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Brian Christopher Deserved So Much BetterIn the 1980s, when cable television changed the pro wrestling landscape and push truly came to shove in the industry, only one regional promotion survived in anything close to its original form. That was the Tennessee-based USWA, owned by Jerry Jarrett and his longtime top star, Jerry Lawler. With a...

The Last Great Territorial Pro Wrestling Moment Happened 30 Years Ago TodayIt was 30 years ago this Wednesday that the end of regional professional wrestling began. At the very least, it went out with a bang....

Jerry Lawler Wrote A Really Dumb Letter To Prosecutors In His 1993 Rape CaseJerry Lawler is one of the most legendary figures in professional wrestling history, an all-around talent who is not just a local legend in Memphis and the surrounding areas, but also beloved by wrestling fans around the world. He’s worn various hats during his decades in the sport and has done most...

Lance Russell, The Greatest Pro Wrestling Announcer Of All Time, Dies At 91

Lance Russell, the professional wrestling announcer best known as the voice of the sport in the territory surrounding Memphis, Tenn. for decades, as well as for his stint in WCW, died Tuesday morning at the age of 91. He had broken his hip in a fall on Friday shortly after his daughter, Valerie, die...

Jerry Lawler And His Girlfriend Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

WWE color commentator Jerry Lawler and his girlfriend Lauryn McBride were arrested on domestic violence charges early Friday morning by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Memphis, Tenn....

Jerry Lawler Attempts To Pronounce Michael Hoomanawanui's Name, Fails

Some New England Patriots players attended last night's WWE Raw broadcast from the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence last night. Jerry "The King" Lawler reported that among them was a "Michael Hoomawanyueye." He must be the backup kicker....

Jerry "The King" Lawler Returned To WWE Tonight, Two Months After Suffering An On-Air Heart Attack

Two months after suffering a shocking on-air heart attack that led the WWE to assure viewers that "this is not part of the show," wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler returned to Raw tonight to deliver a heartfelt message to fans—though exactly how heartfelt we'll never know, because his speec...

Jerry "The King" Lawler May Have Brain Damage After Suffering Heart Attack On Live TV [UPDATE]

Following a collapse during Monday's live broadcast of Raw from Montreal, WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler now may be facing permanent brain damage, according to the L.A. Times....