Rasslin 159: Memphis Wrestling 8/3/85 (Lawler Regains Title, Freebirds Arrive!)

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Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell for Memphis Wrestling TV from August 3, 1985 and the following week of live events, as the territory gears up for the Super Summer Spectacular at the Mid-South Coliseum! Michael Hayes shows off his burns and promises revenge on Jerry Lawler, bringing Terry Gordy back to town while the King recruits Austin Idol to battle the Fabulous Freebirds. Bill Dundee returns with his sights set on the Southern Title, but first he must get past Bota the Witch Doctor in a number-one contender’s match. Harley Race challenges Phil Hickerson for the International Championship, with Hickerson dismissing the former World Champion as old and washed up! Steve Keirn delivers an intense response to the Sheepherders as the Fabulous Ones seek revenge and the Southern Tag Team Titles. Hickerson and the Spoiler also continue stirring up trouble for Jerry Jarrett and Tojo Yamamoto, including an attack during the television main event. Plus, the King regains the Southern Title, Koko Ware gets everyone doing the Bird, the Master Blaster rolls on, the Kondorie Brothers stumble through a chaotic television outing vs. The Executioners (and “their manager”), and Tommy Wright gets a music video you won’t believe!
 
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