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Actor, author, ex-wrestler, booker, creative consultant and narrator for the VICE series, โDark Side of the Ringโ. EMail: dirtydutchmantell @gmail .com
Land o Lakes, FLA
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@davemeltzerWON
Wow Dave. You can report on a guy using his cock to wrestle, another guy throwing fake kicks and a female pulling out a used tampon to stick in her opponents mouth??? And that's not a joke? Big difference is that Memphis 'comedy' wrestling sold 11,000 tickets dozens of times.
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Is it just me or did wrestling seem a lot more enjoyable back in the day?? More intrigue, more interesting...more thought in the product?
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Wow. Condolences to my long time friend
@JerryLawler
over the loss of his son, Brian. I knew Brian when he was 10 years old running Memphisโ Mid-South Coliseum. Tough, tough news to hear. The Lawler family has my deepest sympathies.
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Did I touch a nerve with the GREAT DAVE MELTZER!!! Dave sure could dish it but he canโt take it!! So please ask him why he blocked me and Iโm issuing him an open debate on the wrestling business. RTs to Dave would be welcome also.
@mattkoonmusic
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Great promo!! 25% work 75% shoot. This is one of wrestling's untold stories. Why did this happen? Did it happen just out of the blue? Nope. Don did a great job because he was legitimately pissed. Who wants to know the REAL STORY?
But seriously, Don West cut one hell of a heel promo cold, by himself, with no setup. The dude got downright awesome in TNA and was one of my favorite things about the show for a long time
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I am in the midst of restarting my podcast. I want to be a PERFORMANCE ARTIST Podcaster. What is that? I donโt know other than to say I wonโt be a real podcaster...but Iโll just act like one. No training. Who cares? Iโll be a COSPLAY Podcaster.
@mattkoonmusic
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DUTCHISM OF THE DAY: Years ago, pro wrestlers used to protect each other in the ring and tell everybody it was real. Now today, they kill each other and tell people it's fake.
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Back when I was active, talent had much more input into their character, angles and progression than now. Now ruled by committee. Not good.
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BREAKING NEWS: Just confirmed that Iโll be doing
@TheJimCornette
podcast THIS WEEK. Weโre doing a a cross between Wrestling Garage Sale and Hoarders. If you donโt know what that is, guess youโll find out.
@DirtyDMantell
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Watching this back makes me proud. 2 pros who knew what they were doing and telling a fantastic story in the process. Damn my jaw still hurts. Lighten up King!!!
@WWENXT
guys pay attention. This is how itโs done.
@JerryJarrett
@TheJimCornette
@JerryLawler
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FROM THE VAULT:
@UltimateWarrior
@Sting
...1985 Memphis when I managed these 2 jacklegs when they 1st started. Now...
@WWE
HOF.
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Original 1st Family, Austin Idol, Dirty Dutch, Jimmy Hart, Dream Machine, Handsome Jimmy. Classic.
@TheJimCornette
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Iโm not a stickler for preserving the business going forward. It is what it will be. But I am a stickler for preserving the past and not letting anybody degrade or insult what I and hundreds more of my brothers did in the ring. Thatโs like punching me. And I will punch back.
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When I was ZEB Colter, ZEB wasnโt PC enough for the WOKE crowd. Fans were relentless over โmyโ views which werenโt even โmyโ views. It was WWEโs version of what ZEB views were imagined to be. But again, thatโs wrestling. When does the fake end...and the reality begins. ๐ค๐ค
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I read where the average American has sex 89 times a year. Wow...this is going to be one helluva weekend.
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The next episode of
@DarkSideOfRing
RE: Montreal Screw Job is an eye opener. Even though I narrated it, I found out things I never knew. Don't miss it.
@TheJimCornette
&
@bruceprichard
are gold. Wed 9PM EST on
@VICE
.
@evanhusney
Where were you when the Montreal Screwjob happened?
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I used to think that
@davemeltzerWON
did a pretty fair job of reporting on wrestling. But TBH, Dave is as biased as
@cnn
or
@FoxNews
. He tries to label himself a journalist when, in fact, heโs just a commentator. Dave is the
@donlemon
of wrestling just paid a lot less.
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I just wish Iโd really discovered that โperformance artโ stuff years ago. Couldโve saved a lot of wear and tear on the body. Maybe
@THETOMMYDREAMER
couldโve just pretended to hit me with a chair or Abdullah couldโve just pretended to drop 400 lbs of elbow on me.
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@DannyBentley15
@THETOMMYDREAMER
@TheJimCornette
Hey that Invisible Man gimmick has been done. Ronnie Garvin did it on a spot show 50 years ago. Titanes Del Ring did it back in the 60โs in Brazil. Itโs all fun and games till you see a few Invisible Fan arenas. Then maybe those guys can eat off of CosPlay money.
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Remember this day. Memphis Police were watching on TV and dispatched a unit to investigate. Wanted to charge Eddie with a Hit and Run.
Eddie Gilbert running down Jerry Lawler in the WMC-5 Studios.
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Thinking about doing a podcast. Know absolutely nothing about it. Who would listen if I participated in one?
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A question was asked...compare Memphis to ECW? ECW was Memphis north minus THE 12,000 SEAT SELLOUTS and the MEGA RATINGS.
@Memphishistory
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Photo early 80s vs Kevin Sullivan in a sold out Louisville Gardens. Jimmy Hart is outside. Photo by
@TheJimCornette
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Love the
@XFL
. I'm a huge football fan...games were interesting even with not knowing the players. Watched both games. Very fast. Love the extra point rules and the kicking game. This has my interest. Right time of year too.
@wwe
@VinceMcMahon
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Got a call today from a friend of mine who wanted to know why I didnโt endorse the hard core style. Not only did I not endorse it, I hated it actually. Doesnโt take a lot of talent to be hard core. Wrestling is a finesse business except when youโre doing hard core. Dangerous.
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I am seriously thinking about creating a โdirt sheetโ rating the โdirt sheetsโ. Instead of โwork rateโ. Iโll use the term โword rateโ and give their sheets emoji ratings like ๐or ๐ or even ๐or ๐ค. This week I'll give
@davemeltzerWON
1 ๐ out of 5๐ and a ๐
@mattkoonmusic
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For all those a little late tonight: BREAKING NEWS!! The great purveyor of wrestling news, innuendo and rumor
@davemeltzerWON
did this. He has blocked me. Come back David.
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Just ran across this newspaper ad of some of those "JOKE" wrestling cards that the TN. territory used to have. This one in Louisville...a sellout with 5,900 tickets sold and SRO. Yeah...those old 'JOKE' territories....kinda miss them. Right now.
@WONF4W
@mattkoonmusic
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Man...I wish Iโd known about that PERFORMANCE ARTS thingy back then. Maybe we couldโve mixed in some ballet or maybe even a musical interlude halfway through. Who knows? Working in Memphis w/the greats.
@JerryLawler
@TheJimCornette
@Rbhales
@BookingMemphis
@JerryWJarrett
@dirtydutchman1
practicing his performance art on one
@JerryLawler
, The fans enjoyed it
@doingthefavor
#Wrestling
#MEMPHIS
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My website is now LIVE...The University of Dutch. Itโs a work inprogress with never before told stories. Enroll today for your Masters of Wrestling Degree. No Student loans required. Podcast coming.
@TheJimCornette
@JerryLawler
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Any you're right Dan...Memphis was NOT SILLY. Lawler didn't sell out the Mid-South Coliseum just because it was silly. I didn't sell out the Mid-South because it was silly. Nor did Handsome Jimmy, or the Fabulous Ones, the MIdnight Express or the R&R Express.
@TheJimCornette
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Loved Macho Man but he knocked the F outta me on this shot. Thanks Randy!!
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INDIANAPOLIS...Wed. Aug 31 7:30...THE DOWN AND DIRTY TOUR HITS TOWN...DON'T MISS IT.
@CrackersComedy
@steveaustinBSR
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Coming back to Twitter after a short hiatus, Iโve missed a few things Iโm sure. What are we bitching about or apologizing for today? In a brief less than 280 characters tweet, catch me up. What have I missed?
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This was taken to advertise a wrestling match on โPBSโ. Jeff and I appeared on a show named LoneSome Pine Special that is in the Smithsonian Institute TODAY. To my knowledge, Jeff and I are the only pro wrestlers in the Smithsonian. FACT! I think.
@MyWorldPod
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Just found out that Iโm .36% of 1% Cherokee Indian myself. Thank
@SenWarren
. Now I can cash in on some of that casino money or at least a couple nights in a comped room. WeTheIndians!!
@RealJackSwagger
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came out to see the match. Ref called both Steve and the guy to the middle of the Ring. Steve looked at him and said โyour laces are untiedโ. Guy looked down, Steve hit him once. Lights out. Match over. Next!! No performance artist in this one.
@mattkoonmusic
@JerryJarrett
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Thanks to
@8bitactor
for this photo shot on August 30th, 1982 in the infamous Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis. Great crowd 10,000 + which was normal in the early 80โs. Heels were heels, BFโs were BFโs. One of the few Memphis photos not shot by Cornette.
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DOWN AND DIRTY TOUR...COMES TO INDY. ONE NIGHT ONLY. DON'T MISS IT.
@CrackersComedy
@RealSummerWWE
@WWECesaro
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To future
@WWE
guys.This will be your home for your entire WWE duration. I used to do this everyday. Now you can see why guys burn out.
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DUTCHISM OF THE DAY: Last night I was teaching my little dog, Oscar to beg. He did pretty good. I went to sleep, woke up this morning and the little bastard had $23. Good job O.
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Classic photo...
@JerryLawler
& the Dirty Dutchman...Louisville Gardens many years ago. Photo by
@TheJimCornette
.
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Replacing the 6 sided ring soon with our newest invention. The 2 sided ring. Always ahead of the curve.
@IMPACTWRESTLING
@RealJeffJarrett
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I think CM Punk probably had 2 fights tonight fought in the UFC. His first and last. But he lasted 2 minutes longer than I would have.
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I have been in LOCKDOWN for so long, Iโm actually beginning to miss people I canโt stand!! Thatโs bad, isnโt it?
@TheJimCornette
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Let's talk wrestling. All this political talk is getting boring. Screw the media, screw politics. Got any questions?
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Just so nobody forgets how Dave Meltzer
@WONF4W
responds when asked to defend his words: ๐๐. Really Dave? Still here.
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NEWS: The Democratic Party has released Hillary Clinton. We wish her well in all her future endeavors. For bookings contact:hrc
@clinton
.com
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Old wrestler saying: How do you make a million dollars in the wrestling business? Start with 2 million.
@steveaustinBSR
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50 writers? Sounds like 50 Shades of Incoherency. Some of those scribblers couldn't write a ToDo list.
All 50 writers should be assigned to either Bill Watts, Bill Dundee, Jerry Jarrett, or
@dirtydutchman1
so they could learn how to do this--
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Or I couldโve just pretended to go 49 minutes with Randy Savage in a 100* no ACโed gym. Yep those performance artists of today got it figured out. Damn!! Soon they might get so good, they can just project themselves via Virtual Reality and save everybody some time.
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Yes today is my birthday. I seem to have one every year eerily around the same time as the year b4. Crazy. Thanks for the wishes.
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RIP # IvanKoloff. Saw him 4 months ago at a convention in NJ. Highly respected figure inside the biz. Very nice man.
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I fully endorse
#MELTZERFREE
living. Endorsed also by the
#AmerPsychiatricASSOC
and
#IdiotsAreMe
group. Thanks for the BLOCKAGE.
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Random musings: Wrestling was better when the "marks" used to buy tickets and sit in the crowd instead of the dressing room. Just saying. ๐ฌ๐ฌ
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Good stuff.
@RealJeffJarrett
This whole exchange between Jarrett & Tenryu is awesome, and it's filmed so cool! (SWS 1990) ๐๐ฆ
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Louisville, Ky. dropping a power elbow on
@JerryLawler
in front of a loud sold out crowd. Photo by
@TheJimCornette
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Amelia's Law is now just a signature away. Just left the Senate floor....vote was 99-0 for confirmation. Thank you all for your support.
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Election prediction: Dems take an early lead which changes drastically later in the day once Republicans get off work.
@RealJackSwagger
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Got the
#PokemonGO
app this AM...already quit. Anything that requires me to travel past my driveway can't be a fun activity. Just saying.
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Things I learned on the road: In Virginia, Moosehead is a beer. In W. Virginia, it's a felony. Just saying.
@CNN
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I hope nobody thinks I dislike
@JoeyRyanOnline
. Or
@orangecassidy
or
@priscillakelly_
. I do not. Wrestling is what you want it to be. Niche markets are everywhere. I will say that I like today even with Dick grabs and tampons better than the hard core era. Hated that.
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Believe it or not, Just watched this 28 yr old clip for the first time. 6 minutes of an unadulterated classic promo cut on the spot with no rehearsal and ONE TAKE ONLY. Itโs been 28 years but Jim talked me into wanting to see this.
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Happy Thanksgiving to everybody. Be safe and please, do not drink and drive. That is one thing YOU can control. โโ๐ป๐ป๐๐
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If they had Facebook back in the day.
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Happy Memorial Day. To all who served...we thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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AMELIA'S LAW OFFICIALLY will be signed into law June 3rd by TN. GOV. Bill Haslam effective July 1st. Thanks everyone for your help
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@GlennJacobsTN
Very true Glenn. As for your charge of politicians bringing nothing but misery I will have to disagree. They donโt bring that much joy.
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Great stuff here. Dickie Murdoch was one of the best of all time. Never worked out, never trained but could go 45 minutes every night.
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Personally, I think thereโs a lot of alcohol involved here or pure raw STUPIDITY! Or both.
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History is being made tonight. 1st woman on a Presidential stage. And the 1st time a
@WWE
Hall of FAMER is at the same forum. Historic.
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Haven't been on Twitter much these last couple weeks. I've been busy. Has anybody missed me? Or not?
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@JohnFellInBMore
@VcrWrestling
Meltzer is just lucky that he started early and didn't have a lot of competition. He's just a fan that expressed his view. If Twitter had been around...Meltzer would have been laughed out of existence. Just my opinion.
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If you have to fly, avoid
@AmericanAir
lines if you can. Inefficient service, rude attendants. RETWEETS WELCOME.
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I've often said that
@WWE
was just Memphis wrestling on a broader scale. Still could be if they wanted. Wish I controlled it for 1 month.
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ADVICE TO MEN: Never try to be a voice of reason vs highly agitated females. Plus it hurt like hell. Thanks
@TheJimCornette
@courtbauer
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Next week I drop in on
@TheJimCornette
podcast. This is only my 2nd interview outside
@WWE
in 4 years. A LIVE MIKE?? Really Jimmy?
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@TheJimCornette
@Matt_Striker
and I ran into some heavy traffic. Thanks to Matt, I made it. But today, floored by the love for SMW even after 25 years. Jimmy you created a timeless body of work that will never die. And for that, thank you.
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While Iโm talking about wrestling, nobody asks what guys never messed up a finish. One guy who never screwed one up was Abdullah the Butcher...because he never listened in the first place and did what he wanted anyway. So technically, heโd qualify.
@TheJimCornette
@mattkoonmusic
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Please someone hand these kids a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They could be extras for a STARVATION documentary. None of these Einsteinโs weigh more than a buck 40. Iโve fallen off taller ladders than this PERFORMANCE ART act. Color me impressed.
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Don't want to vote for
@realDonaldTrump
or
@HillaryClinton
. I volunteer to serve as a write in.
#VoteForDutch
. Can't do any worse.
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Coming to Chattanooga ONE NIGHT ONLY. TIX: 423-629-2233
@steveaustinBSR
@JCLayfield
@WWECesaro
@ReneeYoungWWE
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Crazy wrestling town. Crazy TV ratings. 12,000 seater sellouts and bad guys had legit heat. Sometimes dangerous heat.
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An old Florida Championship Wrestling program from Miami, Florida circa 1985.
@WWE
@TheJimCornette
@thewadekeller
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Iโve been called the โfunniest guy in wrestlingโ. One night only. No subject is taboo. Q&A following. Wrestling fans, donโt miss this event. Limited seating. Tickets go on sale this. Retweets welcome.
@mattkoonmusic
@WONF4W
@PWInsidercom
@TheJimCornette
@bruceprichard
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Yes I remember it well...just like it was like 5 years ago. Showed up at 3:30, cut a promo backstage at 4:30...hired at 5:30...LIVE on
#RAW
7:30PM. Thanks to
@WWE
@TripleH
@RealJackSwagger
@WWERoadDogg
Thanks guys.
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Taking the time to answer long time fans of my podcast. WEโre still here. I apologize for the last couple weeks of missed podcasts but there were events that were beyond my control. Next week
#Down
&Dirty returns and Iโll relay what happened.
#ALLIN
@mattkoonmusic
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Yes I do. You can become a millionaire in about a year. Start out with 2 million and lose it slowly. Foolproof.
@dirtydutchman1
do you have any suggestions on how people can get into the business as a promoter or booker? Thank you have a good day.
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Memphis days: A photo of Kevin Sullivan /me
during a Louisville match. Jimmy Hart
on the outside.
@TheJimCornette
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Thank you sir. What I lack in facts, I more than make up for in BS and embellishment. Never let facts get in the way of a great story.
@mattfarmer93
@courtbauer
@mike_atlantic
@PrichardShow
@Jaysox10
@WHWMonday
@tonyschiavone24
@MLW
@DutchPodcast
I think
@dirtydutchman1
could do algebra on a podcast and make it entertaining
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I step away for a couple weeks and wrestling explodes. Cornett steps down, Corgan and Lagana seek refuge from the storm
@mattkoonmusic
quits podcasting??? WTF? And thatโs just on the surface. Look deep down in the furnace room. Get ready. ๐ ๐
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One of these men is a narcissistic big mouth ego maniac. The other one is a billionaire real estate developer.
@RealJeffJarrett
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OK guys. Today is a day Iโve waited on for 7 months.
@NCAAFootball
starts. Iโll be on Twitter all day talking COSPLAY WRESTLING PERF. ART and college football. First prediction:
@ClemsonFB
repeats as Nat. Champs. Bama might not make the first round. Just my opinion.
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The way this video looks, it couldโve been produced with hieroglyphics. But I remember this match. The crowd was hot and Randy never took a night off. It was 90 MPH from go to whoa. Thanks for the vid.
@TheJimCornette
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Hey guys...when I mentioned news coming, I didn't say right away. It might take a little time. Relax.
@IMPACTWRESTLING
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They found my birth certificate along with the Dead Sea Scrolls. Deciphering from Hebrew to cizarney. Laborious process.
@dirtydutchman1
Happy Birthday Filthy! Have they deciphered your birth certificate from the original Latin yet?
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