The Time I Saved My Friend From Getting Whacked | Mob Story by Michael Franzese

[@nagone11]

Franzese without a doubt saved Zimmerman’s backside big time. The old schoolers were no joke. Giving away a nice new car is a nice consolation prize.

[@user-rcbrown51]

Bravo to you, Michael, for sticking up for your man. Same in the military, the best leaders protect their men.

[@onerandombruh]

Michael is so wise, man... I'm so glad I subscribed to his channel... My blessings for you and your family, Mr. Franzese!

[@OCBeachLife]

You have to be wise to be a con man !

[@TobyBartlett-gx9pi]

He is a wise guy lol

[@brooklyn7189]

Could listen to him talk all day… I grew up in the neighborhood where he ran things… and trust me that neighborhood was safe because of people like Mr Franzese

[@paulie9771]

I remember this in your earlier videos, Jerry Zimmerman and Frankie G sit downs were my favourite. It was so cool to see you in Sydney Australia Michael. God bless. Paulie

[@JAS_180]

Mike you are a good dude for standing up for your guy

[@edwardshighonstreetlife]

Good dude?rat

[@paulavery5889]

​@@edwardshighonstreetlifehe left the life. He didn't rat on nobody.

[@RamsLakersDodgers]

@@edwardshighonstreetlifeYou’re getting his fanboys all worked up🤣🤣🤣

[@Joseph88keyz]

​@@paulavery5889..a lot of trolls come here to seek attention :/

[@elevenslevin6782]

Way 2 go Mike 💪🏼. I would do the same thing. Loyalty is a beautiful but rare quality. God bless you and your family.

[@rman52]

I need more friends like Michael.

[@RamsLakersDodgers]

🤣🤣

[@edknox6102]

That's what I call a true friend, here in Brazil we use a slang for that kind of situation, the slang is: JUMP IN THE BULLET, FOR SOMEONE. Jerry's a lucky guy, loyalty its so rare in these days.

[@genebigs1749]

He insulted Mario a L'il bit, a L'il bit.

[@Ken-uy3cu]

“If you put him in the hospital, I gotta put your brother-in-law in the hospital“ Literally pure gold. I will never stray from my growing up tough in North Bergen NJ.

[@tiagomota4734]

But why lol?! Do you have to fight apes for a living?

[@californiabrad]

Wow that is some very high stakes negotiation. Clearly it took lots to have the experience to get to this level but wow! I know I don't have this kind of experience.

[@porkdread2950]

Blessings to you Michael 🙏🏾 I’m glad I got to meet you in Essex 🇬🇧

[@scott6828]

"...if you put my guy in the hospital...I'll have to put your brother in law in the hospital. What are we doing here!?" For the life of me, I can't understand why a movie hasn't been made about this guy!! 😂😂

[@steviemac2681]

That was ballsy Michael. I'm sure I'd have never thought of lying and contradicting him like that on the spot. And to be smart enough to offer the car. Jerry had a hell of a friend. Do you ever miss New York after being so much a part of the city?

[@curiouslyme524]

Michael has a good heart. No wonder he left "that life."

[@dianeamaral8151]

Mike this is so much better for you 😊

[@Eyes_dont_Lie]

Congrats on the wine, mike. I tried it and it was not my thing but my sisters loved it. Either way, GOD BLESS U and ur fam :).

[@lopedevega2947]

mike, you´re the best

[@stayhungry1503]

interesting, hadnt heard this story before. how come this is on franzese wines and not on the main channel?

[@FranzeseWines]

Hey, thanks for your comment! This is a cutout from one of the old Michael videos. Our wine team are big fans and we wanted to share our favorite stories and snippets here on this channel.

[@TruthSerum525]

It’s has been. I’ve heard this story before.

[@AkronKid330]

It was. He's told this story before.

[@RamsLakersDodgers]

The same ol’ 3 stories🤦🏽Tune in to Sammy,OC Shortz or The Sitdown with Jeff Nadu.They have tons of stories🍷

[@fabrizio1261]

Tbat's a very good sample on how to develop a great negotiation

[@joeydepalmer4457]

Every time I see this guy he reminds me of my Dad, loo wise. Everything else reminds me of my Uncle who used to stand all the time with his hands clasped together when ever he was not shacking hands or doing something.

[@flintironstag2381]

Yeah, you might have lied about hearing the whole argument, but this Genovese capo and/or his brother in law might have been lying about what was said as well.

[@mariogallego5513]

Great video Mike. But I was wondering,that guy sounded pretty serious and angry. Dont wanna imagine what he would've done had he found out down the road that you were lying about your friend. Could he have had justifiable reason to come after you later?

[@JonathonJDog]

I would probably guess hes dead now if hes talking about this so openly

[@steviemac2681]

I don't think he means now. Just if he'd found out later on.@@JonathonJDog

[@steviemac2681]

I imagine he probably did believed his brother in law when he talked to him again but it's his brother in laws word against Michael's and I think they're not allowed to call another made guy a liar as that's serious.

[@virginiagiguere8290]

That’s awesome 😎 made me think of my dad he would do favours for friends with there cars make them a deal or just help out his buddy who was in a Jam for a case of cold beer and they would hang out in the garage lol awesome story Michael your awesome 😎

[@davepyl]

Ever do a critique of the TV show Wieguy?

[@Shakester71]

Was he talking about Mario Gigante?

[@Hun_Uinaq]

I wonder if Jerry smartened up after that good scare he got. Even when you get upset, if you’re at work, you’ve always got to keep it professional. Goes for car dealers also. You fly off the handle and get down to somebody’s level and start swearing at them, you never know who you’re gonna piss off. If you keep things professional with people, it usually keeps them from getting personal. People get a lot more dangerous when they take things personal.

[@jamesramondetta]

I'm curious, what would the protocol have been if jerry would have mouthed off at the meeting? Would have he just been left there for them to deal with?

[@MP-tf7cc]

Good story 👍

[@marbellalive24live61]

Bravo 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WhoisMizzy]

Seems like a lot of times in the mob your right hand man woulda been like “rules are rules” then boom your dead. Takes a real man with real morales to go at bat for your friend and make sure his life is spared.

[@rubytuesday5446]

The name of the place was the wok John was the owner

[@johnblaesel5493]

Damn, what a life. Glad I was never in the mob.

[@robertprice5243]

Is there such thing as a" friend of mine"... I guess means he's not affiliated.... Or does nobody ever say that?

[@terrymoogan3773]

High Micheal Terry Moogan here in California Shaun Attwood told me you live close to me. I did his show in London liverpool bank robber to the Hollywood Butler my book comes out in December on amazon. We had same situation with a partner they wanted one of the gang dead. I said no. I saved there life. he was not worth it. we gained big lump of cash instead then went to Hawaii not jail. all the best Micheal. Terry Moogan.

[@tjrizzo1619]

A long time ago My uncles and cousins were in that life. I never got involved because if you’re asked to kill your best friend you gotta do it. And I’m not a murderer.

[@levimerrell8849]

Michael, you hiring? That sounds like the best boss ever. All the ones I work for throw you under the bus then back over you.

[@delogengarganianomagtang4199]

🌎 I love to watch your channel and share.

[@TOMV1234]

What if your father was with you with that would’ve helped the situation?

[@tonycamaj7243]

There wouldn’t have been a situation if Sonny was there.

[@kirklandsewell3776]

It's COSA NOSTRA. ...IT was business. The JEW was a great "Earner" for Mike. This "Life" is about "interests"... not friends!

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Hero

[@christyler253]

The whole you only get to be introduced to a made guy by another made guy sort of thing, is that a mafia thing or something else? I ask because I've heard the same idea with other mafias.

[@Adski975]

It's built on mutual trust and vouching for other people. You can't go into a criminal organisation and expect to be met with open arms if there's no one in the organisation who is trusted by the established members and with enough rep to vouch for you. The induction part is not unique to the Italian mob, the Yakuza and the Russian mob have similar practices I believe. However, a criminal organisation needs some sort of vouching system based on trust if it is to last more than a few years.

[@everaldodejesus4018]

Mr. Franzese! Word on the street is Zimmerman was involved in another incident and you had to save his neck again. Is this true?

[@queenslander954]

And his Dog .. ?

[@nordan00]

Pretty damn childish to want to kill someone over an argument! No disrespect intended, of course!

[@Sebastian-km9qx]

Respect is everything in that life

[@chrisgriffiths8454]

A lie told to save someone's life certainly qualifies as a good lie in my humble opinion. I know telling tales is not ethical but sometimes the truth can be more dangerous than a lie. Is my best friends wife cheating on him? Of course not because if he learns that she is he'll probably top himself. So I'm going lie to ensure he never finds out

[@PrettyLady-y7p]

Don't worry Michael Jesus will save you

[@AndyB718]

I'm gonna get my father in law...what a p...y !

[@_.-266]

You know the mob changed when he gave him a tongue lashing.

[@kirklandsewell3776]

The Jew was a great earner for Mike.

[@reneehomen2226]

A little full of himself isnt he??

[@Drewdogg705]

☀️😉👍

[@carlobella1850]

Same stories over and over again. 🙄

[@cjackson8290]

Mike, you are in fact the man….I know Zimmerman agrees! 💯

[@diesel1586]

Wow!!

[@edwardshighonstreetlife]

Do we forget his word is nothing he is a snitch a rat 🐀

[@frankbasile3662]

While I despise rats with all my soul,..I was under the impression that he never ratted ,just left the life for California after taking a plea,..but come on son,you know damn well you'd fold like wet paper in that life,..Especially being a whitebread not from Brooklyn ,

[@anthonysciacca5986]

Lol tell him Frank! He would fold like a wet paper!! Hahaha!!