Bruiser Brody presented his character as good as anyone in the business, and just as he etched scar tissue into his forehead during bloody battles, he etched a legacy into pro wrestling history. Bruiser Brody’s Career. That's when Brody was stabbed repeatedly. His monstrous proportions (he was billed at 6'8" and 295 pounds) and leonine mane left a strong impression on crowds and led him to be cast as a "monster heel" — a longtime wrestling trope characterized by the unapologetic brutalization of smaller opponents. If he had lived, it would be an easy guess that Goodish would’ve worked as a booker or in some behind the scenes aspect because of his mind for the business. They didn't think it was real!" Vinnie Massaro, a California-based pro-wrestler who recently appeared on "Lucha Underground," recalled learning about Brody through underground tape-trading circles that pre-dated internet streaming sites. In Florida he beat B. Brian Blair for the Florida State championship. Here they are in the video below in an outdoor brawl for NWF. 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Before becoming a professional wrestler, Goodish played football at the University of Iowa and West Texas State. It was also in the WWWF where he wrestled Invader 1 (José González), for whom he refused to sell. Get all your true crime news from Oxygen. This was primarily thanks to Bruiser Brody, who ignited the explosion with his tag team partner Stan Hansen. Bruiser Brody was 42 years old when he died. Performers emerging from shows fully drenched in real blood was not uncommon. A jury acquitted González of murder, ruling that González killed Brody in self-defense. Brody and Smith lived in Texas. As Bruiser Brody and King Kong Brody (the latter, a name he used in Midwestern promotions out of respect for Dick the Bruiser), Goodish competed as a freelancer in several companies including the Central States Wrestling (CSW), World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW), Windy City Wrestling, World Wrestling Council (WWC), Deep South Wrestling (DSW), Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF), American Wrestling Association (AWA), and World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). Written by his best friend and widow, this compelling biography of international wrestling superstar Bruiser” Brody provides an unparalleled look at his life and death. "Brody is a man we still very much look up to," Epik concluded. It's the theater of life.". Flair in fact, claims that family friend Bruiser Brody removed the drug evidence to protect the Von Erich name. Brody underwent somewhat of a face turn at the time — wrestling slang for when someone known for their villainy transitions to a more heroic role. Over the years Brody became synonymous with the hardcore wrestling brawling style that often saw one or more of the participants bleeding by the time the match was over. He is 71 years old as of this writing. Prior to his wrestling career, Goodish worked as a sportswriter in San Antonio, Texas. To have that take place in a murder story — that happening in that world — it's even more crazy to try and figure out what's true and what's not. With stories from the likes of Dutch Mantel and Savio Vega, both who were present during the time of Brody… In Japan, he was in a tag team with Stan Hansen. Then, him and Abdullah are bleeding on you, right in the stands. I called Mrs. Goodish and told her she better come down a few hours before he died, that the rumors she heard were true.". In WCCW in Texas he was actually a babyface, most often against Abdullah The Butcher. The killer was José Huertas González, better known as Invader I. In the underground of the wrestling world at the time, the first signs of what would later be called hardcore wrestling had begun emerging simultaneously with Brody's ascension to superstardom. He was carrying his wife in the car, then a heart attack came, he lost control and the car crashed into a tree on the side of the road. [5], In April 2019, Brody's death was featured on VICE's Dark Side of the Ring - Season 1, Episode 3, which included interviews with Dutch Mantel, Tony Atlas and Abdullah the Butcher. His in-ring work and wrestling persona earned him an induction in the professional wrestling hall of fame, St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame, Southern Wrestling Hall of Fame, Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame. In this documentary, his wife Barbara (portrayed by Rebecca Grenier) states how she witnessed the transformation every time she dropped him off at the airport and he walked through the doors of the terminal. We had a little bit in common in terms of her and my wife are from the same town [Dunedin, New Zealand]. Due to the design of the dressing room, there were no witnesses to the altercation. This picture was reportedly taken at Benoit’s psychologist's office on June 22nd, 2007 – the very same day that the former World Champion killed his wife, Nancy. In fact, during that era of pro-wrestling, it was fairly common for characters to assume the identity of their alter-egos even outside of the ring, in order to preserve the legitimacy of the performance. He was revered and beloved by audiences — who were shocked to learn of his sudden and somewhat controversial passing. Nowadays people are like, 'That's just a gimmick,' but [for Brody] there was no gimmick. Husney believes that because many Puerto Ricans believed Brody was in fact the monster he had at one point portrayed, it became harder to convict González. What's known about Brody's early life is that he was born Frank Goodish in 1946 and that he played football in college at Iowa State and later at West Texas State, according to "The Squared Circle: Life, Death, And Professional Wrestling" by David Shoemaker, who noted the latter school's athletics program would go on to produce several iconic wrestling performers. "This was the coolest, outlaw era of wrestling," Husney told Oxygen.com. José never testified.". Bruiser Brody gives his opinion on veterans hanging on in the business. "[Atlas] was telling the cops, 'That's the guy you need to f--king arrest, right there,'" recalled Mantell. To take your gimmick and bring it out into the real world and still keep it up, it's incredible. Who Killed Bruiser Brody? Goodish's second wife, New Zealander Barbara Smith, remained with him until his death in 1988. Bruiser Brody’s chaotic feud with Abdullah the Butcher is the stuff of wrestling legend. Even if that meant living their character in real life and the stakes of that. It's a reminder to be careful where you go. After attending West Texas A&M[7] and working as a sportswriter Goodish was trained to wrestle by Fritz Von Erich. He left behind a widow, Barbara, and a young son, Geoffrey. Goodish was married on June 4, 1968, to Nola Marie Neece;[8] the marriage ended in divorce on October 12, 1970. Key witnesses to the killing did not give testimony at González's trial due to their summons only being received after the trial had concluded. 14 of the 500 top wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 14 May 2021, at 20:52. I'm sure he could still be going now [if he were still alive].". Evan Husney, the producer of "Dark Side of the Ring," explained that it was Brody's commitment to the illusory world of pro-wrestling that made him such a fascinating — but complicated — subject. Goodish was married on June 4, 1968, to Nola Marie Neece; the marriage ended in divorce on October 12, 1970. Directed by Jason Eisener. Luger and Bill Alfonso, the referee of the match, were puzzled and attempted to speak to Brody who did not respond. Brody continued, "What you’re talking about is the evolution of an athlete; the evolution of a wrassler. Brody's main chest wound had blood that was bubbling — so I figured his lung had been sliced open. If my wife sees me watching him on TV, she almost always says, "He'd be so handsome if it weren't for those ugly scars." YouTube has a plethora of videos showing Bruiser Brody in action. In a later shoot interview, Bill Alfonso said that there was a miscommunication issue on who would lead the match and there was no ill will ever between the two. "One is the tragedy of it, the story where people are really sad. In 1976, he went to Vince J. McMahon's WWWF where he challenged WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino but was unsuccessful in winning the championship. A wrestler named Dutch Mantell, who has also performed with WWE under the name Zeb Coulter, described the confusion at the scene. July 17th, 1988, marks the anniversary of the death of Frank Goodish, a man better known to fans as Bruiser Brody. "It was Brody's persona that the jury perceived that man to actually be," Husney claimed. There can’t be more than a couple hundred people in attendance, but Bruiser and Abdullah put on a show like they’re wrestling in a sold out Madison Square Garden – true lovers of their craft: Geoffrey was born in November of 1980 and was only seven years old when his father was senselessly murdered in Puerto Rico by another wrestler named Jose Gonzales. Police allegedly didn't believe Bruiser Brody's colleagues when they tried to explained who stabbed the wrestler to death. "He was just an all-around badass person. Sign up for Oxygen Insider for all the best true crime content. We have no records of past relationships for Bruiser Brody. If you're a policeman and you come into a situation that you think could be staged — they didn't think it was real. It's nuts, but it's also amazing. He was literally Bruiser Brody, his own entity. As described by Atlas in "Dark Side of the Ring," the hospital was chaotic and filled to the brim with people in need of emergency treatment, prompting Brody's fellow performer to forcibly carry a doctor into the room to treat his friend. Brody and Hansen came to San Juan and at least 28,000 emotional fans were on hand at Roberto Clemente Stadium to see the belligerent pair tackle Abdullah the Butcher and hometown hero Carlos Colon (who was, of course, part owner of the promotion) on June 2, 1984. According to our records, Bruiser Brody is possibly single. "The only way that new wrasslers starting out today can ever reach the top is they must wrassle the guys on the top…to learn what the guys on top took 20 years to learn. Bruiser Brody is a member of the following lists: 1946 births, 1988 deaths and People from Macomb County, Michigan. Mantell says in the documentary. Brody briefly flirted with a longer football career before he was discovered by Fritz Von Erich, described by Shoemaker as a "Texas wrestling mogul," who gave Brody his  wrestling nickname. Many other details of Brody's early life have been kept secret, as he prioritized the integrity of his pro-wrestling persona over the public's desire for "real" biographical information. The two took their "business discussion" into the showers for privacy. Brody was reluctant to even discuss his "shoot" (backstage wrestling slang for real) name in public. "Brody had already been taken out. Prior to his wrestling career, Goodish worked as a sportswriter in San Antonio, Texas. Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. ", "If you look at Brody, you might have seen a wrestling match before he came on and have been like, 'This is fake, this is whatever,'" Husney continued. Brody had an infamous cage match with Lex Luger in Florida on January 21, 1987. Mantell added that police at the time believed the stabbing to be some kind of wrestling-related hoax. In his prime he worked as a "special attraction" wrestler in North America, making select appearances for various promotions such as World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), Central States Wrestling (CSW), Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWFF), and the American Wrestling Association (AWA) among others. He also worked as a producer on the World Class Championship Wrestling telecast, although he kept his off-camera role a secret. "We all heard a scream and saw someone's hand with a knife go into a bigger guy," Mantell told Shoemaker. Together, they had a son named Geoffrey Dean Goodish. While working for WCCW in Texas he was the booker and produced their TV program. He stood 6 feet 5 inches and weighed close to 300 pounds. "But then Brody comes out, swinging his chain right in front of your face. "He could get a near-epic match out of just about anybody he wrestled," Shoemaker wrote. It was a brief tour in Puerto Rico in 1988 that would ultimately end Brody's career — and his life. She has stated that while his wrestling persona was known for brutality and being uncontrollable, Brody was the complete opposite with his family. He could turn any night at the wrestling show into a major event.". Bruiser Brody was able to get people in the seats. "Brody was both beast and poet: He wrote the epics in which he featured. But, as Massaro explains, the way his death is specifically remembered remains somewhat divisive in the wrestling community. But the police walked in thinking, 'Well it's just another crazy, wild wrestling brawl.' Bruiser Brody’s real name was Frank Goodish. "González ran out a secret hideaway in the back and we all ran in and knew it was pretty bad. She lived in Sydney for a long time and that’s where she met Brody. Unfortunately for friends and family, especially his wife Barbara, Gonzalez pleaded self-defense and was later found acquitted for his murder. He was later married to Barbara Smith, who remained his partner until his death. As a wrestler, Brody ascended to stardom seemingly instantaneously. In Larry Matysik's book, Wrestling at the Chase, Matysik states that before the match Brody told him "I'm not putting up with any of his bullshit" and that Brody was upset that Luger would not sell for him. Geoffrey Dean Goodish is the only child of the late, great wrestler Frank Goodish better known as ‘Bruiser’ Brody. [10], On July 16, 1988, Brody was in the locker room before his scheduled match with Dan Spivey at Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium in Bayamón (a city near San Juan, Puerto Rico), when José Huertas González, a fellow wrestler and booker,[11] allegedly asked him to step into the shower area to discuss business. He knew he was dying, but could talk. Brody briefly flirted with a longer football career before he was discovered by Fritz Von Erich, described by Shoemaker as a "Texas wrestling mogul," who gave Brody his wrestling nickname. What one witnesses when watching Brody wrestle is unbridled fury before, during and after the match is … At 6’5” and a muscular 320 pounds, Brody was a giant in the ring who evoked fear in his … Half of his money went to legal fees and settlement, whereas the Internal Revenue took the other half. Ironically, Bruiser Brody’s wife, Barbra Goodish, is a wonderful woman who has done a great job of representing his legacy and is from the same hometown as Adam’s wife in Dunedin, New Zealand. Tony knew it was real so they were actually engaging each other from different perspectives. From looking at the picture, all seems fine and normal, and you’d struggle to think that the man shown was about to murder his wife later that day, then proceed to kill his son and himself over the following days. Recently discussed on Viceland's newest series, "Dark Side Of The Ring," the murder of Brody, an absolute legend in the industry even before the killing, shows how complicated the politics of kayfabe really can be. He was acquitted of murder in 1989. It was 10 days late," Mantell said. The other is a cautionary tale. "I already knew the verdict by the time my subpoena arrived at my door. Luger and Alfonso decided to forgo the planned finish of the match and Alfonso disqualified Luger in a spot where Luger continually punched Brody in a corner and did not back off. "Within the wrestling industry, there's two versions of the story," Massaro said. A video of Brody — shockingly out-of-character — explaining his recalcitrance first appeared on YouTube in 2009. Dutch Mantell, who was a part of the Dark Side of the Ring documentary, wrote a chilling blog post on Brody’s death and what happened on that dreadful night. Despite his untimely end, Brody has been canonized as a sort of patron saint of the industry. Brody died in 1988 from stab wounds suffered backstage in a shower during a wrestling event in Puerto Rico. She talked about how they met in Australia and how different he … In the trial, she got to keep the house. Brody's last words (as told to Atlas) were, "Tell my little son I love him, and tell my wife I love her, too." He also competed under the moniker of Red River Jack in Texas, during an angle against Gary Hart's men and Skandor Akbar's Army in World Class Championship Wrestling. González, who always maintained his innocence, was initially charged with first-degree murder but was later reduced and tried for involuntary homicide. [7] In the middle of the match, Brody stopped "working" and stood around. In this sub-genre, most rules were suspended and ultra-violence was encouraged. Atlas then looked up at González and saw him holding a knife.[12]. "Pro-wrestling nowadays, nobody thinks anything is legit. Jun 18, 2017 - Frank "Bruiser Brody" Goodish his son Geoffrey and his wife Barbaras Parents Backstage, Brody and a wrestler named Invader I (shoot name: José González) had been arguing — about what, exactly, no one knows. The honor, and the code. As it turned out, at the time, he was also in the midst of a divorce with ex-wife Lisa. "That's why the verdict came back not innocent but not guilty. ... Bruiser Brody. Due to the heavy traffic outdoors and large crowd in the stadium it took paramedics close to an hour to reach Brody. "I remember getting a tape from Japan and he would literally go around and start swinging a chain. On April 15, 1988, the first attempt to form what became the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship was done when Brody faced off against NWA United National and PWF champion Genichiro Tenryu; the result was a double countout. In the States, he had numerous feuds with the likes of Kamala the Ugandan Giant, Abdullah the Butcher, and "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell. He also worked as King Kong Brody, The Masked Marauder, and Red River Jack. Despite his reputation as being disagreeable with promoters he would aid any who needed a boost in ticket sales as he was guaranteed to bring in crowds. Massaro believes that this part of the story was a bit exaggerated, perhaps to cover up some more nefarious dealings behind the scenes. Behind the scenes Brody was very protective of his "in-ring" image, hardly ever agreeing to lose matches and building a reputation of being volatile; he would on occasion intentionally hit or hurt opponents during a match contrary to the pre-determined nature of professional wrestling. With Mick Foley, Jocephus Brody, Mateo Carnovale, Nicolino De Francesco. For years, controversy surrounded his murder. Brody and Smith lived in Texas. About. Atlas wasn't subpoenaed until after the guilty verdict. It's a crazy art form. Frank Donald Goodish (June 18, 1946 – July 17, 1988) was an American professional wrestler who earned his greatest fame under the ring name Bruiser Brody. Wrestlers relive the tragic evening in 1988 when they witnessed a locker room confrontation that resulted in the death of legendary wrestler Bruiser Brody. 11 of 15. The cause of this has been disputed for years, the Von Erich family claiming myocardial infarction or heart attack. Together they had a son named Geoffrey Dean, born November 7, 1980. Together they had a son named Geof… However, when watching the match, it is clear that Luger did sell for Brody. Brody also competed as the Masked Marauder at one time in the AWA. [13], American professional wrestler and murder victim, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Foley, Mick. The episode then shows Barbara Goodish, Brody’s wife, and his son Geoff Goodish. It made Puerto Rico this insane territory where where wrestlers were like, 'It's rough, be careful.'". Not every place is your home. SD Jones claims after one such match González said to him "one day I am gonna kill that man". “I had been in contact with Mrs. Goodish (Bruiser Brody’s widow, Barbara). He first wrestled in Dallas - Fort Worth and later Louisiana. Relationships. The circumstances of the incident to this day remain unclear. The prosecution witnesses living outside of Puerto Rico did not show up, claiming they had not received their summons until after the trial had ended. José González continued to work for Carlos Colon for many years and kept a picture of himself shaking hands with Brody in his office. In 1987 he returned to the AWA where he fought Greg Gagne and Jerry Blackwell. The Japanese fans were hysterical," Massaro told Oxygen.com. Leon figured with his size, strength, athleticism, and former NFL career, he would be a sure-hire by any promoter. Ironically, Bruiser Brody’s wife, Barbra Goodish, a wonderful lady that has done a remarkable job to represent his legacy is from the same hometown of Adam’s wife in … On July 16, 1988, Bruiser Brody was attacked in the dressing room prior to a card in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Because his handsome appearance was less grotesque than that of many of his opponents, he took on the role of "monster slayer" in fights against opponents like Kamala the Ugandan Giant, the One Man Gang, and Abdullah The Butcher, according to Shoemaker. González claimed self-defense and testified in his own defense. There was an argument between the two wrestlers and a scuffle ensued. Brody lost the title to Jumbo Tsuruta four days later. Brody would wrestle around the world, making several notable appearances at both New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Pro-Wrestling, and winning several championships in a handful of different federations around the globe along the way. Brody quickly developed a penchant and reputation for these kinds of matches, especially in South America, where audiences had become particularly bloodthirsty. Together, they had a son named Geoffrey Dean Goodish. Bruiser Brody (then King Brody in the AWA) caught the attention of Leon White while studying AWA wrestling on Saturday mornings. In 1987, Brody began working primarily for the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico after getting fired from New Japan. The police's skepticism hampered the investigation, according to Mantell and Atlas. "I don't think it's good that anyone knows I'm Frank Goodish," he says in it. "These wrestlers had to do everything they possibly could to protect the business and not expose it. Brody died the following day on the operating table of multiple stab wounds to the abdomen, leaving behind a wife and a son. Brody has posthumously received several accolades, including an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, often considered one of the highest honors in the entire industry. Randy Savage (Age 59) Randy Savage also died of a heart attack in 2011. In the world of pro-wrestling, the line between what's real and fake is always blurry —  and the true story about the death of wrestler Bruiser Brody complicates the unclear division between fantasy and actual events. He was later married to Barbara Smith, who remained his partner until his death. So, I'm not buying that," Massaro said. Brody was in an ongoing feud with The Russian Brute who later went on to AWA fame with Manager Ox Baker. Fellow wrestler Jose Gonzales (Invader I) was charged with Brody's murder, but was later acquitted. Brody also teamed with Big John Studd. A pro-wrestling manager of 10 years who goes by the stage name Chad Epik told Oxygen.com that Brody remains a guiding light for younger stars. Brody continued his feud with Abdullah the Butcher, as well as engaging in a feud with Carlos Colon. We’ve been talking for a couple years, we have some common friends. He started training like a powerlifter and ate everything he could to increase his size and strength. Tony Atlas ran to the shower and saw Brody bent over and holding his stomach. You're going to be like, 'Wait a minute, maybe this is real!' His talent was considered unrivaled. Brody was given a perfunctory funeral in Puerto Rico shortly thereafter. González was charged with murder but was ultimately acquitted after claiming he had acted in self-defense. She has stated that while his wrestling persona was known for brutality and being uncontrollable, Brody was the complete opposite with his family. The murder of Bruiser Brody did go to trial but Gonzalez was found not guilty after the court decided he had acted in self-defense. He later died from his stab wounds. He was one of the biggest stars during the late 70s and early 80s. They had talked to and kept in touch with Mrs. Goodish in the past, so when the idea for the newly created Brody figure came up, they talked to her about the product. 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