Frank Goodish
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.
Acting
TV
Dark Side of the Ring
2019
Movie
The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
as Bruiser Brody
2007
Movie
Heroes of World Class
as Bruiser Brody
2006
WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
as Bruiser Brody
1981
Movie
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
as Bruiser Brody (archive footage)
1994
WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
as Bruiser Brody
1983
Movie
AWA WrestleRock 1986
as King Kong Brody
1986
Movie
Wrestling's Last Rebel
as Bruiser Brody
2017
WCCW Labor Day Star Wars '86
as Bruiser Brody
1986
AWA Christmas Show 1984
as King Kong Brody
1984
PNW Owen Family Super Extravaganza
as Bruiser Brody
1985
Movie
K.C. On The Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling In Kansas City
as Bruiser Brody (archive footage)
2009
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
as Bruiser Brody
1985
AWA War in The Windy City
as Bruiser Brody
1989
WCCW Parade of Champions '86
as Bruiser Brody
1986
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
as Bruiser Brody
1986
WCCW Parade of Champions '87
as Bruiser Brody/Red River Jack
1987
Movie
NWA Battle of The Belts II
as Bruiser Brody
1986
Movie
Texas Championship Wrestling
as Bruiser Brody
1980
TV
World Class Championship Wrestling
as Bruiser Brody
1982
TV
World Class Championship Wrestling
as Red River Jack
1982
TV
WWE Old School
as Bruiser Brody
1973
TV
AWA Arena Shows
as Bruiser Brody
1981
TV
WCCW Star Wars
as Bruiser Brody
1981