Dutch Mantell fought full time for more than 25 years before focusing on his work as an agent and betting agent. The former 74 -year -old fighter recently gave his opinion on weapons in wrestling and how the industry has evolved throughout the decades.
In the 1990s, Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was considered an viable alternative to the WCW and WWE. The promotion popularized the moments in weapons -based ring, including blows with steel chairs in the head.
En Smack TalkMantell told the presenter Sid Pullar III that he refused to receive blows with chairs of certain opponents:
“When I went to those fighting, he said: 'If you are thinking or you have the slightest intuition of hitting me with a chair, do not do it, because I have a baseball bat in my bag and when we return and be buzzing my head, I'm going to tear your knee.' ' types in which I trust, yes, they could do it. ” (2:04 – 2:38)
Watch the video above to listen to Temell reflect on Netflix docuserie Mr. McMahon. He also shared a story about the treatment of Vince McMahon gives women.
Dutch Temell prioritized the narration on arms -based fighting
In the WWE, Dutch Mantell played the characters on the screen of Uncle Zebekiah and Zeb Colter. It represented several notable names, including Alberto del Rio, Cesaro and Jack Swagger.
Tablell also managed to be the booker Hundreds of shows in Memphis, Puerto Rico and other places. During his stage as a creative figure, the wrestling legend tried to keep fans interested with long -term stories:
“I used to see these guys who were trying to change the business, such as ECW and that hardcore style, and receive blows with chairs and cross tables and all that, and I thought: 'Do you know what happened to the storytelling?” “The storytelling disappeared about 20 years ago and has returned lately because it is a much easier way to do it and you know where you have been and where you are going.” (1:30 – 1:57)
Dutch Mantell and his wife Cathy have fought against health problems that have put their lives at risk in recent months. You can show your support leaving a donation through GoFundMe.
