Wayne Maurice Keown, a renowned American professional wrestling manager, booker, and retired professional wrestler, is better recognized by his iconic ring name, Dutch Mantel, or alternatively, Dutch Mantell.
Keown embarked on his wrestling journey in 1972, initially performing under the moniker Wayne Cowan. As he gained popularity, he transitioned to the regional and independent circuits, as well as World Championship Wrestling (WCW),where he earned fame as the charismatic "Dirty" Dutch Mantel.
Throughout his illustrious career, Keown has had the opportunity to work with various esteemed wrestling promotions, including WWE, where he donned the persona of Uncle Zebekiah in the mid-1990s and, later, Zeb Colter in the 2010s.
In addition to his impressive wrestling career, Keown has also made significant contributions to the world of professional wrestling as a booker. He has worked extensively with several prominent promotions, including the World Wrestling Council (WWC),International Wrestling Association, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA),Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW),and Championship Wrestling from Florida, during the late 1990s, 2000s, and late-2010s.
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