Story Time with Dutch Mantell 102 | Responding to Ric Flair AGAIN | Bryan Alvarez, Dynamite Kid 2

[@StoryTimewithDutchMantell]

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[@Project2013B]

You should hold a contest on what to name your new book. My entry is "Booky, McBookface", my 2nd entry would be "Stay in your lane"

[@ryanevans126]

Hey james how did u and dutch start the podcast together its one of my favs i enjoy hearing dutches opinions on the news

[@McMahonHater]

Sytch should still get medical treatment like anybody else.

[@ryanevans126]

@@McMahonHater agreed she should be allowed to do that as will save her life

[@McMahonHater]

👍

[@sjdhgydhfyrn1023]

"Ric, I love ya, brother." "Well, not really. Keep my name outta yer mouth." Lol.

[@iaindunc1]

I laughed way too hard at the first man standing match lol

[@neutronster60]

First Man Standing match!! I laughed out loud for 30 seconds! Dutch, thanks for being yourself!

[@deletedwaffles]

Every day it gets harder to like Flair but I would pay money to watch him and Dutch in a First Man Standing match.

[@Zantar45]

Only story I've heard of Flair fighting anyone was with Eric Bischoff. Flair said he beat up Bischoff and then pinned him on a couch and was about to rip his eyeball out but was pulled off by people. Bischoff says he was talking on the phone with his wife when Flair walked in with Coachman and Arn Anderson, then started screaming about wanting to rip his eyeball out over money, threw some working punches, and left. lol

[@JordanZeh]

I believe Ric was implying that Dutch is not a star! (Not that I agree, but what I think the message was about)

[@italion9101]

That’s exactly what Flair was saying.

[@paikman2000]

Ric coasts on his past glory and notoriety from 40 years ago.

[@chentz2d552]

@@paikman2000 I mean, considering that Flair has been one of the most popular wrestlers of all time, I think he has plenty to coast on for another 2 life times.

[@joetussing779]

I didn't infer that he was saying Dutch wasn't a star. Maybe he was, but that was not my inference.

[@andrewhofer3175]

Dutch, keep up the good work. As a old Wrestling fan ( 1970 onwards) who was actually a step away from training in Calgary at Hart Dugeon in 1986, i find the ONLY ENTERTAINMENT I get from pro wrestling now a days is listening to you and Cornette. I honestly can not watch the garbage that passes as pro wrestling now a days. So thank god for you and Cornette that lets us old fans live vicariously through your memories.

[@thisisbigjon]

Was a huge Ric Flair fan for years. Lost a lot of respect for him in the last couple of years. He acts like a total jerk. As my late grandmother would say, “I wish I could buy him for what he’s worth and sell him for what he THINKS he’s worth.”

[@dranilome]

I am still a fan of the old days. Suffice it to say Ric does not deserve the second chance at life he was given. Zero humility. We had a chance to meet him at Pensacon in 2016, I told my daughter “he used to be great, I don’t want to meet a cunt alcoholic” Didn’t even meet Foley, cause Flair was all over him. Disgusting guy Flair turned out to be.

[@JeremiahEcks777]

Your grandma was awesome.

[@chipperprime]

“First Man Standing.” Very funny. Brought a smile to my face as I was working. Nice job!

[@samspurgeon4222]

I'm finding it hard to believe Tammy Sytch had trouble getting a pharmaceutical into her system..,weird times we live in

[@henrikschmidt3964]

Ric Flair cannot fight. I recall Bishoff being so perplexed when Ric attacked him and was then throwing 'working punches'. He couldn't punch for real!

[@bxbomber85]

Yup when Bischoff was on Raw lmao. Loved hearing Eric tell that story.

[@davidmiles4678]

If possible will you ask Dutch his opinion of Ernie Ladd? I was watching some old Georgia Championship Wrestling clips on KZbin and don’t really know much about him. He seemed like a really talented athlete. Thank you and love the show.

[@KdHinken]

I think you have to email the questions, it probably has it In the description

[@davidmiles4678]

@@KdHinken thank you 🙏

[@Kancerru]

Also I recommend you watch some Ernie Ladd promos and Jim Cornette's clips talking about him on KZbin.

[@auraforce1980]

I was a teen and my dad and I went to the sportatorium to get tickets. I saw ernie pull up in his caddy or Lincoln with a Houston tag. He was so cool he went in and came out with info for us! Nice memory.

[@silvo-sings]

The UK guys could REALLy wrestle…then yanks were terrified of them!!!!😅

[@thebomb7917]

I'd like to put this out there i had a stroke 3 years ago listening to your pod cast along with jim cornette pod cast has helped my so much thank you dutch and james

[@jackwagner4010]

Ric using his special Wooooo font keyboard that capitalizes every word

[@elderyoung416]

Rick Flair has a mirror in front of his toilet.....

[@edmann1820]

I don't know about Ric Flair but I always let out a WOOOOOO! when ever I do my business.

[@moffjerjerrod1579]

And in it for when he drinks and loses it

[@elderyoung416]

@@moffjerjerrod1579 😆

[@StuartRead-q5w]

When Flair looks in the mirror he sees Logan Paul's reflection

[@wonkeydonkeyTV]

Congratulations to Ric getting cast in the remake of Weekend at Bernies....he'll do a grand job

[@bobpendergraft8422]

Thank you for giving me something to listen to this morning 😊

[@danielmoen9400]

I am from Norway!😁 Love the show. Keep it up👍🏻

[@seanducharme413]

Im from Norway isn't that veird lmao

[@robertbrown3624]

Life lessons with Dutch... new book name

[@carlsears3897]

I remember a lot of stories from the past I agree Austin vrs The Boss was the best....ambushing Vince by driving the ambulance and the bed pan scene was great!

[@DonSmith2323]

Rick Flair needs to take note from guys like Dutch and Jimmy on how to act while retired and how to not be a embarrassment to his family himeslf and the business but his ego won't allow him to care about anything but himself,its sad but true and as a kid i idolized rick but over the last 20 years he has become a sad state

[@CZARDARKO]

I love this podcast. You guys keep up with the amazing work guys....🤘

[@Jissommonkeyuk]

Ric Flair’s over reaction and bad acting is what made me realize Wrestling was fake as a kid. It was like being told Santa didn’t exist!

[@JonKorpi-o9w]

To Ric any press is good press don't matter as long as his name is spoken he's happy

[@JethroBodine-nc4fv]

I am totally in love with a "first man standing" match!!! That absolutely HAS to happen! lmao

[@JeffTullock-yx1hd]

At “Wrestling At the Chase”. The match was set up on tv for the big Kiel show. Every wrestler talked about who they were gonna beat up that date at Kiel. They always added…”And then I’m coming for that NWA heavyweight championship and I’m going to be the next champion. Everyone wanted a piece of the champion. Not like that anymore. The belts now are tv belts. The belts back in the day MEANT a lot more. It wasn’t entertainment everyone was “in” on.

[@JohnRay-th5kb]

I love this channel! You guys are very entertaining. Dutch is so funny! Fantastic!

[@toma.4808]

The way dutch described flairs matches mirrors exactly what bruno sammartino said about flairs matches

[@robertnapier624]

You see one ric flair match you've seen them all?

[@mikedepolo0530]

Dutch: Not no, but he’ll f’ing no. Thats great

[@cjrocks4481]

🤣😂💀@ First man standing match!! Very Funny, LIKE if you popped like I did.

[@richardbirsinghrelph6274]

Maybe it could be a double main event. Alone and assisted! What time would it start, though?

[@robertcsatlos6869]

That hat Dutch is wearing is absolutely amazing! I missed if you plugged it for sale but I'd buy the hell out of it!

[@ryanlindley6476]

FIRECRACKER KID

[@ffvffv5709]

Dutch never claimed to of made as much as Flair, but Dutch sure seems content, comfortable, and at ease every time I tune in. Something I've never been able to say about Flair.

[@redefv]

19:37

[@JimmyHall68]

She is in the Lowell Correctional Institute in Ocala,FL.

[@franklarkin6076]

Really digging the intro music to your podcast. What would you even consider that type of music? Very relaxing

[@monkeymansingsSKA]

Is it me or is Dutch's hat is the same colour as one of WOO's cans?

[@jackwagner4010]

Never mind announcing, Excalibur is under qualified to work tables at Piesanos

[@kazman_6899]

Excalibur is the best. Knows all the moves. Expedites the ads with the fast talking. The guy's a stud.

[@franklingoodwin]

​@@kazman_6899💀

[@tomvu1470]

Ric Flair, event today, could still probably take on the Bucks (both of them) in a shoot match. Granted, that says more about the Bucks abilities than Ric Flair.🤣

[@paikman2000]

Ric Flair, the Young Bucks and most pro wrestlees are not legit tough guys. Flair is all talk. That guy at the bar would have mopped the asphalt with Flair.

[@DP-um1ck]

@@paikman2000 It's settled then. That Guy In The Bar should get a debut match in NXT. He's already got the buildup for it

[@paikman2000]

@@DP-um1ck But only if it's a shoot fight with Flair. And Ric signs a Harm Hold concract.

[@paikman2000]

Correction: Hold Harmless

[@javier77th]

The very fact that Ric Flair says that he wants to die in the limelight just shows how selfish he really is.

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

Can someone grant him his wish so we can get it over with already, then?

[@kazman_6899]

Why? You've got to go out some way. What's the difference between someone who doesn't tell his negative family that he has a terminal illness, and Ric Flair? Or how about someone who decides to end it because they'll be sans memory and pooping themselves in a few months?

[@robertnapier624]

Wonder when his next last match is

[@TrophyBuck]

Handicap Match would take on a whole new meaning between Dutch and Ric.

[@ernestvenn8291]

I guess they sculpt them in toy wax? Which is quite the skill.

[@CZARDARKO]

When Dutch said Hell No at 10:18 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@robertsmith9278]

flair is the poster child for when to say when

[@nbaldwin45]

Jamie Hayter was injured by Thunder Rosa. According to Britt’s fans, she asked to be taken off TV in a magnanimous move because the fans were starting to get sick of her. Another POV is she’s sulking and is waiting for all the Toni Storm stuff to get old so she can swoop in and save the day. Don’t forget that there are plenty of horror stories about Britt’s backstage antics

[@jasperscott5426]

Further Down the Dusty Road with Dutch Mantel..... possible title,Dutch, just a suggestion 😊

[@tikidino]

Wait!!! Is Dutch suggesting NiaJax is careless???? 😂🤣🤣

[@timplumb21]

I watched the Dax Harwood and Tommy Billington match and I got to admit one Tommy Billington came out I got chills all over I thought a ghost was coming out to the ring to wrestle first the music hit with the Titantron that said Dynamite Kid and then he walked out and looked identical to his uncle wrestled like him too.

[@samspurgeon4222]

Doesn't he though? It's uncanny....he needs a little more experience to polish his ring work up, no idea how he is on the mic, and maybe 10 or 15 lbs of muscle I think, but he could go a long way...I was impressed

[@ernestvenn8291]

I love the hats. Are they going to be on sale?

[@thethairishsun]

Not watched yet but can't say I'm too surprised if Ric mentioned you this week since you called him a piece of crap last week 😂

[@rwlwrestlingleague2975]

"I almost made it, Ric!"😂😂😂

[@reeseatkinson5796]

I’ve never cared much for ric flair. Im not materialistic so it was hard for me to resonate with him. The evidence of him being a garbage human being is overwhelming tho. Just a very self centered everything’s about me kinda guy. Him interrupting people constantly tells you everything

[@bxbomber85]

The thing with Tony is that he never gets bored with wrestling so he'll never get tired booking for himself. An audience of one and whoever thinks like him.

[@donaldyoung7362]

Call the book "Dutch Masters"

[@studbourbon798]

They gonna call child protection services on Tony's wrestlers.

[@sjdhgydhfyrn1023]

Too many dimwits can't comprehend that Flair is simultaneously one of the greatest wrestlers ever, and also a real-life heel.

[@kazman_6899]

I think Dutch was moved out when Flair and Hogan came to TNA, but Flair seemed to be there to work. Even at 60, he could put the majority of the roster to shame re in-ring psychology. It was quite noticeable opposite the first proper generation of flippy guys. He put everyone they asked him to put over as manager. I'd say he seemed like the perfect team player. Hogan, on the other hand, was clearly there to get one last big pay. He could scarcely move... and still threw his weight around when it came to the booking of the company (and brought in a bunch of his mates). Big difference. Flair was also underpaid in WCW '97-'01. Compare what he was making to the top guys, and compare what he was doing in the ring opposite most of those guys. No contest. He probably brought the most value to the company. He has said that he had lost his confidence at the time. No confidence; still a hell of a talent in that ring. This arsehole stuff seems to really have mushroomed after he retired.

[@totallykoolyeah]

Cheers friday is my " monday", a great start to my work week

[@Dnddy5617]

Me too -happy Monday/ Friday

[@Fencellisk]

​@@Dnddy5617 me three. Lol! Mine starts Friday night. I work overnight. Lol!

[@plannein]

I really wish they would have given Austin whatever he wanted. It would have made WAY more sense for him to be in that spot instead of The Undertaker. That was a little silly

[@dannyackroyd8941]

Another great installment lads 😂

[@flyersluver4eva]

Love that pink hat I want it !

[@melazaconsabor2028]

😂😂😂😂😂 Dirty Dutch Mantel was, a beast with the microphone, in the Ring he was really violent and dirty. 💯🇵🇷✌️ Some British don't know Puerto Rico had a Commonwealth with the USA.The USA and PR flags always go side by side.

[@raymondtipton7243]

Flair aint tweeting...like Dutch said a social media guy is helping him....Flair dont think hes going to die...He really dont...

[@monabear7287]

Himan Roth of real life.

[@Seanstrong316]

The issue with Ric is that no matter how bad he gets, there's gonna be some internet trolls are gonna think its funny and egg him on. As long as that exists he won't stop until he hits absolute rock bottom

[@raymondtipton7243]

Your right Sean

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

People can’t seem to separate the wrestler from the person. It actually pretty ridiculous of his fans.

[@Seanstrong316]

@@mykoniichistorychannel its true and it honestly blows my mind

[@TRoller927]

​@@mykoniichistorychannelRic's dissent into chaos is not on his fans. They are idiots, just like fans of every sport. This is on Ric for listening to that bullshit.

[@ezrafranklin3547]

How do we preorder the book?

[@olcountry8432]

Flair come up driving Harley Race. Race was a real deal badass. I doubt hed let a sissy drive him. Id bet Flair been in it at some honky tonk backing up The King Harley Race

[@jilujoilujiut2165]

Nope . Flair dont fight . Theirs plenty of storys about flair not being a fighter

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

I’ve heard he’s always been a punk, I doubt he’s dusting anyone up at any bar or any kind of legitimate fight.

[@tedmayer1597]

Dutch you got ghost's! The way your camera always moves and I see "orbs" very often behind and to the side of you...👻👻👻👻👻

[@mohr365]

James is killing me... it's one thing for Dutch to either not hear of someone or brush someone to the ground... he's allowed. But James, a lot of times, is just pretentious. James, if you are doing podcasts with wrestlers, there are A LOT of people you say you don't know... Bobby Cruise is NOT a commentator... he's been Ring of Honor's ring announcer since 2003. That's just one example... I dunno... I mean, you carry the show great... but it's just odd the amount you are unaware of with wrestling. Just my opinion. Dutch... you are the freakin' best!!!! Thank you for your service, as well. #WeThePeople

[@McMahonHater]

David Flair was more entertaining then people give him credit.

[@JustJefferson]

Flair was DRUNK in his last match. He already came out before the match and said that the only way he can get through it is by drinking first….. he drank too much and blew up. The match was Worse than you can imagine.

[@FURTHER_ADO]

Dutch still bringing brutal promos.

[@ChrisSatterwhite08]

I love the pink hat Dutch!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@randdeutsch9943]

Piesanos here we go again

[@creepymutant9465]

I'll say it again We need retirement match Flair vs Scott Steiner

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

Scott Steiner would destroy Flair. 😂

[@robertnapier624]

​@@mykoniichistorychannel"Ric flair! Your son in law...... he's fat!"

[@BkZ1AnD0nLy]

Weed The People!

[@chentz2d552]

SAY NO TO DRUGS!

[@Stonehopper1067HMG]

And yes to marijuana

[@wallydollarlive]

DutchMaster Mantell

[@darnellmckeown7991]

Be in from Manchester myself id really love to no James story on how he started his pod

[@georgehutchins3419]

The thing that gets me is when these guys say Ric had the same match every time, they all do! Brett hart, undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Dutch himself. They’re repetitive .

[@heatherwright3981]

This is the first time I have to respectfully disagree with Dutch. I have watched wrestling for 40 yrs, and yes storyline is obviously important but I actually LIKE workrate matches. The first time I saw New Japan, I was hooked. The level of technical ability in more workrate types of matches is incredible. When you have heard/seen pretty much every story there is, you need something else to jazz a match up!

[@AbnormalPecker]

Hey Dutch it's called Caps Lock. It's not that hard to type all capitals....SEE, JUST LIKE THIS. 😂

[@Jbobloochjr3]

The selfish thing for Ric, does Ric know the pain and weight the opponent will have on their conscious knowing a man died in the ring with them. Kinda selfish thinking by Flair keep up the good work Dutch and James. 10:44

[@blackenedsprite8542]

And who the fuck wants to pay to see that

[@Jbobloochjr3]

@@blackenedsprite8542 I'd hope to think no one 🤞🤞

[@bonechip01]

Flair vs Dutch, Walkers, Crutches and Recliners match. With a Pudding on a Pole stipulation.

[@JohnYevoli]

He hired a lawer that also cooks fries at the wing house 😂😂😂😂

[@MaxMannifesto]

Ric Flair is GOAT... Haters need to STFU!!!

[@TheHerbinLegend]

Stone Cold as Codys manager would be huge

[@seanmcclure]

Cody had every right to feel however he wanted. The Rock absolutely was going to steal the main event.

[@dmcarpenter2470]

Nickname for this new "Dynamite Kid", "Damp Squib"

[@boraonline7036]

The Show always digs deep in regards of "Dirt Sheet"-topics" so it kinda spurprised me that the show hasn't had hired a lawyer earlier.

[@pilotamurorei]

blood clot, aka failed the pfizer test.

[@Abigail_Wyatt]

James what has happened to your research lately? -Stone Cold wanted the match with Kevin Owens because it was in DALLAS (not New Orleans) and made that full circle and his bro could be there AND he brought him into the ring! AND he over did because the match was being called on the spot and he did it because he COULD and Owens had agreed to Steve taking the lead! -And as wrestling fan we don’t need to be told who Excalibur is because we all know he is a Luchador aren’t ignorant enough to ask why a luchador is wearing a mask🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MrDagonOfTheDead]

Made out of clay, THEN molded, THEN plaster,, then paint,, Pretty simple right...😂

[@davidslayer]

funny james! first to stand up.

[@timplumb21]

The Stephen P New song didn't take any Talent they just said Stephen P New over and over and over again to the music from World Class championship wrestlings tv show. Lol

[@djangofett4879]

That song is incredibly annoying. the only good thing about it is it lets you know the clip is over and it's time to find a different video.

[@loboneiner1034]

Ric Flair hasn't been the same since he was on Eastbound & Down as a Kia salesman.

[@ERC641]

Flair vs The dirty Dutchman. Steel cqge Empty arena match

[@djdarkside1983]

When they were talking about David, did the actually mean Reid?

[@samspurgeon4222]

No, it was David. Sadly, Reid would have made a great wrestler I think, he was a very accomplished young wrestler and his athletic ability would have helped him. David had no athletic ability at all to draw on that I could tell. Unfortunately, Reid had some demons that took him way too young, and I have a feeling that a lot of Ric's over drinking and behavior problems might stem from the loss of his son. I doubt he'd ever admit it, but when you lose a child, it affects you, even if he had those problems before. Looking back on Flair's life, he's had more terrible mental traumas than a lot of people know, realize, or remember. Then again, maybe they do and it explains why so many always seem to give him a pass for things that usually gets anyone else in trouble.

[@woozycoot]

Call him the “Firecracker Kid”

[@RJBadman]

Genuine question: on cliffhangers, could AEW learn from Eastenders?

[@BruceWilliams-we4mz]

Hey dots?What do you think about the team of Jade Cargill and baler balanca?And yes I did love rick flair and yes he is over the top now

[@hotsauce5745]

TKO probably declined Stone Cold because Undertaker stepped in and took the deal and probably for the pay TKO offered.