Story Time with Dutch Mantell 59 | 35th Anniversary of Bruiser Brody's Murder | Special Episode

[@StoryTimewithDutchMantell]

Quick correction: The Rock was referring to Grayson Waller on Twitter, not LA Knight - the write up I was given had the wrong name on it. I blame Vince Russo.

[@tysontomko]

"Bro!"

[@Gary-su8sb]

I'm gonna say 400k for collision fellas.

[@breno7950]

Russo's terrible spelling strikes again.

[@Gary-su8sb]

Man if Jon Huber was still alive he would've made a good bruiser

[@Gary-su8sb]

@@breno7950 lol

[@CwL-1984]

I quit watching wrestling years ago, but I enjoy hearing stories about the good ol'days.

[@raymonddouglas1222]

Don’t blame you I stopped watching Wrestling at the end of 2002.

[@availxe8639]

Try watching it again, never know, could get back into it! Each to there own though. Wrestling seems to be taking a step back in time lately so its been good to watch.

[@raymonddouglas1222]

@@availxe8639 Yeah I might give it another go just to see Cody Rhodes. Some of my friends that still watch it say I would like Cody.

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Same. The stories are far more entertaining.

[@TheHerbinLegend]

Sometimes I turn off Smackdown and listen to this instead!

[@mitzicarpenter2820]

God bless Tony Atlas for trying to help his friend Brody when everyone else turned their heads and was to chicken shit to do anything! RIP Brody you are not forgotten.

[@witchfindergeneralelectric8758]

This episode needs to be submitted for a Poddy, or whatever the Oscar's are for podcasts. I listen to a LOT of podcasts, and Dutch's retelling of Brody's death was more powerful than anything I've ever heard on NPR or This American Life. Seriously. This story deserves to be heard by a huge audience, a non-wrestling fan audience, it's a heart breaking story everybody who's lost a friend can relate to. Very powerful stuff. Thank you Dutch. 💜

[@xenaluck]

a Slammy?

[@timsternthal2742]

I could listen to Dutch tell old stories all day

[@tysontomko]

James earned even more of my respect after hearing he worked in construction and landscaping for a while

[@Gary-su8sb]

Yeah, I did that stuff too in Vegas, hot as hell, but he gets my respect too.

[@anointed6386]

He laid out my beef with most content creators so well

[@toma.4808]

Some ofnmy earliest jobs after college. He was also spot on about vinces whining. Russo is a twat

[@suolevramarvelous]

Oh nice! Forgot you all were doing 2 episodes per week on the new schedule. Most appreciated fellas.

[@andreasstavrinou6219]

These podcast just keep getting better and better James like a fine aged wine❤

[@brianburchfield2012]

Aww snap! I love the 1st world problems rant! This is my new favorite host. I always liked James but that was great!!

[@brianburchfield2012]

James nailed it by saying Vince R is throwing it in the faces of working people. I'm real impressed of how down to Earth and grateful James is. Bravo bravo

[@jonathanmcguigan8229]

I wanna cry. I feel for Dutch having to live through something so hideous, but having the courage too talk about it. God bless you Dutch

[@diluted8]

Top of the day to everyone listening to Dirty Dutch!! A rainy day over in New Jersey Hudson Valley

[@mitzicarpenter2820]

Top of the day to you also,rainy hot day here in NC too .

[@MekoUnknown]

I absolutely love it when Dutch has guests. It's like I'm sitting in the back seat just listening on the long drive....

[@witchfindergeneralelectric8758]

Your hard work is visible on the screen Jim, it's the best wrestling podcast out there. I'm tuning in every week from Indonesia, every episode is a fantastically interesting, very natural conversation with a true gem of wrestling, Dutch. I can't imagine this podcast with another wrestler, "Story Time with Hulk Hogan"? Nah. This is perfect. Dutch is like the coolest grandad anybody ever had and like the best grandson, you know how to pull the best stories out of him. It's a joy to watch every week. Greatly appreciate the work you do. 🙏

[@TheReal_DeanD]

James hit the nail on the head regarding Vince Russo. Also salute to James for working construction etc. when I was 19 I worked construction at the building of a super market and it was the hardest work ever for very little money.

[@jaredgarrison333]

James I 100 percent agree with you on Russo. Well said sir. As an American I can’t stand listening to people with their ridiculous first world problems. Russo can always quit and get another gig. If watching wrestling from your couch depresses you and brings up bad memories, then stop watching, get another job, and go to therapy. But no he will complain and keep cashing checks.

[@jaredgarrison333]

@@Anthony-fw4tt 100 percent agree

[@jpnelson7791]

I would love to do what you are doing. And James, Dutch ... you have the pest presentation of such a talk show on KZbin. I sit in my apartment, now disabled, and this is one of the few pleasures I look forward to. Wish I could meet you guys. Keep up the great job!

[@brownmut5518]

Bruiser Brody was my favorite wrestler growing up. RIP to the legendary Brody all the best to Barbara and Jeff

[@leorocker180]

James your the man! I think a good idea would be to have both Tony and Dutch together talking about Brody, I don't think they've ever spoken about it together at the same time.

[@rdrouynriv]

The thing that people don't realize is that back in those days kayfabe was very protected in Puerto Rico. A lot of the Puertorrican population believed that wrestling was a shoot. That's why many of the fans would get so violent when the heels won matches with dirty tactics. Coincidentally, I believe that is part of the reason why the puertorrican jury bought into the Bruiser Brody slander. Even if there was some vague understanding of wrestling being staged, there was no clear notion of wrestlers playing a character when stepping into ring.

[@shinobi887]

Good on you, James, for your take on Russos self-pity. The guys a muppet.

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Kermit and Miss Piggy want an apology for being compared to Vince Russo...

[@robintaylor485]

Dutch is one of the best pro wrestlers ever and this is one of the best podcast KZbin channels for pro wrestling talk ever. Dutch, you’re gonna make more money on KZbin than you were made wrestling keep up the good work you’re a good man you get everybody over yes you do. You have a heart of gold Mr. Dirty Du.

[@justin3415]

Love you and Dutch and so happy ur both doing well with this show,been watching since it started.May u both keep going strong and growing.

[@marksmith4448]

I don't watch rated g wrestling but love this podcast. Full credit to both of you. I'm from woke Australia. Good to hear uncensored ramblings.

[@johngallagher72]

I made Brody in Fight Forver ...he is King of Barbed Wire Match ...RIP King Kong ...you wont be forgotten 👍

[@OneUltimateWarrior]

I've been waiting for this!

[@xenaluck]

The fact this case has never been reopened is reflective on how things really are in Puerto Rico.

[@NateNizzle]

Wow.. never heard James cuss and go off like that.

[@bobbybyram2278]

Dutch is a special man, I got cut open in a match at moondog championship wrestling one fri night and Dutch took care of me. It’s a memory I’ll never forget cause I watched memphis wrestling growing up. My hero patched me up!!!!

[@georgekaptur5160]

Dutch's appearance on Kenny Bolin's show was very entertaining and those 2+ hours flew by

[@jamesreding6336]

Because of great story telling and personality of both of you

[@MrUnmutual2014]

Brilliant discussion on Bruiser Brody, hope that movie gets made.

[@fredpeggs1006]

One of my favorite shows so far.

[@LordPeaceFrog]

I wish Kenny and Dutch would keep doing crossovers 😂....... They're GREAT!!!👌

[@anointed6386]

Just a dose of Bolin every other month would be great

[@LordPeaceFrog]

@@anointed6386 True👍...... unfortunately Dutch emphasized, on his channel, never again! A man can dream....

[@delbertprince5302]

I love listening to those Bruiser Brody stories……..

[@tupacchamberlian8556]

I heard that they showed the jury tapes of brody in action to convince the jury that brody was out of control. And they said it was self defence.

[@ricflairslastdoobie7605]

Just a corrupted country of browns. The US is already corrupt in a lot of areas, so the governments like Brazil and Puerto Rico are full of corruption and crime and always shall be, all the way to the top. They protect the browns and screw anyone else.

[@militarized_monk755]

Anytime anyone talks about Brody, it's two things, being a monster in Japan, and Puerto Rico. Dutch mentioned going down the road with Brody and I thought we were about to get some stories but he got sidetracked and we went right into the damn P.R. story. Good to hear Dutch's take on it, but I would love to hear real stories of working with Brody in the ring, , and stories of traveling with him etc. As a kid Brody scared the shit out of me, probably the only wrestler from that era that I legitimately thought was a 'monster', and honestly as an adult I still don't know for sure what the guy was really like, and nobody ever talks about him or has stories, other than f'ing Japan and getting stabbed. Love the show and wold love it if Dutch has any good, or even not good, stories about Brody that don't involve Puerto Rico,

[@brooklynnicole9236]

Tony Atlas has stated that Jose was supposed to pick Brody up at the hotel but no showed and that he had told several people he was owed $40K by the office and that he was going to get his money by the end of the tour even if he had to "beat the hell out of them" to get it. He also said when he, Mantell and Brody walked into the locker room that Colon, Jovica and Jose "looked like they seen a ghost". It almost makes me wonder if Brody was supposed to be taken out at the hotel.

[@TheHerbinLegend]

James = GOAT Co-host! 💯

[@billshogun7068]

I wish Brody’s matches with Verne Gagne were on KZbin.I’ve only seen some highlights.He and Verne did not get along.It looked like Brody no sold Verne’s offense in their matches.I can imagine Brody thinking “there’s no way I’m selling for a 50 year old with a gut”.😂

[@jrupp8853]

Jason Momoa is absolutely perfect for the role as Brody.

[@jonnyfair8599]

James is my new fckng hero #workingclasshero

[@sirnetflix7162]

I love how James was during the Russo segment. Vince is crying about a problem people wish they had.

[@imafreakinhistorian2169]

Good One Budro !

[@paulboudreau5394]

Hear me out on this on who should play Dutch in a film. Kurt Russell. He's a great actor and look at him with a big mustache in Tombstone and The Hateful 8. Perfect casting.

[@brendanoneill1466]

I never thought much of Gonzales in the mid 70's when he was jobbing for Vince Sr. I think he was seeing danger where there very well might not have been any. IMHO Brody need not have died. Tony Atlas is the biggest hero of this mess.

[@ulost1gaming417]

Dutch, what was up was, they were debating whether they were going to have to cut you up too!!! That's what the vibe you described sounds like.

[@thomasdickey1397]

Jason mamoa would be a good person to play him. He has the look.

[@ameliastencil6058]

Zack Ryder got over by himself... then Vince demolished and buried him

[@anointed6386]

James' rant about Russo earned a lot of respect with me. He's so right, real jobs pay less and are much more difficult. Russo doesn't understand how privileged the position he's been in for the last 30 years is.

[@Battlecatmode]

Dutch no check from wwe is embarrassing you should be very proud of your accomplishments you did everything I ever saw from you well thank you 🎉

[@indecent0079]

On the left middle of Dutch’s screen, what is that thing? It looks like the cover of an old rotary phone upside down? Bugs the hell outta me! 🧐😬

[@abefinklestein711]

Brody got screwed! Multiple ways too! The Ambulance Wait, The Jury Selection , His Bad Guy Persona, Everything Yo!

[@Yellowrose71]

That was the Rock and Grayson Waller an Aussie. It wasn’t LA Knight. He is not an Aussie. Roman wanted to be a Heel. Loved Bruiser Brody back in the day, while in WCCW in Dallas.❤

[@rudyrusso711]

It would be Awesome to see a movie made about Bruiser Brody. Who would you cast to play Brody?

[@delbertprince5302]

Rest In Peace Bruiser Brody

[@itsgettingstrangeroutthere]

I hope you can read out this comment soon James. I just need to make this point so let me talk to ya... I don't think LA Knight should be turned face yet just because the fans cheer for him. He's not properly been established as a heel. The fact that fans cheer for him doesn't mean they want to see him as a 'good guy', it's because nowadays it's more popular to cheer for a heel than a face, aside from the select few legends that make their sporadic appearances. LA Knight is great but he's early into his run, so lets see him keep his current memento going for a while. If you turn him face now then the appeal will slowly die out. You need him to not care about anybody and do what he likes against both heels and faces. That's what is 'different' as opposed to being on one side or the other. Yeaahh!

[@tupacchamberlian8556]

Tony Said he saw two people enter the surgery room after he left. I think they finished the job.

[@kevinfeatherstone6062]

Brody was the best. RIP to the bruiser.

[@erict8641]

Mr Dutch first off love love your podcast! 2nd i am personal friends with chris harris and some other wrestlers, i was wondering my old friend Rosie (Matt) Romans Reigns brothers, who sadly passed away a few years ago, he never talked to me much about the backstage area with hisself, do u have any stories of Rosie and Jamal (umaga) (which in the HWA they were known as the island boys) Thank you! BTW i have a few stories and some wrestlers when they were in the HWA and NWF here in cincy if u would ever like to hear about them!

[@hippysteve369]

Great episode for many reasons. Loved James’ rant on Russo, and I like Russo for the most part. He can be described as a Drama Queen at times. I still feel like Russo has done more for wrestling figures on Social Media than a certain cheeseburger loving individual has ever done. Don’t believe me? Ask Russo to come on the show and then ask Mr. Sprite Cheeseburger, and we’ll see who bites first. And I used to be a big fan of Corny. I won’t bore you with the details as to why I’m not part of The Cult anymore, but I’ll just point back to asking him to come on the show. I’ll eat a piece of Dutch’s tobacco laced mustache if Jim ever comes on. I’m not kidding! Call me on it if you find a way to make that happen. Regardless, I am proud to now declare myself a Disciple of Dutch! And for what it’s worth: I would give my right and left arm to be in the same position that James is in

[@hippysteve369]

Welp, didn’t expect this comment to get any support. I am surprised there hasn’t been at least one member of The Cult to call me every derogatory thing under the sun. I’ll end it with a quote from one of my favorite philosophers Walter Sobchak “Am I wrong?!”

[@jamiepreston1490]

The ratings is easy to figure. See what else is on and go from there. Any major sports event (I mean real) puts a dent into ratings. Popular TV shows, Special's, you name it affects ratings. Not to many wrestling shows to see now anyway as far as big events go or a big match.

[@mandy018]

Jocephus Hudson would have been perfect for the Bruiser Brody movie imo. He was influenced by Brody during his early wrestling career and was known as Jocephus Brody (Dutch's idea!), and also acted in the flashback scenes in Brody's episode on Dark Side of the Ring. Plus anyone who knew Jocephus knew he was a thespian. Rest in peace to two great men, gone too soon.

[@malixpek]

I was 11 and read the sad news on PWI I thought José González would rot in jail

[@RyanBray-f7q]

Any update? On the project?

[@mayaaa9130]

WOW TODAY SO MANY YEARS AGO WE (UNITED STATES) LOST ONE OF, IF NOT THE GREATEST BIG MAN TO ENTER THE WRESTLING RING IN BRUISER BRODY!!! I REMEBER HEARING ABOUT IT WHEN IT HAPPENED, IT WAS UNREAL!!

[@detective29]

I heard Brody was a sportswriter. Any confirmation on that?

[@delbertprince5302]

Bruiser Brody versus Abdullah the Butcher was a great match in World Class Championship Wrestling……..

[@delbertprince5302]

I am glad that I was able watch Bruiser Brody wrestle prior to his death

[@L.m.CeeTee]

How do you confuse Grayson Waller and La Knight? Ones is Australian one is American.

[@davidslayer]

i was hoping you guys would cover the new moves & behavior rules AEW sprang on everyone yesterday morning.

[@anointed6386]

What are the rules?

[@davidslayer]

uhh bunch of stuff. mostly they have to ask permission to do things. i would google it if actually interested.

[@jeffaltman-ds9px]

This isn't a shot at Dutch or anybody But I really wish people would stop worrying about the readings and just enjoy the show.

[@chachopichardo1879]

But remember Jim Cornett managed him for only two typings he talk to him he really like him

[@JulesGunn]

Damn, if Dutch doesn’t feel the heat and step out maybe something bad could’ve happened to him.

[@xenaluck]

Japanese fans polite, civilized....Pr fans rowdy, savages...... Sad, sad a huge loss for the world of wrestling

[@darensparks]

James just cut a great promo, well done sir!

[@anarchy4133]

Word from the grapevine in PR, a Japanese promotor was trying to set up Invader to bring him over and whack him, but he sent his brother instead.

[@mrwednesdaynight]

Maybe Dutch isn't the person to ask this question, since he witnessed Brody getting murdered. But I would like James to ask someone why all these wrestlers love Bruiser Brody so much? His style, best I can tell, was the no sell everything and stiff the shit out of his opponents. They lovingly tell stories about how he would take liberties with green guys but other wrestlers who did the exact same thing were unprofessional assholes. On one hand, he held up promoters and no showed events but they bemoan the end of the territories, which happened partially because stars would no show events and kill towns. Is Brody only fondly remembered because he was murdered in the locker room?

[@deweycoggins]

Gene Snitskey could play him

[@gopherstate777]

Dutch, even with Kenny Bolin being arrogant and a narcissist. Even with him cutting you off mid sentence. I could listen to Kenny Bolin all day even when he rips into you. He is that good.

[@PK-ne8hk]

Why did Tony have to did it all. Why didn't Dutch help him out? I totally believe Tony everything else is bullshit to make a buck.

[@ricflairslastdoobie7605]

Mantaur was just a parody of Big Van Vader before Vader jumped to WWF to get buried.

[@jamesreding6336]

It seems like wrestlers aren't normal people I would never want to hurt someone or do some of the wierd things I have heard wrestlers do to each other

[@mikeborsum8881]

Dwayne Johnson, obviously. Or Jason Mamoa.

[@joecurmaci5880]

If he had a really bad feeling and knew something was off why would you leave the guy you're with and go sit out in the dugout or even say to the guy you're with something's not right here

[@keeleye316]

If you personally asked Barbara Goodish to come over how come you didn’t pick her up??

[@toma.4808]

James is spot on about russo. He was essentially a nobody , wrestling gave him an opportunity. Russo over the past few years has not only crapped on wrestling, hes also accused the fans of being homosexuals, psychotic and obsessive , among other names. Vince can always walk away and do something else. Personally i think hes a twat and i can see why jim cornette despises him.

[@anthonyowsley8286]

My argument with the time is, If they would wrestle most of the time It would be worth watching..... But, They don't. They wrestle...... Commercial for five. Ten minutes. They come back from commercial, The match you were watching is over. Then the wrestlers talk and scream forever....... Man, Stop talking and going to commercial and WRESTLE!

[@Signalfromabove]

Great episode until 1h45min until Sean discusses the movie - the biggest worry about making the movie "authentic" - it needs to stay away from CGI crowds - you need real packed crowds, Brodys swinging chain, the people going mental, the flying chairs. That would be authentic! like the Rocky movies - it needs to work like that please dont try to make a cheap ass/cgi film - take a look at the 'real wrestling movie' similar to Blood and Guts in the late 70s anyway that me signing out!

[@paulrodney951]

It was disgraceful that Brody got murdered and his killer got off so easy. But Brody was hardly a Saint & bullied and hurt a lot of people over his career.

[@shanhowe973]

After Brodys death who became the booker?Dutch

[@daveh1065]

Nope, last great long term storytelling angle in WWE was Jericho & Kevin Owens..best angle of that year or so.

[@mrkipling2201]

1:25:31 1988. Slip of the tongue . Not 1985.

[@jeraldgardiepy1866]

HE DIED IN 1987 not 185!

[@jeraldgardiepy1866]

RE CHECK IT WAS 1988 not 1987 MY BAD SOORY!!!!!!!

[@jackmoerman7245]

I hate to admit it. But there's absolutely no way I would buy a ticket to any WWE show. They're not wrestling anymore. They're not even Sports Entertainment! The only have a bunch of third rate acrobats

[@jamesreding6336]

Sam Elliot play Dutch Mantell

[@williammunny1844]

Kenny Bolin truly has one of the most inflated opinion of oneself that I’ve ever seen. He’s literally a zero, and thinks he’s wrestling royalty. He was very rude to James, and glad to hear Dutch reprimanded him. I don’t need to hear Kenny anymore lol.

[@jackmoerman7245]

LA Knight needs to be released

[@PK-ne8hk]

Why did he sit on his ass ? Not help Tony out? Fear is the answer. Tony should be in the movie as consultant.

[@Gary-su8sb]

Jose Gonzalez needs to be put in prison

[@gregbayne6229]

Brody was a rebel not a surfer boy