Corey Maclin and Jerry "The King" Lawler kicked off the show in the studio. They both mentioned how their results were close from the two polls, last week, they had to determine if they would be replaced by Jimmy Hart and Lance Russell. They both survived the election and will remain on the show. Corey and Jerry announced that The Wrestling Professor will be back in the studio, later in the show. The show will also feature "Grandmasta Sexay" Brian Christopher in action, as well as, King Mable-(Also known as Viscera and Big Daddy V in the WWE.) Jerry stated that he was just on a show with the big man, last week, in Washingtonville, New York. Jerry said that he has just completed work on his first movie and has started work on another film. Also, they are going to show some action that took place at The Southaven Arena. Jerry told Corey that they needed to go back there.
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Back in the studio, Corey and Jerry announced the big Lawler Tribute show that's taking place this Friday, November 7th, at the TN State Fairgrounds Sports Arena. For more information, check out www.lawler35.com.
Video of Brian Christopher. During his prematch interview, Brian asked Lance Russell if he could do the "Thriller" dance. Lance responded, by saying, he would not challenge Brian in that field.
Brian Christopher tangled with one half of The Alternative Express, Chase Stevens, with his manager, Lady Athena. You may remember Chase Stevens, locally, and from his time in TNA as one half of The Naturals. Athena was a part of DCW, at one time. Brian Christopher picked up the win with a roll up on Chase, after he gave Athena an atomic drop when she, unsuccessfully, attempted to strike Brian with one of her leather boots.
Corey added that Jerry Lawler would be making an appearance in Jackson, Tennessee, on Sunday, November 30th, at the Old Hickory Mall. Jerry added that he would be there from 1:00-5:00PM signing autographs, taking pictures, and meeting all the fans. Jerry invited everyone to come out. He said he would be hanging out around the food court. They touched on the special night, last week, in Henderson, that was for a great cause, benefitting The Carl Perkins Center.
Corey and Jerry were talking about King Mable with Jerry saying he was going to become the next Rock. Corey suggested that they should put Big Vis in that Beverly Hills Chihuahua movie. Ha! I would love to see that.
Footage of King Mable taking on the freaky Nicholas Doom. This was Nicholas Doom's first appearance in Memphis Wrestling. He came out wearing a rather large mask kinda like the one Kamala used to wear from time to time, but this one was of a devil mask. I'm glad they aired this match because we are going to be seeing a lot more of this young man because the WWE, recently, began airing vignettes, hyping up his upcoming debut as a carnival freak, Kizarny. Hopefully, this guy will take off because he's been working on his craft, for quite sometime now, in the WWE developmental territories. Mable got the win with his version of the Black Hole Slam.
After the match, Lawler stated how he was glad when King Mable's reign came to an end because they had too many run-ins. Corey said everybody wants to be "King" with Jerry and him dropping names such as King Booker, King Carl Fergie, King Sylvester Ritter, who went on to become Junkyard Dog, Paul Ellering, and, of course, Eddie Gilbert. Corey said he really liked Eddie Gilbert. Lawler added, "Oh, of course! I didn't like him too much the day he ran over me in the parking lot, but other than that, he was alright."
Back from break, Jerry was checking out some of the dvds, including The Best of Memphis Studio Wrestling, that's going to be available soon on KingLawler.com. Jerry said they are updating the merchandise section with t-shirts and for the first time ever, you are going to be able to get "The King" to sit down at his art table and do some original art. He will also have some limited edition artwork available. Corey asked if, maybe, he could get a Corey Maclin bobblehead. Jerry answered, "I don't think we have a bobblehead, yet."
Reminder for this Friday, at the TN State Fairgrounds Sports Arena, 7:30 Bell time with rising young, country music entertainer, Kevin Sport, doing a mini concert, before and during the show. A lot of great wrestling stars including, "Grandmasta Sexay" Brian Christopher, as well as, Jerry "The King" Lawler taking on one of his all-time most formidable opponents, Sid Vicious. 35 Years of Wrestling Royalty is what they're calling it. Jerry announced that country music star, Kenny Chesney, has bought a ticket and is going to be there.
Footage of Jerry Lawler in action from The Southaven Arena is shown featuring Lawler's battles with "Pirate" Paul Burchill from May 13, 2006, Goldust from March 3rd, 2006, and a cage match with Tommy Dreamer from February 4th, 2006. Lawler was successful in all three matches. He defeated Burchill with a piledriver and beat Goldust with a chain that he received from his butler, Alfred(This was during the "Leave it to Lawler" time with Queen Renee, Barbara, and Audra, the maid, at ringside.) Lawler picked up the win against Tommy Dreamer after lighting him up with a fireball. This match garnered lots of mainstream buzz, at the time. Very intense battle that featured loads of weapons, Dreamer nailing Lawler with a piledriver, and fighting on both, the inside and outside of the cage.
The Wrestling Professor returned. This week's date was June 27, 1987. This was one of the biggest matches in studio wrestling history. The Wrestling Professor answered that it was a 16-Man Battle Royal that featured sixteen of the top superstars in Memphis with Rocky Johnson, Jeff Jarrett, Billy Travis, and Bill Dundee. Correct! Jerry went on to say that one of his all-time favorite guys that he ever wrestled against and watched was Tojo Yamamoto and Tojo was in that battle royal, as well. They go to the footage.
Classic 16-Man Battle Royal for $3,200 featuring: Jeff Jarrett, Rocky Johnson, Bart Star, "Stretcher" Jack Hart, The Thunderbird, Keith Eric, Bill Hickerson, Greg Maddux, Tojo Yamamoto, Moondog Spot, Pat Tanaka, "Superstar" Bill Dundee, Paul Diamond, Billy Travis, Alan West, and John Paul. During the match, Jarrett eliminated Moondog Spot. Immediately, following his elimination, the Moondog pulled Jarrett over the top-rope, as well, eliminating him too. This led to a brawl on the outside with Jarrett blasting Spot with a chair. The final three were both members of Bad Company, Pat Tanaka and Paul Diamond, and "Superstar" Bill Dundee. Downtown Bruno was at ringside urging on Tanaka and Diamond to win the money. Finish came when Tanaka and Diamond sent Dundee in the ropes. Both Tanaka and Diamond bent down to launch Dundee, but the little Aussie capitalized on this opportunity, by kicking Diamond and rolling up Tanaka to get the three count. Immediately, after the pin, Dundee managed to duck out of the way, sending Diamond crashing to the floor to win the thirty-two hundred dollars. That Money! Money! Yeah! Yeah! They awarded Dundee the money, but Tanaka and Diamond were quick to attack him and take it. Rocky Johnson saved Dundee with the two taking off after Tanaka, Diamond, and Bruno. As Bruno was leaving with the money, he added, ""Like momma says it bees dat way sometimes!"
They ended the show, plugging the big Celebration of 35 Years of Wrestling Royalty, A Tribute Fit For "The King" that's taking place this Friday at the TN State Fairgrounds Sports Arena. For more information, visit www.lawler35.com.
Credit: D-Rock @ www.wrestlingnewscenter.com
----I scanned thru this with TIVO and as usual - it sucked!!
