How Bruiser Brody Became Japan's Most Feared Wrestler

Frank “Bruiser” Brody Goodish was a rule-breaker and a legend in Japan. Why did the most feared big man of the territory era become a bigger draw in Tokyo than he ever was in America? Why did promoters, rivals, and fans treat him like royalty on the other side of the world? In this Dark Truth breakdown, we go inside Bruiser Brody’s career in Japan, from his wars in All Japan Pro Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling to the brutal feuds that built his legend. We cover his battles with Stan Hansen, Abdullah the Butcher, Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba, Jumbo Tsuruta, Genichiro Tenryu, Tiger Jeet Singh, Riki Choshu, Tatsumi Fujinami, Terry Funk, Dory Funk Jr., Dick Murdoch, Terry Gordy, Jimmy Snuka, Kerry Von Erich, and many more. We also look at why Brody’s no-nonsense reputation clashed with promoters and how he became one of the biggest gaijin stars in puroresu history.