Tony Atlas might be known as a badass wrestler & Mr. Olympus, but to me, he'll always be remembered as the man who tried to save Bruiser Brody's life. God bless you richly, Mr. Atlas ❤️
Tony has been telling what happened since it happened and his story has never changed. I believe him 100%! Savio Vega said the same thing and said he told Tony that those guys were after him. Tony also offered to take a lie detector test live on camera. Tony & Savio were the only real man in that locker room that night.
@Bryce Harper i like tonys account... And i want to believe it...but there are issues. Most glaring is he talks about wrestling iron sheik that night, but he didnt. He wrestled a tag match with mantell vs bobby jaggers and his partner. Dutch told jaggers about it in the ring. Everything in atlas account is so vivid...but then to make a major mistake in the story and considering he wasnt clean at the time...makes you wonder.
@Bryce Harper agreed. Also keep in mind that atlas was a raging drug addict at this point as well, which is why this was one of the last territories that he could get work in. Look there is no doubt who killed brody. There is also little doubt it was over money...whether he had bought into the territory, loaned money, or was pissed over the fake territory taxes that we required workers to pay is still a grey area. There are two people who speak on this regularly and both have major flaws in their story. Dutch and Atlas. I'd ask anyone with real interest in this to listen to Eric embry, bobby jaggers, and savior vegas accounts of the story.
@@SuperMirer What about breaking character to beat Jose senseless on several occasions? What about the rumor that Brody made fun of the death of that mans daughter just day after it happened? Brody was clearly a bully and a coward. He got what he deserved. Stabbings are always a crime of passion. Jose had that anger built up.
@@loualbino5536 lol. It was premeditated murder. It wasn't a crime of anger. He had a knife. He lured brody into a closed area. He stabbed him twice and tried a third time. The stuff about his daughter is tragic. It was never verified that brody made any jokes of that nature.
I have heard this story so many times told by Tony Atlas, and every single time he does that impression of Bruiser getting stabbed it sends chills down my spine
Yes, me too. When Tony Atlas was telling the story. I literally had a vision of the incident as Tony was explaining the story smh. I hope and pray that Brody gets justice☹️😔😔😞
He's actually an amazing storyteller. I had never even heard this story before but I feel that this man speaking did pretty much everything exactly correct and probably risked his life more than he knows to help a fellow American and I appreciate the hell out of that
You can totally cut every Tony interview in pieces and edit them back together from different years and it always comes out almost word for word the same. It's never changed. Things have become clearer to him as he's learned things over years, but his story never changes.
Hulk Hogan gets removed from the WWE Hall of Fame for using a racist slur , not defending that it saying it's right , but Carlos Colon is in the WWE Hall of Fame after being " linked " to this?!?! Disgusting. I've heard much of this before but it still makes my skin crawl knowing that this happened the way it did and to this day nothing has been done about it.
Ppl should've boo'd Carlos and held up signs that said "Justice for Brody". Carlos knew.But ain't Carlos like the Hulk Hogan of Puerto Rico or something like a huge figure in Puerto Wrestling?
The fact that they even talked about removing Tony because he was talking is the real nail in the coffin, they wanted him killed too God bless Savio Vega
Dutch Mantel heard Victor Jovica, Jose Gonzalez, Gonzalez's brother and Carlos Colon, one of the four men said '' l guess Tony wants the same thing happen to him''. Absolutely disgusting.
@@MRWINDYMETHANE more perplexing was that Invader AND Savio Vega WORKED together after that for many years, including Invader working FOR Savio's IWA. BTW, both Dutch and Tony worked for WWC after the murder of Brody.
I beleive Tony Atlas %100 he is teling the truth because I just watched the dark side of the ring and the story he is telling here is exactley the same
saddest thing about this, was that brody was a family man and had a little boy. it’s sad but at least he went out with an image of his son close to his heart, RIP brody a hardcore legend.
"Brotha, I'm hurt. Don't let them hurt me anymore." 💔 It's wild that they were SO confident they'd get away with it, they didn't bother hiding the fact that they were going to murder a man. They did it with a room full of guys right there. Sidenote: These men are in the WWE HOF, but Bruiser's not. Yet another reason Vince's HOF is a fn joke.
I feel like somebody followed Brody to the hospital to ensure the he didn't survive, I always felt that if Tony never left the hospital maybe Brody still be alive to this day. RIP Bruiser Brody
This is such a screwed up story... I've listened to literally, HOURS of many people's accounts, of this very sad situation. I fear, that those responsible, will NEVER face justice. But, because of people not letting this story die, more will know the real truth; The truth about what happened in that locker room, who did it, and who covered it up. Thanks for continuing the search for truth, Hannibal.
Ric Flair wrote the same thing, in his autobiography, about the corruption in government and fans. After three NWA World Title defenses, Flair refused to ever wrestle their again.
Tony has told this for years and not one bit of his story has ever changed. Tony asked to take a lie detector test on film about what happened that night. Tony is telling the truth.
I’m Puertorican, I was there that night with my dad but I was only 10 years old. I was a big fan of both, Brody and the invader, dont know what happened, but I believe Tony 100%. The invader killed him, it was premeditated. It always been a rumor all over PR that the invader own Brody money, and that day Brody went to the shower to confront the invader, and the invader killed him in self defense. But after tony story for years, there no doubt he is telling the truth. RIP Brody, PR love Brody, thats why wrestling die in PR, everyone condemned invaders actions. If he indeed killed him he will burn in hell.
Anyone who knows WWC stuff knows that Carlos Colón is more of a mobster than a wrestler. I've got no doubts that Colón knew this was gonna happen and worked his ass off to cover Invader.
I think they threatened or paid off the other wrestlers that witnessed it. Dutch's attitude towards the event bugs me. Maybe he was threatened to stay quiet.
Brody was the 1st heel I ever liked/rooted for - he made me believe The Tony Atlas story about Brody's son's picture gets me emotional every time - starting with love to sadness and then pure rage. It's a dam shame that some of his so called friends continued to work for that promotion no matter if it was right after or years later. I guess when wrestlers say you're lucky to have a handful of friends from the wrestling business once you've finished is true. At the very least I hope Brody's family recieved the money that Brody was owed - I doubt it
Exactly. If you can tell it the same way for so many years it does add to the credibility. When you only tell the truth you don't have to have a good memory as they say
@@Talkinknicks He’s been telling this since it happened and it’s never changed. Year after year it’s been the same and he offered to take a lie detector test on video.
I remember like this was yesterday. My friends were all avid wrestling fans in the 1980s and read all the wrestling magazines. Even though we never saw him wrestle in canada (ontario) it was still a shock. He was a larger than life character on screen. No one deserved that way to die.
Hannibal I hope you get to interview bubba ray dudley. According to bubba, when he & dvon were in PR..invader 1 told them why he did what he did to Brody
I have listened to every interview on this topic, and it never gets easier.. somehow I always hope the outcome is different..like Brody lives or Gonzales goes to prison..what a shame!!
the little guy at the end is brave . even now after this years , you can be in danger of speaking out about stuff some important people try to bury , so yea this little guy has big balls. Thanx all 3 for speaking out, people must know. I visited the profile of El Invader and i saw pictures were people consider him a role model, a professional and a great man in his country, they have no clue about the murderer he actually is. People must share this video everywere and bring the murder into attention of the public. I saw pictures of El Invader goin at children parties and stuff. That is disgusting.
Jovica or Barabbas called to threaten Eric Embry after he was on stone colds podcast a few years ago. Eric being the way he is then went on the show again and told them he wasn't intimidated I. The least and told all of their shit like bribing police, running a tax scam on the wrestlers and Jovica being drunk and bragging about getting invader off for murder and how it cost him 180000.
Tony has been very consistent with his account. I have not doubt Tony is telling the truth. It was murder for sure as Brody was stabbed right after he got in the shower. There was no time for a disagreement or argument.
Yeah... But he is wrong about simple facts such as who he wrestled that night. He didn't wrestle the iron sheik. He wrestled as dutch mantels partner against Bobby jaggers and another guy. Atlas was a raging drug addict at this point. Not everything he says is accurate. Also there is ZERO chance they met in abdullah the butchers room. He was part of the office and left the island as soon as possible.
Both Jose and Carlos Colon planned the murder of Brody. Sucks that Brody never got any justice. Glad Tony was able to get him out of there but didn't make it. Karma hit Colon back now that WWC is a low budget and sh*tty a$$ bingo hall promotion. Miss ya Brody!
Thanks Tony here in Puerto Rico the real wrestling fans don't approve the decision of the system and how they let that mtfking murder free in the streets of our island.
Not just about what they owed him. Brody was trying to buy Gorilla Monsoon's share of the company in Puerto Rico, which would have made him Invader's boss. Plus Brody made Invader look stupid in a try out match for the WWF, meaning Vince McMahon didn't hire him. There was a lot of animosity from Invader.
I'm sad to say I was at wrestlemania 30 and the hall of fame. During the hall of fame Carlos Colon was inducted and I gave him, along with many others a standing ovation, had I have known then what I know now and his involvement and cover up of Brodys murder I would have left and not returned until he left the stage.
Fbi (yeah they ain't too credible but maybe only agency with jurisdiction) could investigate as PR under American jurisdiction, for deprivation of body's civil rights
Tony's telling the truth...and just think about...you know Puerto Rico covered it up, because Brodie was still able to speak, meaning he was able to tell what happened himself
A shame that Jose Gonzalez wasn't convicted of Brody's murder a woman lost her husband and a son lost his father I'm only consoled by the belief that while justice was denied in this life one day Jose Gonzalez will face the judgment of God in eternity God bless Brody's family and friends
Dutch Mantel seems to take exception to Tony Atlas' complaints about how the other wrestlers in the dressing room ignored Brody lying on the floor, by saying "nobody knew how bad he was hurt." So one of your fellow wrestlers is stabbed by another wrestler in your "safe place or sanctuary" (your words), he's in such bad shape that he's severely bleeding, he obviously can't get up or do anything, and yet you don't know how bad he was hurt?
It is a very unusual situation to say the least. Other than going to look for the killer there was not necessarily much they could do. They are wrestlers, not doctors and simply standing over his dying body would not help him. It's hard to make out whether or not Tony could have used help, when and how much. Obviously other guys could have accompanied Tony on his way to the hospital with Brody etc. but that's about it. Harley Race also warned Brody about Puerto Rico and said he would get killed if he took his American attitude there and that's exactly what happened. It could be that other wrestlers had some disdain for Brody.
I understand that they're not doctors. but their reactions just don't make sense. One of your fellow wrestlers is stabbed and you just act like nothing happened. The natural human reaction I would think would be to go over to Brody, offer whatever immediate help you could, call for immediate emergency medical help, make it known that Jose Gonzales was the culprit. Certainly the last thing on my mind after an incident like that would be to continue to get ready for a wrestling match.Also, Tony Atlas clearly needed help as he had to single-handedly pick up Brody and place him on the stretcher and then lift the stretcher into the ambulance. According to Tony, the other wrestlers turned their backs when EMS workers who couldn't lift Brody asked for help in doing so. Atlas also said that the other wrestlers turned their backs when the EMS asked if anyone wanted to go with Brody to the hospital. So it's not hard to make out if Tony could have used some help. Brody didn't survive, but he had one helluva guy doing what he could for him in Tony Atlas.
@@NCFiteFan I don't disagree with you but I feel like we don't know the full story. I believe Tony helped him the most but was Tony screaming from the top of his lungs for others to help him and that Brody had been stabbed? Maybe others were "there" but that could mean a lot of stuff. It does not mean that they saw or head it and it does not mean that they understood what had happened. Puncture wounds often do not bleed externally very visibly. Exactly how close to Brody were the other guys? What was the visibility like? Et cetera. I think Tony should have to draw a picture of that for us to appreciate what went on.
That's a very good point regarding how close to Brody the other guys were, hadn't thought of that. I'd really like to know all of the wrestlers who were in that dressing room and what their recollections are today.Still, we have to take into account Brody was on the floor waiting for help anywhere between 35 minutes and 1 hour. I mean that's a long time for a person to not be able to get up after a stabbing/altercation.Also, there is some corroboration for Tony Atlas' version of events from Savio Vega and Tiger Jacksson (Dink).
So crazy how everyone just turned their backs to a man dying right in front of them. So I guess Dutch mantel wouldn't help either? I watch alot of his shoot interviews and Dutch seems like a good man that tells it like it is. I can understand being in another country and being scared of what could happen to them in Puerto Rico. It's also wierd how the doctors said that Brody would be ok but then he died. To make matters worse the guy never was convicted of killing Brody in a room full of wrestlers.
I'm from Puerto Rico. I'm a US Citizen. Born and raised as a Wrestling Fan. I saw Tony Atlas in some Auditorium in P.R., I saw great USA wrestlers. Tony is saying the truth. The Puerto Rico Prosecutor did the arrest. Just Carlos Colon influences paid money under the table to buy the Circuit Court. Today we have a criminal in the free community. Love u guys. Not all Puerto Rican are same rats. I will never forget beautiful moments those USA wrestlers gave us. Mainly in every year anniversary....Ric Flair, Road Warriors, Tony Atlas, Abdullah, Brody. Tony is saying the truth. Savior Vega as a Puerto Rican took the risk to get kill for being helping Tony Atlas. But believe me........after that...Invader never was loved equal. This was a shame for Puerto Rico. I love USA. Not all of all are equal. Thanks for your time greatest wrestlers from USA. Even when we are US Citizens. This is sad. I never loved Puerto Rico wrestling again after this. In today's days...you can see... Puerto Rico has no proud brand of Wrestling.
Is anybody else wondering what the fuck happened with the doctor and Brody. Dude said he’s gonna be ok but we need you to leave cause you’re scaring everybody….. I find it strange cause if it wasn’t for TONY he was the one to get Brody help and to check his wounds. I wouldn’t be surprised if they let him die. Especially since the cops never called TONY as they said they would. Something ain’t right bro
So,Dutch said the reason why bossiness kept on going on while Brody laid there was because they didn't know how bad he was hurt,the man was stabbed,wasn't that enough&then he said the next day when the meeting with the wrestlers in the motel room happened "Maybe I'm the one who said it,I said,wait a minute,a murder happened here guys" hard to understand why he and others wouldn't have helped at the time,all I can say is,I have great respect for Tony Atlas,not so much for Dutch Mantell
We’d all be lucky to have a friend like Tony Atlas. I’ve got one, though he’s a string bean. And another who trained for dead lifting on Venice Beach. I love my friends forever.
Has anybody even thought of reopening this case? You've got the witnesses. You've heard their stories. If the murder case against Jimmy Snuka was reheard, why not this case too.
Who knows how many witnesses are still alive today...How many elderly ex- wrestlers would fly back to Puerto Rico again....At least, from what i understand, very few Americans will wrestle in Puerto Rico today,,,
I think Dutch knew what was gonna happen, Brodie had a big following over there and was looking to become the booker. Sounds like some cooked up scheme so they didn't have to pay Brodie back, Dutch gets the booker job, and thus the deal was done
@@billblaski9523 Abdullah was featured in a dark side of the ring episode that was more in depth on the life and tragic death of bruiser brody and he lied about not being part of a wrestler meeting in a hotel the other wrestlers like atlas and Dutch mantel said they did indeed have a meeting and abdullah was a part of that meeting in the hotel the night before brody passed away brody was murdered and they still don’t know who did it....Rest In Peace bruiser Brody.
Tony Atlas has had the same exact story for over 30yrs! The fact that their wasn’t several people charged & sent to prison for this is a damn shame. Sickening they let that absolute total POS Jose into the wrestling hall of fame!
The next sad thing is I just looked up Brody son he’s in jail for some type of drug possession he gets out in 2022 Geoffrey dean goodish this is sad and he’s in a Texas prison he’s from Texas like me and Brody is too
It seems like Tony was the only one with the balls to stand up against those thugs while Dutch and the other guys were a bunch of cowards. They didnt realize how bad he was hurt? We`re talking about a 300+ lbs badass who is laying on the floor bleeding out. So please cut the bullshit. GTFO! God bless Tony Atlas and Savio Vegas as well for arguably saving Tonys life.
Never going to happen. They didn't fight for justice. Maybe it was smart but it's far too late now and his son has had his own legal issues to worry about.
That's so fucked up. I have seen multiple shoot interviews on the incident and Tony's story never changes. You know he thinks about it probably everyday especially since he bonded with Brody over his son and the artwork right before it happened forever seared into his brain and since Jose got away with murder makes it even worse for him I imagine so fucking sad RIP to a legend Bruiser Brody. I like to imagine when Jose eventually dies Brody will be waiting on the other side to kick his ass till the end of time.
Tony Atlas literally says "don't worry I'm not going to allow them to do anything to you" after they've already cut his guts out of his freaking stomach!! # Listen!!
Tony Atlas might be known as a badass wrestler & Mr. Olympus, but to me, he'll always be remembered as the man who tried to save Bruiser Brody's life. God bless you richly, Mr. Atlas ❤️
agree...I will always hold him in high esteem for it
‘Don’t let them hurt me anymore’ that sent shivers down my spine. Thank god Tony Atlas was there to be somewhat of a comfort to Bruiser Brody.
I actually think he could have physically physically knocked a man's head off their shoulder
Tony is a liar hes was in PR in the 90s
Same
@@braulionegron5126 ?
Tbh they shouldn’t have let gonzalaa leave there alive 💯
Tony has been telling what happened since it happened and his story has never changed. I believe him 100%! Savio Vega said the same thing and said he told Tony that those guys were after him. Tony also offered to take a lie detector test live on camera. Tony & Savio were the only real man in that locker room that night.
Savio Vega recently was a special guest referee for a match that involved Jose Gonzalez winning some world title at 73 years old.
It's sad how Brody got murdered I believe Tony and Savio
@@scottcassulis6062 Bullying people can be a hazardous lifestyle.
@@paulbenoit6076 I agree I don't like Bullies
I never get tired of hearing Tony's acount of this. What a disturbing story.
@Bryce Harper i like tonys account... And i want to believe it...but there are issues.
Most glaring is he talks about wrestling iron sheik that night, but he didnt. He wrestled a tag match with mantell vs bobby jaggers and his partner. Dutch told jaggers about it in the ring. Everything in atlas account is so vivid...but then to make a major mistake in the story and considering he wasnt clean at the time...makes you wonder.
@@SuperMirer I mean this is 30 years ago I don't blame him for that one mistake considering it was alot going on with his friend being murdered
@Bryce Harper agreed. Also keep in mind that atlas was a raging drug addict at this point as well, which is why this was one of the last territories that he could get work in.
Look there is no doubt who killed brody. There is also little doubt it was over money...whether he had bought into the territory, loaned money, or was pissed over the fake territory taxes that we required workers to pay is still a grey area.
There are two people who speak on this regularly and both have major flaws in their story. Dutch and Atlas.
I'd ask anyone with real interest in this to listen to Eric embry, bobby jaggers, and savior vegas accounts of the story.
@@SuperMirer What about breaking character to beat Jose senseless on several occasions? What about the rumor that Brody made fun of the death of that mans daughter just day after it happened? Brody was clearly a bully and a coward. He got what he deserved. Stabbings are always a crime of passion. Jose had that anger built up.
@@loualbino5536 lol. It was premeditated murder. It wasn't a crime of anger. He had a knife. He lured brody into a closed area. He stabbed him twice and tried a third time. The stuff about his daughter is tragic. It was never verified that brody made any jokes of that nature.
I have heard this story so many times told by Tony Atlas, and every single time he does that impression of Bruiser getting stabbed it sends chills down my spine
Same here I get chills .
Yes, me too. When Tony Atlas was telling the story. I literally had a vision of the incident as Tony was explaining the story smh. I hope and pray that Brody gets justice☹️😔😔😞
No matter how much time passes Tony’s account is consistent and on point ..Salute
He's actually an amazing storyteller. I had never even heard this story before but I feel that this man speaking did pretty much everything exactly correct and probably risked his life more than he knows to help a fellow American and I appreciate the hell out of that
@@johnishaxo he did an amazing job painting the picture for sure
I met Tony Atlas the day before Wrestlemania in Tampa. He said "Get over here, big man" & hugged me like he knew me forever. Such a nice guy, man.
You can totally cut every Tony interview in pieces and edit them back together from different years and it always comes out almost word for word the same. It's never changed. Things have become clearer to him as he's learned things over years, but his story never changes.
Exactly!!
@@AlexusMusic thank you
Tony is a class A dude. I can tell without a doubt he will live the rest of his life with emotional trauma. GOD BLESS Tony Atlas🙏
Massive respect for Tony Atlas for trying to help his friend when nobody else would
As sad as this whole story is.....I could listen to Tony tell stories all day
Fortunately Tony got out when he did too.
Cause trouble was waiting for Atlas at the hotel room.
Hulk Hogan gets removed from the WWE Hall of Fame for using a racist slur , not defending that it saying it's right , but Carlos Colon is in the WWE Hall of Fame after being " linked " to this?!?!
Disgusting. I've heard much of this before but it still makes my skin crawl knowing that this happened the way it did and to this day nothing has been done about it.
Agreed....Carlos is a piece of shit.
Ppl should've boo'd Carlos and held up signs that said "Justice for Brody".
Carlos knew.But ain't Carlos like the Hulk Hogan of Puerto Rico or something like a huge figure in Puerto Wrestling?
@@TheDarkworrior84 yeah he's like what Hart is to Canada, or Guerrero in Mexico everyone knows who he is
Woah is this really true?
@@dolfan0019 yeah
The fact that they even talked about removing Tony because he was talking is the real nail in the coffin, they wanted him killed too
God bless Savio Vega
Dutch Mantel heard Victor Jovica, Jose Gonzalez, Gonzalez's brother and Carlos Colon, one of the four men said '' l guess Tony wants the same thing happen to him''. Absolutely disgusting.
Mayor cover up.
By Colón, José and all jovica cover up Brody murder.
What perplexes me is how the four men didn't catch Savio Vega before he warned Tony Atlas.
@@MRWINDYMETHANE more perplexing was that Invader AND Savio Vega WORKED together after that for many years, including Invader working FOR Savio's IWA.
BTW, both Dutch and Tony worked for WWC after the murder of Brody.
Everyone needs a friend like Tony Atlas
God bless Tony! God rest Frank,
Amen ❤️
I beleive Tony Atlas %100 he is teling the truth because I just watched the dark side of the ring and the story he is telling here is exactley the same
Tony’s just an honest man telling what he knows truly happened-because he was actually there!
saddest thing about this, was that brody was a family man and had a little boy. it’s sad but at least he went out with an image of his son close to his heart, RIP brody a hardcore legend.
And is son grew up to look exactly like him.
Alain Mallette
Isn’t his son in jail?
Andre Neale Apparently so. I wonder what for.
@@AnonymousRandomGuy006 How is that the least bit relevant to him looking like Frank? You aren't very sharp are ya?
@@treeherder2201
No, because I’m not a utensil. Wow you’re pretty stupid. Make sure you don’t leave the house without your helmet buddy.
"Brotha, I'm hurt. Don't let them hurt me anymore." 💔
It's wild that they were SO confident they'd get away with it, they didn't bother hiding the fact that they were going to murder a man. They did it with a room full of guys right there.
Sidenote: These men are in the WWE HOF, but Bruiser's not. Yet another reason Vince's HOF is a fn joke.
Actually brody is in the hall of fame if you go back and look they inducted him 2 years ago
Um what? Gonzalez isn't in the hof, Brody is
That's the problem they never got charged for Brodys murder,got off Scott free.
@@davewalker1070 There was a trial, was deemed self defense
It’s sad but unfortunately my island of Puerto Rico is in the gutter… murders are far too many and in plain site. We need a change!!!
Wow. Tony Atlas is a heckuva guy. God Bless him. Sounds like he was a real blessing to Brody in his final hours.
Love Atlas's Iron Sheik impression.
I feel like somebody followed Brody to the hospital to ensure the he didn't survive, I always felt that if Tony never left the hospital maybe Brody still be alive to this day. RIP Bruiser Brody
same
Its all too damn suspicious.
I agree and I think they bought off or threatened the other wrestlers that were there at the time. Which might explain why they turned their backs.
Damn, this story needs a full documentary done on it. Thanks for keeping it fresh...
There is. Look up Dark Side Of The Ring, & you'll hear testimonials from Dutch Mantell & Tony Atlas.
Glad Saivo Vega was there, who knows what would’ve happened to Tony.
Yeah, Tony would've never made it back home if he had went back to his hotel that night.
@@TheDarkworrior84 true
They could have hurt him and they all go to jail now
TONY SHOULD'VE KNOWN NOT TO GO BACK... HE WAS "SNITCHING" SO HE SHOULDVE KNOWN THEY WOULDVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT DEALING WITH HIM
They'd have to gang up on him because just one or two of those pukes would get ripped apart by Tony.
What a great story teller. Could really feel what he was feeling as a confused human begging for help.
Was able to meet Brody and spend about an hour with him in 86 . One big Gentle gaint outside the ring . Great conversation I had with him
This is such a screwed up story...
I've listened to literally, HOURS of many people's accounts, of this very sad situation. I fear, that those responsible, will NEVER face justice. But, because of people not letting this story die, more will know the real truth; The truth about what happened in that locker room, who did it, and who covered it up.
Thanks for continuing the search for truth, Hannibal.
Ric Flair wrote the same thing, in his autobiography, about the corruption in government and fans. After three NWA World Title defenses, Flair refused to ever wrestle their again.
The first ones that said i dont saw anything was the American Youngblood brothers
Tony has told this for years and not one bit of his story has ever changed. Tony asked to take a lie detector test on film about what happened that night. Tony is telling the truth.
I’m Puertorican, I was there that night with my dad but I was only 10 years old. I was a big fan of both, Brody and the invader, dont know what happened, but I believe Tony 100%. The invader killed him, it was premeditated. It always been a rumor all over PR that the invader own Brody money, and that day Brody went to the shower to confront the invader, and the invader killed him in self defense. But after tony story for years, there no doubt he is telling the truth. RIP Brody, PR love Brody, thats why wrestling die in PR, everyone condemned invaders actions. If he indeed killed him he will burn in hell.
Anyone who knows WWC stuff knows that Carlos Colón is more of a mobster than a wrestler. I've got no doubts that Colón knew this was gonna happen and worked his ass off to cover Invader.
That’s very interesting actually. Fans had their own theories?
I think they threatened or paid off the other wrestlers that witnessed it. Dutch's attitude towards the event bugs me. Maybe he was threatened to stay quiet.
We all need a friend like Tony in our lives
I got a couple.
I had 2. One passed away in 2021 and the other passed away in May this year.
And this is another definition of true friendship! well done Tony.
Thank you for sharing this.
Brody was the 1st heel I ever liked/rooted for - he made me believe
The Tony Atlas story about Brody's son's picture gets me emotional every time - starting with love to sadness and then pure rage.
It's a dam shame that some of his so called friends continued to work for that promotion no matter if it was right after or years later.
I guess when wrestlers say you're lucky to have a handful of friends from the wrestling business once you've finished is true.
At the very least I hope Brody's family recieved the money that Brody was owed - I doubt it
I’ve watched a million videos on this subject Tony Atlas Story Never changes ! I believe him !
*TONY HAS NEVER CHANGED HIS STORY. COMPARE THIS VIDEO TO “DARK SIDE OF THE RING” AND YOU’LL SEE ITS THE SAME*
Exactly. If you can tell it the same way for so many years it does add to the credibility.
When you only tell the truth you don't have to have a good memory as they say
Unfortunately the events seem burned into his mind, his memory of the sound brody made must haunt him.
TK so his story hasn’t changed in 1 year since the Vice documentary. What an a accomplishment
Tony’s told this tons of times and it has never changed! Tony offered to take a lie detector test too. Tony is being 100% honest.
@@Talkinknicks
He’s been telling this since it happened and it’s never changed. Year after year it’s been the same and he offered to take a lie detector test on video.
Gonzales got away with murder, hope karma gets him someday
It will
They even ran a storyline about it between Carlos and Invader. Everyone involved is a piece of shit.
Me too!!!
Oh he got a little karma paid back to him, his home, car and motorcycle burnt up in a fire.
@@watcherzero8741 Good. Its still a shame that Saivo Vega talked him out of going to Japan. He would have never made it out alive
Why is his KILLER STILL WALKING?? What a coward of a half of a man. He knew he couldn't beat broadly no other way!! What a coward!!!!!!!!
I belive every word Tony speaks. He's telling it from the heart just like he seen it
Tony Atlas' version from this channel never gets old!
Thank you Hannibal!
My pleasure!
Tony Atlas .. Always the cool charming guy.
He clearly tried to help Bruiser Brody as much as he could.
Heartbreaking.
Wow what a video! Awesome stuff as always
I remember like this was yesterday. My friends were all avid wrestling fans in the 1980s and read all the wrestling magazines. Even though we never saw him wrestle in canada (ontario) it was still a shock. He was a larger than life character on screen. No one deserved that way to die.
Tony Atlas offered to draw a picture of brodys son for free after brody seen his drawings, such a nice gesture...hopefully justice is served
Hannibal I hope you get to interview bubba ray dudley. According to bubba, when he & dvon were in PR..invader 1 told them why he did what he did to Brody
Wow...Really?
What!? How do You know this or find out?
You mean, besides the fact he’s a murdering thug? What kinda “why” could there possibly be?!?
Dude, bubba is always working. Very unreliable narrator
@@SuperMirer yeah Bubba’s gonna work this murder angle with invader, right? Idiot
I have listened to every interview on this topic, and it never gets easier.. somehow I always hope the outcome is different..like Brody lives or Gonzales goes to prison..what a shame!!
As a fellow Puerto Rican; I'm utterly disgusted with the actions made in that locker room. Jose Gonzalez has a special place in hell that's for sure
And Carlos Colon should be right next to him
AS WELL AS CARLOS COLON , SAVIO VEGA AND ABDULLAH THE BUTCHER ! THEY LIED AND COVERED UP THE MURDER OF BRUISER BRODY !
@@dancullen4647 along with Victor Jovica
This was Cold Blooded Assassination.
Remember when this happened was shocked to read how he died . Was 20 years old.
Dude, I bet the wrestling world was shaken by these events.
@Milon
Trust me, it did. According to Mick Foley's book, he'd wrestled in Puerto Rico before Brody's murder and afterwards refused to go back.
the little guy at the end is brave . even now after this years , you can be in danger of speaking out about stuff some important people try to bury , so yea this little guy has big balls. Thanx all 3 for speaking out, people must know. I visited the profile of El Invader and i saw pictures were people consider him a role model, a professional and a great man in his country, they have no clue about the murderer he actually is. People must share this video everywere and bring the murder into attention of the public. I saw pictures of El Invader goin at children parties and stuff. That is disgusting.
Jovica or Barabbas called to threaten Eric Embry after he was on stone colds podcast a few years ago. Eric being the way he is then went on the show again and told them he wasn't intimidated I. The least and told all of their shit like bribing police, running a tax scam on the wrestlers and Jovica being drunk and bragging about getting invader off for murder and how it cost him 180000.
God bless Tony and Dutch. RIP Frank
Tony story never changes if u don't believe Tony by now then maybe u wanted Brody to be dead too
Tony has been very consistent with his account. I have not doubt Tony is telling the truth. It was murder for sure as Brody was stabbed right after he got in the shower. There was no time for a disagreement or argument.
Yeah... But he is wrong about simple facts such as who he wrestled that night. He didn't wrestle the iron sheik. He wrestled as dutch mantels partner against Bobby jaggers and another guy.
Atlas was a raging drug addict at this point. Not everything he says is accurate. Also there is ZERO chance they met in abdullah the butchers room. He was part of the office and left the island as soon as possible.
@@SuperMirer he didn't say he wrestled sheik. He said he told sheik, then went to his match.. js..
Both Jose and Carlos Colon planned the murder of Brody. Sucks that Brody never got any justice. Glad Tony was able to get him out of there but didn't make it. Karma hit Colon back now that WWC is a low budget and sh*tty a$$ bingo hall promotion. Miss ya Brody!
Fucked up situation...i love Brody to this day and i pray that God would bring peace to his wife and son...
Well said sir and I wish the same
Thanks Tony here in Puerto Rico the real wrestling fans don't approve the decision of the system and how they let that mtfking murder free in the streets of our island.
Clear witness! Why the hell justice don't be served? I don't care how many years this is.
Sad how badly this case was handled. Killed him so they didn't have to pay him SMH .... RIP Bruiser Brody
Not just about what they owed him. Brody was trying to buy Gorilla Monsoon's share of the company in Puerto Rico, which would have made him Invader's boss. Plus Brody made Invader look stupid in a try out match for the WWF, meaning Vince McMahon didn't hire him. There was a lot of animosity from Invader.
@@mrkipling2201 Wow ... had no idea it was that deep ....
I'm sad to say I was at wrestlemania 30 and the hall of fame. During the hall of fame Carlos Colon was inducted and I gave him, along with many others a standing ovation, had I have known then what I know now and his involvement and cover up of Brodys murder I would have left and not returned until he left the stage.
this case should be re opened and investigated again maybe some allegiances have changed over the years and somebody will talk
Fbi (yeah they ain't too credible but maybe only agency with jurisdiction) could investigate as PR under American jurisdiction, for deprivation of body's civil rights
I love when he say nothing get dress GET DRESS LOL
Tony's telling the truth...and just think about...you know Puerto Rico covered it up, because Brodie was still able to speak, meaning he was able to tell what happened himself
Why didn't they bring jury from the states.not let 12 Puerto ricans be the jury for a guy that was a national hero for Puerto rican.
A shame that Jose Gonzalez wasn't convicted of Brody's murder a woman lost her husband and a son lost his father
I'm only consoled by the belief that while justice was denied in this life one day Jose Gonzalez will face the judgment of God in eternity
God bless Brody's family and friends
Dutch Mantel seems to take exception to Tony Atlas' complaints about how the other wrestlers in the dressing room ignored Brody lying on the floor, by saying "nobody knew how bad he was hurt."
So one of your fellow wrestlers is stabbed by another wrestler in your "safe place or sanctuary" (your words), he's in such bad shape that he's severely bleeding, he obviously can't get up or do anything, and yet you don't know how bad he was hurt?
And along with the other wrestlers present in the dressing room, he obviously didn't care how bad he was hurt.
It is a very unusual situation to say the least. Other than going to look for the killer there was not necessarily much they could do. They are wrestlers, not doctors and simply standing over his dying body would not help him. It's hard to make out whether or not Tony could have used help, when and how much. Obviously other guys could have accompanied Tony on his way to the hospital with Brody etc. but that's about it. Harley Race also warned Brody about Puerto Rico and said he would get killed if he took his American attitude there and that's exactly what happened. It could be that other wrestlers had some disdain for Brody.
I understand that they're not doctors. but their reactions just don't make sense. One of your fellow wrestlers is stabbed and you just act like nothing happened. The natural human reaction I would think would be to go over to Brody, offer whatever immediate help you could, call for immediate emergency medical help, make it known that Jose Gonzales was the culprit.
Certainly the last thing on my mind after an incident like that would be to continue to get ready for a wrestling match.Also, Tony Atlas clearly needed help as he had to single-handedly pick up Brody and place him on the stretcher and then lift the stretcher into the ambulance. According to Tony, the other wrestlers turned their backs when EMS workers who couldn't lift Brody asked for help in doing so. Atlas also said that the other wrestlers turned their backs when the EMS asked if anyone wanted to go with Brody to the hospital. So it's not hard to make out if Tony could have used some help. Brody didn't survive, but he had one helluva guy doing what he could for him in Tony Atlas.
@@NCFiteFan I don't disagree with you but I feel like we don't know the full story. I believe Tony helped him the most but was Tony screaming from the top of his lungs for others to help him and that Brody had been stabbed? Maybe others were "there" but that could mean a lot of stuff. It does not mean that they saw or head it and it does not mean that they understood what had happened. Puncture wounds often do not bleed externally very visibly. Exactly how close to Brody were the other guys? What was the visibility like? Et cetera. I think Tony should have to draw a picture of that for us to appreciate what went on.
That's a very good point regarding how close to Brody the other guys were, hadn't thought of that. I'd really like to know all of the wrestlers who were in that dressing room and what their recollections are today.Still, we have to take into account Brody was on the floor waiting for help anywhere between 35 minutes and 1 hour. I mean that's a long time for a person to not be able to get up after a stabbing/altercation.Also, there is some corroboration for Tony Atlas' version of events from Savio Vega and Tiger Jacksson (Dink).
Tony is a good guy!! We need more like him now more then ever..
I’d hope to have a friend like Mr. Atlas in any situation like that
Mad respect to Tony Atlas. If anything, he gave Brody some form of comfort in his remaining moments. Too damn sad.
Atlas is really traumatized by this.
So crazy how everyone just turned their backs to a man dying right in front of them. So I guess Dutch mantel wouldn't help either? I watch alot of his shoot interviews and Dutch seems like a good man that tells it like it is. I can understand being in another country and being scared of what could happen to them in Puerto Rico. It's also wierd how the doctors said that Brody would be ok but then he died. To make matters worse the guy never was convicted of killing Brody in a room full of wrestlers.
I'm from Puerto Rico. I'm a US Citizen. Born and raised as a Wrestling Fan. I saw Tony Atlas in some Auditorium in P.R., I saw great USA wrestlers. Tony is saying the truth. The Puerto Rico Prosecutor did the arrest. Just Carlos Colon influences paid money under the table to buy the Circuit Court. Today we have a criminal in the free community. Love u guys. Not all Puerto Rican are same rats. I will never forget beautiful moments those USA wrestlers gave us. Mainly in every year anniversary....Ric Flair, Road Warriors, Tony Atlas, Abdullah, Brody. Tony is saying the truth. Savior Vega as a Puerto Rican took the risk to get kill for being helping Tony Atlas. But believe me........after that...Invader never was loved equal. This was a shame for Puerto Rico. I love USA. Not all of all are equal. Thanks for your time greatest wrestlers from USA. Even when we are US Citizens. This is sad. I never loved Puerto Rico wrestling again after this. In today's days...you can see... Puerto Rico has no proud brand of Wrestling.
It is a crying damn change Puerto is part of America. THERE IS NO STATURE OF LIMITATIONS ON MURDER
That must have been a crowded locker room with all the people who were supposed to be there
Is anybody else wondering what the fuck happened with the doctor and Brody.
Dude said he’s gonna be ok but we need you to leave cause you’re scaring everybody….. I find it strange cause if it wasn’t for TONY he was the one to get Brody help and to check his wounds. I wouldn’t be surprised if they let him die. Especially since the cops never called TONY as they said they would. Something ain’t right bro
This was very close to being a double murder, Brody and Tony. Maybe Sika too because he escorted Tony.
Thank you Tony!
So,Dutch said the reason why bossiness kept on going on while Brody laid there was because they didn't know how bad he was hurt,the man was stabbed,wasn't that enough&then he said the next day when the meeting with the wrestlers in the motel room happened "Maybe I'm the one who said it,I said,wait a minute,a murder happened here guys" hard to understand why he and others wouldn't have helped at the time,all I can say is,I have great respect for Tony Atlas,not so much for Dutch Mantell
We’d all be lucky to have a friend like Tony Atlas. I’ve got one, though he’s a string bean. And another who trained for dead lifting on Venice Beach. I love my friends forever.
After he stabbed him he left for hour maybe to get rid of the knife then comes back to continue his business like if nothing happened. Unbelievable.
Has anybody even thought of reopening this case? You've got the witnesses. You've heard their stories. If the murder case against Jimmy Snuka was reheard, why not this case too.
The widow never really pushed for it to be reopened
Poor woman.
TheFBI could investigate under deprivation of civil rights of brody
Who knows how many witnesses are still alive today...How many elderly ex- wrestlers would fly back to Puerto Rico again....At least, from what i understand, very few Americans will wrestle in Puerto Rico today,,,
This is in Puerto Rico, not America.
Jose Gonzales should be in jail
“I think Tony Atlas wants the same thing”...... interesting
tony always gets respect for being the only one who was there for Brody
Let's hope Carlos, Jose and Victor don't keep Satan waiting.
I feel sorry for Carlito, since he's the son of Carlos...
I think Dutch knew what was gonna happen, Brodie had a big following over there and was looking to become the booker. Sounds like some cooked up scheme so they didn't have to pay Brodie back, Dutch gets the booker job, and thus the deal was done
Tony's account is the gospel imo. It's the only one I trust to be accurate.
Murdering bastards. This was a deliberate hit on a business rival who was going to buy out a contolling share on PR Wrestling
Tony's story has never changed.
I'm glad that that liar Abdullah the butcher isn't apart of this video.
@@billblaski9523 Abdullah was featured in a dark side of the ring episode that was more in depth on the life and tragic death of bruiser brody and he lied about not being part of a wrestler meeting in a hotel the other wrestlers like atlas and Dutch mantel said they did indeed have a meeting and abdullah was a part of that meeting in the hotel the night before brody passed away brody was murdered and they still don’t know who did it....Rest In Peace bruiser Brody.
That's fucked up he died holding a picture of his son.
That is when you call me to set things straight........
And Dutch Mantell went back and booked for WWC after Brody was murdered
Tony Atlas has had the same exact story for over 30yrs! The fact that their wasn’t several people charged & sent to prison for this is a damn shame. Sickening they let that absolute total POS Jose into the wrestling hall of fame!
One thing I can say is Tony Atlas story never changes
Neither does savio Vegas story
Jose Gonzalez. Is a piece of. Crap for killing bruiser brody. And walks away. Scott free. Is down right bush league
Tony seems like a good man
The next sad thing is I just looked up Brody son he’s in jail for some type of drug possession he gets out in 2022 Geoffrey dean goodish this is sad and he’s in a Texas prison he’s from Texas like me and Brody is too
It seems like Tony was the only one with the balls to stand up against those thugs while Dutch and the other guys were a bunch of cowards. They didnt realize how bad he was hurt? We`re talking about a 300+ lbs badass who is laying on the floor bleeding out. So please cut the bullshit. GTFO! God bless Tony Atlas and Savio Vegas as well for arguably saving Tonys life.
Paid off or threatened maybe? I'm not excusing them btw.
Tony, you are a class act my brother.
I remember like it was yesterday. Bruiser Brody was my favorite wrestler
It sounded like the reporter actually was questioning Tony's story until the second guy verified it
Dink looks like he can drink some beers.
All over money no doubt...Brody was in their backyard and was set up all there is to that..
Yup jose owe money to brody
Bruiser Brody's family should find a good lawyer and reopen this case so that the murderer goes to jail and justice is served.
Never going to happen. They didn't fight for justice. Maybe it was smart but it's far too late now and his son has had his own legal issues to worry about.
That's so fucked up. I have seen multiple shoot interviews on the incident and Tony's story never changes. You know he thinks about it probably everyday especially since he bonded with Brody over his son and the artwork right before it happened forever seared into his brain and since Jose got away with murder makes it even worse for him I imagine so fucking sad RIP to a legend Bruiser Brody. I like to imagine when Jose eventually dies Brody will be waiting on the other side to kick his ass till the end of time.
This happens almost every day in Chicago, Illinois # Corrupt like Puerto Rico!!!
Tony Atlas literally says "don't worry I'm not going to allow them to do anything to you" after they've already cut his guts out of his freaking stomach!! # Listen!!