Frank Goodish

Biography

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.

Known For

King Kong Brody

AWA Christmas Show 1984

Bruiser Brody

PNW Owen Family Super Extravaganza

Bruiser Brody (archive footage)

K.C. On The Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling In Kansas City

Bruiser Brody (archive footage)

The Life And Times of Paul Boesch

Bruiser Brody

WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)

Bruiser Brody

WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85

Bruiser Brody

WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)

Bruiser Brody

AWA War in The Windy City

Bruiser Brody

WCCW Parade of Champions '86

King Kong Brody

AWA WrestleRock 1986

Bruiser Brody

Wrestling's Last Rebel

Bruiser Brody

The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling

Bruiser Brody

WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86

Bruiser Brody

Heroes of World Class

Bruiser Brody

WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86

Bruiser Brody/Red River Jack

WCCW Parade of Champions '87

Bruiser Brody

NWA Battle of The Belts II

Bruiser Brody

Texas Championship Wrestling