The Godfather of FMX: Mike Metzger

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2 ай бұрын

Witness the rise of Freestyle Motocross through the legend Mike "Metz" Metzger. This video explores Metzger's journey from pro racer to FMX innovator, landing iconic tricks like back-to-back flips and the world's longest fountain jump! See how Metzger helped shape this adrenaline-pumping sport alongside other pioneers like Deegan, Pastrana, and more.
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@djcordova75 2 ай бұрын

I met Mike one time at a gas station in my small town. He was fueling up just passing thru. He was so nice and down to earth. He brought me into his Motorhome, signed a poster and chatted it up with me. I'll never forget how cool he was.

@dormantmenace 2 ай бұрын

That's what I've always herd in regards to mike.. deegan.. not so much

@CameronAlford 2 ай бұрын

Unreal

@Jessuschrist 2 ай бұрын

I genuinely believe that. I asked him via dm if I can get a signature mailed , then he said to come by his shop in big bear if I’m ever out there. He’d be willing to meet and sign

@MonsterEnergy 2 ай бұрын

That's so cool to hear, man. Definitely a down-to-earth and talented dude 🙌

@JeffC1 2 ай бұрын

I camped next to he and Deegan in Glamis. (Pre-Monster days when they were sponsored by Hansen Energy Drink) The wind that weekend was crazy which sidelined much of the riding. They both were incredibly nice guys. I recall having a long discussion with Metzger about our relationships with our dads. He proved himself to be a sincere and very "real" guy. Stoked that Monster has always been by his side.

@RyanWashburn8 Ай бұрын

this documentary needs to be 3hrs long and with interviews from fellow riders.

@garthinflorida5124 2 ай бұрын

This man does not get enough credit. The true OG

@edwardstroko4665 Ай бұрын

I agree!!!!!!!😎💪🇺🇸🙏

@garthinflorida5124 Ай бұрын

@@edwardstroko4665 first back flip , two actually back to back, in a comp, the progression of the sport, the jump in Vegas.....and that's just like three things

@iceKOId Ай бұрын

@@garthinflorida5124 it was Carey Hart that revolutionized the sport. Metzger did it a few years after Carey

@garthinflorida5124 Ай бұрын

@iceKOId I remember Carey attempting one at xgames...it's up on youtube

@JPW328 Ай бұрын

I’ll always remember Carey doing the first flip at Gravity games. Metzger was a better FMX rider but Carey’s flip was more monumental in my opinion. I don’t like how Metz discredits Carey’s flip in documentaries when the entire industry praised Hart for evolving the sport. Metzger is a legend and The Godfather of FMX, there’s no reason to him to have to debate FMX history

@kylebrown8235 2 ай бұрын

This was my childhood, thank you Mike for the memories.

@shaunkasparek631 2 ай бұрын

Such a legend!! He deserved this video! Metz, you are the man!!

@Ibsmokin Ай бұрын

He deserves every accolade. He is definitely one of a handful of guys who pioneered freestyle mx we know today

@JasonsCrypticChannel 2 ай бұрын

seeing the famous back to back backflip still gives me goosebumps to this day!

@garthinflorida5124 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Everyone thinks it was Hart or Travis that pulled the first one in a comp. I contend it was Metz and he pulled two back to back!

@Jerry-LZ 2 ай бұрын

Now they do that in practice warming up 😅 bar is so high now

@wolvie5032 Ай бұрын

My buddy told me he did a double backflip I said no he didn't the single backflip hasn't been done yet then I got to watch it and it was back 2 back backflips

@earlycuyler4019 Ай бұрын

I remember watching that live with my buddy. I also remember watching pastrana nail the double backflip in 2006. We all jumped up yelling and high fiving! It was so amazing

@TheImtoomuch Ай бұрын

@@garthinflorida5124 Hart gets the credit, but he definitely wasn't the first to land a backflip in competition. Land means land on your wheels and ride away. Hart didn't do that.

@Garage533Ohio 2 ай бұрын

You earned every single bit of that Godfather name 👌👌👌🤘🤘

@dub_rider 2 ай бұрын

Metzger is a total OG and legend in fmx, i remember watching him do those first flips at x-games as if it was yesterday. What a dude, gg Monster!!

@mikeanderson8734 2 ай бұрын

F ing Legend Mike n Travis always kept me on my toes..

@Jerrywasaracecardriver225 2 ай бұрын

I got a tattoo done by Mike a few years ago, that dude is seriously one of the coolest, nicest, most genuine dudes I’ve ever met. His whole house is filled with his art projects, dudes not only a legend in free riding and fmx but has some badass paintings as well

@cracklecracklebaybay5612 Ай бұрын

Being born in 1989, the timing of X-Games and the Back Flip and the 900° were all so perfectly timed for my childhood.

@nathanieltafoya5127 Ай бұрын

I used to help Mike and his mechanic Dana all the time getting part when I worked at Temecula Motorsports. He had a sponsorship with them for a short time.He's a really nice and humble person. I'm glad I could always help you out on your ventures.

@WillMX114 2 ай бұрын

Will never forget those back to back backflips!

@ragnarironspear1791 2 ай бұрын

Mike was one of my favourites back in the day

@Toyahsi2 2 ай бұрын

Absolute Legend. Always my favorite along with Cinq.

@garthinflorida5124 2 ай бұрын

Metal Mulisha forever!!!!

@clemente5677 Ай бұрын

RIP Cinq

@IAMMASKARADE 2 ай бұрын

Glad to see this piece was made about Mike. Well deserved. Mike is the definition of an artist, and a great human.

@CamSaleFilmDept 2 ай бұрын

Incredible storytelling, filmmaking and editing. Thanks for producing this one.

@MonsterEnergy 2 ай бұрын

A legendary piece, for a legendary figure. Glad you liked it 🤘

@TRBOQUIK6 Ай бұрын

I met Mike one time at Pole Position Raceway in Vegas years ago. We were sitting at a table inside the building just talking about his accomplishments, 1/5 scale rc cars, and how the sport had evolved. He was a great dude and very down to earth. It was a cool experience that I will never forget.

@FarmerFpv 2 ай бұрын

It's about time someone tells his story. Mike was so influential in my riding. I remember going to Ocotillo Wells as a kid every weekend hoping to catch the guys riding. I caught them there a bunch of times over the years. Don't let their hard-core persona fool you. These guys were so down to earth. Mike, Deegan, and Twitch always had time to chat when I was a kid. The only guy who was standoffish was Ryan. I can't remember his last name but he was a big dude that was mostly in Terrafirm Films. Mike is definitely a Legend.

@charelvanbiljon4823 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Found it 20min after posting. Loved watch Mike on Crusty Damon's while growing up.

@BN-xj8wr 2 ай бұрын

MIKE WAS EVERYTHING I WANTED TO BE GROWING UP. NOW THAT IM HERE I SEE IT WOULDNT HAVE BEEN A BAD CHOICE. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING

@motocrossman18 2 ай бұрын

Mike Metzger and FMX always come to mind

@Troyshields_54 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the memories Mike, will always be the GODFATHER of fmx

@xPLZxPPLxWAKExUPx 2 ай бұрын

So underrated. This dude was and still is one of my hero's. Much love legend

@skydaddy2426 2 ай бұрын

Definitely not underrated. He is a legend

@se11459 2 ай бұрын

@@skydaddy2426Seriously, not underrated by any measure

@BOOS7ED_S2K Ай бұрын

lmao underrated Definitely not underrated

@Toyahsi2 Ай бұрын

I think I hear Ralph announcing @9:01 . What a treat I grew up with. Thanks Metz! My second comment lol, but just remember these days so well. I was at MMI in phoenix when my girlfriend flew into sky harbor and I had to pick her up. Who was at the terminal with their riding bags? Metz, Clifford and Jememy. I watched these vids over and over with my friend Eli McEnny so she knew everybody by this point. She called me when I was driving and said , 'you're not going to believe who's here. She managed to get me ( which is framed now, ) an 8x10 paper with the drawing of the flying eyeball all signed, Mikes message, " ride hard Chris." 2001. Love you guys. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Great video here ME. #freznosmooth....

@dirkgoolog8423 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the memories Much love man.

@NCER999 2 ай бұрын

So good to see this video 🤙 was thinking recently that he isn't spoken about much these days. Metz is a legend.

@recklessmedia7521 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been stoked for this to hit the screen a long time! Big Highfive to The Godfather and Monsterenergy for making this piece of Gold 🤜🏻🤛🏻💚🖤💯

@holdfast4588 2 ай бұрын

Mike rules! Oh man what an era..

@jeremycollins3408 2 ай бұрын

Got to meet Metz in Philadelphia Xgame wen he back flipped back to back . He was so nice to us . Him and my friend were talking about Tattoos

@DuhYaThink Ай бұрын

That’s what got me into riding. Ended up riding hare scrambles but man! What an era 🔥👋

@mrmaldoon8362 2 ай бұрын

Childhood hero. Great vid

@e5cmb Ай бұрын

Crusty Demons of Dirt Legend! Still have the VHS tapes. Badass!!

@keisone 2 ай бұрын

This is so sick.. As a kid Metz was always my favourite, and I wanted to be like him so much. This video was awesome!!

@levileatherman2055 2 ай бұрын

He's so high in the air .. hey it is me classic crusty 4 line. ..always a fan of the no visor look

@bryanward301 2 ай бұрын

Man I remember watching him as a kid when I had just started riding my 125. A hero to me at 14 years old and immortalized in my head at 38. Thanks for an incredible childhood Mad Mike

@stephenvanpoortfliet1473 2 ай бұрын

Great work monster, Metz is a LEGEND!

@robbattlecryawesome8549 2 ай бұрын

The Godfather no doubt, Great job Monster.

@JS-nf1sn Ай бұрын

OG, for sure. So much style. He laid the foundation of everything that followed. Such a great rider. Absolute legend. NCY.

@signalrr9138 Ай бұрын

I remember in the late 90's and early 2000's seeing footage of him in a couple videos and even though i rode bmx, seeing the clips of him got me psyched to ride my local trails. His demeanor also left an impression, as I thought as a teen, "this guy rules"

@tony791999 Ай бұрын

What a Legend. Amazing video. Even better that he is a nice guy. Definitely the Godfather of FMX no one would say otherwise.

@Thomasbrownphoto Ай бұрын

Iconic. Growing up in Australia during the FMX take off in the late 90's early 2000's - Mike was so distinguishable in movies and magazines - style & usually a helmet with no sun visor! I didn't realise he clicked second upside down on the back to back flips. FMX legend.

@Sketchy273 2 ай бұрын

I was his neighbor back in the day and i would love standing against the fence watching him ride. On my MT rushmore without a doubt! Metz is truly a legend.

@joelheidrich8779 2 ай бұрын

All time favorite fmx rider, it’s not just accomplishments but his unique style and personality.

@szczurrat2402 Ай бұрын

He was the coolest in my eyes. A friggin samurai. I used to go to his web page back in the day and listen to his playlist of songs to motivate me for school. Kinda lame but even though ive never rode fmx, his individuality was most inspiring.

@builttoride 2 ай бұрын

Loved this, Metz rules. Once raced with him at an ENDUROCROSS event in Idaho. He was super cool there, took a photo with him and chatted for a minute.

@majorlee1 2 ай бұрын

I remember being a kid watching him fly off of jumps. Was really impressive to watch. All of us young kids wanted to be like him.

@DustinCardenasVideo Ай бұрын

Awesome video.. much love.. :)

@1276Tim Ай бұрын

Definitely most iconic, absolutely great

@josephhermann648 2 ай бұрын

Just a complete badass!!!!!! I think that pretty much says it all!!!!

@petertoth8919 2 ай бұрын

Deserves a hall of fame!

@KovachContractingLLC Ай бұрын

So many memories as a child loved that era so much going to start posting more Moto stuff on my channel

@Mikesacco1B Ай бұрын

My son And I were in Philly. It was amazing. My son was 6, we’ve seen a lot of sporting events and the back to back ranks at the top for sure.

@orangegunslinger Ай бұрын

Mike is such a good dude. We hung out in his shop in big bear when he had it. He was just so chill. Didn’t rush us out of the shop. He talks to everyone. Got to follow him down a few DH runs. Always cool to meet legends who’s personalities much what they put out.

@charlessmith5875 2 ай бұрын

Glad I got to meet him once. Legend!

@luca_cometti Ай бұрын

this video could have been 2 hours I would have sat through the whole thing. So much history with Mike Metzger, what a legend.

@wee535 2 ай бұрын

Those yellow tires are nostalgic as hell! I remember wanting some on my RM85 🤟

@bishjb Ай бұрын

When I watched the footage of the two back flips with the gear change in between. Massive.

@444_gd Ай бұрын

These guys made the 90s the best decade of my life. Thanks Mike.

@HYDETREEWORKS Ай бұрын

Was so cool to meet him by accident at his mtb shop. Didn't know it was his. Had a good convo such a rad dude

@justinmccarter2018 2 ай бұрын

Hell yes!! Love this

@tankeater 2 ай бұрын

He had our respect for being the GodFather. But the fact Mike progressed as the best with BackFlips could NEVER be understated!!! 🤘😎💪

@jontaylor938 2 ай бұрын

This is great!

@AmericanWrapCompany 2 ай бұрын

Metz is the man! I’ll never forget him and the OGs from when I was a kid.

@timhyatt9374 2 ай бұрын

Man what a Legend and a amazing person and thank you so much for sharing this video he is a True Legend #MonsterEnergy #MikeMetzger

@aaronhowe8249 2 ай бұрын

Mike is one of the most real people I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with in the motorcycle industry.

@jakedott Ай бұрын

I haven't heard his name in many years. But seeing this and remembering when he did that X games run brought back some core memories. He's one hell of a rider and a true pioneer of FMX

@ClintEwingFreestyle 2 ай бұрын

Dude was always good to his fans 👌

@marklevrett6173 2 ай бұрын

That was awesome!

@markanderson6217 Ай бұрын

So many good stories about this guy! #Legend

@mikebrown41182 2 ай бұрын

Eric is also such a legend aswell. but the godfather Metzger was badass, loved the Kawasaki monster deal with PC he had when he did that jump over Caesars Palace Fountains in Las Vegas

@alan03271 Ай бұрын

Metz is my hero, love FreekStyle for the ps2 as a kid, i was fortunate enough to met him, i still got my copy sign

@cedzember1568 2 ай бұрын

Great to see Mike.

@stimothy9396 Ай бұрын

Metzger was my favorite freestyle guy growing up. He was the only character i played in freakstyle too!

@vincesza8464 2 ай бұрын

Nothing crazier than being the guy at the drawing board with no idea what’s possible. What an icon.

@layin82 Ай бұрын

Not only of the greatest riders of our time but one of the coolest dudes in the world. 🤙🏻😏 Straight legend my man.

@ericu9431 2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t wait to get home from school and pop in crustys on VHS Mike is a legend!

@chrisvozza6530 2 ай бұрын

Mike was the man I was always seeing all the videos he was in . Seems like a super cool guy too . He is inspirational to me

@elliottdeiters4630 2 ай бұрын

mike metzger is a bad ass and this video of him is sick

@nt3523 2 ай бұрын

Metz paved the way for all FMX. They all owe it to him.

@5cent27 Ай бұрын

Loved mikes part in crusty’s, good to see he’s doing good. 🤘🤘🤘

@KHeinz_57 Ай бұрын

I was at mike 1st Xgames at Philly!! It was amazing!!! I’ll never forget it!

@elstonkamaka6889 2 ай бұрын

Brrrraaah! Mahalo Braddah Mike🤙🏾 great time man!🤙🏾

@cracklecracklebaybay5612 Ай бұрын

Legit legend! Shout out to the entire Metal Mulisha crew. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

@bradway123 2 ай бұрын

I can basically recite the tv broadcast of the back-to-back flips at X-Games word for word. Watched it live as a little kid and have watched it back so many times over the years. Legendary 🙌🏻

@bartekowczarek6861 2 ай бұрын

Glad we can see what monster is

@timhyatt9374 2 ай бұрын

Mike thank you so much for all the great memories and I hope you’re doing great and I wish you the best always bud and just remember that you are a Legend and one of the greatest that helped pave the way of what it is now #MikeMetzger #MonsterEnergy

@daveharryman6390 2 ай бұрын

THE MAN IS ONE OF THE BEST RIDERS OF ALL TIME , THE TRICKS WERE ONE THING , BUT TO SEE THAT DUDE TWIST IT ON A 125 WAS MIND BLOWING , THE DUDE WAS PINNED THE WHOLE TIME !

@KHeinz_57 Ай бұрын

Metzger is the mannnn! Definitely, he made the fmx a sport!!!