KAYFABE THEATER: Sting and Warrior debut as The Freedom Fighters in Memphis
Lance Russell introduces rookies Steve Borden and Jim Hellwig as they make their TV debut under the names ‘Flash’ and ‘Justice’ in their first match
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KAYFABE THEATER: Hales feels the fire of Hot Stuff
In Memphis, Eddie Gilbert & Missy Hyatt harass matchmaker Randy Hales at the announce table, and a scuffle leads to Gilbert throwing a fireball in Hales’ face
KAYFABE THEATER: Jerry Lawler vs. Eddie Gilbert – Parking Lot Brawl
1988 – When Eddie Gilbert dares to threaten Lance Russell, he finds out that Jerry Lawler’s ‘long-distance call’ wasn’t so long distance, after all
KAYFABE THEATER: Jerry Lawler says he is the “True, Unified World Heavyweight Champion”
After merging both the World Class and the AWA World titles, The King explains to the viewers why there’s really only one championship in pro wrestling that matters – and it’s his
KAYFABE THEATER: Bam Bam Bigelow – “War Machine” Music Video
An early 1987 music clip re-introducing The Beast From the East to the CWA audience as Jerry Lawler’s partner, set to the KISS song, ‘War Machine’
RAW: Ambrose vs. Rollins vs. Lashley – Intercontinental Title Triple Threat Match | Jan. 14, 2019
The self-proclaimed “Moral Compass of WWE” defends his Intercontinental title against The Architect and “The All Mighty One”
KAYFABE THEATER: Lawler and Rude go to War in Memphis!
Gordon Solie and Lance Russell show some clips of the explosive situation that has erupted between Rick Rude and Jerry The King Lawler
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… JAN 10th: Bock gets the Belt Back
After a controversial finish two weeks earlier, Nick Bockwinkel defeats Jerry Lawler to win the vacated AWA World Heavyweight Championship
KAYFABE THEATER: Dr. D says Jerry Lawler has a terrible disease
David Schultz and Randy Savage are out with Lance Russell to address Jerry Lawler and Bruiser Brody, and Dr. D says, unequivocally, that Lawler has AIDS
KAYFABE THEATER: Jerry Lawler talks about the beating Ken Lucas gave him
The ‘spoiled brat’ of Memphis Wrestling does an angry interview, where he chastises the audience for laughing at his injuries, and vows revenge
KAYFABE THEATER: Rich & Gilbert receive the Tag Team of the Year Award… even though they hate each other!
After a long run as a duo, Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich receive an award from the WFIA for tag team excellence, even though they have already spit up and are now feuding
KAYFABE THEATER: The King says he’s ready to battle with Tully Blanchard
In this 1983 interview, Jerry Lawler talks to Lance Russell about Tully Blanchard, who is on his way to Memphis, then Blanchard responds via video message
KAYFABE THEATER: Tommy Rich calls out Jimmy Valiant
After a quick match, Tommy Rich tells Lance Russell that he doesn’t feel like he has showcased his skills enough, so he calls out Handsome Jimmy for a fight
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… DEC 13th: Two World Champions Clash in Chicago
The AWA, CWA, and World Class come together for the SuperClash III pay per view, headlined by Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich in a title unification match
KAYFABE THEATER: Young Jeff Jarrett announces the start of his wrestling career
Fresh out of high school, a teenage Jeff Jarrett explains in this video why he has chosen to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in the squared circle