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1988
Frank "King Kong" Brody, outlaw wrestler
By Lon Grahnke Entertainment Editor
Frank "King Kong" Brody, 41 the last of the big-time wrestling "Outlaws" died
Sunday morning in Puerto Rico. According to early reports from wrestling insiders,
Mr. Brody was fatally stabbed Saturday night in a locker-room altercation.
Mr. Brodys real name was Frank Goodish.
Also known to fans throughout the world as "Bruiser Brody", the bearded wild man
who barked like a mad dog and attacked his opponents with steel chairs was often
quiet and reserved when away from the ring. An intensely private man, he shunned
crowds and public acclaim, even though he was among the top 10 international stars
in the wrestling business. He was paid more than $14,000 dollars a week as a
main event attraction in Japan.
Throughout his 15 year career, Mr. Brody was considered an outlaw. Because he
refused to sign contracts with any promoters or organization. Mr. Brody could have
made more money working for the
World Wrestling Federation or the National Wrestling Alliance, but the 6-foot-5 inch,
275 pound Texan preferred to drift alone, like a hired gun from town to town.
A favorite with Chicagos hardcore wrestling fans, Mr. Brody was scheduled to appear
at The Amphitheater on August 12 in the main event of a show promoted by
Windy City Wrestling. He was to battle Nord the Barbarian.
Frank "King Kong" Brody, outlaw wrestler
By Lon Grahnke Entertainment Editor
Frank "King Kong" Brody, 41 the last of the big-time wrestling "Outlaws" died
Sunday morning in Puerto Rico. According to early reports from wrestling insiders,
Mr. Brody was fatally stabbed Saturday night in a locker-room altercation.
Mr. Brodys real name was Frank Goodish.
Also known to fans throughout the world as "Bruiser Brody", the bearded wild man
who barked like a mad dog and attacked his opponents with steel chairs was often
quiet and reserved when away from the ring. An intensely private man, he shunned
crowds and public acclaim, even though he was among the top 10 international stars
in the wrestling business. He was paid more than $14,000 dollars a week as a
main event attraction in Japan.
Throughout his 15 year career, Mr. Brody was considered an outlaw. Because he
refused to sign contracts with any promoters or organization. Mr. Brody could have
made more money working for the
World Wrestling Federation or the National Wrestling Alliance, but the 6-foot-5 inch,
275 pound Texan preferred to drift alone, like a hired gun from town to town.
A favorite with Chicagos hardcore wrestling fans, Mr. Brody was scheduled to appear
at The Amphitheater on August 12 in the main event of a show promoted by
Windy City Wrestling. He was to battle Nord the Barbarian.