Frank Goodish

Frank Goodish

Born: June 18, 1946
Died: July 17, 1988
in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
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.

Movies for Frank Goodish...

Title: Dark Side of the Ring
Released: April 10, 2019
Type: TV
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
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Wrestling's Last Rebel
Title: Wrestling's Last Rebel
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: June 28, 2017
Type: Movie
"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.
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K.C. On The Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling In Kansas City
Title: K.C. On The Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling In Kansas City
Character: Bruiser Brody (archive footage)
Released: April 22, 2009
Type: Movie
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.
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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Title: The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: December 11, 2007
Type: Movie
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.
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Heroes of World Class
Title: Heroes of World Class
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: December 26, 2006
Type: Movie
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.
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Title: The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Character: Bruiser Brody (archive footage)
Released: April 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
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AWA War in The Windy City
Title: AWA War in The Windy City
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: June 23, 1989
Type: Movie
The American Wrestling Association invades Chicago with some of the most incredible pro wrestlers on the planet.
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WCCW Parade of Champions '87
Title: WCCW Parade of Champions '87
Character: Bruiser Brody/Red River Jack
Released: May 3, 1987
Type: Movie
Once again the eyes of Texas fall upon Texas Stadium in a memorial to Mike & David Von Erich.
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
Title: WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: October 12, 1986
Type: Movie
The Eyes of Texas fall upon The Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the hottest action around!
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WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86
Title: WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: September 1, 1986
Type: Movie
It's Roode vs. Adams with all the gold on the line in The Lone Star State
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WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Title: WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: May 4, 1986
Type: Movie
World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
Title: AWA: WrestleRock '86
Character: King Kong Brody
Released: April 20, 1986
Type: Movie
The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the AWA's final stadium show.
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NWA Battle of The Belts II
Title: NWA Battle of The Belts II
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: February 14, 1986
Type: Movie
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.
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Title: WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: December 25, 1985
Type: Movie
Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
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PNW Owen Family Super Extravaganza
Title: PNW Owen Family Super Extravaganza
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: September 24, 1985
Type: Movie
Pacific Northwest Wrestling event, headlined by The Road Warriors facing Billy Jack Haynes and Sgt. Slaughter for the AWA Tagl Team championships.
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AWA Christmas Show 1984
Title: AWA Christmas Show 1984
Character: King Kong Brody
Released: December 25, 1984
Type: Movie
All your favorite AWA stars in action on Christmas night.
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Title: WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: June 17, 1983
Type: Movie
Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
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WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
Title: WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
Character: Bruiser Brody
Released: February 22, 1981
Type: Movie
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.