); minus Edge, of course.) It could still work. I would add the Sinister Minister,"James Mitchell, as a fun mascot/manager, to the Brood, like he was to ("the Monster") Abyss in (TNA) Impact Wrestling; his enthusiasm reminds me of either: Paul Heyman/E. Dangerously (when he is in the corner, of promoting Brock Lesnar) or the sleazy "Don King"-esque Don Callis (the Jackyl/Cyrus the Virus in ECW, as The (TNN/Spike TV/Paramount TV) Network) is to Kenny "By God/The Cleaner/Belt Collector" Omega.

[@kshinokevin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqnOnpqYos9-jZY = #SDLive = The New Day dress as The Brood in an Attitude Era Halloween tribute: SmackDown LIVE, Oct. 30, 2018 (1 mins. 38 sec.) - by WWE on Oct 30, 2018; I loved Corey Graves on commentary (he was so supportive about the original Brood stable).

[@daviddanielsjr3558]

Edge stays where he is

[@jasonsaylor7983]

Dude it was the music when your guys music hit oh my God it put Goosebumps on you. Then you see these 3 dudes just come Edge and Christian slide into the ring You just strolling down with that cup it was wow.

[@timschlewitz3468]

Video

[@effortlessGFX]

Interesting Vince told him to grow his hair out. Always wondered if it came from the boss or was mostly a personal choice for wrestlers.

[@timtaylor6575]

I stopped watching wrestling years ago.. but I watch all of gangrels interviews on KZbin.. Interesting stories

[@chrisronin4421]

In 1999, I was working at a Ford dealership in Cleveland Ohio ~ I use to put my headphones on and play the “Gangrel” enterance theme as I walked from my car into the shop every night, it was like my theme song!! It was AWESOME!!!! I felt cool !!

[@jimmyrolls37]

Back when I was a little kid, that Implant DDT used to make me and my friends go "holy shit!" Honestly to this day, very few look as good as Gangrel's did back in the late 90's. Love ya man, it's a crime I have never seen you wrestle live

[@michaelvamblin5483]

Brother seeing you and meet you at Battle of the Immortals on Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, home of the lost boys, can't wait to see you work again in Lodi CA on 2//12/23 all the Vamps are coming out to support bother, love and respect, see you there!!

[@pisceanchaniece5066]

I remember the Broods and love Gangrel and the Broods they are my favorite

[@kieranhunston8284]

Gangrel you are up there with my all time favs, HBK, BRETT HART, amazing work you done for others, much respect

[@EighthRuleOfFightClub]

Gangrel had hella Rizz, King level Rizz even 👑😎👍👍

[@retroclub4182]

Hey gangrel I am 21 I sadly didn't grow up with the og brood but I got to enjoy the hardys version and gotta say you guys were awesome I have all your brood figures displayed in my what I call the BLOOD BATH Corridor

[@DeadWirePromotions]

Even though The Brood only lasted for 8 months, it had a lasting effect on the future of pro wrestling. Without the 3 of u, Edge & Christian wouldn’t be where they are today. The Hardys wouldn’t be where they are today. We wouldn’t have gotten the feud between E & C, Hardys, & Dudleys which created some of the best tag team matches of all time. Whether u realize it or not, Gangrel, ur decision to join WWF when u did, made a lasting impact on pro wrestling. As a huge fan of The Brood, I just wanna say thank u for what u’ve contributed over the years, & I hope to see u back on TV in the near future.

[@melichardcurlq6535]

The Brood was awesome. Bought my first ever issue of WWF Magazine just because it was them on the cover. Always used Gangrel or Christian's entrance when I made custom characters in "WWF: Attitude". One of the best theme songs anyone ever entered to. It is CRIMINAL how under-utilized The Brood was!

[@rainman42]

Wow...i didnt know i wanted this...but damn ,cool set,cool vibe,and come kn,Gangrel and the brood was pretty sweet.....imma sub to you so i can hear all those awesome old achool stories.....#BLOODBATH

[@Rizzlyricist]

YOU'RE THE MAN!

[@Basalat]

What are the chances now to see you bombarding the Las Vegas with your surprise appearance at SummerSlam. YIKES! Did I just ruin it? Hope to see you on T.V., broski!

[@GenEXodus]

I loved loved loved the Brood! Gangrel with Christian Cage was so cool... and then when Edge joined, it was that much more bad ass! Also, love The Lost Boys movie... My favorite film since my childhood! Great stuff! Gangrel, please come back!!! Please!

[@wayneking9997]

The brood was awesome especially there fued against the Hardy's and Michael PS Hayes

[@brandonjanuhowskimusic2787]

I will always be Fangin and Bangin for you brother! Even as a country boy!

[@alfredbalmores8932]

You got a sub from me! Man, flashbacks of when I was a kid started playing in my head when you started talking about the brood. You guys were my favorite faction at the time. Thank you!

[@z0m813]

All I remember from the beginning was you saying "the blood of gangrel flows through you" to edge in the ring

[@majorleagueinfidelsavagena5822]

It took me a while to get the whole brood concept but I loved it in the end

[@WhenWeebsReact]

We loved the brood. I remember when we went to a wrestling event and we started a brood brood brood chant

[@ericgale1996]

One of the Best Theme Songs. 🔥

[@joeb3052]

Let's not forget the Edge and Christian tag team era. Produced some of the best matches we've seen v The Hardy Boyz & The Dudley Boys 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@michaelshelton5488]

Happy to see you reunited with your brothers in AEW. 👋🤟

[@TheHannibalTV]

👍

[@JohnnyPast101]

This is amazing! I loved the Brood as a kid and was so heartbroken when you turned on E&C and adopted the Hardy Boyz. But you guys were all amazing together.

[@therealbladepacino07]

It wasnt supposed to get over??? Dude the Song the entrance and the presentation was to good and ahead of its time. The brood is one of those things that is still iconic of the attitude era. Vince wasnt down with it probably cause it didnt came out from his ideas.

[@jordcarter2359]

Was a massive obsessed fan of the Brood when I was a teen and really first started getting into wrestling. I always wanted one of those puffy shirts like Gangrel and Christian wore, I never would have guessed you picked up your entire attire at the mall! Lol Keep the great content coming 🤘

[@j-dubdmg1]

Always thought the hardyz should briefly joined with the 3

[@darthbigred22]

I rewatched the 95-00 last year before Peacock got WWE network and you are right Gangrel. The entire original Brood is a whole 8 months or so. Fantastic concept and as a teen back then we figured you got all your stuff from Hot Topic as a joke because that was like the stereotypical goth hangout at the mall and to hear you say it is funny. I wasn't into the goth scene but the entrance, all the Brood music, and the entire gimmick was solid. Plus either way you have this weird status of being the father of E&C and Matt and Jeff which in retrospect is pretty wild. The Zoomers and younger millennials are too young to know how edgy that whole gimmick was for the time. Taker was already pushing a lot of buttons especially after crucifying Austin and the whole way they referred to you drinking the blood as a "red liquid" you can tell VKM wanted to still be a kids show and push adult themes without getting too much heat from parental groups. I thought you guys made sense it's better than pretending a dead guy called "the Undertaker" is somehow a good guy. At least with a vampire coming clearly from Hell you know we are dealing with a "bad guy". Cool concept and you can tell it's good because you're right I love Edge and Christian they were "my tag team" of the 3 TLC teams but I always associated them with the Brood more than anyone else.

[@ThePuppet001]

If anyone never saw it my man gangrel was in a son real music video a true top fav favorite and a legend

[@Raven-HQ]

You hated the puffy shirt? Because of you I’ve always wanted a puffy shirt homie! How much you want for the puffy shirt? Lol

[@INDRIDCOLD83]

Always enjoyed the dark characters/villains growing up. Undertaker, Kane, Mankind, The Brood, Demolition, LoD and Raven's Flock. The Brood are amazing and I still love the entrance and the theme.

[@niXity9000]

Gangrel dude you rule. I still think there should be a Brood reunion moment.

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

I wonder if there was any money with White Wolf Gaming at the time, seems like there must have been. Pretty much Vampire The Masquerade peaked right at that time, they had a spin off show from their game, Gangrel was one of the vampire clans. Obviously there were ties, just curious if there was anything financially going on.

[@melichardcurlq6535]

Well, I remember WWF getting sued by White Wolf over the whole thing. It was one of the things that got me to check out Pro Wrestling again as a teenager!

[@r.l.9993]

Gangrel talking action figure was my fav as a kids. Sucked never had that talking ring to make the action figure talk lol

[@s.o.c.c.5027]

The Brood is one of the best even though they could not last as long as they should have. Forevermore The Brood. Forever. Speaking of him still wrestling. He sure does. I was in a show with him last year in Minnesota. He still is entertaining.

[@nosferatu-369]

The Brood was my all time favorite wrestling team. Best entrance and theme song ever. I still have that cool Gangrel figure that's on the shelf in the background.🔥

[@WrestlingRaNbles]

Loved The Brood

[@timschlewitz3468]

Yes

[@Kawaii-Ripper]

I loved the brood , it’s a shame they did not last as long , i do like how edge is doing the little brood thing in WWE

[@1989pulsar]

I loved the brood! Was a big fan of gangrel as well. Loved that entrance music.

[@buckoxt]

Loved the Brood when I was a kid, defo had a lost boys vibe.

[@joseortega7815]

The Brood, The Acolytes, Mideon, Viscera, Undertaker, and Paul Bearer. What a great lineup that was. Ministry forever! 😈😈😈🔥🔥🔥

[@Pooooopokg]

Do u remember wrestling in new Brighton

[@lornamiller1991]

Love the brood

[@timschlewitz3468]

Yes

[@puzzymonsta69]

Awesome story telling brother! (Hh voice)

[@beyondthelife6750]

Have you watched fright night? And also you should review lost boys and other vampire movies! And horror movies in general! Huge fan of yours since a kid! used to get scared facing you in wwf attitude n64!

[@GangrelWWE]

Vampire movies! 🤔 Great Topic 🧛🏻‍♂️

[@timschlewitz3468]

WWE

[@antonwilliams9698]

You were always so cool to me. Thanks for making my childhood great. #attitudeera

[@Cruisetravelers]

Gangrel is one of my favorites. The vampire gimmick is in my top 5 favorite gimmicks of all time. Edge came in and we were told that there was an obvious past with Edge and Gangrel but they never said what and they were feuding for a short time. At Breakdown on September 27, 1998 is when Christian showed up and he aligned himself with Gangrel. Not too long after this is when Edge joined Gangrel and Christian and formed The Brood. Undertaker and The Ministry started abusing Christian and Edge and Gangrel had enough so the Brood attacked the Ministry and that was their exit from the Ministry.

[@timtaylor6575]

Gangtok is jacked 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@jeffbayard4368]

I remember the feud between you and Edge was very vague and never really explained aside from some sort of “past” or “history.” Perhaps a “gothic past?” I got a refresh a few years back when I had the WWE Network and did a binge watch of the first year of Sunday Night Heat. I also never knew until then that you were billed as being from Santa Cruz, CA.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

It was Gangrel, Christian, and Edge in that order for The Brood's formation. That was 1 if not THE coolest spot in the WWF's Attitude Era back in '98. The coming together of them mysteriously without a detailed explanation delving into their respective pasts worked exceptionally well for them, Mr. Bayard

[@ysenianunez8093]

The brood is awesome it will always be a fan favorite of wwe

[@GangrelWWE]

Thanks, and i hope you enjoyed the show

[@ysenianunez8093]

@@GangrelWWE I really did your very welcome😊😊😊❤❤

[@timschlewitz3468]

Yes

[@ysenianunez8093]

@@GangrelWWE I did

[@brandonbailey8318]

💚🖤

[@andrewbuchhalter5292]

It’s interesting that you mentioned The Freebirds as an inspiration behind the group idea because Cornette told a story on his channel about how he and Kevin Dunn got into an argument after Cornette compared The Brood to The Freebirds on television and Dunn got angry at him claiming that using that comparison made The Brood sound dated.

[@mkep10]

Gangrel told the story at 11:23

[@jonathanpayuyo779]

I still have and wear my Brood shirt I got from a live event. Grew up watching The Lost Boys also and was a goth kid when the Brood got over so I'd be in NYC goth clubs and they'd actually play that theme. Good times.

[@0fficialdregs]

I remember watching old videos of Gangrel's entrance and Edge was sitting in the balcony of one of the matches Gangrel had, I think Grand Master Sexay or Scottie 2 Hotti

[@majestic2396]

The way he explained why they Broke up the Brood after so much success quickly was spot on, they wanted Edge and Christian to evolve and be stars for years and years to come and not just become Tito Jackson in the Jackson 5 that's why he knew the Brood was doomed when the fans still kept screaming Brood even with the Undertaker and Ministry.

[@Sallgravy807]

I remember gangrel and edge fought it for awhile(they made it mysterious of why he's doing that),edge would interrupt matchs with gangrel.Then gangrel brought christian into the story so the announcer where saying that was edges brother so it look like christian was going to feud with edge but he ended up joining he fit the style .The entrance music fit to tee still one fav themes .It sucked that came to end I think ministry angle with brood was cool to as well as using hardys as the new brood only to be cut short .It would had also been cool if gangrel where to have feuded also with dark characters like undertaker or Kane.Wonder what grangrel be like in wcw it would had been also interesting say if he had angles with likes of sting ,raven and his group also later on with like of vampiro.

[@FreddieBlaze]

Greatest Faction In My Book!🤘