Story Time with Dutch Mantell
Legendary wrestler, manager, commentator, producer and booker "Dirty" Dutch Mantell brings his definitive takes on the latest news in the professional wrestling business as well as the most entertaining stories from years gone by to the podcast airwaves. The Dirty Dutchman from Oil Trough, Texas has worked almost every single major promotion and wrestling territory in the United States over an illustrious 50 year career, including WWE, WWF, WCW, NWA, SMW, TNA, USWA, UWF, OVW, Impact, Georgia, Tennessee, Knoxville, Kansas City, St Louis, Florida, Memphis, Houston, Detroit, Mid-South, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic, Dallas and even more - and that's not counting Puerto Rico...
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 180 | The TNA Talent Purge
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 180 | The TNA Talent Purge
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Ranking The Four Horsemen
Ask Dutch Anything 119 | Ranking The Four Horsemen
Was Marty Jannetty his own worst enemy?
Did Stan Hansen miss out with the Desperados?
What about that Bullwhip vs Fighting Stick match vs Tojo Yamamoto?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 179 | Vince McMahon & Janel Grant go to Arbitration
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 179
Dutch Mantellis back to discuss the latest news from the wider world of professional wrestling, but not before Dutch gives his thoughts on UFC Freedom 250 and some of the controversies surrounding the event. Someone is asking to have Vince McMahon back in the WWE, someone is suggesting that Triple H doesn't have much control of WWE anymore and someone loses a match to their own wig.
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Don't Hassle Randy Savage!
Ask Dutch Anything 118 | Don't Hassle Randy Savage!
Was Wrestling 2 the "Bulldog Brown of the South"?
Was Ricky Morton really considered for the NWA Championship?
Why was the Fabulous Moolah a bigger star than Mildred Burke?
All these questions and more discussed on this week's edition Ask Dutch Anything.
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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 178 | Mick Foley Wants to Wrestle Again?
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 178 | Mick Foley Wants to Wrestle Again?
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Greatest Comedy Wrestlers
Ask Dutch Anything 117 | Greatest Comedy Wrestlers
Who is on Dutch's Mount Rushmore of Comedy Wrestlers?
What was it like working with Father James Mitchell in SMW?
Was Mr Kennedy going to be the next huge star in WWE?
All these questions and more on this week's episode of Ask Dutch Anything.
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MJF Wins Again!
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 177 | Story Time with Dutch Mantell 177 | MJF Wins Again!
Catching up with Dutch Mantell and the biggest news and stories coming out of the world of wrestling this week. It seems it's a week for feuds old and new as we speculate why Dutch didn't get a mention in a recent George Gulas interview, MJF seems to start a thing with AEW's recent acquisition, Mick Foley and the El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano match looks to be going ahead still, despite Ludwig Kaiser's recent run in with the law.
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Lawler's Ridiculous Title Reigns
Ask Dutch Anything 116 | Lawler's Ridiculous Title Reigns
Who hates Dutch the most? What was Dutch's biggest lesson learned the hard way? Should Jerry Lawler's title reigns be talked about like Cena and Flair?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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The Good, The Bad and The TKO
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 176 | The Good, The Bad and The TKO
MJF does MJF things on Ariel Helwani's show, Marty Jannetty has an amputation and WWE brings back house shows...kind of. There is no shortage of stories to discuss this week on Story Time with Dutch Mantell.
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The Most Unreliable Wrestlers
Ask Dutch Anything 115 | The Most Unreliable Wrestlers
Did Terry Funk get paid more to bleed?
Is Tommy Dreamer a bad booker?
What was it like having Buddy Landell in Puerto Rico?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Dutch Goes to Backlash
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 175 | Dutch Goes to Backlash
Dutch is back after an unscheduled week off and you'll never guess where he's been! Yes, the Dutchman was recently invited to WWE Backlash and he is going to give us the full scoop on who and what he saw backstage and how things have changed since the last time he was at a WWE show.
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Ask Dutch Anything 114 | The Worst Match Ever - Zeus vs Abdullah The Butcher
Ask Dutch Anything 114 | The Worst Match Ever - Zeus vs Abdullah The Butcher
Did Cable REALLY kill the territories? What about Luigi Primo?Was Zeus vs Abdullah the worst match in history?
You ask the questions and we answer them. Happy Friday and welcome to this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Responding to Ric Flair
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 174 | Responding to Ric Flair
Have you been waiting for Dutch Mantell's response to Ric Flair's drunken ramblings after his appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show? Of course you have. We all have. Well wait no longer. Dutch Mantell is back with a new episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell and not only is he discussing Ric Flair's comments toward him and the WSI family, he will also look at the comments he made about Ludwig Kaiser and not being invited to WrestleMania. Elsewhere, Dutch is talking about the recent WWE Releases...
Ask Dutch Anythiing 113
Ask Dutch Anythiing 113
Should WWE be working the internet? How is Dutch able to adapt to new ideas in wrestling when many of his peers are not? Did Steve Keirn really drop a deuce in Jerry lawyer's crown???
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
WrestleMania 42 Reviewed
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 173 | WrestleMania 42 Reviewed
WrestleMania 42 has come and gone. Now it's time for Dutch Mantell to give his thoughts on the matches, the fallou and the controversies from the event. Dutch will also take some time to discuss the massive AEW title win for Darby Allin, Jake Hager's debut at Power Slap and why Road Dogg left WWE.
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Ask Dutch Anything 112 | Wrestling's Greatest Years
Ask Dutch Anything 112 | Wrestling's Greatest Years
Why didn't Vince McMahon believe in tag team wrestling? Why isn't Miss Elizabeth in the WWE Hall of Fame? Who were Dutch's favourite wrestlers to manage? These questions and. more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 172
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 172
WWE is taking some strange steps to deal with the issue of ticket sales and attendance for WrestleMania. Having their top stars cut promos on celebrities and creating promo codes that actually make tickets more expensive are just two of the latest head scratching decisions from the last week. Dutch Mantell is here to give his thoughts on WWE's desperate methods as well as Ric Flair's latest online strop, Shawn Michaels addressing the rumours of his relationship with Vince McMahon and much more.
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How Wrestling Has Changed
Ask Dutch Anything 111 | How Wrestling Has Changed
How different is the business now compared to the territory days? What was booking in TNA really like? Did Dutch lose respect for the Knoxville 5?
These questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 171 | It Was Pat McAfee All Along?
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 171 | It Was Pat McAfee All Along?
Between Stephanie McMahon and Pat McAfee inexplicibly being shoved into the WrestleMania Main event picture in one way or another, Janel Grant making more accusations and a trailer for the Hulk Hogan documentary dropping just hours before this episode was recorded, there is no shortage of topics for Dutch to discuss this week. Enjoy!
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Mass Transit Incident
Ask Dutch Anything 110
What was Antonio Anoki like? Was Jeff Jarrett on Steroids? Could a sale to Saudi Arabia be a GOOD thing for WWE?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
Ronda Rousey Gone Again
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 170 | Ronda Rousey Gone Again
There was too much to talk about this week. Too much news coming out of the wild world of pop-wrestling. The Dirty Dutchman is here to talk about some of the most interesting, crazy and perplexing things from the last week. Indie wrestlers getting stabbed, Hall of Fame inductions and mystery phone calls. It's all here on this week's edition of Story Time with Dutch Mantell.
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Ask Dutch Anything 109 | The Toughest Wrestler
Ask Dutch Anything 109
Who would Dutch pick to back him up in a fight or riot? How would Dutch "Smarten Up" a mark? Would a guy get paid twice if he worked twice in a night? All these questions and more discussed on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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The Death of Dennis Condrey
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 169
Our man Dutch is back to talk about the weird and wonderful news from the weird and wonderful world of professional wrestling. This week, Dutch will pay respects to the late Dennis Condrey who sadly passed away recently, discuss the latest in WWE's efforts to take all the money with their special "meet and greet" sessions and talk about the final ruling of Ted DiBiasse Jr who's federal court case comes to an end.
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Creating Beer Money
Ask Dutch Anything 108 | Creating Beer Money
Should Scott Steiner stop? Who Was Bertha Travis? Who was not nearly as tough as their gimmick?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Ronda Rosey Returns
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 168 | Ronda Rosey Returns
After a short, unplanned break (despite rumours, Dutch was NOT cursed by Danhausen), Dutch Mantell is back to catch up on all the latest goings on in the wrestling world. Creative choices and changes that make us say "Huh?", debuts and comebacks that make us say "Wow" and mistakes and botches that make us say "Ouch". It's all happening and Dutch Mantell is here to talk about it all.
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Dr D's Most INSANE Promos
Ask Dutch Anything 107 | Dr D's Most INSANE Promos
Would Ric Flair become the legend he is if David Von Erich lived?
Why was Johnny Valentine toxic?
Is there heat between Undertaker and Jim Cornette?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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More Mr McMahon Insanity
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 167 | More Mr McMahon Insanity
The body cam footage pf Vince McMahon's car crash last year has been released. Are we going to watch it together? You bet your sweet ass we are. Elsewhere, WWE continue their media blackouts ahead of Elimination Chamber this weekend, Janel Grant speaks publicly and the big question on everyone's mind is "What's in the BOX?!".
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Ask Dutch Anything 106 | Memphis Wrestling Studio Days
Ask Dutch Anything 106
How far do you have to go to make sure you don't get robbed while you're in the ring?
How old is "too old" to wrestle?
Did Bruiser Brody ever talk about going back to WWF?
All these questions and more answered on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Politics and Wrestling
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 166 | Politics and Wrestling
Some say that politics and wrestling shouldn't mix. Others might say that some issues need to be highlighted and should be put in the spotlight to raise awareness. Is wrestling the right outlet for the most divisive and controversial issues in today's society or should it only ever be a way to escape the harsh reality?
Dusty Rhodes' Booking
Ask Dutch Anything 105 | Dusty Rhodes' Booking
More questions from you, more answers from the Dutchman. Welcome back to the Friday edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Injuries, Lawsuits and Mistakes
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 165
If you love legal drama and wrestling news then THIS is the show for you. In this last week, Gail Kim and her former employer, Anthem, are going at it over a possible whistle bowing matter, Hulk Hogan's name and image have been dropped from the Real American Beer cans and we actually get an update on the Janel Grant case! Dutch Mantell is here to talk about it all as well as: injury news for both Bron Breakker and Chelsea Green, Big E officially retires and, of course, we have to...
The Good Old Days
Ask Dutch Anything 104 | The Good Old Days
Did Dutch really fight Bill Dundee in public to protect the business?
Who would win in a fight between Dick Slater and David Schultz?
Why do guys still call spots in the ring if matches are so rehearsed?
All these questions and more on this week's episode of Ask Dutch Anything!
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2026 WWE Royal Rumble Review
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 164
Dutch Mantell is back to give his thoughts on the 2026 Royal Rumble. From the debut of Royce Keys and why it seemed to fall flat in Saudi Arabia, the identity of Bron Breakker's masked attacker and who shone the brightest at the event overall. Also, Dutch will talk about the latest news in the wrestling world including the status of Chris Jericho after he didn't appear at the Rumble, the Undertaker's comments about WWE: Unreal and MUCH MORE.
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Ask Dutch Anything 103
Ask Dutch Anything 103
Where does Micheal "P.S." Hayes rank among the greatest of all time?
Did the WWF intentionally "Go Country" in the 90s?
Does Vince McMahon win the Monday Night Wars without ECW and Mick Foley's influences?
All these questions and MORE on the return edition of Ask Dutch Anything.
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AJ Styles' Retirement Match
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 163 | AJ Styles' Retirement Match
AJ Styles may be having his final wrestling match at the Royal Rumble. Between Gunther's hot streak and Shinsuke Nakamura's recently deleted tweet, it certainly seems that the Phenomenal One will call it quits at the same PLE where he made his debut 10 years ago...or is that just what AJ and WWE want us to think?
Elsewhere, Dutch will be discussing WWE's lack of promotion of this years Royal Rumble, how much The Rock could be paid for appearing at next year's WrestleMania and just...
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 162
We've got some catching up to do! Dutch mantel is back to look at all the news, rumours and stories from the past few weeks including Jerry Lawler's desire to wrestle again, TNA's awful debut on AMC and which wrestler thinks podcasters shouldn't be criticising professional wrestling. Also in the show, Dutch also considers Bruce Prichard's opinions on 4 match PLEs, how WWE's use of AI might land them in legal trouble and Powerhouse Hobbs leaving AEW.
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"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd
Ask Dutch Anything 102 | "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd
Could Chyna have been a big star in TNA?
Who had the best entrance in wrestling?
Was Undertaker the biggest stooge of them all?
All these questions and more on this week's episode of Ask Dutch Anything.
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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 161 | Somebody Stop Ric Flair!
Story Time with Dutch Mantell 161| Somebody Stop Ric Flair!
Story Time with Dutch Mantell is back for 2026 and we're a couple of weeks behind so we're going to talk abut what's going on in the wrestling world in this new year but some stuff happened during our winter break that we just cannot ignore. Here. We. Go.
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Who Knew? The Bruiser Brody Conspiracy
Ask Dutch Anything 101 | Who Knew? The Bruiser Brody Conspiracy
Happy New Year to all the fans of Story Time with Dutch Mantell. What better way to start 2026 than to dig deep into the massive archive of unanswered fan questions and pose them to the Dirty Dutchman himself!
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Randy Savage Scripting Matches
Ask Dutch Anything 100 | Randy Savage Scripting Matches
If you think that the days of jolly, bearded, gift giving men were over for another year, you've got another thing coming. Dutch Mantell I here to delight you with stories, astonish you with tales and most importantly, answer your questions
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