KAYFABE THEATER: Very Early Jerry Lawler Interview


1972 – With partner Jim White, Jerry Lawler gives an interview on Knoxville TV and goes over a list of title contenders, before facing Tommy Gilbert

Lawler and White are the reigning Tennessee tag team champions, and after eliminating the duo of Ken Lucas and Dennis Hall and the team of the Patriots, they agree to a match with The Avengers.

Then, Lawler squares off against fan favorite, Tommy Gilbert, in a mach that doesn’t turn out to his liking.


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