Gabe's Memphis Fed

[gabe72]

I've read all the great LOW action that's been posted in the forums and I've gotten the itch to do my very own Memphis fed based off of Trav's work. Now comes the disclaimer part. I'm not very familiar with the Memphis wrestling scene. I grew up in NE Tennessee were JCP/Mid-Atlantic was king and I got to watch Continental on the local UHF channel. You probably see wrestlers roll into my Memphis fed that probably never wrestled there and you probably see other titles not regularly part of the promotion come through as well. For example...I might have Adrian Street defend the US junior heavyweight title in the area some. I know the US junior belt was defended in the Southeast/Continental area so I think it would be believable for the belt to be defended in the Memphis area as well.

Recognized titles are the Southern heavyweight title currently held by Jerry 'The King' Lawler; Southern tag titles currently held by The Fabulous Ones; and the Mid-America heavyweight title currently held by 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. The International title may show up later on but I think 2 singles titles are enough for right now. There will be two shows a week with the Saturday morning TV show used to promote the Monday night Coliseum show.

The write-ups won't be anything special due to time constraints but I do hope you enjoy reading the happenings in my fed.

[gabe72]

Channel 3 Studios; Memphis, TN (08/01/2006)

...The show opens with footage of the last card from the Mid-South Coliseum. Jerry Lawler is locked in a Figure Four Leglock courtesy of AWA World Champion, Nick Bockwinkle. Lawler connects with a hard right hand that floors Bockwinkle and breaks the hold. A series of stiff right hands floors the World Champ. Lawler goes up top and delivers a second-rope fistdrop and drops down for the cover. 1...2...3!! Lawler has just pinned Bockwinkle! The last shot we see is 'The King' holding the AWA World title high as the fans are going wild before the opening credits roll...

...We come back from commercial with Lance Russell and Dave Brown behind the desk as always. Russell mentions Lawler winning the World title but says that Nick Bockwinkle has sent in a video tape and that Commissioner Eddie Marlin has received a letter from AWA President, Stanley Blackburn. Russell runs down today's show before introducing the reigning Southern heavyweight champion and for the time being, AWA World champion, Jerry 'The King' Lawler...

Lance Russell: King, we saw how the match went down Monday night and you have that shiny AWA belt strapped around your waist. But, let's roll Nick Bockwinkle's tape right now.

...The shot fades up on Nick Bockwinkle sitting backstage at the Coliseum. Bockwinkle has his forehead bandaged and is still drenched in sweat from his match...

Nick Bockwinkle: Jerry Lawler, what went down here tonight is a travesty. You stole my AWA World Championship and I want it back. See throwing punches has always been illegal and still is illegal in our great sport of professional wrestling. You may have pinned me, Jerry Lawler, but it was with an illegal move that everybody in the building saw. In fact, that biased referee should be fired and not allowed to ever hold a license again. Lawler, the organization that I proudly represent is the American Wrestling Association, not the American Boxing Association! And the belt that you stole from me is the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship not the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship! Lawler, if you want to throw punches then become a boxer because everyone knows you'll never be the wrestler that I am! Lawler, I might throw a punch or two during a match but I never resort to throwing an illegal punch to win the match. No, Lawler, I finish my opponents off with a classic wrestling move like a sleeper hold or a figure four! Stanley Blackburn, I'm calling on you to do the right thing and that's disqualify Jerry Lawler and return my belt as soon as possible.

...We come back to the broadcast area where Eddie Marlin has joined Lance and Jerry...

Eddie Marlin: Lance...Jerry...I have read the letter AWA President, Stanley Blackburn, has sent me. He has agreed with Nick Bickwinkle and has disqualified 'The King' for excessive use of illegal punches. However, he has mandated that Nick Bockwinkle will defend that World title against you, Jerry Lawler, Monday night at the Mid-South Coliseum and that the disqualification rule has been waived for this one match. I'm sorry Jerry but I have to take the belt back.

Jerry Lawler (handing back the AWA belt): Nick Bockwinkle, you've played your hand and now, you've played right into mine. No disqualification means Randy Calhoun can't disqualify me for using the piledriver on you Bockwinkle or throwing this here right hook. I'm not gonna wrestle you, Nick Bockwinkle. No, I'm gonna fight you and at the end of the night, I'll walk out the AWA World Champ just like I did last Monday night.


1. In the opening bout, Jeff Jarrett defeats Ken Raper with a Flying Body Press. During the match, Tommy Rich joined Lance and Dave at the broadcast table for commentary. Lance makes mention of Rich's match with the younger Jarrett Monday night. Afterwards, Rich approaches the ring and shakes Jarrett's hand and says 'May the best man win, Monday night' before walking out of the frame as we go to a commercial.


...Back to the broadcast table where Lance has Ricky and Robert, The Rock 'n' Roll Express...

Ricky Morton: Monday night, daddy, me and Robert battle Tojo Yamamoto and Eddie Gilbert. I hope your ready for a war because a war is what you're going to get boys. Rock 'n' Roll Express is going to take it to you. Rock 'n' Roll is here to stay just like the R 'n' R Express, baby!


2. The Rock 'n' Roll Express beat Rough and Ready with the Double Dropkick. Afterwards, Tojo Yamamoto and Eddie Gilbert charge the ring but are sent flying from the ring with a Double Dropkick from the R n' R Express before we cut to a commercial.


...We come back from commercial and Jimmy Hart and Dream Machine has joined our broadcast duo.

Jimmy Hart: Lance Russell, I've promised 'Machine here a tag team partner worthy of his talents to battle those Fabulous Jerks Monday night for the Southern tag belts. And boy, have I delivered!! Machine, I went to the Big Apple for this guy. Dream, your partner is none other than 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant!!


3. 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant defeats Robert Reed with the Valiant Sleeper. Afterwards, Valiant continues the assault with Dream Machine's help before Jackie Fargo and The Fabulous Ones chase the heels away.


...Afterwards, Jackie Fargo and The Fabulous Ones have a few words for Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy...

Jackie Fargo: Monday night, my boys, The Fabulous Ones, are going to keep those Southern tag titles! Jimmy Hart, it doesn't matter who you throw at The Fabs, you're not going to beat them. And Jimmy, if you stick your nose in the match, I'm gonna break it!

...A still frame is shown listing the matches scheduled for the next Coliseum show...

AWA World Championship: Nick Bockwinkle (c) vs Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Southern Tag Team Championship: The Fabulous Ones (c) w/ Jackie Fargo vs Dream Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant w/ Jimmy Hart
Mid-America Champ, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage/Buddy Landell w/ Angelo Poffo vs Dutch Mantell/Austin Idol
New Zealand Sheepherders vs The Moondogs
The Rock 'N' Roll Express vs Tojo Yamamoto/'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert
Jeff Jarrett vs Tommy 'Wildfire' Rich

Fade.

[gabe72]

After this post, I'll combine the TV show and the Coliseum show into one post.


Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (08/03/2006)

1. In a very good opening bout, Jeff Jarrett beats 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich with the Flying Body Press. Afterwards, Tojo Yamamoto and Eddie Gilbert charge the ring and blast the younger Jarrett with a chair. An angry Tommy Rich joins in on the beating and rocks Jarrett with a piledriver before Jerry Jarrett and the Rock 'n' Roll Express make the save.

2. The Rock 'n' Roll Express defeat Tojo Yamamoto and Eddie Gilbert when they catch Yamamoto with the Double Dropkick. Afterwards, Jerry Jarret hits the ring and blasts away on Gilbert with some vicioius forearm uppercuts sending Gilbert from the ring. Jarrett grabs the house mike and tells Yamamoto and Gilbert, they just got themselves a war with the Jarretts.

3. The New Zealand Sheepherders and The Moondogs battle to a no contest in a very bloody, very violent brawl. The brawl went all over the arena before order could be restored.

4. In another wild match, Mid America heavyweight champion, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell w/ Angelo Poffo beat 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell and Austin Idol via disqualification after Mantell was caught hitting Savage with Shoo Baby. Idol had Landell locked in the La$ Vega$ Leglock as Savage tried to save his partner. Mantell charges the ring and catches Savage with Shoo Baby causing the dq.

5. Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant w/ Jimmy Hart defeat The Fabulous Ones w/ Jackie Fargo to win the Southern tag team titles. As the action got hot and heavy, Hart distracts Randy Calhoun and tosses Machine a chain. Machine blasts Stan Lane with the chain. Valiant locks on the Valiant Sleeper as Calhoun turns around. Calhoun checks Lane and calls for the bell. Afterwards, Jimmy Hart celebrates like he's just won the lottery.

6. In the main event, AWA World heavyweight champion, Nick Bockwinkle retains the belt after blasting Jerry 'The King' Lawler with a chain-assisted right hook. Lawler is in control as Jimmy Hart comes to ringside and tries to get in the ring. As Randy Calhoun is trying to get Hart down from the ring apron, Hart tosses a chain to Bockwinkle setting up the finish.

[gwffantrav]

Nice nice nice!!

BTW, I am thinking about bringing in Bockwinkel for some AWA Title defenses as well!!!

[gabe72]

Channel 3 Studios; Memphis, TN (08/08/2006)

...Footage of Monday night is shown to open the show; Jerry Lawler vs. AWA World champ, Nick Bockwinkle; Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant winning the Southern tag titles from The Fabulous Ones; Highlights of the other matches are shown as well before we get the opening montage and cutting to Lance Russell and Dave Brown at the broadcast table. Lance welcomes the Southern heavyweight champion, Jerry Lawler, to the table...

Jerry Lawler: Well, it seems like Nick Bockwinkle has shown his true colors but Bockwinkle, we all know that I beat you without anyone's help two weeks ago. Bockwinkle, I know you'll be back in the Memphis area in due time because of the contract requirements that come along with being a World champion...And next time, I'll be ready for you Bockwinkle...Now on to Jimmy Hart...Once again you've stuck your nose in my business but this time you cost me the AWA World heavyweight championship...Hart, I'm gonna catch you and I'm gonna hurt you...That's my promise to you, Jimmy Hart...To these great fans here in the studio and to the great fans of Memphis wrestling...Monday night at the Coliseum...'Superstar' Bill Dundee is my tag partner as we're gonna take those Southern tag titles from Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy...And Hart, don't stick your nose in the match because if you do, I'm gonna break your scrawny little neck...


1. In the opening match, Jerry Jarrett pins Keith Eric with a Cross Body Block after hitting Eric with a series of vicious forearm uppercuts. Afterwards, Jarrett walks over to join Lance and Dave at the broadcast table.

Jerry Jarrett: Lance...They put my boy in the hospital with a concussion...Yamamoto...Gilbert...I'd expect something like this out of you 2 scoundrels but Tommy...Tommy, what were you thinking...You and Jeff grew up together...Hell, Tommy...I know your parents really well...I went to school with your dad and for you to do something like this surely breaks your momma's heart...This Monday night at the Coliseum...I got myself two great tag partners in the Rock 'n' Roll Express and were gonna unleashing a whooping on you three like you've never had before...Think about what you're doing, Tommy...But I warn you, if you continue down the path you're taking...You're gonna get hurt...


2. 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell beats up on Ira Reese before making Reese submit to the Figure Four Leglock. Afterwards, Landell won't release the hold until Austin Idol clears him from the ring. Idol strolls over for some face time on camera.

Austin Idol: 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell...Last Monday, you were screaming like a girl when I locked you in my La$ Vega$ Leglock...And only, that dq saved you...Monday night, there will be no one to save you when I lock on the La$ Vega$ Leglock and break your leg in half...Landell, you're gonna see first hand why ‘I'm every women's pet and every man's regret’...


...We come back after a commercial and Lance has 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Angelo Poffo at the table...

Randy Savage: Monday night at the Coliseum...Mid-America heavyweight championship...'Macho Man' Randy Savage vs 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell...Yeah!!...Mantell, you took that whip upside my head...But that's okay because I like pain...Yeah!!...Pain doesn’t bother me Mantell and Monday night, I'm gonna cause you great amounts of pain...Yeah!!...

Angelo Poffo: Dutch Mantell...You're not in Randy Savage's league...After everything's said and done, the 'Macho Man' is gonna walk out of the Mid-South Coliseum still Mid-America heavyweight champion...


3. Ricky Morton beat 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert via dq after Gilbert was caught trying to throw a fireball into Morton's face. Morton ducked just in time and the fireball went harmlessly over his head. A dropkick from Morton sends Gilbert scurrying from the ring as we break for a commercial.


We come back from the commercial break with Jimmy Hart and the new Southern tag champs, Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant at the table...

Jimmy Hart: Lance Russell, I told you...I told you Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy were gonna beat those Fabulous Jerks for the Southern tag belts and here they are in all their glory...Jerry Lawler...Bill Dundee...Monday night, Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy are gonna beat you from pillar to post, daddy, and walk out still champions...Jerry Lawler, you want to threaten me...Then how about this...I'm offering $10,000 to the man who can put Jerry Lawler out of wrestling...How's that for a threat, Lawler...

...A close-up of the Southern tag belts are shown before a still frame listing the matches scheduled for the Coliseum show...


Southern tag championship: Dream Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant (c) w/ Jimmy Hart vs Southern champ, Jerry 'The King' Lawler/'Superstar' Bill Dundee
Mid-America heavyweight championship: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage (c) w/ Angelo Poffo vs 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell
Jerry Jarrett/Rock 'n' Roll Express vs Tojo Yamamoto/Eddie Gilbert/'Wildfire' Tommy Rich
Austin Idol vs 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell
The Fabulous Ones w/ Jackie Fargo vs Midnight Express w/ Jim Cornette
The New Zealand Sheepherders vs The Moondogs

Fade.


Memphis #4; Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (08/10/2006)

1. The New Zealand Sheepherders beat The Moondogs via dq after Rex and Spot smash both Sheepherders with their bones. Another all out bloody brawl between the two teams. The Sheepherders could have been dq'ed but the ref missed Butch Williams smash Spot with the New Zealand flagpole.

2. The Midnight Express combo of Dennis Condrey and Norvell Austin defeat The Fabulous Ones after Condrey blasts Stan Lane with a chain as Austin has the ref distracted.

3. 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell jumps Austin Idol in the aisleway, pounding away on Idol's leg before the start of the match. Idol fought the good fight but in the end, he succumbed to Landell's Figure Four Leglock.

4. Tojo Yamamoto/Eddie Gilbert/'Wildfire' Tommy Rich defeated Jerry Jarrett/Rock 'n' Roll Express via dq after Jarrett goes completely nuts on Tommy Rich with a chair. Jarrett busts Rich open as R 'n' R take care of Yamamoto/Gilbert. Afterwards, Jarrett tells Rich 'There's more where that came from!'

5. Mid-America heavyweight champ, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage retains his title after delivering an Elbow Smash to 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell. Angelo Poffo aids Savage by holding Mantell's feet to make sure his charge gets the duke.

6. In the main event, Dream Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant retain the Southern tag titles over Jerry 'The King' Lawler/'Superstar' Bill Dundee after Bill Dundee falls to Valiant's Sleeper. During the match, Lawler catches Jimmy Hart and blasts him with a series of stiff right hands. Lawler sets Hart up for a piledriver on the arena floor when a masked man, wearing a black singlet with the Russian sickle and hammer on it, attacks Lawler thus saving Jimmy Hart from certain injury. While all this was going on, Machine/Valiant blantantly double team Dundee until Dundee is a bloody mess. Dundee gets a chairshot from Machine and staggers back into the Valiant Sleeper for the finish.

[gabe72]

Memphis #5; Channel 3 Studios; Memphis, TN (08/15/2006)

...Highlights from Monday night's card is shown to open the show; Dream Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy retaining the Southern tag titles over Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee; The masked man attacking Jerry Lawler after the match; Randy Savage retaining the Mid-America title over Dutch Mantell; Buddy Landell jumping Austin Idol before their match and Idol submitting to the Figure Four Leglock; and Jerry Jarrett blooding Tommy Rich with a chair. From there we go right to the broadcast table with Lance Russell, Dave Brown, and Southern heavyweight champ, Jerry 'The King' Lawler...

Jerry Lawler: Jimmy Hart, you were seconds away from a broken neck...Consider yourself lucky, scoundrel...Now, I don't know who this masked man is but it obvious he's from Russia, with his black singlet with the Russian hammer and sickle on it...Russian, I don't care who you are but you made a big mistake jumping Jerry Lawler from behind...Lance, Monday night at the Coliseum, I want this Russian and if it takes me putting up the Southern heavyweight title to get this guy in the ring, then so be it...

1. The team of Bobby Eaton and Sweet Brown Sugar beat Pat Hutchinson and Ken Raper after SBS pins Raper after a Springboard Dropkick.

...We're back from a commercial and Jerry Jarrett has joined Lance and Dave at the broadcast table. Highlights of the six man match from Monday night are shown...

Jerry Jarrett: Lance, doctors say Jeff should be cleared to wrestle in a couple of weeks...I told you, Tommy Rich, if you continued down the road you're was taking, I'm going to hurt you...Tommy, you better get out while the getting is good because I'm coming for ya, Tommy, if ya don't...Now, I want to take this time to apoligize to Mrs. Rich right here on television...Mrs. Rich, I know you're a good woman and I know it breaks your heart to see Tommy act the way he does...And I want you to know that I'm terribly sorry for having to hurt Tommy but it's the only way to make him listen...Mrs. Rich, know that it hurts me just as much on the inside to have to fight Tommy like this as the hurting I'm gonna put on Tommy...

2. 'The Fabulous' Jackie Fargo defeats Jim Jamison with the Atomic Drop. Afterwards, The Midnight Express hit the ring and attack Fargo. This leads to The Fabulous Ones making the save as we go to commercial.

...We come back from the break with The First Family led by Jimmy Hart at the broadcast table. The masked Russian, complete with the Soviet flag, is there as well...

Jimmy Hart: Lance, this 6'2, 250 lb masked Russian has a name...He goes by The Russian Bear and Jerry Lawler, your days as the Southern champ are numbered and so are your days in professional wrestling...Jerry Lawler, I don't care if I have to bring every professional wrestler alive today to Memphis...Your career is gonna end right here in Memphis, right here in front of these fans who cheer you week after week...And someone from Jimmy Hart's First Family is gonna be the one to do it, daddy...

3. Dutch Mantell beats Randy Rose with the Double Dutch Clutch in a very exciting TV main event. Afterwards on the house mike, Mantell sends 'Macho Man' Randy Savage a message; "I'm not through with you yet, Savage" before we go to a commercial break.

...We come back from commercial where Commissioner Eddie Marlin has joined our broadcast duo.

Eddie Marlin: First things first, I'm granting Jerry Lawler's request and the main event at the Coliseum this Monday night is Jerry Lawler vs The Russian Bear for the Southern heavyweight title...Now, Labor Day is fast approaching and we have a huge card planned for Labor Day...The main event will be Jerry Lawler against The Russian Bear for the Southern heavyweight title...Also, Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy will defend the Southern tag titles against either the Fabulous Ones or the Midnight Express...The Fabs and the Midnights will have a Best of 5 series of matches and by virtue of the Midnight Express win over the Fabs on Monday night, the Midnight Express are up 1-0 in the series...Also, 'Exotic' Adrian Street will be in town to defend the US junior heavyweight title against our very own, Jeff Jarrett...More matches will be announced in the next couple of weeks so it will be a huge card for sure...

Fade.


Memphis #6; Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (08/17/2006)

1. In the opening match, Sweet Brown Sugar gave US junior champ, 'Exotic' Adrian Street a run for his money but in the end SBS got distracted by Miss Linda and eventually fell to a Flying Crucifix. Great non-title bout to start the show.

2. 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant beats 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell with the Valiant Sleeper after Mantell and the ref were distracted by Angelo Poffo. This gave 'Macho Man' Randy Savage time to nail Mantell in the back with a Flying Elbow Smash.

3. Tojo Yamamoto/Eddie Gilbert/Tommy Rich beat Jerry Jarrett/Rock 'n' Roll Express by pinfall after Eddie Gilbert lights Jerry Jarrett up with a Fireball as Yamamoto distracts referee Randy Calhoun.

4. Southern tag champ, Dream Machine beats 'Superstar' Bill Dundee via Flying Legdrop in what turned out to be a one-sided contest.

5. The Fabulous Ones evened up their Best of 5 Series at 1-1 with the Midnight Express after Stan Lane catches Norvell Austin with a Superkick. Jackie Fargo keeps the third Express member, Dennis Condrey, at bay allowing The Fabs to concentrate on the two Express members in the ring.

6. In the main event for the Southern title, Jerry Lawler wins via dq after The Russian Bear belts Lawler with a huge steel chain. The match turned into a bloody brawl and The Russian Bear nearly won the Southern title with a Top Rope Kneedrop but 'The King' was able to drape a leg over the bottom rope. Lawler would fight his way back and The Russian Bear clocks Lawler with his steel chain causing the dq. Afterwards, the big Russian whips Lawler with the chain until 'Superstar' Bill Dundee makes the save.

[gabe72]

Memphis #7; Channel 3 Studios; Memphis, TN (08/22/2006)

...We get highlights from Monday's show at the Coliseum to start out hour of Championship Wrestling. The highlights fade into the opening montage before cutting to Lance Russell and Dave Brown at the broadcast table. Jimmy Hart is there along with the rest of the First Family, The Russian Bear and the Southern tag champs, Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy V. The Russian Bear has his heavy steel chain with him as well...

Jimmy Hart: Lawler, you were within an inch of losing that Southern heavyweight title to my man, The Russian Bear, daddy...It's just a matter of time before The Russian Bear brings that belt home to the first family...And Fabulous Jerks...Midnights...don't even think you're taking those Southern tag belts from Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy...Monday night at the Coliseum...Jerry Lawler, find yourself two tag partners cause The First Family is ready to wage war against you and what very few friends you do have, daddy...

The Russian Bear (in a heavy Russian accent): Jerry Lawler...You were lucky Monday night...You were beaten and you know it...Labor Day Brawl, Jerry Lawler, I challenge you to a Russian chain match for the Southern belt...


1. The Russian Bear annilihates Ira Reese in under 3 minutes with the Top Rope Kneedrop. Bear just mauls Reese in this mis-match.


...We come back from commercial with 'Universal Hearthrob' Austin Idol joining our broadcast duo. Idol is on crutches thanks to Buddy Landell's Figure Four Leglock from almost 2 weeks ago...

Austin Idol: Lance...Dave...'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell did a number on my knee two weeks ago but the doctors say I will be ready in time for the Labor Day Brawl on September 7th...Buddy Landell, here's my challenge to you...Labor Day Brawl...La$ Vega$ Leglock vs the Figure Four Leglock Finisher's Match...Landell, let's see who's version is better...


2. Robert Gibson pinned Ken Raper with the Dropkick as Raper nearly pulls the upset with a body press. Raper's offensive was short lived though and Gibson quickly put Raper away with a Dropkick.


...Cut back from commercial and 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich and 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert are at the table...

Tommy Rich: Jerry Jarrett, you come out here and apologize to my mother for having to hurt me?...Looks like you're the one who got burned...Jarretts, stay out of my business...We jumped Jeff cause he's a punk and deserved it...I earned my way in this sport...I'm a former NWA World champion...And Jeff is doing nothing but riding daddy's coattails trying to make his way in the business...I'm gonna put Jeff out for good and Jerry, if you get in my way...our way...we'll put you out for good as well...

Eddie Gilbert: So Lance...How'd you like some Tennessee Fried Jarrett...Ha, instead of KFC, the new rage is TFJ...Jarrett...Rock 'n' Roll Express...We challenge you to a six man war at Labor Day Brawl...Yamamoto/Gilbert/Rich vs Rock 'n' Roll/Jerry Jarrett...One catch though...Loser of the fall leaves Memphis for 60 days...Rock 'n' Roll...Jarrett...Are ya man enough to accept...


3. The Sheepherders beat Rough/Ready when Butch Miller nails Ready with 2X Stomach Breaker and Luke Williams scores the pinfall. Afterwards, the Moondogs hit the ring and a huge brawl erupts that continues around the ringside area. The brawl continues as we cut to commercial.


....Back from commercial and Lance has Southern champ, Jerry 'The King' Lawler at the broadcast table...

Jerry Lawler: Lance, in Memphis, it's all about the Southern heavyweight title...It's all about who carries the territory and right now, it's Jerry Lawler...Russian, you come in here and jump me from behind and then whack me upside the head with your big ol' chain last Monday night...Who do you think you are?...Russian, I'm 'the King of Memphis' and the Southern heavyweight champion...Russian, I'm the top dog here in these parts and when World champions roll through Memphis, they face me...You want a Russian chain match at Labor Day Brawl on September 7th, then fine, I accept...I've made a living at beating people at their own game and I'll see you Monday night at the Coliseum...

...The First Family run onto the set and start beating on Lawler. From the back comes 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell and 'Superstar' Bill Dundee to even the odds. The First Family retreat as Lawler screams "We'll see you Monday night!" as we fade to black.



Memphis #8; Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (08/24/2006)

1. Sweet Brown Sugar uses his high flying skills to put Tojo Yamamoto down with a Springboard Dropkick.

2. In a non-title bout, US junior champ, 'Exotic' Adrian Street used Miss Linda to his advantage against Ricky Morton. Miss Linda distracts the ref allowing Street to slam the US junior belt against the skull of Ricky Morton. This sets up the London Bridge Leglock for the win.

3. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage retains the Mid America heavyweight championship over 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton with a Flying Elbow Smash after Angelo Poffo distracts referee Randy Calhoun. Savage delivers a devastating piledriver to set-up the finish.

4. 'Fabulous' Jackie Fargo pins 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell when Landell's shoulders were on the mat for a 3 count as Landell had Fargo locked in the Figure Four. Prior to this, as Randy Calhoun was checking to see if Fargo was going to submit, 'Hearthrob' Austin Idol bashes one of his crutches over Landell's head causing the finish.

5. The Fabulous Ones take a 2-1 lead in their Best of 5 Series against The Midnight Express when Steve Keirn catches Norvell Austin with a Flying Forearm and Jackie Fargo prevents Dennis Condrey from making the save from the outside. Afterwards, The Express put a beatdown on Fargo and The Fabs before security can restore order.

6. In the main event, The Russian Bear/Dream Machine/Jimmy Valiant beat Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee/Dutch Mantell by dq when Lawler grabs 'Shoo Baby' and whips The Russian Bear. The match was a brawl from the onset and continued throughout the match. The Russian Bear nails Dutch Mantell with his Russian chain as Jimmy Hart has Randy Calhoun distracted. Lawler grabs 'Shoo Baby' and nails The Russian Bear across the back as Calhoun turns around drawing the dq.

[GalactiKing]

Some very cool Memphis action yhou have going there.

[gabe72]

Thanks for the comments X-M. I'm having a blast doing the Memphis fed.

[gabe72]

Memphis #9; Channel 3 Studios; Memphis, TN (08/29/2006)

...We start the action-packed hour with highlights from Monday's card at the Coliseum before cutting to the broadcast table with Lance and Dave. Before bringing out his first guest of the show, Lance announces that 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton has been sidelined for 2 weeks with a neck injury, thanks to a piledriver from Randy Savage at Monday's night show. Lance brings out Jerry Jarrett and the Rock 'n' Roll Express...

Jerry Jarrett: Time is counting down Tommy Rich...Eddie Gilbert...Tojo Yamamoto...Time is counting down to one of you leaving Memphis for 60 days...If you haven't guessed it by now, we accept your demands...Tommy, you hurt my boy...Eddie, you hurt me...And Tojo, you're just in the way...One of you will leave and Tommy...I'd bet my last dollar, its gonna be you...

Ricky Morton: Me and Robert will be taking care of Eddie and Tojo while Jerry gets his hands on 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich...And one thing you can beat on...Jerry Jarrett and the R 'n' R Express are in Memphis to stay, baby...


1. In the opening bout, 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell beats Rooster Cogburn with the Double Dutch Clutch. However, the big story is 'Macho Man' Randy Savage comes out to ringside and steals 'Shoo Baby' and Dutch's cowboy hat. This causes enough of a distraction that almost leads to Cogburn scoring a huge upset. Dutch quickly comes back and locks on the DDC for the win. Afterwards, Dutch races to the back and chases Savage to the parking lot but Savage jumps into a car driven by Angelo Poffo.


...We're back from commercial and Lance has 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell at the broadcast table...

Buddy Landell: Shut up, Lance Russell and let me talk...Austin Idol...It's just like you to cheapshot me...You're nothing but a cheapshot artist...You're making a career of it...Idol, you want a finishers match then fine I accept...I'm gonna break your leg in several little pieces and it will take the entire lockerroom to pull me off you when you pass out from the pain...Jackie Fargo...Don't think I've forgotten about you...This week I'm gonna make you suffer and that you can take to the bank...


2. 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant toys with Freezer Thompson as Jimmy Hart makes a general nuisance of himself at ringside. Valiant uses the distraction to smash Thompson with one of the Southern tag titles before putting Thompson out with the Valiant Sleeper. Afterwards, Jerry Lawler races out and clocks Jimmy Hart with the Southern title. This brings The Russian Bear out who blasts Lawler with his Russian chain. The First Family continues to pound on Lawler until Bill Dundee and The Fabulous Ones make the save.



...Back from the commercial break. Mid America heavyweight champion, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Angelo Poffo have joined Lance and Dave. Savage has 'Shoo Baby' and starts snapping the whip...

Angelo Poffo: Dutch Mantell...For far too long, you've used this bullwhip illegally in your matches...Well, we have 'Shoo Baby' now and the only way you get it back is to win it back...This Monday night at the Coliseum, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage challenges you to a match for 'Shoo Baby'...That way when Randy beats you Monday night then you lose the services of 'Shoo Baby' at Labor Day Brawl...Do yourself a favor, Mantell...Just don't show up...

Randy Savage: 'Shoo Baby', OH YEAH...'Dirty' Dutch Mantell...Want this back then come get it...But I don't think you can or have the guts to do so...OH YEAH...'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Mid-America champion...OH YEAH...

3. The Midnight Express beat The Fabulous Ones w/ Jackie Fargo to even their Best of 5 Series at 2-2 after Dennis Condrey smacks Stan Lane with a chain allowing Norvell Austin to pick up the win. Fargo tries to keep Condrey from interfering but 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell blasts Fargo with a chair and locks him in the Figure Four. Steve Keirn finally saves Fargo but Fargo had to be helped to the back.


...Back from commercial, an angry 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell joins Lance and Dave at the broadcast table...

Dutch Mantell: Randy Savage...Angelo Poffo...you're both in a world of hurt...That you can count on...If it takes a match to get 'Shoo Baby' back then fine, I'll take her back in a match...But Savage keep the hat, I'll never wear it again because it's touched your stinking, filthy head...Savage, you're in for the beatings of your life the next two weeks...I'm gonna take 'Shoo Baby' back and then I'm gonna take that Mid-America championship from you too...


Memphis #10; Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (08/31/2006)


1. 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich/'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert beat Sweet Brown Sugar/Pat Rose after Tommy Rich catches Pat Rose with the Vertical Body Block in a squash.

2. Jerry Jarrett defeats Tojo Yamamoto by dq after Tommy Rich/Eddie Gilbert storm the ring and put a beating on Jarrett. The Rock 'n' Roll Express hit the ring to even the odds but the heels start gaining control of the match until Jeff Jarrett makes his first appearance since the beginning of August. Jeff goes after Tommy Rich with a chair and chases the heels from the ring.

3. 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell defeats 'Fabulous' Jackie Fargo by submission with the Figure Four. Fargo comes into the match with a banged up leg and Landell takes advantageby attacking Fargo's injured leg. Landell leaves the hold on after the match until referee Randy Calhoun threatens to disqualify Landell. Fargo had to be carried to the back afterwards.

4. The Russian Bear beats 'Superstar' Bill Dundee with a Top Rope Kneedrop. Dundee gains the early momentum but Bear comes back with a vengenance as Jimmy Hart distracts the referee. This allows Bear to wallop Dundee with his Russian chain leading to the finish. Afterwards, Bear puts his foot on Dundee's chest and poses.

5. Mid-America champion, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage beats 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell with a Flying Elbow Smash after Angelo Poffo whips Mantell with 'Shoo Baby'. This means that Mantell isn't allowed to bring his bullwhip to the ring for his match against Savage at Labor Day Brawl.

6. In the main event, The Midnight Express appear to win their Best of 5 Series against The Fabulous Ones, 3-2, after San Lane is disqualified when Randy Calhoun saw a chain hanging out of Lane's trunks. Lane had caught Dennis Condrey with a beautiful Superkick prior to this and had appeared to pin Condrey. But when Lane stood up, Calhoun saw the chain and dq'ed The Fabs.


...Commissioner Eddie Marlin appeared on the local sports newscast during the week and talked about the Labor Day Brawl card. He also made an announcement about The Fabulous Ones/Midnight Express match from Monday night...

Eddie Marlin: After reviewing the tape from the Fabulous Ones/Midnight Express match, I noticed that Dennis Condrey was able to slip that chain into Lane's trunks causing the disqualification...So with that in mind, I'm ruling that the two teams will face off again in the opening match of the Labor Day Brawl...Also, The Midnight Express must choose two members and the third member is barred from ringside as is Jackie Fargo...And the winner faces Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant for the Southern tag titles...


...The card for Labor Day Brawl...

Main Event for the Southern title: Jerry Lawler (c) vs The Russian Bear
Semi-Main Event for the Southern tag titles: Dream Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant vs the winner of The Midnight Express/The Fabulous Ones match
For the Mid-America title: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage vs 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell
Finisher's Match: 'Universal Hearthrob' Austin Idol vs 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell
Loser of the Fall Leaves Memphis for 60 Days: Jerry Jarrett/Rock 'n' Roll Express vs Tojo Yamamoto/Eddie Gilbert/Tommy Rich
For the US junior title: 'Exotic' Adrian Street (c) vs Jeff Jarrett
The New Zealand Sheeperherders vs The Moondogs
The Fabulous Ones vs The Midnight Express for a shot at the Southern tag titles

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Memphis #11; Labor Day Brawl; Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (09/07/2006)


1. The Fabulous Ones beat The Midnight Express for a shot at the Southern tag titles after a Superkick on Norvell Austin by Stan Lane. Afterwards, the third Express member, Dennis Condrey hits the ring and all 3 of The Express beat The Fabs so bad that Lane and Keirn had to be stretchered out of the building and taken to a local hospital. Afterwards, Eddie Marlin announces that as much as it pains him to do so, The Midnight Express will face Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy for the Southern tag titles later in the show.

2. The New Zealand Sheeperherders and The Moondogs brawl all over the building in a wild and bloody affair. A combined 14 pin tokens for all four men as The Sheepherders win the match after Luke Williams hits Moondog Spot with the Battering Ram.

3. United States junior heavyweight champion, 'Exotic' Adrian Street, retains his title over Jeff Jarrett after 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich belts Jarrett with a pair of brass knux as Miss Linda had the referee distracted. Street locks on the London Bridge Leglock to retain the belt. Jarrett looked very good in his first match back in about a month on the injured list. Jarrett caught Street twice the Flying Body Press but Miss Linda was able to cause distractions both times to prevent the pinfall. Afterwards, Jarrett gets the house mike and let's Street know that he's gonna beat Street for the belt very soon. He also lets Tommy Rich know he's 100% healthy and gunning for 'Mr Wildfire'.

4. In the Loser of the Fall Leaves Memphis for 60 Days match, Tojo Yamamoto/Eddie Gilbert/Tommy Rich beat Jerry Jarrett/Rock 'n' Roll Express after Eddie Gilbert pins Ricky Morton of the R 'n' R Express with the Hotshot. An exciting brawl throughout as it looked as if Tommy Rich would be the one to say goodbye to Memphis after racking up 4 pin tokens in the first 5 minutes of the match. Rich eventually makes the tag to Yamamoto and things start to swing the heels way. As the match winds down, all 6 men are brawling in the ring when Jeff Jarrett comes down and goes after Tommy Rich with a steel chair. However, instead of hitting Rich, Jarrett hits Morton instead causing Morton to stumble into Gilbert's Hotshot for the finish. Afterwards, Jeff Jarrett apoligizes to Morton but Morton pushes him away and stalks to the back.

5. In the Finisher's Match, 'Universal Hearthrob' Austin Idol forces 'Nature Boy' Buddy Landell to submit with the La$ Vega$ Leglock. As Landell was on his way to the ring, Idol attacks him in the aisle setting the tone for the rest of the match. Landell never seems to get going in the match as Idol works Landell over. Landell mounts a comeback but that's put to rest by a big clothesline from Idol. From there, Idol weakens Landell with a sleeper and finally locks on the LVL for the win.

6. Mid-America heavyweight champion, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage retains his belt over 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell with the Flying Elbow Smash after Phil Hickerson attacks Mantell as Mantell has Savage locked in the Double Dutch Clutch. Savage had collided with Angelo Poffo and Mantell locks in the DDC as referee Randy Calhoun checks on Poffo. Hickerson comes out of the crowd and nails Mantell with a cowbell to set up the finish.

7. In the semi-main event for the Southern tag titles, The Midnight Express beat Dream Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant via disqualification after The Fabulous Ones charge the ring and laid out The Midnight Express with steel chairs. The Fabs then turned their attention on the Southern tag champs and laid them out as well. Afterwards with the fans roaring their approval, The Fabs challenged both teams to a Triple Threat Match for the Southern tag titles in the near future.

8. In the main event for the Southern title, The Russian Bear defeated Jerry 'The King' Lawler in a Russian chain match to win the Southern heavyweight title. Bloody, bloody brawl that saw Lawler uses the chain on Jimmy Hart who had to be carried to the back on a stretcher. Lawler had the upperhand the entire match as Russian Bear bled profusely through his mask. Lawler made the mistake of turning his attention to Hart and allowed Russian Bear to nail the champ with a vicious lariat out of nowhere. Bear drags Lawler to the corner and wraps the chain around Lawler's head several times. Bear climbs the buckles and rides Lawler to the mat with a Top Rope Kneedrop to win the match and the title. Afterwards, Russian Bear continues his assault on Lawler as Bear sings the Russian national anthem nearly inciting a riot. Austin Idol and Dutch Mantell finally race to the ring to save Lawler from a further beating.

*Note: For the Russian chain match, I used the rules for a Dog Collar match I found on one of the Yahoo Groups.

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Memphis #12; Channel 3 Studios; Memphis, TN (09/12/2006)

...We roll into the show opening with highlights of Labor Day Brawl continuing until we go to Lance and Dave at the broadcast table where they have The Fabulous Ones with Jackie Fargo. Before going to Jackie and The Fabs, Lance announces that Robert Gibson has decided to leave the area with Ricky Morton for the 60 days as well...

Jackie Fargo: You heard it...The challenge heard round the wrestling world...Triple Threat for the Southern tag titles...The question remains will The Midnights accept...Will Dream Machine and 'Handsome' Jimmy accept the challenge...But one thing's for sure, The Fabulous Ones are ready to battle The Midnights and the champs and will reclaim the Southern tag titles...

1. In the opening bout of the show, Dennis Condrey/Norvell Austin of The Midnight Express beat up Rough and Ready before the Midnights end the match with a Backbreaker/Ax Bomber combo. During the match, Randy Rose joins Lance and Dave at the broadcast area to give expert commentary on the match. Rose accepts The Fabulous Ones challenge and leaves Lance/Dave with the promise of winning the Southern tag titles at the Coliseum on Monday night.

...Back from commercial and Lance tells us Jerry Lawler has sent in a tape from home. The footage shows Lawler with a huge bandage over his forehead and wearing a neck brace...

Jerry Lawler: Listen real good Russian...Yes, you hurt me and took the Southern title from me...But I'll be back and be stronger than ever in a couple of weeks...Russian, I'll unmask you and take back my Southern title if it's the last things I do in Memphis...

2. Robert Fuller, fresh off a stint in Knoxville and Mobile, humbles Ken Raper putting Raper away with the Stud Stomp followed by a swift kick with his Loaded Boot.

...Back from the commercial break and Lance has Jimmy Hart, wearing a neck brace, and the new Southern champion, The Masked Russian Bear at the table...

Jimmy Hart: Labor Day Brawl was one of the best days of my life, daddy...Yes, I was carried out and am now wearing a neck brace...But, not only did Machine/'Handsome' Jimmy retain the Southern tag titles, the Russian Bear beat Jerry Lawler to within an inch of his life, took the Southern title, and put Lawler on the shelf...Like I said a great day...Now, this Monday night at the Coliseum, Triple Threat for the Southern tag titles...Is that really fair, Lance...No, of course, it's not, Lance baby...

Russian Bear: I have note here from Kremlin congratulating me for winning USA's prestigious title from buffoon, Jerry Lawler...Monday night, Bill Dundee try to restore Jerry Lawler honor by taking Southern belt from Russian Bear...Dundee, I crush you like Lawler...

3. The last match of the show pitted area newcomer, Phil Hickerson, who cost Dutch Mantell the Mid-America title at Labor Day Brawl, against Pat Rose. The match turned out to be an excellent television main event as Rose hits the Bulldog twice to nearly win the match. Robert Fuller comes out and nails Rose with his Loaded Boot as Miss Sylvia distracts the referee. Hickerson follows with a Big Powerslam for the win. Dutch Mantell runs out and attacks Hickerson from behind but Fuller nails Mantell with his Loaded Boot. Mantell is down as Fuller/Hickerson stomp away on him before Pat Rose drags Mantell to safety. Afterwards, Fuller/Hickerson walk over to Lance and Dave.

Robert Fuller: I'm in Knoxville and all I hear how tough a hombre Dutch Mantell is...I go to Chattanooga and I hear just how tough Mantell is...And then, I go to Mobile and again, all I hear is that Mantell, he's one tough dude...I go all these places but there's one thing I know...I got the toughest, meanest, baddest hombre this side of the Mississppi standing right beside me...That man...Phil Hickerson...So we come to Memphis to prove that Big Phil is all I say he is...Dutch Mantell, pack your bags, brother, because Phil's gonna run you out of Memphis...Monday night, bring that carcass who saved your hide a few minutes ago and face Tennessee justice as it's finest...




Memphis #13; Mid-South Coliseum; Memphis, TN (09/14/2006)

1. In the opening bout, Jimmy Hart introduces the newest member of The First Family in the Angel as he takes on 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton. Eaton controls early but Hart sticks his nose in every chance he gets and helps Angel beat Eaton with the Clawhold. Hart holds Eaton's legs and Angel gets the pinfall with the Clawhold.

2. Jeff Jarrett beats Tojo Yamamoto with the Flying Body Press after Yamamoto collides with Eddie Gilbert. Jarrett controls the match but afterwards Tommy Rich blindsides him with a pair of brass knux, opening the younger Jarrett up. The beating continues until Jerry Jarrett makes the save with a chair.

3. In a match for the Mid-America title, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage retains over Sweet Brown Sugar with the Flying Elbow Smash. SBS more than holds his own but once Angelo Poffo gets involved, he quickly succumbs to the champ.

4. 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell/Pat Rose over Robert Fuller/Phil Hickerson by disqualification after Fuller is caught blasting Rose with his Loaded Boot. Great brawl until the finish. Afterwards, it's two on one against Mantell and Fuller/Hickerson stomp a mudhole in Mantell, leaving Mantell bloody in the middle of the ring.

5. In the semi-main event for the Southern title, The Russian Bear beats 'Superstar' Bill Dundee with the Top Rope Kneedrop to retain the belt. Russian Bear was never in any danger of losing the belt in the match. Afterwards, Bear whips Dundee with his Russian chain until 'Hearthrob' Austin Idol chases the Southern champ from the ring.

6. In the main event Triple Threat match for the Southern tag titles, The Fabulous Ones beat Dream Machine/Jimmy Valiant by disqualification after 'Handsome' Jimmy is caught using a chain on Stan Lane. The Fabs then go on to beat The Midnight Express after Steve Keirn catches Randy Rose with a Flying Forearm to take the match. The Fabs leave with the Southern tag titles as Jimmy Hart loudly exclaims into the house mike that the titles can't change hands via a disqualification.

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i'm going to be starting my own memphis fed any advice?

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NeilyBob

I read all the Memphis history on the Kayfabe Memories website and watched some of the Memphis footage on Youtube, etc. I'm sure a lot of my feuds/storylines will be loosely based off of real Memphis action. I'm having so much fun playing my Memphis fed right now, I haven't touched my GWF 2119 fed in over 2 months.

I like the freedom of my Memphis fed as compared to my GWF fed. There's always someone out there you can put a mask on, storm into the territory, and try to put Jerry Lawler out of wrestling.

Hope that helps.