“The Universal Heartthrob” Austin Idol appeared on the The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast recently to discuss various topics. Here are the highlights.
Working with Jerry Jarrett and their relationship:
“Personally, I like Jerry. From the personal side, he was smart. Sometimes he could come up with something that was really really genius but of course nobody bats 1000 and something was lukewarm. I’ve got to give it to him, smart guy and for the most part we had a pretty good relationship. There were times where I felt my compensation was not what it should have been and I didn’t mind asking for it. I know with the internet there is so much out there about so many people and there’s not much out there that you can believe. I’ve seen stories out there that I held up Jerry Jarrett for more money on the cage match (vs. Jerry Lawler), crazy and totally untrue. Somebody claims that’s the case. I don’t know if it’s Jerry that said it but I’ve always been one to say something if my compensation wasn’t fair.”
Teaming with Dirty Dutch Mantel:
“With me he (Dutch) was very easy. Really, I was a top guy so it was Jerry Jarrett’s idea to put Dutch with me. Dutch came in and he worked very hard. I never had any problems with Dutch and I am sure he was happy to be in that position.”
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