I dont know what will fill the vacuum, whether it will be tractor pulls, tailgating at miserable u of m games, gangbanging, or just spending the day at wal mart. I do this through this website, my memphis memories podcast, facebook live, talking memphis wrestling live on twitter, a upcoming book project and much more. In 2012 mark had moved out beyond the limits of memphis wrestling and started doing books on other wrestling territories, including the midatlantic jim crockett promotions, houston, atlanta, the midwest awa, detroit, florida and louisville. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Lance russell march 18, 1926 october 3, 2017 was an american sports broadcaster and ring announcer, primarily serving as a professional wrestling announcer and commentator in the memphis region from 1959 to 1997. During june 2001 after the world wrestling federation wwf purchased world championship wrestling wcw, the wwf dropped mcw as their developmental territory. We hear from adam pritchard, a devoted wrestling fan who visits memphis in hopes of encountering one of the many heroes he only ever experienced by watching tv from across the pond. However i have been told wwe has never told anyone as of yet to take down footage involving memphis wrestling. Yet another indispensable book on memphis wrestling by mark james. You will be able to choose your 4 photos from the set of 8. Revisiting a west memphis wrestling school documentary. A look back at memphis wrestling most important year.
By 1982, watts had gained control of mcguirks old towns in oklahoma as well, and began to cement his reputation as one of the best promoters, bookers, and television producers in the industry, building his circuit into a powerhouse off the strength of his popular midsouth wrestling syndicated television show. Memphis wrestling is one of the greatest things that has ever been in our country. One of the great things about the old monday night programs was the kings art that was included in there. The newest reincarnation of instudio wrestling in memphis, tennessee.
Terry golden originally opened his memphisbased promotion as kickass wrestling, and it was later renamed to memphis championship wrestling mcw. Talking with scott is always fast and loose because we both have such an extensive knowledge of the history of memphis wrestling. Jackie fargo 112279 awa southern tag team champions. Wrestling defeated doug gilbert to win the north american title. Apr, 2016 memphis wrestling december 1, 1979 memphis, tn wmc5 tv studio the current memphis wrestling champions are as follows. Marine, was a native hawaiian who held an incredible number of championships during his career. The true story of memphis wrasslin is a great addition to any wrestling fans video library. Unseen 1970s memphis wrestling in high definition youtube. He started wrestling in australia in 1962 and finally arrived in the united states as superstar bill dundee in 1974 with his tag team partner george barnes. Also, wanted to mention i cleaned off quite a few non wrestling books off of this list. Big bad john formed a tag team with john quinn wwwf kentucky butcher in 1968 in detroit as the cousins 1973. Memphis championship wrestling may, 2000vgex 1hr k. A rundown on memphis wrestling memphis type history. I grew up in the midtolate 40s watching memphis wrestling.
Mark james is a wrestling historian who has written 40 books on old school wrestling. The latest release from mark james is a unique look back at the city of jackson, tn. Ron halls new book sputnik, masked men, and midgets. Run by host corey maclin, this version of memphis wrestling concentrates on building young stars and remembering the old ones. Another in the memphis wrestling history series of books. The king of memphis wrestling books posted by john branston on fri, aug 14, 2009 at 3. The memphis wrestling hall of fame was a professional wrestling hall of fame maintained by the united states wrestling association. Several years ago mark started a line of posters and tshirts based on his line of memphis wrestling books.
What did someone like jerry lawler know about wrestling that other didnt that has allowed him to be so successful for so long. Take a look back at the most important year in memphis wrestling history, 1977. Mar 17, 2015 you will also receive 3 signed copies of the book along with a personalized email thanking you for your support. Reckless youth vs curtis hughesregal comes out bobcatjasmine segment catfight. If you dont want the answer, dont ask the question by bill dundee coming soon memphis wresting history is proud to announce the release of an autobiography from memphis wrestling legend, bill dundee. Take a look at all the cards and matches of 19731979 for the entire tennessee wrestling territory, including both the jerry jarrett promotion and the nick gulas promotion. The cards and results included are for the monday night weekly matches. Eddie marlin was link to golden era of memphis wrestling wrestling. Tennessee record book 19731979 mark james, tim dills on. This record book documents memphis wrestling that took place in memphis during the 1950s. Lastly, ive created a recommended book dvd page for fans to be able to find good stuff online for reading or watching. Andy kaufman was an amazing person and his genius is still evident today.
Dirty dutch mantell vs dirty doug gilbert 1993 uswa memphis studio wrestling. The story of jerry lawler and the snowman place to be nation. Black struggles for freedom in memphis, tennessee civil rights and struggle. Ive been a wrestling fan for 30 years, and growing up in the northeast my only exposure to the memphis territory was through the wrestling magazines of the day. Cwa, wrestling, pro wrestling, jerry lawler classic memphis studio wrestling tapes from 1979. Sep 26, 2017 this features the amazing nightmare freddy vs. The untold story of the monopoly that strangled pro wrestling and capitol revolution. Marks books cover memphis, tn, atlanta, houston, detroit, jim crockett promotion, florida and much more. Booking memphis wrestling with jerry jarrett november 19, 2018 this week we let you in an a very honest, emotional conversation between jerry w. If the names eddie marlin, jerry jarrett, jerry lawler, and bill dundee mean anything to you, you need to read this book. But, ive read some pretty solid ones like the foley ones and william regals is also good. Jerry lawler 11879 awa southern heavyweight champion. A hotbed of mat action since the 1940s, promoters nick gulas and roy welch ran a widereaching circuit that lasted well into the 1970s.
As one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and memphis wrestling tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. A record book covering the entire territory of florida wrestling from 197785. Sep 30, 2016 memphis wrestling january 26, 1980 memphis, tn wmc5 tv studio. Being the editorinchief of a website known as online world of wrestling, has provided me with many opportunities to discover and explore the extensive and remarkable history of the professional wrestling business. Discover the fascinating history of memphis wrestling. This 2nd volume highlights over 300 pages of programs that were sold at the weekly wrestling matches in memphis, tn. Tim hornbaker is the author of eight nonfiction books, including national wrestling alliance.
Yesterday there was a story how most memphis wrestling footage was taken off youtube by wwe. With over 400 pages in this book, step into the rich and storied history of memphis wrestling. Classic memphis wrestling is with jerry lawler and 2 others at rupp arena. Cards, matches and results 19701985 james, mark on. I was preteen then and thought that it was all real. This week we return to straight wrestling talk with jerry jarrett giving us a masters course in pro wrestling booking. Not only is it a great history of memphis wrestling, its a nice look at some of the memorabilia surrounding the promotion. You are correct andrew, when the books are published by the wwe, chances are you wont get too much dirt on at least their inner workings. You will receive a copy of my previous book, memphis wrestling history presents 1982. You will get a special 4 pack of 4x6 photos of memphis wrestlers from the 1977 era. With jerry lawler, jimmy valiant, bill dundee, joe leduc, sonny king, nick bockwinkel, and a stable of others, memphis wrestling would go on to prove they were here to stay.
We found 166 books set in memphis and 8 others set nearby. Assorted tapes from 1980 of the memphis based cwa wrestling promotion. Memphis wrestling tickets 2020, memphis wrestling tour dates 2020, memphis wrestling schedule 2020. The 1960s, an exhaustive recordbook collection of memphis newspaper advertisements and results found in the sports section, beginning with the jan. The king of memphis wrestling books get memphis moving. April 9, 1984 a classic title vs title match at rupp arena in lexington, ky, featuring the awa southern heavyweight champion jerry lawler taking on the nwa midamerica heavyweight champion randy savage with father angelo poffo and manager jimmy hart ringside. A longstanding member of the national wrestling alliance, the gulaswelch wrestling enterprises, inc. Sep 15, 2010 the death of wrestling is the death of memphis culture. The only time memphis footage as of now will be pulled off youtube is if it also contains wwe footage. Memphis championship wrestling archives indy world westling.
Continental wrestling association later the championship wrestling association was a wrestling promotion managed by jerry jarrett. Squaredcircle submitted 4 years ago by metsfan4ever yesterday there was a story how most memphis wrestling footage was. The ateam beat the rocknroll express in a texas death match. Articles and littleknown facts and info about cwa, uswa and your favorite. Memphis wrestling gulaswelch the history of memphis. During a match, the first family runs in and attempts to deliver a beatdown on jerry lawler but lawler beats off all five attackers before the cavalry even arrives to. In august 2014, brown announced that wmctv had agreed to his request of a reduced schedule. Many youtube videos are online from the heyday of dave, lance and memphis wrestling. By 2009, mark had moved to helping former memphis wrestlers release their own autobiographies. The current memphis wrestling champions are as follows. In nwa midamerica and its descendant, the continental wrestling association russells primary announcing partner was dave brown. Booking memphis wrestling with jerry jarrett on apple. Includes a bonus cd of some of memphis rarest wrestling music tracks by sputnik monroe, jackie fargo, handsome jimmy valiant, and others.
Memphis wrestling august 12, 1989 wmc edition youtube. Bryan alvarez, who cowrote the entertaining death of wcw in 2004, has a new book in his repertoire, this one dealing. I ask, because when i listen to some old school wrestling podcasts mainly the 6. At the age of 16, he joined the circus as a trapeze artist. This book has all the available newspaper clippings for the years of 1970 thru 1989. Pwtorch contributor jim valley hosts saturday morning wrestling with special interview guest austin idol of the legendary memphis wrestling territory and other big promotions around the u. Maybe thats why i really dig mark james latest release, memphis wrestling history presents. At this point in my life, it is my desire to share the stories and history of memphis wrestling. This book has all the available newspaper clippings for the weekly memphis wrestling cards as well as the results for 1970 through 1985. Dundee was born in angus, scotland, and raised in melbourne. Revisiting a west memphis wrestling school documentary, discovering a nightmare.
Dirty dutch mantell vs dirty doug gilbert 1993 uswa. Apr, 2020 ewrestlingnews was founded in 1999 and has been covering wrestling news 247 ever since. Official merchandise page of memphis wrestling shirts. Do you think that the network one day will have memphis wrestling.
All listingsresults from this event were gathered with the help of memphis researcher bkrieg, thanks to his extensive memphis wrestling tv library of 1985 episodes. You saw pieces of this licensed by for the documentary. Memphis wrestling june 20, 1987 wmc edition youtube. Bloody studio brawl tommy rich, jerry lawler, dirty rhodes, don bass 92786 memphis wrestling duration. If you dont want the answer, dont ask the question. Ron halls over the top coffee table book that inspired memphis heat. He talks all about the fundamentals that built memphis wrestling. For decades, memphis wrestling was an integral part of the bl. Tapes are rough in quality, and many shows are incomplete. Great new book that highlights the official state filings for the weekly memphis monday night cards. Dave brown and lance russell were inducted into the memphis wrestling hall of fame april 22, 2017. Jarrett and longtime memphis mainstay and then wwe hall of famer koko b. First half of an interview i did with scott a few years ago. Discuss the days of herb welch, jackie fargo, sputnik monroe, don and al greene, and many more memphis legends in this forum dedicated to the charge that held memphis wrestling until the mid70s.
Its only fitting that in the same city where sputnik monroe refused to wrestle until ellis arena removed its colored section and allowed all fans to sit in any seat in the building, we saw perhaps the most sophisticated and nuanced racebased program in wrestling history. You had to get there early to get a viewable place. Names of the wrestlers from countries where the family names come before the given names will be listed as such japan, korea, etc. Home of rhythm and bruise, is broadcast weekly on wlmt cw30, the memphis, tennessee affiliate of the cw television network, and is produced in the wlmt. Memphis wrestling june 6, 1987 wmc edition youtube. How does aew do a legends of memphis wrestling show. Over 5000 matches listed from 1962 1996 for wahoo mcdaniel. The podcast, rebecca gets educated on the art of wrestling and learns why memphis is rich in this particular history. A hardcore, highflying, noholdsbarred history of the one true sport aubrey sitterson author chris moreno artist wrestling history well served. I shutter to think how poorer my life would be if i hadnt grown up watching it.
A memphis wrestling perspective thats both original and extra crispy, this page is the equivalent of a. Histories of the pro wrestling championships recognized in western tennessee. It could easily be that the card was changed to just the 7 matches above, though its also possible we are missing one match from this card. January 9, 1984 in memphis, tn midsouth coliseum drawing 5,609. Television edit the memphis wrestling instudio television show, memphis wrestling. I pitty the fool who doesnt want to devote his life to immersing himself in this history and culture. Midsouth coliseum 1984 jarrett pro wrestling history. Booking memphis wrestling with jerry jarrett home facebook. Dutch mantel beat midamerica champ randy savage via dq. A program book highlighting memphis during the year 1967. The history of the midsouth coliseum pro wrestling history. It was established in 1994 to honor select wrestling personalities, mostly alumni of the continental wrestling association and nwa midamerica. Memphis wrestling has been my lifelong dream and passion since i was ten years old.
This book covers the entire year of 1978 in memphis wrestling. Apr 01, 2017 this 197476 footage was repaired with the latest technology in high definition. The cwa was the name of the governing body for the championship wrestling, inc. I believe jerry lawler owns a lot of the tape library. Tojo yamamoto january 6, 1927 february 19, 1992, real name harold watanabe, a former u. The early days of memphis wrestling, is one of the best collections of black and white. Memphis wrestling evolved from an earlier shortlived promotion called memphis championship wrestling. With a strong team of writers, editorialists, and social managers, we strive to provide to you the most uptodate wrestling news and information around the web. Tape quality is poor, but theyre 40 year old tapes converted to digital. But really, with jerry under contract, how in in the world do you bill a show like that and not have the king on tv.