Truth Finally Revealed on Seagal and LeBell According to Actual Eyewitness Steven Lambert Testimony! 

I've always heard that this story took place on the set of Out for Justice; however, I just spoke with Steven Lambert and he's convinced it actually took place on Marked for Death. I'll be doing a future video addressing that and also some of the comments this video received, stay tuned!

But seriously, I think it's shameful that the Academy Awards don't have a category for stuntmen, these guys do things that are unbelievable, these guys are artists in their own right.

No wonder his book is so long he takes 20 mins to tell a 5 min story

Worked 30 years in the industry... worked on 2-3 of Seagal’s films back in the day (as well as stunts with Lebell), Steven was a nut. Stuntmen I knew had horror stories about him. Everything Lambert is saying seems accurate to me based on what I experienced in my Journey through the business in the mid to late 80’s through the 90’s and 2000’s.

This story took the same amount of time as Gullivers Travels on audiobook.

So that was definitely wrong and messed up of Seagal to hit Lebell in the balls when Gene went to just show him a choke. Then Lebell threw him on his back . Justified. But what isn't Justified are the lies for decades about Seagal passing out and shitting his pants. I was told those lies and was skeptical but the lies kept going. Smh at least Lambert came clean with this. I'd be interested in hearing what Seagal's bodyguards had to say as well.

He says “this happened in a second” while snapping his fingers... yet took ten minutes to tell the story.

Best part of this ...the interviewer aloud the interviewee to tell the story , without interrupting ... that's class 👍

Seagal: I just read the greatest script I've ever read in my life. Writer: Oh yeah? Who wrote it? Seagal: I did.

Seems like a good guy but who needs a choke hold when you can talk someone to sleep.

So not much happened at all. One guy tried to show a hold on another guy. The guy reacted defensively and hurt the guy trying the hold. But the guy trying the hold got defensive and threw the other guy. The other guy fell on his back and indicated to this bodyguards not to intervene. Then they all lived on.

So Seagal could of ended this rumour at any point but it would mean him having to admit he got put on his arse so he'd rather just deny anything happened at all.

this honestly sounds like the most credible version of all of them, its very detailed and nuanced. you can tell when someones bullshitting or exagerating

I saw an interview where Gene literally said "...and then he relieved himself..."

I was on the set of Marked for Death (Working title was Screw Face) doing camera work as a 1st AC. On the MfD set I did second unit. I know Steve from many shows we worked on together. He was one of the best stunt drivers in the business. Unfortunately second unit, at least my camera, was not there the day all this happened. When we came back Steve explained all of this the exact same way he just did in this video. Steve has no reason to lie or embellish. Sensei LeBell is quite the story teller if you know him. I have worked with him both as a student at LACC and when he was a stunt man on different sets. Gene loves an audience and having been around a long time in the Business he has a lot of stories. RIP Sensei.

Its good to finally hear the truth.

You the only dude to finally get to the bottom of this rumor, and that’s very cool. Thanks for the interview bro.

I like Seagal’s movies. But! He’s been caught multiple times lying about certain events in his life. As LeBell has too

He's credible and his body language shows it. I agree with him Ronda needs to grow up.

Well done on geting the true account of the event into the public domain. Excellent work. Thank you.

Nice interview, but he's one of the few people that denies the Gene story. Steven paid good money to have 1 guy finally say he didn't crap himself.

That's still worse for Seagal for what he did he will never admit or deny the whole ordeal.

Respect to Lambert for taking the story out there again. Nobody believed him before. Sometimes idiots would hype the lies instead of telling the truth.

I can see how the story evolved from this to the choked out and crap his pants story. The original story takes too much effort to retell.

Excellent interview to Steven Lambert!! I like how he told it with so many details. It's great to hear the information from someone who was actually there. Great job Viking!👏👌👍👍

Finally after years and years of this story of seagal and LeBell finally the truth

Put LeBell and Segal on a podcast together and allow them both to tell the story according to how they remember it.

Like Segal or not no one should be lied about. I love the truth. Thank you, Steven Lambert.

I knew Gene a bit through a mutual friend, and he's one of those people you never forget. Class act, and a true force of nature.

Ganging up on Seagal has become a bit of a pastime for people. Some of it he definitely brought on himself IMO because of his attitude toward people and the number of BS stories he's told such as the story of sparring with Bruce Lee. Lee died in 1973 and Seagal did NOT know Bruce Lee. That said, when is enough enough? I don't even like the guy all that much chiefly because of a lot of those silly BS stories But when people talk as though Seagal is some sort of punk I think that's way over the top. I think he likely was a skilled martial artist when he was still heavy at it years ago. I'd say he still knows what he's doing but he's older and not in shape for any actual fighting.

LeBell was showing Seagal respect by going slowly, However, Seagal panicked.

Respect to seagal for making it a real demonstration....

LeBell himself said that Seagal "soiled himself"

The truth is ALWAYS exaggerated some how or another. But most people just believe everything they here. Glad I got to hear the real story from someone who cares about the truth

Now I’ve heard this happened on the set of Golden Girls.

Finally, Finally, Finally, The respectful truth comes out. Much respect to you for the Integrity!!!!!!!!!!

I look forward to see if anyone contradicts his story. Where's Frank Dux when you need him??

I believe him because of a few things he said. We still park the trailers in the same pattern and he said "base camp" which is where we stay on set while "holding" areas are completely different areas mainly for BG, casting directors, etc. Also, the story he told matches what a certain "crewperson" told me on set on a different project I worked on last year. I won't name names out of respect for privacy, but it matches Lambert's story so yes, take his word folks.

I went to a Gene Lebel / Oleg Taktarov seminar back in the early to mid 90's. Gene talked about this. He said there was a rumor that Steven pissed his pants after being choked out. He neither confirmed nor denied it. I have a 'When in doubt choke em out!' patch to prove this.

I stunt doubled for Seagal on 8 of his contracted Warner Bros films. The last being "Exit Wounds". Any films after that are garbage because Seagal had pretty much burnt the Hollywood bridges. Steve Lambert also lived with me in Studio City for a month as he was going thru a divorce. His story is totally accurate. And yes, Gene wouldn't really comment either way if Seagal pissed himself or not as his stance was, well...fuck him, it's a great story. RIP to both Gene and Steve...great stuntmen and actors!

Someone needs to animate this story...

wooooow....your first interview. congratulations! a legit stuntman. congrats man. that was a good Seagal story.

Love how wide your eyes are absorbing all this intel. Must have been a great day. Keep up the good work Samurai San 👍

Let’s get the story on Stallone throwing Seagal up against a wall. Pretty sure Sly wouldn’t lie about that.

😂 “I believe Lebell would never lie about it” Bruh, Lebell definitely said exactly what the story is. Said he shit himself. I would prob do the same if some guy hit me in the nuts. Sea gal is a tool.

Wait by his own admission he left to get someone ergo he wasn’t there the whole time. I think Steve pooped himself. No one gets that bent out of shape and embarrassed over getting knocked out by a rear naked choke.

10 minutes in and 7 ads....come on man...come on

Bro your the man for finding this out. It's a really great interview and to settle this long awaited story. Props to Steven Lambert also. Without him the rumor would keep going. I'm sure this interview will make it's rounds. Keep doing what your doing and I look forward to the next. Thank's again.

So Seagall didn't pee his pants and not go into convulsions. Got it. But he probably pooped his pants when he hit the ground.😂

how does a 30 second story turn into 22 minutes?

I'm so glad you got these interviews with him before he passed away.

I'm inclined not to believe only because I can't picture Gene LeBell jumping 3 feet in the air.

This story I’m about to tell is true. This happened in 1994. I was a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. I served with a fellow Marine last named Marcheso who was heavy into the striking martial arts. I think he had earned his black belt in one of the Karate styles/disciplines. Now this was during the time when Steven Segal was at his prime! I thought back then that Segal was the bomb as far as martial arts goes. Well anyway, Marcheso told me, and I don’t remember the context, he was present at some martial arts demonstration. This must have been this “set” that is being discussed. I don’t remember why Marcheso was there, but as he was a martial arts black belt and follower of the martial arts, he was present and watching Steven Segal demonstrate certain techniques. What he told me is that he saw an “old man” choke Segal and put him to sleep! I told him “bullshit”! I did not believe it. I couldn’t believe that an “old man” could do that to Segal. Judo and BJJ were not popular back then. It was the striking arts and Segals very unique Aikido style from ABOVE THE LAW that was popular back then. Van Damme was also the bomb, but Segal was in his prime. I never believed Marcheso! I thought he had made it up, but it was such a unique story. I never knew until just a few years ago that this “old man” was none other than the great Gene Labelle!! Marcheso was telling the truth!! This story came up again many many years later. The internet finally brought this story to light. But when Marcheso told me this story back in 1994, there was no way to verify anything. All these years later, now this all comes out! Amazing!

Send this to Joe rogan so he can retract his statements, and set the record straight. Great job digging to the truth brother.

At no point did he say Seagal got choked out..

Look,how Enes Kanter of NBA became a pariah after making his human rights stand against CCP. Seagal was making noises against explotation and religious cultural genocide in Tibet. CCP apparently invested huge amount to defame him 12:41. Now all those lies are coming out in open though.

R.I.P. Mr. Lambert. He was truly a legend in the western stuntman circles. I remember hearing people sing his praises all throughout the 90s. Especially taking note of his driving skills. It's sad that we lost him so soon. I know it can be very challenging, having lost many close family members myself. I hope his family can find peace. Thanks for documenting these conversations. I am glad i have something like this to come back to for years to come.

Being familiar with both Judo and Aikido, based on the narration, what happened fits the usual Ukemi interaction. Of course before a choke hold gets tighter you have to react. Lebell’s reaction was expected as a Judoka, he reacted to the “energy” given by Seagal. And Seagal having been given a Judo throw or Sangkyo, did the expected Aikido fall usually done in a an Ukemi. That’s why Seagal signaled to the bodyguards that “don’t intefere”.

Wow that’s awsome I can’t wait till you get van dammes trainer on here so he can say that JCVD is a real kickboxer

Seagal's 6'4 , Lebells roughly 5'11 how'd he choke him without breaking his balance to get him down to a size he could choke him.(without backpacking him or Seagal kneeling) I'm as useless as an ashtray on a motorbike grappling but the few times I've taken someone's back standing In a control/restraint situation was so close the person in front couldn't angle off because i had control of their neck and any movement tightened choke or took them to ground.

I love how he take Rousy to task

Great interview. Need about 10 more ads every two minutes

HELLO EVERYONE,I AM SORRY THAT SOME OF YOU FIND ME SO LONG WINDED AND BORING,WEL SO DO I LOLO.YES I TALK FUNNY.WHY WELL I GUESS I WILL EXPLAIN.I HAVE MUCH NERVE DAMAGE AND FULL BLOWN ARTHRITIS.IT IS DIFFICULT TO TALK SHATTERED VERTEBRAE WHICH EFFECTS MY JAW FROM MOVING.SHAKING OF THE HEAD,YES THATS A PROBLEM TO.I HATE IT.I TRY TO CONTROL IT BUT IT IS HARD TO DO. AS FAR AS MY DETAILS,IT IS IMPORTANT WHEN YOU ARE TELL A STORY TO GIVE DETAIL ESPECIALLY A STORY AS SIGNIFICANT AS THIS.THANK YOU AND STAY SAFE.

Seagal probably didn't give permission for the chokehold and had that automatic reaction to the chokehold. It's sad to see how hated he is, the man appears to want respect but it keeps backfiring on him. Thank you for sharing all this information.

LeBell the only man to be able to pin a freakin bear to the ground and the bear 🐻 clawing his back at the same time what a Legend.

I'm happy to hear someone who was actually there rather than the usual bulls*it factory of the rumor mill.

Even Joe Rogan told the story of Gene saying Gene told him, that was pretty easy. If anyone made it blow up without trying Joe is top of the list following the fighters that like to tell the story.

This book will definitely need an abridged edition.

Seagal: "Regardless, I still taught Anderson Silva how to fight" 🤣🤣

I believe Steven Lambert's recounting 1000%

I wish someone had caught this event on tape. That would have been awesome to see.

Viking Samurai reminds me of a built version of Rob Schneider.

Hey Vinking Samurai, another highly entertaining upload. This story has been making the rounds for years so it's finally great to get the real deal...which to me sounds true. Thanks for letting him tell his story. So many interviewers keep interrupting and you let him say his piece. Great, quality upload.

The look on his face, when he is listening to his guests answer or tell a story, must make them feel like the most important person.

So ... one guy was showing a technique, uke got funny and countered hard, and tori countered back harder. Pretty much what happens every other month in your average dojo. I've done, I've been on the receiving end of it.

Seagal didn't piss his pants because he crapped his pants, then ran to the nearest doughnut food truck.

Man, I'm saddened to hear that Seagal didn't shit him self.

Whatever happened, either way Seagal LOST humiliatingly.

seagal, stallone, labelle, etc all interesting people...legends even...but for seagal to forearm the guys nuts like that...I hate that shit...he deserved a serious beat down for such a punk move? wtf?

The story I was told from someone in the industry in Hollywood at that time was he’d heard Seagal was choked out by LeBell, crapped himself and went to his trailer. Someone then came out, handed LeBell a check and said his services were no longer required.

Viking Samurai......I'm a Viking Samurai.....half Japanese and half Norwegian.My Japanese side of the family were samurai

This is a great channel! We pretty much grew up watching the same type of movies. When I watched JCVD movies, it always motivated me to work out. I spent years doing TaeKwonDo and I’m a 4th Dan in Shito Ryu Karate. I live close to Fumio Demura’s old dojo in Santa Ana, Ca. Born in 1972.

Steven Segal was wrong to atack someone wich was showing him a martial art move.when someone is showing a chuckold or a a legs kick etc the point is to learn what he has to show not to atack hiim and reveal your defence etc. Wich does not counts anyway becose the atack was unffaire without Honor becose the teacher in that case was not thinking to fight or to defend himself wich in a real fight is a real rare situation.

Aww, this moment is what could have made Seagal the way he is

The original story was told by Joe Rogan on his podcast. He told the story and said Gene told him that version.

Seagal has to inflated an ego to actually admit that he started the confrontation. It only confirms Seagal's track record of behavior over the years.

Viking Samurai so enthralled with this story, he doesn't blink!

That is a very believable account of what happened between the two men. The urban legends floating around just never really sounded right...besides the fact that everyone claims to have made segal foul himself. Great interview...thank you for it.

So Seagal never got choked out.

Imagine all of the stories Mr Lambert has to tell!

Great interview/story. I just woke up and had to hear it before I even had coffee. Edit: Joe Rogan needs to hear this. He spreads the rumor too, except with poop.

This story is kind of like Chinese whispers, you pass a piece of information along a line of people, it's guaranteed by the end of the line - the information is gonna be different. This story has been told so many times throughout the years by many different people, it's bound to get lost in translation. Also, whoever "won"/"lost" is bound to be biased in their retelling of the story, so people will always big themselves up or downplay the circumstances, depending on their position. It's great to finally hear the story from someone who was there.

The story I heard from Lebell himself in an interview and from others Seagal got choked until he defecated on himself

Gene lebell also never not liked or whipped Bruce lees ass not saying he could or couldn't. But gene lebell was told to help Bruce how to fight for the camera bc Bruce was green and didn't understand how to fight on camera he was a beginner then. Bruce actually learned judo from a couple different guys one I think was also Jesse Glover another Japanese judo guy. So gene lebell was a legit tough guy but is known for telling fibs.

Ha ha he said he doesn't know who LEAKED it out.....

Great interview! Btw, that cyborg poster you have is awesome, been meaning to tell you.

That's good to know. I despise Steven Seagal but it's nice to know the truth.

This story is just as good as the choke story. LOL

Remember the game when you were a kid. A circle of kids whisper the same story to the next kid. And by the end the story has changed so much you don`t recognize it.That`s what is happening here!

Found the perfect bedtime story