10 Wrestlers Promoters Were Afraid Of

Frank 'Bruiser Brody' Goodish's fearsome reputation for chaotic violence inside the ring was matched by his fearless disregard for promoters' wishes outside of it. A legitimate star of the pre-Golden Era age, Brody was such a guaranteed draw that he could effectively dictate his own career, often billed as a 'special attraction' in a variety of promotions who otherwise could not book long-term around his particular demands.

In short, Brody came to a territory to win, and earn big bucks to do so. Promoters absolutely despised working with him, such was the volatile extent to which he protected his image. It was not unknown for him to say "f*ck it" and walk out on the spot if his salary demands weren't met - yet the virtual promise of a packed-out arena made Brody's whims worth the hassle. There was only one man who could afford to give into his fear and refuse to book the Pennsylvanian brute: Vince McMahon.