On April 27, 1987 one of the most famous matches in Memphis wrestling history went down in front of 8,500 fans at the Mid-South Coliseum when Austin Idol defeated Jerry “The King” Lawler to win the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship in a “Hair vs. Hair” steel cage match that saw Lawler lose his title… and his hair. In a twist that left fans reeling, Tommy “Wildfire” Rich emerged from under the ring to aid Idol in defeating Lawler, leading to The King’s head being shaved in the ring. This surp

Jos Leduc & Phil Hickerson vs. Fire & Flame. August 8, 1986. Battle of the Bruisers! | Classic Memphis Wrestling

2 legends catching up. #respect #MemphisWrestling | Memphis Wrestling

Photo slideshow of the 2010 Tennessee Wrestling Legends Reunion (October 1-2, 2010). In attendance: Jerry Jarrett Buddy Wayne (Dwayne Peale, RIP) Dennis Hall George Gulas Gorgeous George Jr. (RIP) Al Greene (Al Denney, RIP) Tommy Marlin (RIP) Eddie Marlin Bill Dundee | Classic Memphis Wrestling

When Elvis Presley died in 1977, the world lost a king but Memphis soon met the man behind the controversy. In the early ’80s, Dr. George Nichopoulos better known as “Dr. Nick” stood trial, accused of prescribing Elvis thousands of pills: painkillers, amphetamines, sedatives. It wasn’t just about Elvis. The case raised national questions about celebrity medicine, addiction, and accountability. Though Dr. Nick was acquitted in 1981, his name became forever tied to the darker side of fame and a ci