“Dirty” Dutch Mantell made his professional wrestling debut in 1972, but his most memorable work may have occurred while working as the Zeb Colter character in WWE from 2013-16. Colter spoke with SI.com to discuss the origins of the Colter character, revealed his true plans for the failed Mex-America gimmick with Alberto Del Rio, and touched on his “Evening with Dutch” one-man show.
Long before Zeb Colter was ever created by the WWE, “Dirty” Dutch Mantell roamed the wrestling territories. Mantell influenced a generation of superstars, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Kane, and The Undertaker.
“The Undertaker almost got me killed,” Mantell revealed.