Bruiser Brody shoot interview
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2015
- Frank Goodish talks about wrestling and other things.
Bruiser Brody is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, a very good in-ring performer, especially for someone his size, a unique and charismatic character and one of the smartest guys in the history of the business, his death is one of the biggest wrestling tragedies ever. And the fact that Bruiser Brody's murderer, José González (Invader #1), did not have to go to prison because of killing Brody is incredibly disgusting.
This guy understood wrestling on every level. We lost a good one.
Bruiser Brody was the character he played......Frank Goodish was who he was; a college educated, intelligent and articulate family man.
he was bruiser brody at t imes, very volatile in the dressing room
He was a VERY articulate man. That just happened too play a character that was berserk and said "huss huss". One of my favorites for sure and tragically died WAY WAY before his time.
Brody was awesome.
Not just well spoken but actually intelligent and that's why bookers/promoters hated him. He was smart enough to know his value and protect his gimmick. You couldn't cheat him on payoffs.
@@jimbrown5091promoters hated him bc he would no show
Bruiser Brody said in this interview that he was 37 years old, and I'm 37 now myself. Hearing him then talk about how he wanted the rest of his career and life to proceed - and as a viewer, knowing how it would all end - is a tough thing to watch. R.I.P. Bruiser Brody.
Would be 76yo.maybe still wrestling 😔😔😔😔
Me too! I was 19-years-old when I first heard of Brody’s shocking murder. I seen him the year before and he was an awesome sight to see. I am chilled hearing him talking about the aging process now that I have surpassed him at 55. What’s horrible is that Brody still had a future with a potential Hogan run and subsequently the Monday night wars. And there’s the true crime, the May have beens.
And I'm 37 2 years after your comment, watching the same interview. Weird. 37 seems so old when you're young until you reach 37 and realize it just isn't long enough on earth. My younger brother died in a car wreck 5 years ago at the age of 30. His own dad died the same way 20 years before at the age of 31 (we had the same mom, different dads).. so it could always be worse. Also Bruiser still has many fans to this day and a lot of the wrestlers we grew up watching were inspired by Bruiser Brody. We're certainly staring down the barrel of middle age and before you know it we will be old men. It's crazy how you go from being the guy that everybody calls to see what's going on that weekend to settling down and one day you realize you take off a week from work just to sit around the house and do nothing. What's weird is you don't really feel any different than that 19 to 25 year old kid, but everyone else just perceives you differently. I talked to an elderly woman once that said that and I didn't understand what she was trying to say, but now I'm starting to get it. Sorry for the rambling. 😂😂
Such a well spoken man. Lost him way too soon.
We didn't loose him, he was murdered, he was stolen from us by Satan and his agents who Will give account for it at the appointed time.
@@BloodBoughtMinistries1 calm down there buddy
Frickin Invader I stole from us a great talent
@@BloodBoughtMinistries1 racist.
@@BloodBoughtMinistries1 Satan isn't real. God isn't real. They're man made.
This footage is absolute gold. Thanks for posting.
my thoughts exactly
This man was a gentleman and a genius. If he would have been alive he would have moved wrestling in a great direction. RIP Bruiser Brody.
He wrestled till he was 42. He couldn't do much more
Best shoot interview I've ever heard, what a laid back and intelligent mad man.
So intelligent and powerful
@@kennethkeene433 he is my role model
Great interview. All wrestling fans should check this out.
its as eerie as that fucking redskins game with alex smith
Bruiser Brody needs to be in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Now everyone needs to get in
He need's to be in a fake non existing HOF ?.
fathomflaw wwe hof isnt even a thing. where is it located? you get a ring and your name announced at wrestlemania. who gives a damn about it until HHH one day builds a REAL hof
fathomflaw
Dame straight if no Brody we wouldn't have had Mick foley or cactus Jack in wwe
Antony Marjeram Agreed. If I'm not mistaken, I think I heard Undertaker and Vader were inspired by him one way or another as well.
I've seen this interview several times and am always struck by both his knowledge and the thought he puts into his remarks. No doubt he was probably well informed of current events at the time. I would have enjoyed having a conversation with Frank Goodish. I must admit I get a chill down my spine when the interviewer asks him if he will have any regrets when he is 60 or 70. He deserved a far better fate.
Yes. Well said
Same here a guy who would be so interesting and would be a great friend! i watched this once a year since it was on Utube!
Here Here on that note about his later life. He was taken from us FAR too soon.
One of the greatest Wrestling interviews of all time
Not only was he a great wrestler but a thoughtful & intelligent man. May he rest in peace.
"Wrassling" and "Wrasslers" ... my man.
Hes a Texan thats how they say it i could be wrong though
Hector Rodriguez he was a Yankie I believe
@@Hugh_Morris let me check real quick he was born in Pennsylvania but later moved to Texas musta adopted the jargin when he moved down there
@@aztecwrrior1997. Actually grew up in Michigan.
saddest part is the during the end of the video when they interviewer and Brody speculate on his life in his 60s...sad that he never made it.
Very articulate man. So sad he died so young.
I can never get enough of this interview. Growing up in Houston in the 70's and early 80's as a little boy fixated on Pro Wrestling, no one was as big as Bruiser Brody when he came to town. He always stole the show from in ring work to the best interviews. Still my favorite of all time!
Steve, I also grew up in Houston and Houston wrestling and had the pleasure to see bruiser about 6 times live in 1982 at the Sam Houston Coliseum and he always got the biggest pop of the night because he made it look real. He made a believer out of you.
yep , The SAM Houston Colosium was in an uproar!!! the guy was a bad ass!!
Brody did a shoot interview without breaking kayfabe. Genius.
+Stephen Bianchi the guy was a piece of shit PERIOD, went to puerto rico got smart and got jacked up, that happens to assholes
bruiser was/is the man!
just spitballing, but probably because the man who ordered and paid for his death (along with accompanying acquittal) is himself now a WWE hall of famer. inducting brody would take admitting this and dealing with it appropriately. as long as primo/epico are there, their dad/uncle cannot be removed.
Thats the rumor ! Whether its true or not we will never know ! Its said another guy took the fall for Colon .
Iron Sheik does it too!
Great perspective from Bruiser Brody! Very intelligent and humble man who cared about the fans. Also, props to the person interviewing with good (and tough) questions. RIP Bruiser.
Didn't imagine he sounded like this. Pretty cool.
A lot of wrestlers sound completely different when they're talking normally and not over the top.
I thought the same thing when I heard R.W.HAWK use his real voice for the first time.
R.I.P L.O.D.
King Kong Bruiser Brody was and still is my favorite wrestling persona of all time ! Rest In Pease.
This video should be a mandatory viewing to every aspiring wrestler. Excellent video!!
Very intelligent, respectful and knowledgeable. I would love to hear his thoughts of wrestlers today. So sad he left us way too soon. One of my favorites, RIP Frank/ Brody
I had never heard him speak before in my entire life. I honestly thought he would've had a deep, raspier voice. Almost taker/strowman esque. It's interesting to hear that he sounds more like a golden age radio spokes person. very intriguing.
He seems so calm and respectful and mild mannered.
This is unique. Most old time guys complained that Vince McMahon killed wrestling, and yet Brody is saying business was getting better. Brody was a genius when it came to pro wrestling. RIP Bruiser
+jimbo2346 for sure, Brody could have been a major force in the business had he survived. he got what vince was doing and knew how it could benefit everyone if you hustle it in the right direction. several people have said this of him
+jimbo2346 Brody was on top at the time. It's easy to not complain when you're on top making a lot of money.
Ken Hernandez 83/84. He said he was 37 in the interview. He was born in 46
its really scary to listen to him say why wrestling was healthier than ever back then...the reasons he gives 100% apply and reflect to today too...WOW
@@stevengelling5616 its 87.. he talks a about uwf failing. They didn't start till 86
RIP Bruiser, they don't make them like you anymore. Thank you for being you!
Wrestlers today are way to soft and would lose real fights. I damn near gave up on wrestling when wrestlers complained about Sexy Star injuring Rosemary. Things like that happened occasionally during the 60s thru 00s.
Wow ! First time I ever heard Bruiser Brody speak ( shoot ). Well spoken. What a Tragedy and a Travesty. The guy that stabbed him to death, should have gotten a Life Sentence in Prison. Pathetic.
The reference to wrestlers no longer being “blonde and fat” must have been a shot at Dusty Rhodes. Brody was the man.
Travis McDonald I was thinking the same.
he didnt like dusty rhodes
Good.
That fatass was ridiculous.
Just learned of Bruiser Brody recently and have watch pretty much anything I can find on him. As a 27 year old in the year 2023 he should know in heaven that his fan base is still growing and his legend lives on and what a great person and interview R.I.P Frank aka Bruiser Brody💯
This interview happened on June 18, 1983. This was so far ahead of it's time.
This is not 1983. The interviewer mentions the UWF and world class in trouble. That was 1987
@@tomh1593 Thanks for pointing that out. I was basing the date off his age that he gave. At 16:06 He said "that's he's 37 today". Bruiser Brody lied about his age. He said he was 4 years younger. He was born in 1946, not 1950. He died a year after this at age 42.
I love and hate where he says “fate has taken its course”. Poetic yet heartbreaking
Amazing inteview. Could have listened to Brody for hours. So nice and well spoken.
I didnt want the interview to end..wish it was an hour. interesting guy and its sad how it ended up
This has to be 87/88, the interviewer mentioned McMahon, and the demise of the territories, he also touched on the UWF no longer being around, and the AWA, and Worldclass struggling. As a kid watching wrestling in mid to late 80's I remember reading about Brody in the apter mags. Never had a chance to see him wrestle. Remember reading about his murder in same magazines in 88. As an adult I started watching a lot of his matches on utube and became a huge Brody fan, especially his tag team with Hansen. It's too bad he wasn't around in the 90's and beyond, he would have made his way back to states for one last run in WCW or WWE for sure. His death was a major lost to wrestling he had so much knowledge to pass on. Even worse, it was a major loss to his wife and child. His legacy will only continue to grow and live on!!!
Rumer is he wanted to do his last run in the WWF to work the #2 face and then finish on top against Hulk, then retire in America
He was murdered in 1988 at 42 years old. He mentioned that he is 37 during the interview so this must be 1983 - 1984.
1983
Brody was not to be outdone intelligently or physically in that ring. What an amazing human being.
I love this interview with Bruiser Brody. When I was younger, my mom and myself used to watch wrestling. My two favorite wrestler were Bruiser Brody and Mil Mascaras. This was the first time I ever heard his voice. He was a wise man. We miss you.
What a great interview. Views about Indies, Live Shows, Top Guys Phasing Out, Fitness, all things he said remain valid even 20 years later
You will always be missed brother
I don't think I've ever heard a more genuine interview in my life. This man had more knowledge, more depth of character, and more eloquence of conveying his message than ANY past or current performer I can name. He gave 100+% to his craft. It's a total travesty that he was murdered in cold blood. It's a miscarriage that he has not been honored with a place in the Hall of Fame. I doubt there can (or will EVER be) another total package of charisma, intelligence, and drawing power that Bruiser Brody had all the way to his despicable murder. Brilliant post.
Love this
Yo Hannibal I just watch the match between you an Al snow,,it's the best match I've seen in years thank you,,an Al...p.s. I watched Brody at Kiel 2 times against flair,,,the 1 match went 45 minutes Brody would of been ne of the greats,,,he could move extremely well for a man of his size
Captivated for it's entirety. Livid thinking about his death after.
Still true
It feels almost like when Taker finally did interviews
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I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
I truly, from the bottom of my heart, miss this man.
Me too
Every wrestling fan should
me too
So do I and a lot of other people bro!
You didn't know him.
Glad I had the privilege to see him wrestle in the Old Boston Gardens several times. My dad took me every month.
This was beautiful. What an amazing and thoughtful guy. Really wish he had more time to be around.
My god i've listened to this shoot from Frank a few times now. And the reason i keep going back to it. Is because he is SO SMART to this business and how it operates as a whole. He talks about drawing crowds, how to keep your character fresh, sustainability, etc...His passing was truly a tragedy. I can only imagine how much he could have contributed as a booker or in some creative capacity. God bless you Frank you didn't deserve the ending you got in life. And the passion you had and gave to this industry.
Brody one of a kind...............so sad he passed away so young. Great wrestling mind.
He basically says why he was killed in the beginning when he says how conscious he is of the "administrative" side. Meaning he made sure he got paid. He probably was owed what he was actually worth and they couldn't pay.
According to the Dark Side of the Ring episode on him, he was owed $25,000 when he got stabbed.
He had purchased a share of the promotion and wanted a say in it's direction. That was where his money went. It was also why they killed him.
This is the strangest interview. Basically, Brody is still kayfabing but the shoot is that he really isn't an insane wild man. It's like if Undertaker had an interview where he said, "For real, I'm not an actual undead zombie but I do fight in a ring."
Really gives you an idea of how strong kayfabe was back then.
If you watch Arn Anderson on the Four Horsemen DVD, he's kayfabing throughout his interviews.
+Ricky Lucas who invented that word kayfabe ? That's such a weird word
+Arthur Dean The etymology I'm not sure about (anyone?), but it originated in the carnivals Brody mentions here. Roddy Piper says it was used the same as "Hey Rube", which is basically an alarm of trouble, or possible trouble in the carnival, from a local.
+Arthur Dean I think the word had some derivation in pig latin for fake,.
+CHP I've always speculated kayfabe was a poor attempt at pig latin for fabricate. Kay= cate, fabe= fabri.
I love how he called it "wrasslin"
Wow! Brody was AMAZING! He was so true to PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING & he kept everything Kayfabe while shooting on his real life and real personality: What a great Rep of the real ART of PRO WRESTLING.
One of the smartest wrestlers ever. This shoot was way ahead of its time. The interviewer was great too. Was this a WV station? I thought one time I heard it was.
Yes. Channel 6 out of Bluefield. The young man conducting it was the son of a station sportscaster talking to Brody prior to a show Brody was working in the area.
That is a seriously intelligent man.
I remember seeing him live at an event in Houston in the early to mid 70's. When he gets close to you with that wild look in his eyes, it's pretty scary. He was my favorite. And very believable.
After watching this you can sorta understand why his murder was basically buried and forgotten at the time. This guy's main "problem" was that he wouldn't let sleazy promoters run all over him. Most wrestlers from this era let promoters screw them over and blew through their money as fast as they got it. I heard a one of his contemporaries say that Brody's wife is *STILL* living off the money he made back then. He either saved it all or wisely invested the money he made, apparently. I think the bookers and promoters were glad to see him get taken out, to be honest. He was a threat to the way the business was run at the time. A disruptor. If the NWA big shots got together and discussed actually having Vince McMahon murdered then it's not too far a stretch to think that there were people in "the business" willing to pay to have him taken out or cover it up after the fact.
I remember hearing that Verne Gagne tried to pay the Iron Sheik to injure hogan
JFK vibes
Interesting to hear an interview with a clearly highly intelligent yet troubled wrestler who would meet an horrific demise only 2 years later. Shoot interviews this pragmatic and sincere from that era when kayfabe was sacrosanct are rare as hens teeth. It's also fascinating to hear an insight into what was the beginning of the WWE's all out dominance of the sport. By the end of the '80s it had effectively killed off the NWA and swallowed up all the other significant territory based wrestling organisations thanks to cable and the rise of Wrestlmania. Yeah WCW formed out of the ashes of the NWA and held its own for a while - even winning briefly for a short period - before being swallowed up by the Attitude era success. Also incredible to think the population of America was 235 million in 1986 - over 310 million now - and that there was a time when having cable TV was a big deal and not standard.
This guy was ahead of his time
Incredible interview. Thank you.
McMahon is mentioned as an owner back before it was common knowledge. This interview is a gem!
Not until the steroid trial.
As a kid (I was 8 in 1987) and I had no idea. I knew McMahon as a ringside commentator or interviewer; and a good one, too.
As a kid, I thought Jack Tunney ran WWF. Vince Jr owing the company was unknown to me.
The Frank Goodish character is very different than the Bruiser Brody character for sure
Think he put this together for his son...
He was a brilliant man. Respected. Always
Brody was a real man's man and a great ambassador for the business. Such a shame that he was stolen from the world far far too soon. He had a lot of knowledge to pass on to others that he never got the chance to.
Wow , Brody was spot on here .
Very well spoken. This man was very intelligent. This was a shoot without breaking character. Pure genius.
I wanna say I thought I had heard that he was reluctant to do the interview but ultimately went ahead with it. Brody was very well spoken, intelligent, was the lead sports reporter for the Dallas Morning Newspaper before wresting, and underneath it all a badass who carved his own way in the business attaining legendary status that grows to this day. R.I.P. big man, we sure miss you.
Promoters loved Brody because he could give their ticket sales a serious boost. They also disliked him because he was no dummy. Brody wouldn't be taken advantage of and he was actually pretty smart. He knew what his skills were worth and he demanded to be paid properly. He understood the business for exactly what it was.
When Frank said there is no comparison to seeing Bruiser Brody in person verses on TV. HE is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!! The year was 1985 or 1986 I was front row near St.Louis, MO, HOLY CRAP! He was beating the crap out of Bulldog Bob Brown. He took his arm and swiped 4-5 Cubscouts off their chairs, just to grab one chair. He went to chasing Bulldog our way, wracking him in the back. Me and my buddies were plowing through crowd just to get away from them. People got hurt. Ended up in the gymnasium stands. A night I won't forget. He was my favorite!!!!!
So ironic to see Bruiser Brody,...the wra'stler,...and then,...Frank Goodish,....the MAN!! As an "old timer" I was fortunate enough to know of/seen Brody in his heyday. Unfortunately, most who are under the age of 40 or so, only know of Brody for the disgusting & infamous act that took his life in 1988. That said, I don't think there's too many folks out there who realize just how educated/intellectual/talented/etc. Mr. Goodish was,...in virtually ANYTHING/EVERYTHING he set his mind to!
Continue to R.I.P., Bruiser! Damn, Jose Gonzalez!!
Brody goes a long way to dispel the stereotypes about big, dumb, brutish wrestlers. He's well spoken, and really almost soft spoken here. He may not have totally broken kayfabe, and he would not have, but he still comes across as very real. Reminds me of the later interviews with JR and Mick Foley round about 1997 where he was somewhat but not quite out of character--we all know Foley considers Brody a hero so I wonder if he had ever seen this and it inspired him.
Brody inadvertently at the end states what is wrong with the WWE, saying that if every wrestler bowed out at the top there wouldn’t be a business, you gotta have the guys that are starting out to wrestle the stars. Brody had such a great mind for the business, really wish he was around today.
Wow a rare shoot interview during the times when was still pretty much protected and to see hidden gems like this in an era where kayfabe was alive is really fascinating. This definitely has to be around 87 early 88 cause they mentioned McMahon's expansion and territories going away and how WCCW and AWA being sinking ships and the UWF being bought out so yeah it has to be around that period. Man what an intelligent mind Brody was which makes it all the more sad for what happened to him cause had not that happened he probably would've became a Booker for WCW or the WWF or some type of backstage role mentoring younger talent. There'll never be another Bruiser Brody gone but certainly not forgotten. RIP Brody!
LB 2.0. Well Said Friend.
LB 2.0. It was 83 or 84
What an incredible character even within the world of wrestling he stood out!
Such an amazing person. So after hearing Mr. Goodish speak from his heart and not completely in his “Bruiser Brody” persona, it seems clear - to me and just me - that what happened in that cage match with Alex Luger many many years ago was a teaching moment for Lex. Because it is painfully obvious how important the wrestling industry was to Brody/Goodish. Just as great boxers and other athletes become “historians” of their sports. You can also see how/why the Japanese took so strongly to this man as well. A true samurai.
Thats the Undertaker without the makeup.
Wow he mentioned Waxahachie and I lived there....this man was tough as they come, and smart....how could Puerto Rico not convict Intruder #1...ridiculous...this guy was special
Would have loved to have seen another 10 years out of this man. Loved watching him, heel or face. And it absolutely sickens me to know that his murderer got away with it.
He'd be 75 today
The guy is very well spoken...
great interview by both goodish and interviewer , good questions and answers. If I remember correctly goodish worked for one of our two newspapers her in San Antonio in the sports section before or during his early career in wrestling.
Frank was ahead of his time...thanks for posting.
intelligent and tough and EXTREME...way ahead of his time
After seeing this shoot video it makes me sad history never got to see the rest of his in ring career and still had his obvious intelligence and insight commenting on or working within the business today.
Im shocked. He sounds like a professor.
He was very intelligent...a sportswriter actually before being a wrestler
He looks and speaks like Frank Zappa, with about 140 pounds of muscle added.
He does make me think of Frank...!😂👍
@@evanabbott2737 Zappa probably didn't even weight but 105. And half of that was just his nose.
He was one of my favourites. All star wrestling in kansascity in the 1970s
What a depature from his wrestling character
Bruiser Brody was very intelligent I wish I would have had the chance to meet him.
Very well-spoken man, and intelligent with his answers.
Thank you for this gem
Wow. Amazing interview. A lot of the new school wrastlers can learn from this humble man. God bless ya Frank...
R.I.P. BRUISER BRODY.
RIP Bruiser Brody a legend gone way too soon
In my opinion, the gr8est bad-ass wrestler who ever donned the tights!!!!! Bless u Frank!!!!!
Brody would have went on to run WCW instead of Jim Herd and we would be living in in a different world because WCW would have never folded under Brody.. what a tragic tragic loss. I'll ask him for a few lessons in heaven
World Class fucking bombed under Brody.
WCW was doomed to fail. When the network that owns 100% of your product goes so far as to remove it's CEO to shut down your promotion despite the fact that you are it's #1 program, it doesn't matter who is at the helm. Brody wouldn't have made a difference.
@@hello11197 he was given a dead territory
Pity more people are not as articulate and well spoken. Great interview.
Brody: there isn't any wrestler at 175lbs that can compete against 300lb wrestlers day after day, night after night, rown after town."
*Rey Mysterio has enyered the chat*
my thoughts exactly but at this time rey mysterio the wrestler wasn't even thought of crazy how he said that tho and the 90s introduced us to cruiserweight wrestling in the USA he never got to see it sadly
Frank was all humble and honest in this interview. Listen at the end about how the business should be. Allow the young up and comers get over and keep the talent pool fresh. Something the WCW stars like ...well...all of em , didn't even care to practice.
it's a tough balance because you gotta keep guys like Cena, Lesnar, Orton and Jericho looking strong so that guys like Bray Wyatt, American Alpha and Finn Balor can become stars. having a guy like Finn Balor go over a top guy like Seth Rollins is huge for wrestling because now you have a new legit main event star
Wcw created stars people who never watched wcw only think hogan hall and Nash when it comes to wcw but wcw created sting, diamond Dallas Paige, rey mysterio , Goldberg, big papa pump Scott Steiner, Booker T and so many others. those guys were nobodies in 80s but we're build and grown in 90s so they did build stars now look at wwe when they bought wcw and got the contracts to a lot of younger talent they buried almost 98% of them wcw at least didn't make them all like losers and nobodies
this interview happened in 83. unheard of for a wrestler to do something like this back then.
Niki Stone Was just about to ask when it's from. Thanks.
Interesting to hear an interview with a clearly highly intelligent yet troubled wrestler who would meet an horrific demise only 5 years later. It's also fascinating to hear an insight into what was the beginning of the WWE's dominance of the sport. By the end of the decade it had effectively killed off the NWA and swallowed up all the other significant territory based wrestling organisations thanks to cable and the rise of Wrestlmania. It's also amazing to think the population of America was 235 million in 1983 and cable TV was only a few years old.
He mentions booking World Class, which didn't happen until way after '83.
@@hello11197 I think it was '86 as he stated in '71 and said he'd been in the business for 15 years.
@@hello11197 Plus UWF is mentioned. Had this been recorded in 1983,the promotion would've still been referred to as Mid South. This had to be at least 1986 or 1987.
That was beautiful.
Brody vs Hogan in the WWF in the late 80s would’ve done absolutely monster business. Damn shame it didn’t happen
Well said Andrew I often thought that myself Frank was taken from us way to early
If Hogan would have worked with him, he stayed away from a few people.
Frank was a great wrestler and a good dude; salute...
Wow that’s an incredible interview
I dont care what those Ricans say, he was killed over money. They owed him 25 grand+ , which back then was like $250,000 today. He was also going to fire invader as the matchmaker when he bought into the company. Invader killed him over $$ and to keep his job. That fact he walked still strikes a nerve. Even worse there was no payback from Brodys so called friends. I stopped watching wrestling after that...