Story Time with Dutch Mantell

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 and Japan! Every week, Dutch Mantell will give you his hot takes on the latest news, re-live some of the most memorable shows and events through history, bring you along on a virtual road trip to explain the nuances of the wrestling business, tell classic stories from throughout the decades and answer YOUR questions every week. There may even be a guest or two coming up in the future, so make sure you subscribe and never miss an episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell! Story Time with Dutch Mantell is part of the WSI Network of podcasts and YouTube channels. Enjoy daily clips of Story Time with Dutch Mantell on YouTube: YouTube.com/@StoryTimewithDutchMantell/

Episodes

September 28, 2025 57 mins

Ask Dutch Anything 89 | Wrestling's Greatest Promos

Who Should Have Been a Booker?

Darby Allin The New Sting?

Who Will Replace Triple H?

These are your questions and Dutch Mantell will answer these and more this week on Ask Dutch Anything Episode 89

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 150 | Is Triple H Feeling the Pressure?

Following WrestlePalooza event that ESPN themselves wasn't blown away by, Dutch Mantell is here to discuss the fallout of the event. Who should face Brock Lesnar next? Does Stephanie McMahon deserve a WWE Hall of Fame induction? How much will a WrestleMania 42 ticket cost? As always, Dutch will also be reacting to the latest news from the wider wrestling world. 

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Ask Dutch Anything 88 | A Trip Down Memory Lane

Does Dutch know how to Salsa dance?

What is Dutch's opinion on Stan Stasiak?

Did a heel get compensation if they couldn't make money with a Gimmick Table?

All these questions and more on this week's episode of Ask Dutch Anything!

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 149 | WrestleMania Heads to Saudi Arabia

WWE is taking the grandest stage of them all to the land of Saudi Arabia. Reportedly, 350 million dollars is what it costs to get WrestleMania to go overseas. In this episode, Dutch Mantell considers what we can expect from the show of shows in 2027 and what this possibly means for the future of WWE as a whole. Elsewhere, Dutch will also lend his thoughts to "Di...

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Ask Dutch Anything 87 | The Jarrett-Dixie Fallout

It's Sunday! Which means it's time to Ask Dutch Anything!

This week the Dutchman will tackle queries about the friction between Jerry Jarrett and the Fullers, being let go from TNA and his experiences with the ladies of the WWF. Dutch will also talk about Ted Dibiase, Big van Vader and Al and Don Green.

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 147 | The Self-Destruction of Matt Riddle

So much to discuss this week! Ronda Rousey continues to burn bridges, Matt Riddle screws over a charity event and Nikki Bella wants a word with Wade Barrett. Elsewhere, AJ Styles is spouting conspiracies on RAW, Matt Morgan shoots on John Cena and MJF and Hangman Page are seen together at a wedding (Kayfabe REALLY IS DEAD!).

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Ask Dutch Anything 86 | Dutch's Military Days | Friendless Faces, Careless Cousins, Brass Knuckles

Dutch talks about his time in basic training for the military, his thoughts on the late Brian Lawler and a man called Saul Weingeroff.

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 147 | SykoStu Goes Home | The Rock's Weight Loss, WWE in Paris

 

Much to consider, much to discuss on this week's episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell. An update on SykoStu following his brutal assault at the hands of Raja Jackson and the terrible takes on the incident from the likes of RVD and Mark Henry, rumours of AJ Lee's return to the ring to tag with her husband CM Punk vs Seth Rollins and hi...

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Ask Dutch Anything 85 | Reappraising Bob Backlund | No More True Heels, The Girls Hated Dixie Carter

Was Down and Dirty with Dutch Improvised?

Why Are There No True Heels Today?

Was Bob Backlund Actually Any Good?

These are the questions you submitted to Dutch Mantell, if you want the answers to these (and many more) then you'll have to tune in to this weeks episode of Ask Dutch Anything!

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 146 | Attempted Murder! Raja Jackson Attacks Syko Stu

We know you've been waiting for Dutch Mantell to give his take on the shocking incident that took place at a recent indie show involving Raja Jackson and his brutal assault on Stuart 'Syko Stu' Smith. Dutch will be talking in detail about the matter and the fallout as it is currently. Elsewhere, Dutch talks about the attendees of Vince McMahon's 80t...

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Ask Dutch Anything 84 | TNA's Most Underrated

It's Sunday and on Sunday you can ask Dutch Mantell anything and he'll answer on the show, this week we find out who Dutch thinks TNA should have given a bigger spotlight to in TNA during his time as booker, Dutch's reaction to Jim Cornette calling Dutch vs Lawler in Memphis the greatest Face vs Face storyline EVER and what his thoughts are on people betting on pro-wrestling.

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Ask Dutch Anything 83 - Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl

Your questions answered once again on Ask Dutch Anything. Sandwiched between at watch-a-long of the very first Concession Stand Brawl from Memphis and more Wisdom of Dutch Mantell.

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 145 | WWE vs AEW: Is The War Back On?

Another week of news, stories and gossip from the wild world of pro-wrestling. The possible sale of TNA, WWE Women's Champion Naomi announcing she's pregnant and Triple H being body shamed by fools online. Elsewhere, a new felt superstar has debuted on AAA's PPV, Mandy Rose talks about herpes and Big Vito goes off on Bret Hart?

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 144

A lot of news to discuss from the pro-wrestling world this week. WWE sign a huge deal with ESPN, Karrion Kross gone from WWE and Bret Hart tells everyone they'd be better of they copied him more often. Elsewhere, Drew McIntyre blasts young wrestlers for not asking for advice, Brooke Hogan fears Scientology and Danhausen pays the APA in Coke.

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Ask Dutch Anything 82 | Dutchisms: The Wisdom of Dutch Mantell Part One

Will Real American Beer and Real American Freestyle survive without Hulk Hogan?

Did anyone ever get fired for losing a fight with a civilian?

What is the perfect wrestling schedule?

All these questions and more on this week's edition of Ask Dutch Anything.

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 143 | WWE SummerSlam Review | Brock Lesnar Returns

It's time to get Dutch Mantell's impressions of the main events of SummerSlam 2025. The biggest story, of course was the return of Brock Lesnar. Was this the right thing for WWE to do given his alleged involvement in the Vince McMahon Scandal? Elsewhere, Dutch will discuss Vince McMahon himself as we wait to see his appearance on a documentary on the l...

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Ask Dutch Anything 81 | USWA Unified Title Fate Revealed!

D.B. Cooper, Amelia Earhart, The Voynich Manuscript. There are endless unsolved mysteries in this world. Endless speculation and conspiracies keep these legends and enigmas alive. Today, Dutch Mantell puts to rest one of the biggest mysteries in wrestling history. That's right, after nearly 30 years, the Dutchman will FINALLY tell the whole story of what happened to the USWA...

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 142 | The Death of Hulk Hogan

In the wake of Hulk Hogan's passing, Dutch Mantell shares his experiences with a young Hogan long before his rise to the mega fame he would achieve. Dutch talks about what Hogan was like to ride with in those early days, his influence on the business and his take on the controversies that would dog Hogan until his last days and how they impacted his legacy.

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Ask Dutch Anything 80 | Jim Cornette's Stooge Test

We may not have had the best quality A/V this week, but we still have the best questions thanks to you! That's right, it's Sunday which means you get to ask Dutch Mantell the questions which he will answer and maybe sprinkle in a few good stories here and there as a treat!

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 141

Please excuse the AV quality in this week's episode. The reason why is explained at the top of the show and although it's not quite up to the usual standard, the conversations and stories are still top shelf, we promise.

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