Story Time with Dutch Mantell 124 | Special Guest Kurt Angle

[@StoryTimewithDutchMantell]

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[@jasmith85]

I wish wrestling would be something we did in school here in the UK along with BJJ instead of nonsense like football. I would of loved to do wrestling as a kid.

[@FreddyE31]

Dutch being healthy and back full time just makes my day. Oh its true its damn true.

[@MrDknuckle]

I just watched a shoot interview with Bill Watts from 2000 running Dutch down -- made me so mad you would have thought Watts was slandering my own flesh and blood

[@JagerLange]

Thanks for putting this together. Kurt's really enthusiastic about what he's done and his current work, and really frank about the darker points of his career there.

[@ifgwelf]

Kurt's the best. People can learn alot from his approach to dealing with trauma.

[@ifgwelf]

Kurt Angle, a legitimate mat wrestler, Olympic gold medalist, figured out the professional wrestling business and getting over so well. One of my GOATs

[@TheCho-k4m]

Yep, you know he was that damn good that Bret Hart wishes he could have worked with him.

[@ashtonhaggitt216]

​@@TheCho-k4mthat would have probably been the best in ring match of all time

[@pinroshan020]

If benoit was still alive and didn’t do his sins back in 2007, he could had been one of my fave technical wrestlers ever alive.

[@ifgwelf]

​@@pinroshan020 I loved Benoit the wrestler, hate Benoit the murderer

[@MeThinks995]

One of THE GOATS!

[@jcrider392]

Dutch/James, Thanks SO much for asking my Corbin retirement question! You guys are the best! What Kurt said, i believe, is 100% true despite the contrary rumors. I've said it was the exact two reasons he gave. 1. They'd planned and failed on that being a major push for Corbin. 2. Vince's childish ways and pouting to "prove him a lesson" for not having another year in the tank. Major reason I've always thought and believe that was Kurt has always stated how he wanted Cena to be his retirement match. Too bad he didn't have the guys now calling the shots.

[@priestfan81]

What was WWE thinking not having Kurt being Rusevs opponent at mania 31? He'd left TNA, seemed in great shape and he could still go. One of the biggest missed opportunities in modern wrestling history.

[@jd9119]

Dutch, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, Black Bart.

[@JPS47]

This was a good listen. Kurt is one of the all time bests in pro wrestling history WWE, TNA, or anywhere else. Thanks for the full upload James

[@Phantoon]

Kurt is one of the greatest ever. The fact he got wrestling so fast and could cut a great promo so quickly was phenomenal. He was my favourite during the era he was in WWE, and when you consider the other talents that were around at the time it shows how talented and dedicated he was.

[@ifgwelf]

Him picking up on the nuances of the business is something we've never seen since Kurt. Gable Stevenson went over like a fart in a pillow.

[@megsley]

starting another great Friday with Dutch Mantell!

[@jcdoors1978]

Is there any better way?

[@pablotherealone9834]

You Said It Right Pal!

[@Oldskoolwraastlin77]

Dutch in the mornings...stevie at night!!! 🙌 lol ✌️✌️

[@Azzman2049]

This was a great interview guys. Refreshing listening to Kurt without Conrad

[@davec.3129]

Conrad… Oh man I forgot about him

[@priestfan81]

It's a shame Conrad is the guy doing all those podcasts. I lasted until 2017 with the Pritchard show, but Conrad is simply unbearable.

[@ambassadorofthekingdom8896]

Kurt is one of the BEST overall wrestlers of all time and soooo still underrated somehow.

[@JoshV74656]

Awesome interview, I enjoyed it so much I donated a few bucks to Kurt's wrestling fundraiser.

[@All4Karo94]

This was awesome. Can't wait for the next interview

[@VenomFox1-sk5xu]

Thanks for everything Kurt!!💪😎

[@kingofthemanties]

This is a real treat. Thank you.

[@Berserkerbear1982]

Dear Dutch, thank you for that wonderful interview, please more if its possible. Hugz from Germany❤

[@andrewwilliams4283]

James/Dutch this was such a good watch, thanks for all that you do. I watch you guys even more than Corny nowadays, and that took some doing.

[@lokilorenzini]

Dutch, Briscoe & Bradshaw, & Corny definitely current favs.

[@Steven-rp8zo]

the positive vibes are much better on this channel!

[@andrewwilliams4283]

@@Steven-rp8zo You say that like its a good thing? I love grouchiness. Corny is the King of that.

[@VancouverInvestor]

Undertaker...Dutch you need to get on there!

[@TheCho-k4m]

What a great guest, genuinely one of the greatest to ever do it in the wrestling business! He looks very well, lean and in good shape. May it stay that way for a long long time!

[@frogwashing]

Wow, what a likeable guy. Never heard Kurt interviewed before, I'm really enjoying this.

[@theoldkingtut3314]

I normally never comment, but that was wonderful. Thank you all for putting that together.

[@dannyackroyd8941]

Absolutely brilliant episode! Kurt was awesome 👌

[@bradpeterson7957]

I've met Kurt twice. The first time he was taking pills and washing them down with vodka in the locker room! He was so out of it he couldn't even speak! The second time I caught up with him. He was a totally different person! He's a good dude though! I'm so glad he got his life back on track! Nothing but positive vibes being sent to you Kurt!! 👍👍

[@diluted8]

Heck yeah!! WE THE PEOPLE. Intensity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Woooo!

[@VinnyKW]

Mighty fine show. Thank you for putting it together James and all the front end work I'm sure you poured into. Dutch was on his game! Glad to see him having such a good time, man.

[@ulfeliasson5413]

How Kurt is even alive is a miracle. Good stamina.

[@Steven-rp8zo]

that's what she said.

[@illxdill2576]

Kurt is one of the greatest to ever do it. One of the few wrestlers that scared me as a kid because of how intense and legitimate he was in the ring.

[@DoctorJohnSmith9]

So glad I found this channel and am savoring the stories and learning about the career of Dutch.

[@Youareme42o]

This is beyond awesome thank you guys very much.

[@kevinkelly1529]

This was very enjoyable. Thanks to all 3 of you; Kurt, Dutch, and James.

[@RaidenRoach45]

Hell of a show today guys. Thanks

[@willpower4life]

Great discussion. The hour honestly flew by. I'll be sure to donate to Kurt's fund raiser to show my appreciation to him for doing this and his overall wrestling career. He's given us all a lot. Thank you Dutch and James as always, have a great weekend.

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

To me Kurt is one of the most fascinating guys ever in wrestling. I read his book and he's just a very different kind of guy. Way too bad his demons got the best of him in pro wrestling as I think he would have been the best ever. And even then is pretty close. Glad to see Kurt looks straight and healthy these days. Thank you so much for this interview.

[@davec.3129]

What is his book titled? Thank you. I’d like to buy it. He’s my favorite of that era

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

@@davec.3129 I think it was "It's True. The Kurt Angle Story." I am pretty sure WWE produced it. Usually I would never get a WWE book but I just happened to and was glad I did. Let's just say Kurt has had a very interesting past. He had a criminal charge against him at Clarion that was dismissed (can't mention it in case of KZbin rules). Still hard to believe he was crazy enough to have the doctor give him a shot to be able to wrestle with basically a broken neck in Olympics.

[@brianmcdonald7017]

Possibly the greatest of all time. All around performer. He could do it all

[@BadselS]

I'm sorry but TNA Perc Angle was absolutely untouchable. The intensity, the explosiveness, the YEAAAHs... Easily the greatest wrestler that ever graced the screen

[@makeittillufakeit]

The cage match against Ken where he moonsaults of the cage was a hell of a match. He went there to heal his mind and body and just pulled off some nuts stuff he never needed too. He never needed that spot in that match tbf and still would have been great but wow. Hands up I never seen him much in WWE was not able to watch the product and lost touch but TNA was free here and I got back into wresting and Kurt had some amazing matches and going back watching his work in WWE which was immense too you are correct and people forget or dont realise he was in TNA longer and I have read although he was still using and doing some spots that he didnt need to do he pulled of some amazing matches without spots as risky as that, he barely had a bad match, also I learned since he wrestled less because he travelled less and less house shows and he had time to recover more etc. Thats alot of word for me to say I agree with you. I will say without his time in WWE his TNA run wouldnt have been so epic. His enterence in TNA was next level too, the eeire start of his theme almost horror movie like string sounds and him appearing and looking like absolute beast.

[@microry1960]

This was way more interesting than I expected!

[@el_chrisssss]

Best damn wrestler I ever saw

[@csmart6444]

Brilliant watch! Thank you. Loved it!

[@ChrisWooton23]

Love Kurt. One of the greatest of all-time. Humble and respectful as well. Can't say enough good things about Kurt Angle.

[@TonyWaller-oy8ls]

Kurt was one of the greatest in-ring talents ever...the guy is a true champion... As both an athlete and in character 🏆

[@brianburchfield2012]

Just wanted to say I've been subscribe since this first week, seen every episode, and other than the politics, btw you can't avoid sometimes, absolutely love the show and watched it grow. I grew up hearing Dutchs name on TV since the 80s in South East TN and still here. It's great to hear the real person and see the friendship between the 2. James is a hell of a friend because I hear the comments and see the admiration on the podcast he's on and loyalty is something that shouldnt be taken for granted. Keep up the great work, and I hope we get many years of you two guys together creating content.

[@brianburchfield2012]

Oh BTW, Kurt your hell of a man. A man's man. I think the best heros have trauma, set backs and adversity and Kurt has had all. Kurt seems to have learned from them, grown and over came to be a man his kids could be proud of. They have been times I'm sure he wished he could have a do over, but he prevailed and lived a life you could make a movie now and TV series years down the road and millions can look up to and be inspired.

[@boombringer4078]

Thanks james and dutch!! absolutely loved this!! kurt is a living legend!!

[@tonytone302]

Kurt angle definitely one of the greatest in ring workers ever, his intensity and move set was goated 🐐

[@Scottish-Danny]

This was a fantastic interview! Excellent stuff!

[@GuyThomas-jh2cn]

Glad to see Angle being happy n seeming well. Good interview guys. Thanks

[@joninwm]

Excellent interview, I didn't know any of this.

[@Steven-rp8zo]

Kurt Angle won the FREAKIN OLYMPICS WITH A FREAKIN BROKEN NECK!!! IT'S TRUE! Great interview gentlemen, Dutch and Kurt are both American badasses!

[@yohojones]

This was great guys. Kurt is a real badass.

[@Blackadam01]

These interviews just keep improving! Well done everyone! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TBarszcz]

Absolute legend in and out of the ring. I had the opportunity to meet him twice, once early in his career and once after retirement and he was the same guy both times. He talked to you, cared about what you had to say, signed whatever you wanted. I thanked hjm for his Olympic efforts for our country and he definitely seemed appreciative. His only flaw is his ties to Pittsburgh 😄

[@FFTsteel]

My fav wrestler of all time, Kurt Angle

[@gotobed7441]

I hope the TNA/WWE friendship extends to Kurts TNA run and matches being highlighted 🙌🏼

[@dranilome]

Thank you Dutch and James❤

[@MATTYMrMarijuana]

Kurt is such a good advocate to gettin off pain killers and tells his story and people are like wow. Hero

[@SamSamSamJ]

No Way Out 2006 Kurt Angle vs the Undertaker is one of my favorite matches of all time.

[@rich1839]

Excellent. Let's have some more of these guys.

[@juliangallegos7627]

Kurt is definitely one the best wrestlers of all time! "It's true, it's damn true!"

[@saacksjoel]

Kurt, you are incredible and brave for being this open. You are a good man

[@mikelopez2024]

Kurt is the goat

[@kingVibe111]

Always wanted one of those “explaining x in 5 levels of difficulty” for wrestling match psychology. Wired used to do it about things like physics and they would explain something to a 5 year old, then work their way up to someone with a masters degree in their actual field. Liked the one on physics because the guy with the masters degree basically laughed in his face about his assertions because it would totally change the rules of physics.

[@Knicks518]

Two legends, now we need James to catch up with Chris.

[@jaytee-v5909]

Kurt might not liked how his career ended with WWE. But he gave us fans a reason to watch and love TNA.

[@Phil_KaneONite_Wood]

You know the most heartwarming thing about this particular episode? Dutch seems in good nick for an old guy who's just had a load of stress and hassle with family health problems. AAAAANNNND, . . . Kurt seems a LOT more coherant, confident and comfortable here than he did with the first few episodes of his own podcast. I don't know if health was remotely an issue, or if it was simply inexperience (or even a shit co-host who can't encourage banter instead of mere answers, which is why James (and Brian Last) are really good podcasters), but Kurt seemed quite out of it on those early episodes. Worryingly so. I don't like seeing older wrestlers struggle. Especially when they AREN'T that old! Glad everyone involved is still healthy enough to enjoy life! I'M JUST A SEXY KURT! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lensationrealestatephotogr6913]

Very enjoyable watch!

[@The123dsd]

Great Vid Kurt such a good guy!

[@DavidCarmichaeltherealdc82]

That moment we all had wtf and it's the only time. Every one thought taker no lossing. Vince got us all

[@kingcain8710]

Imo Kurt Angle is the best to ever do it. I'm biased bc he's my role model of course but man could he do it all in the ring

[@gordonirvine726]

Awesome seeing Kurt so sharp and sober. Legend.

[@Untiligetfree]

I will never forget the kurt angle vs shane o mac match . Those glass suplexes were so brutal .

[@jimmyfitz8907]

Kurt is awesome. Tough as nails humble as pie. A great story teller too

[@McBlickyOT]

Good to see you well Dutch, keep kicking ass!

[@jeremyreevessicg2218]

Great interview!

[@john_blues]

I can't believe he did this whole podcast...with a BROKEN FREAKIN NECK!

[@michaelcervantes9439]

37:06 I was taking up to 44 extra strength Vicodin also when I was at my lowest after blowing out my knees and trying to figure out life after not being able to jump run and fly.

[@JoshV74656]

wow that is crazy, I am glad you are still with us.

[@frostedbutts4340]

@@JoshV74656 I'm more impressed that he could fly

[@MATTYMrMarijuana]

Great question as always by James

[@johnp8355]

Thank you James and Dutch for all your hard work and dedication to making these videos for us.

[@DanielYahuahYahushaTorah]

Kurt Angle vs Undertaker at No Way Out is one of my favorite matches, one of the best ever. It's pretty much a perfect match.

[@SaintChauvin69]

Angle was actually in TNA longer than WWE. WWE really does need to buy their tape library eventually, or most people will never see the second part of his career.

[@andrewwilliams4283]

They can't , if they did they would have to give the world access to Jenna vs Sharmell.

[@georgecarl1955]

Really enjoyed this.

[@makeittillufakeit]

Here is how you can tell a man is in a better space after going through alot and Kurt has, he has gave it all to his fans, his body mind and spirit, two of them broke a few times but he is still half human. Look at his shelves/office. Its all set out and neat and structured and has what pctures that are accomplishments an things. The above may sound silly but the way I see it we read about many sportsmen usually combat ones who do not get to where kurt is now after fighting through alot on his way. Some live messy lives and have no money or addicts, I feel its getting better now but some get lost to a point they do not get back to a place Kurt is at, and the memes are funny of his thousand yard stare sometimes but he is lucid and smart and engaged in every interview I see, and actively listening and answering with great clarity and recall. For some reason m brain connected the two, I could also be talking crap but its half 1 in the morning here so.....

[@jcrider392]

So excited to watch this

[@ainaa-m2n]

Love this one!

[@Joshualee4658]

Kurt is my all time favorite, the night Booker and Austin were fighting in the Green Frog and I got to slap Kurt on the back when he was fighting in the audience, awesome night!

[@anthonyprogar7575]

Great conversation.

[@davem6735]

If you haven't read Dutch's books, your missing out. If you get them and don't LOL, check your pulse.

[@nicksparta9580]

James great job at not interjecting in randomly while these two talk like those other podcast hosts. cough con cough rad

[@d.blaze901]

Great interview!...

[@DavidCarmichaeltherealdc82]

This was great

[@rubberchix]

I like the host, but we have heard all these questions asked before

[@Wolversquall]

Yeah , we didn’t get anything new we couldn’t already find

[@barrettmabile1020]

Wow. I didn't know Dave Schultz knew multiple languages. Damn. That explains alot

[@dazz938]

Nice one! 👌🏼

[@halmiller6834]

Really good show guy's

[@karlschlenzig6884]

Love Kurt Angle. One of the greats of all time both amateur and pro

[@illintenxion]

Damn. Wish i had sent in a question. I really want to know what Kurt thinks about the perc angle memes and videos. Lol

[@jamesreding6336]

My son died of drug over dose almost 39 weeks ago he was 26

[@davec.3129]

🙏😥

[@iraford5788]

Sorry for your loss.

[@jamesreding6336]

Thanks

[@italion9101]

Mr Angle please never wrestle again. You’ve gave enough for wrestling. Your career was simply amazing. Thank you.

[@jamesmarshall5141]

I remember watching one of his first matches in KC. He was in a dark match for Smackdown.

[@ghost_tom_joad8530]

As a Yinzer this is pretty cool to watch.

[@Tom-tq6qg]

Kurt's the man

[@heatherwright3981]

My son's 3 favorite wrestlers: Kurt Angle, John Cena and Taker.

[@charles8018]

That was awesome! Thanks so much Dutch and James