Frank Goodish
Biography: Frank Donald Goodish was an American professional wrestler who earned his greatest fame under the ring name Bruiser Brody. He also worked as King Kong Brody, The Masked Marauder, and Red River Jack. 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. 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 (CWF), and the American Wrestling Association (AWA) among others. He worked regularly in Japan for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW). 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. 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. Brody died in 1988 from stab wounds suffered backstage in a shower during a wrestling event in Puerto Rico. The killer was José González, better known as Invader I. A jury acquitted González of murder, ruling that González killed Brody in self-defense. Key witnesses to the killing did not give testimony at González' trial due to their summonses only being received after the trial had concluded.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 18, 1946
Deathday: July 17, 1988
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AWA Christmas Show 1984
1984-12-25
AWA Christmas Show 1984
Overview: All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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PNW Owen Family Super Extravaganza
1985-09-24
PNW Owen Family Super Extravaganza
Overview: Pacific Northwest Wrestling event, headlined by The Road Warriors facing Billy Jack Haynes and Sgt. Slaughter for the AWA Tagl Team championships.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-24
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K.C. On The Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling In Kansas City
2009-04-22
K.C. On The Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling In Kansas City
Overview: From the late 1800s to 1988, Kansas City was considered a hotbed of professional wrestling. The lineage of champions in multiple wrestling organizations can be traced to the City of Fountains, and the fan base was considered to be one of the most rampant. The wave of professional wrestling success in the city continued throughout the Twentieth Century until 1988, when Vince McMahon's global World Wrestling Federation ultimately put an end to the independent wrestling territories that once filled up America. K.C. ON THE MAT focuses specifically on Kansas City pro-wrestling from 1930 to the demise in 1988. It begins with the back story of the first National Wrestling Alliance Champion, Orville Brown, and his rise as a top promoter in Kansas City. Brown eventually sold his assets out, and the trio of "Texas" Bob Geigel, Harley Race and Pat O'Connor controlled the area until its fall in the late 1980s.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-22
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
1994-04-01
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Overview: Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-01
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
1983-06-17
WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Overview: Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-17
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
1985-12-25
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Overview: Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
1981-02-22
WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
Overview: Kerry Von Erich gets his shot at the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. But to become a champion "The Modern-Day Warrior" will need to topple NWA kingpin Harley Race.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-22
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AWA War in The Windy City
1989-06-23
AWA War in The Windy City
Overview: The American Wrestling Association invades Chicago with some of the most incredible pro wrestlers on the planet.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-23
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WCCW Parade of Champions '86
1986-05-04
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Overview: World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-04
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
1986-04-20
AWA: WrestleRock '86
Overview: The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the AWA's final stadium show.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-04-20
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WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86
1986-09-01
WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86
Overview: It's Roode vs. Adams with all the gold on the line in The Lone Star State
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-01
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
1986-10-12
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
Overview: The Eyes of Texas fall upon The Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the hottest action around!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-12
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Wrestling's Last Rebel
2017-06-28
Wrestling's Last Rebel
Overview: "Wrestling's Last Rebel" is the definitive look at the life and career of Bruiser Brody told by the people who knew him best. Bruiser Brody was the most unpredictable and charismatic wrestler of all time. Independent, blood, guts, and box office, no one matched Bruiser Brody. Many have tried but there will never be another like him. From becoming a star in the United States to an international mega-star in Japan, Bruiser Brody marched to the beat of his own drum and did things his way. With a rebellious spirit running through his veins, Brody carved out a niche as an independent wrestler before the indies ever existed.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-28
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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
2007-12-11
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Overview: Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also struggled with despair, tragedy and suicide.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-11
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Heroes of World Class
2006-12-26
Heroes of World Class
Overview: In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-26
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WCCW Parade of Champions '87
1987-05-03
WCCW Parade of Champions '87
Overview: Once again the eyes of Texas fall upon Texas Stadium in a memorial to Mike & David Von Erich.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-03
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NWA Battle of The Belts II
1986-02-14
NWA Battle of The Belts II
Overview: It’s another Florida supercard syndicated across the country, and thankfully there’s no hurricane to sabotage this one, so we should be getting a pretty solid night of wrestling action.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-14
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