This video is a MASTERCLASS of both cutting a promo, and the 80s era style of wrestling. Absolutely magnificent.
@doomgoy9462
8 жыл бұрын
comparing this to current wrestling, no wonder people thought it was a shoot back then. so much more believable
@chetthedebt2169
8 жыл бұрын
+Pickle Barrel - I was thinking the same thing as I watched this. The slow, over-scripted, over-emphasized speaking pattern that all of today's wrestlers seem to have is enough to put me to sleep. And while today's heavily choreographed matches can be entertaining, I don't think anyone would ever buy them as being legitimate brawls.
@chetthedebt2169
8 жыл бұрын
+Chet Lemon - The crowd is also fantastic. Adds so much to the match.
@doomgoy9462
8 жыл бұрын
+Chet Lemon todays wrestling more like a broadway play
@christophercasey5368
8 жыл бұрын
I agree with Chet Lemon. The crowd adds to the match. They were great, rivals Jim Crockett Promotions. Even though their smaller.
@elleeway8060
7 жыл бұрын
Today's wrestlers wax and tan like they're going to the prom.....look at Mantell, or George Steele.....back hair you could make wigs out of and pale as an Alaskan winter.....they looked more real as well compared to these Ken-dolls with no off-the-cuff mic skills and over-rehearsed matches
@OmarKrauser
11 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: Both Dutch Mantell And Jerry Lawler Were born on the same day in the same year.
@TuMalditaMadre
5 жыл бұрын
The greatest thing about this is that this was a typical Saturday morning in Memphis.
@funkyweapon1981
3 жыл бұрын
More like in the South.
@terryashmore2109
2 жыл бұрын
Greatest time ever seen in Wrestling history
@madbrowniac7871
2 жыл бұрын
The birthplace of all Nineties era Pro Wrestling Anarchy yet to be. And the perfect "Voice of Reason" in the late great Lance Lanier Russell actually selling that his trademark "C'mon You Guys!" could actually stop lunatics from darn near killing and maiming each other!😂🤣😂🎤🎼🎸🤼♂️B.W.
@TuMalditaMadre
2 жыл бұрын
@@madbrowniac7871 Lance being so calm with so much mayhem occurring a mere foot away from him always magnified the mayhem. "Come on guys, that's enough!" in a soft tone while two guys are trying to break someone's leg or a brawl ensues at the announcer's desk is pure genius.
@madbrowniac7871
2 жыл бұрын
T.M.M.: That was ingenious! Mr. Russell might or might not be in The Top Three ever. As the saying goes though it doesn't take long to call the roll. And then there's the absolute fact that in his incredible career he put over more people than rain tarp!😂 Was he ever asked to do Memphis Tiger Games? When they were a Nationwide Basketball force with oddly enough a guy named Keith Lee he'd have been a true Ace addition on The Mic.😂🤔🎤🎼🎸🐅🏀🤼♂️B.W.
@russandsummerscott790
6 жыл бұрын
Dutch was one of my alltime favorites and much respect as he is also a Vietnam veteran
@marcbasil
Жыл бұрын
Lmao he’s some creepi old racist from southern murica 🤦🏻🤣
@browngaymethodistjesuschri1361
10 ай бұрын
Being forced to burn children alive as a young man makes him better?
@8thaccount535
Жыл бұрын
I loved Dutch as Zeb Colter, and I listen to his podcast all the time, but this is the first match of his that I've seen. Dude was a great worker.
@charlesshankle3178
3 жыл бұрын
The small, simple details made wrestling in this time extraordinary
@TheCodedtestament
10 жыл бұрын
Anytime old school southern wrasslin’ is showcased, I love it! From the standpoint of storytelling, nothing has or ever will touch it! Mantell was an outstanding performer, but also a guiding hand for many professional wrestlers.
@esekay3648
2 жыл бұрын
I think there was like 2 actually wrestling moves and a whole bunch of strikes..the psychology was great but it work for guys who look out of shape. Not saying you have to do every move but and body slam would've been nice.. But I guess in order to make it look real you cant be to fancy
@Murphdogg4
10 жыл бұрын
my god just the lil details they put into this..this is wrestling!! I've been watching a lot of memphis on youtube, i had no idea how awesome it was!!
@amylenahan8088
6 жыл бұрын
I wish jerry, Lawler
@benjamin29471
Жыл бұрын
Memphis was amazing. I grew up watching Crockett, and it was great too, but I wish I could have seen more of Memphis as a kid.
@CollinKillian
Жыл бұрын
@@justinleblanc1883Mid South is amazing..It was my territory growing up in the early and mid 80s in Oklahoma City. My dad was a state senator, and he knew Bill Watts and would get me backstage from time to time when they came to the Myriad. I have photos of me with hacksaw Butch Reed, Jim Duggan, and Dennis Condrey with Bobby Eaton..Was amazing, they of course remained in character the entire time..
@scenariomckinney
2 жыл бұрын
Growing up in Memphis, this was the center of the wrestling universe. I just wish wrestling was this way again.
@crash921
2 жыл бұрын
This is so much better than 90% of todays AEW or WWE
@Bazzeboy
Жыл бұрын
I’d say a 100%
@DonSmith2323
Жыл бұрын
100%
@BruiserKC
11 жыл бұрын
This man has been one of the most underrated people on the mic ever in wrestling. I've followed Dutch Mantell for years and watching him be Swagger's mouthpiece reminds me of the old-school managers. We need more guys like Dirty Dutch Mantell.
@jamescoleman446
Жыл бұрын
No he’s not. He’s right where he belongs. In the shadows of the real wrestlers. 😂🤣
@CollinKillian
Жыл бұрын
@@jamescoleman446He's one of the most respected wrestlers and bookers of the 80s..He taught so many from the Undertaker, Steve Austin, Godfather, AJ Styles, and the list goes on. He was a major player in Memphis during it's height of popularity..
@jwooters1986
2 ай бұрын
You have no idea what you are talking about@@jamescoleman446
@anthonyharris4234
2 жыл бұрын
These guys knew how to throw punches. Wrestlers today need to study tapes to make their shit look real
@jamesstewart8377
Жыл бұрын
This is how you cut a believable promo. Current WWE should take this guy and have him teaching their roster how to talk.
@xagon2012
7 ай бұрын
I like how straightforward and real this comes across. Just straightforward promos and wrestling action without the fanfare and the whole "clown show" aspect. I wish I could have experienced this as it happened.
@longjohn526
8 жыл бұрын
It's easy to see why Dutch had such a big influence on Stone Cold ...... What a worker, great ring psychology and he and Lawler had great chemistry. Back in the age of TV Squash Matches (I grew up in AWA country) this was pretty innovative and really quite smart. I'd definitely be more likely to see a live show of a rematch than if they had showed each guy in the usual squash match .... Lawler was pretty smart about that as the Andy Kaufman stuffed proved.
@richardbond144
Жыл бұрын
Kudos to Lawler and Jarrett! No fancy production or presentation. Bloodstained mats, crappy looking ropes, and barely any padding on the turnbuckles. Great, creative angles; too! My condolences to the Jarrett family. Wish you a speedy recovery Jerry!
@rancidcrawfish
2 жыл бұрын
Lance Russell was a huge asset for Memphis wrestling
@bo0tsy1
11 жыл бұрын
Props to Dutch and King, more interesting match than we could ever hope to see today.
@memphismarkog
2 жыл бұрын
Got what you paid for
@memphismarkog
2 жыл бұрын
Love
@Black25284
Жыл бұрын
Wrestling nowadays is dead and boring.
@Black25284
Жыл бұрын
Old school wrestling is great 😊
@themanwithnoname4723
2 жыл бұрын
If I had a time machine I’d be here watching this in person.
@nassermj7671
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone bought in, starting with me. Wasn't expecting that from you Dutch.
@MrChristopherHaas
3 жыл бұрын
This midwesterners wishes in a big way that there was way to watch Memphis wrestling chronologically from 1977 or so all the way to the end. Just another great example of how adept our combatants were at keeping things interesting. THANK YOU
@canttouchthis6439
7 жыл бұрын
The wrestlers back then made it look real thru that mic
@richardremick1639
Жыл бұрын
So happy I was a kid when this came out I love being an old geaser 👍🏻
@georgecarl1955
10 ай бұрын
We were lucky enough to be born at the right time.
@richardremick1639
10 ай бұрын
@@georgecarl1955 i agree. Definitely happy about when we were born 👍🏻
@bb-gc2tx
Жыл бұрын
dutch was a true pro wrestling nomad travelling from territory to territory for decades
@birdlanddj
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent sell-job when Lawler hits the post at 14:11 - I wish more of the vintage Memphis stuff was still available (a lot of it was apparently taped over) but what I've seen is outstanding.
@riprogers8313
11 жыл бұрын
I've known Dutch since working for nick Gulas in 1978 - great pro - worked for everybody in the biz from booker to producer to mgr to wrestler- even worked for me when I ran spot shows!!! No scripted promos here!!!
@shonc8338
6 жыл бұрын
Rip I knew Nick for years. Buddy did we ever have good times and make a lot of money
@randyvinson7928
6 жыл бұрын
Rip Rogers I remember you rip you were pretty big shit yourself back then in the tenn area.
@eightiesjoe6108
2 жыл бұрын
Man I love Lance Russell - he was just the best at selling the drama!!
@PsychomachineryEBM
9 жыл бұрын
All time classic segment
@firebreakerchip
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome freaking angle. I cant wait for the barbed wire match. Get well, Jerry! True legend!
@junioralsept9335
Жыл бұрын
I thought Dutch Mantel was one of the toughest wrestler I've seen.. That included GCW in late 70's early 80's.
@willisskull2676
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this was entertaining from start to finish. Dutch got real heat, everyone involved presented it as a legitimate bout, and without spoiling anything, things took some unexpected turns. That was great. Now I am left with this question: Why can't wrestling today be presented as serious with good storylines, good, characters, and good angles? Now days it's all about getting your shit in and all these winks at the camera. RIP Kayfabe. We know it's a work, but the product should be presented as serious. You don't see characters in movies going off script, ranting about what happened with actors backstage, talking about star ratings and how much camera time they have.
@sambennett8387
9 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I really bought into this on tv as a kid.
@austinha11
4 жыл бұрын
It's still real to me, DAMMIT!
@volstar8
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clip, never seen this one before. Interesting angles. I never really liked Mantell but I couldn't hate him either.
@thefrenchspy81
11 жыл бұрын
Best 15 minutes of wrestling ive seen this year. It had a great story and i didnt see the double cross coming. Whats wrong with the wrestling telling the story?
@DonSmith2323
Жыл бұрын
Its such a great part that todays wrestling has totally lost and its the reason guys like us still watch the classics over new wrestling any day
@lokobob47
11 жыл бұрын
this was when wrestling was great...much better then what they are passing off as wrestling today and Jerry and Dutch were really two of the best in the country
@jmburde656
Жыл бұрын
Would love To Watch matches with you
@bordem4090
8 жыл бұрын
when wrestling was good.
@tomsawyer5736
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in WWF territory (Rochester,NY) but stuff like this makes me wish I grew up in Memphis.
@toolboxtilman
Жыл бұрын
No one ever took a bump like Dutch
@79chevy901
6 жыл бұрын
This is when wrestling was wrestling.
@canttouchthis6439
7 жыл бұрын
Dont understand why dutch didnt make it to the big show
@ASwagPecan
2 жыл бұрын
nothing in the modern day can compare to the sincerity of this
@connor7036
Жыл бұрын
"There's no need getting in the ring beating somebody you've beaten before". You can take that straight to the bank because that's what wrestling these days needs to take note of.
@euralsihsart5227
8 жыл бұрын
Zeb's voice didn't change at all.
@gl6996
Жыл бұрын
Lawler and Mantell are cosmic brothers; they were both born on November 29, 1949.
@ronaldshank7589
4 жыл бұрын
Instead of "The King" wearing a Crown after this particular match, he should've been wearing a dunce cap! I can't believe that Jerry was stupid enough to stop and talk to Dutch, after Dutch called him over to talk, which, of course, caused Jerry to let his guard down. This was another excellent angle that this particular Wrestling Organization was well-known for. I give this segment a perfect 10 out of 10 rating!!!
@freestaterevolution
2 жыл бұрын
Classic Memphis! I find myself watching these old shows instead of the boring “sports entertainment” today!
@bluenickels
10 жыл бұрын
amazing! Super ham fisted and obvious but amazing nonetheless. These guys were hitting hard too.
@robintaylor680
3 жыл бұрын
God damn that was a good match I love that one that was great it really was
@phillyslim3109
2 жыл бұрын
Much respect to Dutch Mantell, not just anybody can just hop in the ring and put on a great match while wearing a sweater!
@dmilstone5709
2 жыл бұрын
That back-hair be a bitch don't it?
@GOOSE-1334
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@bernhardwall6876
Жыл бұрын
I'll just say, what a match!
@MacPr0xnxx0
11 жыл бұрын
Legend!
@blizakebowman
11 жыл бұрын
crowd = worked. Awesome.
@johnboydojo
3 жыл бұрын
Now that's Wrestling! They don't call him dirty for nuthin!
@davidbradley8286
Жыл бұрын
Dutch and hangman bobby jaggers, the kansas jayhawks were awesome together.
@marquan1976
Жыл бұрын
Lance: C'Mon, Dutch!
@richiebear1969
12 жыл бұрын
I just heard Dutch lost his granddaughter in a car accident. R.I.P.
@AdoublesLdouble
11 жыл бұрын
WE THE PEOPLE
@georgecarl1955
10 ай бұрын
The difference between then and now- younger fans today don’t know what they missed.. This match and the entire sport 30-40 years ago was the real deal. Today, too many acrobatic spots, too many finishing moves not sold anymore…no real stories being told.
@llll_The_Onion_llll
Жыл бұрын
Wow the bump at 5:11 Dutch took was one of the best I ever seen.
@troesler81
2 жыл бұрын
I forgot Dutch wore a fur vest in the ring.
@keithlovell4229
3 жыл бұрын
Dutch takes the belt with him , even though the referee wasn't around to count the 3. Funny thing is 2 nights later at the Mid South Coliseum, they wrestled each other in a barbed wire match for the Southern belt, where Dutch entered with the belt AND was intorduced as the champion. Lawler won the belt back.
@Michael1966W
12 жыл бұрын
@chrisz31974 me to. Dutch is an awesome guy. I always enjoyed watching him whether it was MEmphis/Mid-South or Georgia
@ryand4533
2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone explains what the “rules” were supposed to be?
@ellajackson1400
6 ай бұрын
I miss the old days of wrestling
@Frothenbath1
2 жыл бұрын
That's how you get some major heat! :D
@crow672008
11 жыл бұрын
Back when wrestling was worth watching
@Shaneproof
3 ай бұрын
Wow I didn’t realize what an athlete Dutch was. He’s so fast and explosive. That vault over the top rope to the floor was like nothing
@Dr.Meth666
6 ай бұрын
I did not see that cross onto Lawler coming .GODDAMN this old school shit fucking RULES!!!! POST MORE !!!!
@ryand4533
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I honestly thought Dutch was wearing a full body leotard till he got closer to the camera 🤯
@LH74
6 ай бұрын
Underrated mic skills
@VladDred
11 жыл бұрын
awesome wrestling, this is why people still watch this crap well in to their 80s ......just to see crazy random action
@sparkie119
11 жыл бұрын
His this Zeb Coulter in his younger days?
@vikingkong999
11 жыл бұрын
OMG. Is he 90 years old today?
@dildonius
4 жыл бұрын
No, he's 70.
@MrJavon712
11 жыл бұрын
Great Angle....Sad I can't see this on todays Wrestling
@timothyburns2768
3 жыл бұрын
TV crowd making more noise than a WWE Stadium event
@joehumphrey2594
3 жыл бұрын
Is there such a place as oil through in texas
@rachetsnake2292
8 жыл бұрын
My dad used to be a wrestler whith Dutch
@jimmybrooks3411
3 жыл бұрын
Who was your dad
@bo0tsy1
10 жыл бұрын
Young wrestlers take heed, find the opponents flaws, attack those flaws, no matter how big or small, then time and place your statement. Promo 101 . Notice the abdominal stretch was just a move, not a finisher. Also notice, no DQ with a chair shot, foreign object. Lawler sold everything stiff but he sold, Dutch sold, almost ziggler style. Really a stand out match concept. But you could tell the respect for each other was there. In closing, Dutch is gonna kill you. WM31
@fjccommish
12 жыл бұрын
The question is "does Dutch like Lawler?"
@rashadginn8768
3 жыл бұрын
Dutch is the Human Sweater🤣🤣🤣
@jasonhastings5538
2 жыл бұрын
Man this takes me back to the 80s as a kid!!!!😁😁😁😁
@jessecumba
3 жыл бұрын
Dutch was the man!
@yankeedvl1
11 жыл бұрын
zeb coultier sent me here
@realrickyruller91
11 жыл бұрын
wwe needs to set up a feud between dutch and jerry. Relive old times
@Silenced23
2 жыл бұрын
Why people still watch WWE is beyond me. It's not wrestling anymore. It's flashy bs. In WWE especially in the woman's division, how do you get hit with a chair 5 times and still get up?
@dm95422
11 жыл бұрын
WE THE PEOPLE !
@bo0tsy1
11 жыл бұрын
Vote up Duct Tape turnbuckles
@mikesweeney5619
8 жыл бұрын
Lol....ol Zeb Coulter sure liked to talk a lot,even back then :P
@DAPDave
11 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@radiodate99
11 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@CactusInsane
2 жыл бұрын
Hey looks like Kevin Owen's if he looked like a legitimate tough guy
@sadwingsraging3044
2 жыл бұрын
Double Dutch Clutch!
@stalegum
10 жыл бұрын
WE, THE PEE-PUHL!!!
@shanehaley3960
11 жыл бұрын
when zeb colter and jack swagger go down to the ring its always a different gameplan and it always works
@peakperformancetrain
11 жыл бұрын
Lance Russell should've worked at the UN such the peace keeper
@theboxingboy7422
Ай бұрын
You can see that Dutch was a big influence on stone cold Steve Austin. With the mannerisms and style of promo he did
@pinme123
11 жыл бұрын
Yes, he is. And Lawler is hairy-chested, too! One hell of alot of testosterone in that ring!
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