Before He Died, Bruiser Brody Named The 5 Wrestlers He Truly Respected
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Before he died, Bruiser Brody left behind one of the most fascinating legacies in professional wrestling. Known for his wild brawling style, unforgettable matches, and larger-than-life reputation, Brody shared the ring with some of the toughest and most respected wrestlers of his generation.
But who did Bruiser Brody actually respect?
This documentary explores the 5 wrestlers Bruiser Brody respected most: Stan Hansen, Abdullah the Butcher, Harley Race, Dory Funk Jr., and Giant Baba.
From brutal battles in Texas, Puerto Rico, Japan, and the NWA territories to the friendships and business relationships that existed away from the ring, these stories reveal a different side of one of wrestling's most feared figures.
Brody's relationship with Abdullah the Butcher was built around an unusual kind of trust — two legendary brawlers who repeatedly pushed each other to the limit while understanding exactly how the other man worked.
With Harley Race, the respect came from something different: a reputation that never needed to be advertised. Race was already regarded as one of professional wrestling's toughest legitimate competitors long before the wrestling business became a global spectacle.
Dory Funk Jr. represented another kind of greatness. Coming from the legendary Funk wrestling family and the Texas wrestling tradition, Dory became one of the most technically respected wrestlers of his generation.
Then there was Giant Baba, the legendary Japanese wrestler and founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. For Brody, Baba represented something extremely rare in the wrestling business: trust, honesty, and the freedom to remain the unpredictable performer that audiences came to see.
And finally, Stan Hansen — Brody's longtime friend and tag-team partner. Their chaotic matches in Japan helped create some of the most memorable images of old-school professional wrestling. Their relationship went far beyond what happened inside the ring.
This is the story of Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, Abdullah the Butcher, Harley Race, Dory Funk Jr., and Giant Baba — five legendary names connected by the respect of one of wrestling's most unforgettable characters.
If you love old-school wrestling, Bruiser Brody, NWA wrestling, AJPW, Japanese wrestling, Texas wrestling, wrestling history, classic WWE/WCW-era legends, and behind-the-scenes stories from professional wrestling, this documentary explores the men who earned Brody's trust when almost nobody else could.
Featured wrestling legends:
Bruiser Brody
Stan Hansen
Abdullah the Butcher
Harley Race
Dory Funk Jr.
Giant Baba
Fritz Von Erich
Nick Bockwinkel
From brutal territory wrestling to the golden age of Japanese wrestling, discover the five men Bruiser Brody truly respected — and why their relationships with him were so different from the reputation fans saw inside the ring.
#BruiserBrody #StanHansen #AbdullahTheButcher #HarleyRace #DoryFunkJr
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Before He Died, Bruiser Brody Named The 5 Wrestlers He Truly Respected
Ringside Storyvault
2,808 views
Before he died, Bruiser Brody left behind one of the most fascinating legacies in professional wrestling. Known for his wild brawling style, unforgettable matches, and larger-than-life reputation, Brody shared the ring with some of the toughest and most respected wrestlers of his generation.
But who did Bruiser Brody actually respect?
This documentary explores the 5 wrestlers Bruiser Brody respected most: Stan Hansen, Abdullah the Butcher, Harley Race, Dory Funk Jr., and Giant Baba.
From brutal battles in Texas, Puerto Rico, Japan, and the NWA territories to the friendships and business relationships that existed away from the ring, these stories reveal a different side of one of wrestling's most feared figures.
Brody's relationship with Abdullah the Butcher was built around an unusual kind of trust — two legendary brawlers who repeatedly pushed each other to the limit while understanding exactly how the other man worked.
With Harley Race, the respect came from something different: a reputation that never needed to be advertised. Race was already regarded as one of professional wrestling's toughest legitimate competitors long before the wrestling business became a global spectacle.
Dory Funk Jr. represented another kind of greatness. Coming from the legendary Funk wrestling family and the Texas wrestling tradition, Dory became one of the most technically respected wrestlers of his generation.
Then there was Giant Baba, the legendary Japanese wrestler and founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling. For Brody, Baba represented something extremely rare in the wrestling business: trust, honesty, and the freedom to remain the unpredictable performer that audiences came to see.
And finally, Stan Hansen — Brody's longtime friend and tag-team partner. Their chaotic matches in Japan helped create some of the most memorable images of old-school professional wrestling. Their relationship went far beyond what happened inside the ring.
This is the story of Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen, Abdullah the Butcher, Harley Race, Dory Funk Jr., and Giant Baba — five legendary names connected by the respect of one of wrestling's most unforgettable characters.
If you love old-school wrestling, Bruiser Brody, NWA wrestling, AJPW, Japanese wrestling, Texas wrestling, wrestling history, classic WWE/WCW-era legends, and behind-the-scenes stories from professional wrestling, this documentary explores the men who earned Brody's trust when almost nobody else could.
Featured wrestling legends:
Bruiser Brody
Stan Hansen
Abdullah the Butcher
Harley Race
Dory Funk Jr.
Giant Baba
Fritz Von Erich
Nick Bockwinkel
From brutal territory wrestling to the golden age of Japanese wrestling, discover the five men Bruiser Brody truly respected — and why their relationships with him were so different from the reputation fans saw inside the ring.
#BruiserBrody #StanHansen #AbdullahTheButcher #HarleyRace #DoryFunkJr