The Early Years of Dutch Mantell

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Legendary wrestler, manager, commentator, producer and booker ”Dirty” Dutch Mantell (WWE's Zeb Colter) brings his definitive takes on the latest news in the professional wrestling business as well as the most entertaining stories from years gone by to the podcast airwaves.
The Dirty Dutchman from Oil Trough, Texas has worked almost every single major promotion and wrestling territory in the United States over an illustrious 50 year career, including WWE, WWF, WCW, NWA, SMW, TNA, USWA, UWF, OVW, Impact, Georgia, Tennessee, Knoxville, Kansas City, St Louis, Florida, Memphis, Houston, Detroit, Mid-South, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic, Dallas and even more - and that’s not counting Puerto Rico and Japan!
Every week, Dutch Mantell will give you his hot takes on the latest news, re-live some of the most memorable shows and events through history, bring you along on a virtual road trip to explain the nuances of the wrestling business, tell classic stories from throughout the decades and answer YOUR questions every week. There may even be a guest or two coming up in the future, so make sure you subscribe and never miss an episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell!
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[@charles8018]

To me this is Dutch's show at its best: first-hand insights into the fascinating and unique business of Territory pro wrestling. What a life these guys had..!

[@RextheDragon881]

Thats the earliest photo of dutch ive seen. Looking good. Came over from cornette, i dont follow or watch wrestling but I really enjoy hearing them talk about wrestling especially the history. Thanks dutch and crew

[@stephenzayfert9356]

Seen a picture on the net of Dutch and Kevin Sullivan. Only a few months in the biz. Neither is recognizable as both were clean shaven.

[@RextheDragon881]

@stephenzayfert9356 cool, the history is fascinating

[@LBlucher13]

I watched Dutch wrestle several times at the Orlando Sports Stadium (later re-named the Eddie Graham Sports Complex) in the mid-70's. Shows there were on Monday nights at that time. I did the ring announcing for the Tuesday night boxing matches for awhile and learned they used the same ring. That amazed me, because I figured the wrestling rings would have at least a little cushion. This ring was rock hard. Years later, I was talking to Greg Valentine who told me it was one of the hardest rings he remembered.

[@themobseat]

That's really interesting! Do you have any pics from then?

[@LBlucher13]

@@themobseat Man, I sure wish I did. Those days were long before cell phones. No pics, just memories which sadly become increasingly blurry as I get older.

[@catyear75]

I first saw Dutch when he was one half of the Kansas JayHawks with Bobby Jaggers . Loyal Fan ever Since …!

[@lindenbyass6902]

In Puerto Rico they called Hangman Bobby Jaggers the Kansas City Jay Hawk Bobby Jaggers because Kansas City was a place where most Puerto Ricans could identify or had heard of

[@goldrush1008]

I catch myself watching this podcast every time a new one comes up..Dutch and that damn cigar too funny

[@beardzzone]

I could listen to Dutch talk All day long such a great story Teller and a great wrestler

[@frankieculpepper6028]

I remember you wrestling in Chattanooga Tennessee, with the NWA Gulas promotions. At that time Tom Rernesto was the shot caller. This was 1978.

[@johnkolko5199]

Did you see early Honky Tonkl Man too?

[@paulknight5300]

I'm from Augusta Georgia. Those Monday night matches were always great! I've seen Ole Anderson and Ivan Koloff fight with fans many times!

[@seangoodwin3046]

That Ted Oates and Wayne Cowan feud was talked about years later as one of the best things in Ann Gunkel's group. A good example of white heat can be seen here on You Tube - the Ox Baker/Johnny Powers/Ernie Ladd riot from Cleveland.

[@MrChristopherHaas]

THANK YOU,THIS is what i SIGNED UP FOR. i realize he has to save some for the books (ill get mine for xmas) but i engage wanting hear about our esteemed Superstar hosts past and wish you guys would just put a bunch of his matches in watch along mode. Im hoping he stays in these early career stages for a few more vids, picks out a couple of watch along s from then and then inches forward

[@amillionairenextdoor5813]

I watched Dutch as a kid on TV on WAVE3 in Louisville on Saturday mornings....Tuesday nights live at Louisville Gardens. As a kid he was an enigma....not full heel but not necessarily a babyface. Always entertaining!

[@hermanwells8582]

I did too, the earliest i remember watching Dutch was the early 80's when I was in my early teens

[@ZakeriasRowlandJones]

Dutch is just someone you can listen to for hours lol

[@gwgdog66]

I remember those early matches against Ted Oats, one that was on TV was great.

[@BROKEN-NEEDLES]

We love the STACH

[@Billybo-22]

Michael St. John the commentator was on a podcast "Inside & Out of Pro Wrestling" mentions those matches with Randy Savage in the Gulas territory and gives them high praise! That is a great old school podcast about George wrestling with wrestler Jack Lord and the 2 West brothers who's father was in the business as well as them. Great stuff!

[@hardluckharris]

I remember Dutch from Continental in Dothan Al. He was always one of my favorites even though he was "Dirty".

[@JimmyMac-jo3zh]

Dutch was pretty buff back in the day.

[@jamie.777]

Most Americans were "buff" in the 1970s. People actually performed manual labor, and Dutch was a Vietnam vets. Its 2024 and most American are disgusting, fluffy messes.

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

Glad this was covered on the show. Did his brother train him or did he have someone on the outlaw shows teach him in the late 60s? Also, what was his brother's connection to the business?

[@TheZom1965]

Would love to hear Dutch talk about his time in WWC teaming with Cowboy Frankie Laine and working with Carlos Colon and Huricane Castillo and what Castillo and Frankie were like and what that feud was like.

[@christophercleary6780]

Dutch looked so damn cool!

[@MrChristopherHaas]

Did our esteemed host ever wrestle for Mid Atlantic? If he did was he on tv? if he was on tv was he a souped up jobber like he was in GCA? i think he would have been a great fit in early 80s there, ooooooh the promos that Piper could have utilized

[@kevinbbadd]

Dutch had to stay in shape for his car rides with pat patterson

[@BooVsFood]

Man, I emailed you guys multiple times. I thought you'd be willing to help a fellow alum, Dutch. I really could've used just a few audio recordings about your life and clemson. I still have a day to get it in, but I would have paid yall for little work. Still a fan though

[@jaspermeade1419]

Was it Rincon, GA, Dutch???

[@MrChristopherHaas]

who was under the Matador mask? Our esteemed host once held the Southeastern tag belts with him as they fought off Terry Taylor/Don Diamond combo platter. Can you say a few words about Mr. Diamond? He was green as grass but sure looked like he had potential in SE and Georgia broadcasts

[@johnny5805]

They didn't cover his capture in the jungles of Borneo, or how he was forcibly civilized and made to live amongst humans ! 😀 I always wondered if Dutch misses his fellow apes ? He didn't mention that either.

[@RextheDragon881]

Haha I have no idea about the lore of his character. I'll have to check into it sounds fun

[@ahoneyman]

I thought they found Dutch in Oil Trough Texas.

[@aceloco817]

What year did he start & how old was Dutch? Don't think he noted that in the 1st questions answer.... Edit- he said what year at 10':39 kinda..

[@MR-in8bl]

Dutch used to hit the gym!

[@shoplift6362]

I'm from Albertville Al!

[@Golfguy1]

Nolensville road Nashville fairgrounds…👍

[@imafreakinhistorian2169]

David Arquette wins nwa world title , i was done w/ wcw

[@pavlovsdogman]

Dutch was a good looking rooster in his young days, what happened?

[@StandWatie1862]

That's called aging

[@jackhopkins4679]

Is it me or is dutches skin yellow looks like liver trouble hope I'm wrong

[@lindenbyass6902]

I think you’re right when you compare him to James

[@zacharyradford5552]

It’s the lighting and camera settings.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

@@jackhopkins4679 he's suffering from sepsis which can definitely cause jaundice

[@heathertiller3644]

Wow, so at one point waaaaay back, he actually looked like a real wrestler???