USWA WEEK Final Day

Sorry about not posting this yesterday but I was tired & had to run some errands. This is the Final day of USWA week enjoy. The USWA is gone but it's impact is still felt. It former wrestlers are some of the most well known wrestlers today. Here is a look at some of its most famous alumni

First is The King Jerry Lawler. Raw commentator, 168 time former champion, including 30 times as World Champion, & 73 times as Southern Champion.

Next is the King of the Mountain, Jeff Jarrett, co-founder and co-owner of TNA. He is a 16 time former World Champion.

Jacqueline Moore, was known as Ms Texas in USWA. 11 time former women's champion

The Superstar Bill Dundee, known as Sir William in WCW, he was Lawler rival, truth is that probably will wrestle another match. Never became as well known as Lawler. I am doing a USWA week, so I have to mention Dundee. 15 time former Southern Champion.

Here are a few more alumni

The late WWE Hall of Famer Junkyard dog, former 2 time world champion

'The Ugandan Giant' Kamala is a former 4 time world champion

WWE Hall of Famer Koko B. Ware is a two time champion.

 "Grandmaster Sexy" Brian Christopher 'Lawler'

Reggie B Fine minus his fur coat .

Finally 'The Mouth of South' Jimmy Hart was annoying folks in Memphis long before he went global.

USWA Day 3 USWA vs WWF It happen

While Jerry Lawler became a WWE superstar, it was part of what became a talent exchange which lead to a few then new and  now old ideas.

Mr McMahon was first a heel in Memphis. He would send WWF wrestlers down to face Jerry Lawler. And boy did he troll Memphis.

Next up

Bret Hart was already feuding with Lawler, thus he & his brother were the first challengers. Also in Memphis, Bret & Owen were the heel.

The Big Guns Giant Gonzales

 

MACHO

 Yes Vince sent Randy Savage, the storyline would soon end but it will always be remembered.

USWA week Day 2

As the USWA had names that are known through wrestling. Jeff Jarrett, of TNA fame is the son of Jerry Jarrett, former CWA & then USWA owner. He was also grandson of Eddie Malin. He was a ref until, Tony Faulk, an USWA jobber challenged him. The match was a draw & Jeff career took off. A 12 time world champion, he is a co-founder of TNA. The person Jeff is fighting in the video is Eddie Gilbert.The late Eddie Gilbert is best known for running over Jerry Lawler in a storyline. An act which caused MPD to receive several phone calls.

USWA Week Day 1

 When I was going up Vince McMahon was still trying to crush the other wrestling promotions. He had been very successful, buying Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW), both the Minneapolis based American Wrestling Association (AWA) & Dallas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) were dying, & the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA ) was working with Jim Crockett Promotions of Charlotte to form World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in order to complete with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It was at this time that the United States Wrestling Association was formed in order to complete with both the WWF & WCW.

 Before the Crockett became WCW, there was a plan to complete with the WWF.  It was Pro Wrestling USA which had the NWA, AWA, Crocket Promotions, GCW & the Memphis based Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) working together. It fell apart after a few months, when the promoters of the different companies started to fight over money, talent, power & who controlled the titles. Then Mr McMahon bought GCW, & the NWA gave Crockett control over their major titles & Crockett soon became WCW. After that the WCCW & the CWA agreed to merge. Jerry Lawler, who worked for the CWA & was AWA world champion won the WCCW world title. At this time AWA, CWA & WCCW were trying to work together. It fell apart & Lawler gave up the AWA title & created a true world championship, the USWA unified heavyweight world title. AWA named a new champion, while the WCCW kept Lawler because they were part of USWA. Of course soon the WCCW left the USWA leaving the CWA now as the USWA. 

Top 5 Worst WWE Moments

  Last week on Raw, Jerry Lawler returned to WWE. Of course being WWE the had to make a skit out of it. Paul Heyman aka Paulie Dangerously, CM Punk's manager faked a heart attack. A lot of people were offended by it. I wasn't really offended by it, why? One, Lawler and Heyman have feuded in the past and I would love to see it restarted. Two, the WWE has done way, way worse. So for here is the list.

Youtube Week, Day 3: Memphis Wrestling Tribute.

What is Memphis known for besides BBQ, FedEx, Autozone, Elvis, Graceland, Rock music, Isaac Hayes, Home to COGIC, Blues, BB King, 3 six Mafia & the Grizzlies. Wrestling is the answer. So because of that hear is a tribute to Memphis Wrestling.

Tribute to the King Jerry Lawler

While many people know Lawler as an TV announcer, he made his national TV debut on Letterman as part of the feud with Andy Kaufman . Lawler is one of the most famous & beloved Memphians. He was loyal to the USWA at time when other stars were jumping to WWE. Which is why he never held a WWE belt. He held several others. Lawler also has given back to Memphis. He formed a softball team Lawler's army, which was also the name of his heel faction, to play games for charity. I and all of Memphis wish him a speedy recovery.

Get well soon King. You are in our prayers.

Raw 1000

Last night was Raw's 1000 episode. It featured Brock Leasner saying yes to HHH thanks to Stephanie Mcmahon. Rock came back. Daniel Bryan was mocked & left at the altar. Cena cashed in Money & the Bank. CMPunk turned heel. But this post is not about last night. It is about the 10 best moment in RAW HISTORY.

MWM Day 2

Day 2 Great Title wins in Wrestling History.
Shawn Michael finally does it.

MWM Jerry Lawler piledrivers a Clipper fan.

 Yes, I am a Laker fan, & I expect the Grizzlies to lose the series but I really really don't like the Clippers. I don't like their fake fans, who nobody has seen before. I don't like the fact that they play in the Lakers' building instead of building their own. I don't like the fact that they are talking smack about Memphis. They flop & it works. Blake Griffin is overrated. They are only good because David Stern let them have Chris Paul at the Lakers expense. Hey, Clippers you guy are losers no matter how this series ends. And in a few years, you guy will be back in the dumpster that you came out of.

What I learned in 2011 (MMXI)

Another year, another year in review. So here I go.

2011 LAMMYS AWARD (WORSE IN WRESTLING)

  Before I begin the awards, I would like to take this opportunity to issue a apology to Michelle McCool & Layla otherwise know as Laycool. Last year I wrote things saying that you were terrible. I was wrong PLEASE COME BACK!. The Diva's Division has gotten much worse with Melina, Gail Kim, Maryse gone & Layla & Kong out of action. Beth & Neidhart are not enough to keep the division interesting. I was wrong to complain about you to please come back. Now the Awards!


Worst Wrestler (Male): Michael Cole, WWE no more matches for him please.
#Honorable Mention: Jeff Hardy, came to a show high! I know he is trying to get his life back together.


Worst Wrestler (Female): Miss Tessmocker, stole name of Superman villain, can barely wrestle, was a Stacy Kleibler ripoff.
#Honorable Mention: The Divas who Beth Phoenix & Natalya Neidhart have to carry.


Worst Tag Team: Hardy Boys, Too much drama, not enough wrestling.
#Honorable Mention: Generation Me, even there breakup was a Hardy Boys ripoff.


Worst Faction (3+): Immortal, lasted to long, members keep changing, to many face/heel or heel/face turns. Even Hogan turned on them.
#Honorable Mention: The Core which did nothing.


Worst Match: 2 minutes Diva matches.
#Honorable Mention: Cole vs Lawler at Wrestlemania, Lawler finally get a match at Mania & loses by DQ to Cole.


Worst Storyline: Cole vs Lawler, fans wanted to see Cole crushed & WWE stretched it out to long.
#Honorable Mention: What ever the main TNA storyline was on any particular week.


Worst Gimmicks: Sting as the Joker. WHY???
#Honorable Mention: A laptop as Raw GM.


Worst Decision: When ever Dixie Carter signs somebody at TNA's paycheck.
#Honorable Mention: Not having Nash vs CMPunk, then not turning HHH into a heel & having Punk beat him. 


Moment so bad it was good!: Kevin Nash back in the ring. Him on mic against Punk, awesome! I really wanted to see that match.
#Honorable Mention: John Cena burying the New Nexus at the Rumble. LONG OVERDUE!

Wrestling Title Wins that didn't happen. But really did.

Owen Hart wins the WWF title (with help). The match was restarted & Owen never became a world champion.

The title was returned to Nick Bockwinkel & a rematch was ordered. Andy Kaufman & Jimmy Hart cost Lawler the rematch but of couse Lawler still wasn't champion. Lawler later won the title & after unifing it with the WCCW title was then stripped by the AWA for refusing to be just the AWA champion.

Note: the AWA also pulled this kinda stuff with Hulk Hogan which caused him to leave & go to the WWF.

HHH made referee reverse decision. Jercho later became first Unified WWF champion. He lost that title to HHH.

I still miss the USWA

The USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship belt.

This is how it was almost created.

Jerry "the King" Lawyer would later unified the belts in Chicago & it was then the USWA was born.

This weeks MWM Lakers vs Nuggets WWE style

 This week's Memorable Wrestling Moment the LA Lakers vs the Denver Nuggets WWE style at the Staples Center. Two lessons are learned. First, the Nugget unlike the Bulls can use their area anytime they want. Second, NEVER cross Vince McMahon.

- Kaufman vs Lawler

Off the ropes moment Ultimate Warrior

A Clip from the Warrior DVD