11 Facts About Dutch Mantell

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Dutch Mantell achieved fame in the regional and independent circuits, as well as World Championship Wrestling, as "Dirty" Dutch Mantel.

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2.

Dutch Mantell attended Clemson University for one year before being drafted into military service undergoing basic training at Ft.

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3.

Dutch Mantell then became "Dutch Mantel", and added the "Dirty" nickname in 1980.

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4.

Dutch Mantell wrestled for various Southern promotions, and achieved considerable success in the National Wrestling Alliance.

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5.

In 1986, after Lawler lost a "Loser Leaves Town" gimmick match against Bill Dundee, Lawler and Dutch Mantell finally mended their ways long enough to face Dundee and Buddy Landel in a Texas Tornado Death Match in Memphis' Mid South Coliseum in front of a sold out red hot Memphis crowd.

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6.

Dutch Mantell hosted a weekly talk segment called "Down and Dirty with Dutch, " where he would interview the stars of SMW.

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7.

Dutch Mantell's ratings set records as his shows regularly ranged in the 12 to 15 range, with his highest being an 18.

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8.

In November 2009, Reno Riggins, announced that Dutch Mantell would be joining Showtime All-Star Wrestling promotion out of Nashville as a writer and on air talent.

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9.

Dutch Mantell took on local heel Lone Star, further cementing his semi-active status as a part-time wrestler.

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10.

Dutch Mantell made his in-game debut at WWE 2K15 and appears in WWE 2K16.

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11.

Dutch Mantell said that the driver of the other vehicle, who had drugs in his system, was on parole, and running from the police at the time, had died.

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