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

November 9, 2025 39 mins

Ask Dutch Anything 93

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 154 | Jim Ross Accused

Another week in the wrestling world has passed us by and Dutch Mantell is talking about Dave Meltzer's recent comments about Rusev and Dave's suggestion he was once asked to join WWE's creative team (okay Dave), fight fixing in various sports and D'Von Dudley's accusation of racist behaviour toward Jim Ross.

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Ask Dutch Anything 92 | The Most Distasteful Storyline?

Was using Eddie Graham's death as part of a storyline a step too far?

Is Chris Jericho making his way back to WWE?

Could Jerry Jarrett saved the AWA?

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

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 153 | Does Wrestling Need Vince McMahon Back?

Health concerns for wrestling legends, Goldberg complains about Asuka's winning streak again and Charles Manson was a fan of a late wrestling favourite. Dutch mantel is back to discuss the latest in the wrestling world.

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Ask Dutch Anything 91

Another trip to the Inbox as Dutch Mantell answers YOUR QUESTIONS:

Is the best match on the card the most impressive or the one that sells the most tickets?

Was David Arquette a better champion than Sami Zayn?

What is the deal with the tag rope?

All these questions and more on this weeks edition of Ask Dutch anything!

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 152 | WWE Is Seth's Rollins' Injury Real? | AEW Kota's Broken Leg

Is WWE going stale? Even with record breaking TV deals and attendance and a strong roster, is WWE lacking variety?

Dutch Mantell spends some time this week discussing how he feels about the product today as well as covering some of the biggest news, rumour and speculation from around the wrestling world.

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October 12, 2025 54 mins

Ask Dutch Anything 90 | Yokozuna's Weight

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Story Time with Dutch Mantell 151 | Is The Undertaker Ruining His Legacy?

James was stricken down by some bad take-out so we have 2 weeks worth of wrestling news to catch up on. The problem is...there isn't much. But that s not going to stop us from delivering some classic Dutch Mantell takes. Andrade playing musical chairs with wrestling promotions, The Undertaker suggesting he would NEVER use his pull in WWE to get his wife so mu...

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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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