When Hulk Hogan was the spearhead of WWF wrestling in the late 80s and early 90s. He would talk how Vince McMahon wanted to capitalise on athletic wrestlers, sports entertainment instead of blood and gore.
Bruiser Brody was the blood and guts type of wrestler. He and Abdullah the Butcher proudly displayed their scars.
This documentary is presented by Mick Foley, no stranger to scars himself. Bruiser Brody was found stabbed in the dressing room in 1988. He died and his attacker José González was arrested but was found not guilty of the crime.
I knew little about Brody but his antics in the ring were wild. A real barbarian who frightened the crowd and attracted cult status in Japan.
The dispute arose as both men had a stake in the wrestling promotion in Puerto Rico.
The show had accounts from several people, Tony Atlas who went to hospital with the dying Brody. González declined to take part.
Atlas is clear as to what he saw that evening. It seems some others saw things differently. The show does not cast much light into the saga but does indicate that something stank into high heaven regarding the investigation and the court case. I like to think the program might be the first step to bring real justice for Brody's family.