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Memphis Wrestling
 >Home of Rhythm & Bruise
 >written by Gregory White Gregrageous{at}startrek.net
 >Oct 18 2003
 >UPN studios Memphis TN
 >Hosts:Brian Teigland and Cory Macklin


Before the actual show a graphic of In Memory of followed by pictures of 
Stu Hart and Road Wrarrior Hawk is shown and Cory gives some words in honor 
of the two.


They show highlights of the package arriving at the studio last week and 
the midget in the karate outfit jumping out and jumping on Cory and chasing 
him around the studio.


It is announced that they have two surprises for Jimmy Hart.  Jimmy Hart 
comes out and laughs and said and said that Cory made a fool of himself and 
Jimmy Hart makes fun of  a fan at ringside saying  that he has a Too Cool 
started kit.  He says that Shock was successful in Japan winning a Battle 
Royal.


Cory announces the first surprise.  Lance Russel comes out and Jimmy Hart 
says that this is not a surprise but a nightmare and says that Lance still 
has his Halloween nose on.


They say what will be on the show today
The Main event Reggie B Fine vs Brian Christopher
Rocky Johnson interview.


The first match of the day is Shock vs Chris Fury.This is a squash match .
Winner:Shock


They announce that referee Bill Rush is back for being away due to an auto 
accident.


They have an interview with Rocky Johnson at his house in Fort Lauderdale 
Fla done by Lance Russel.  He mentions that his son, The Rock, is doing his 
4th movie,Walking Tall on which they will be doing some filming in 
Memphis.  Lance says that you still look in great shape to which he replies 
that he works out everyday in the gym .


Jimmy Hart comes out with Mable.  I go away for a couple of weeks and 
things are in disarray .  He then asks for the Dundee vs White footage to 
be shown.  It shows Dundee in trouble and Mable running in and Rocky 
Johnson making the save.  Jimmy Hart tells Rocky to never get into the 
First Family's business.  Mable says that I am the man and nobody can beat 
me.


The second match of the day is the East Coast Bad Boys vs Mable.  Mable 
must beat them both in two minutes.  Both guys jump Mable at the 
bell.  Mable pins both guys.
Winner:Mable
Rocky comes out to a Rocky Chant and challenges Mable.


Kevin White comes out with a new look and says that he has singing 
lessons,dance lessons and he shakes hands with the ringside fans.


BIll Dundee comes out and says that he was the only guy in Memphis to slap 
Lance Russel.  He calls Kevin White ,Justin Timberlaker.  You can't 
sing,you can't dance and I can outwrestle you.


The third match of the day is Kevin White and King Cobra vs The Moondogs 
with April.  April hits White with the strap while the Moondog chokes.  The 
match is very good.  April hits White with chair but he has his foot on the 
rope.  White pins the Moondog.
Winners:Kevin White and King Cobra


They announce the next Coliseum show will be on Saturday and that it will 
be called ,"A Fight Fit For A King". It is the King's birthday 
bash.  Everyone who attends will get autographed photos, as well as crowns 
and extras from The King.  Tickets go on sale next weekend.


Jerry Lawler comes out and says that he has been asked one question when is 
the WWE coming back to Memphis?  He mentions a January 5th Raw.  He 
mentions his birthday bash at the Midsouth Coliseum. He mentions free 
wrestling next Saturday at the Smart Choice car lot on Appling Road.  He 
mentions that Sports Illustrated will be there from Boston.


Jimmy Hart comes out with Shock and Laughs and calls out Doug 
Gilbert.  Jimmy says that it is a joke and ridicules everything.  Jimmy 
Hart says that the next Coliseum show should be called a Fight Fit For A 
Gilbert.  He mentions that Doug Gilbert,Tommy Gilbert and Eddie Gilbert are 
legends.  Hart says that he has managed just about everyone from Memphis 
who has gone to the WWF.  THe then says that Jerry always road piggyback on 
Jimmy Hart and that he criticized the WWF and then 6 years later you begged 
to be in the WWF.  The First Family will rule wrestling..


The third match of the day is Doug Gilbert with Jimmy Hart vs Ricky 
Montana.  Ricky misses a dropkick.  Hart distracts referee and Doug Gilbert 
does a Pildriver.
Winner:Doug GIlbert.


George Kleine comes out and he thanks Lance Russel for giving him his start 
in Wrestling which lead to other jobs.  Jimmy Hart comes out with a 16 
magazine with the Gentrys picture on it.  Jimmy says that Klein was 
responsible for killing the Gentrys that he was Elvis' best 
friend.  Anything by Elvis was played by him.  Why did you not play any 
Gentry records?  You always wanted Elvis to be #1 and you mad me get into 
wrestling.  Klein then says that you are full of bull,that the Gentrys were 
one hit wonders and that Elvis sold 1 billion records.  Jimmy Hart says 
that he sent Andy Kaufman packing from Memphis and shoves George Klein.


They mention the card in Forrest city which was today at 7:30 PM.
Hart,Shock,Moodogs,Kevin White and Derrick King.
and a all you can eat fish fry for some cancer victim from 4 PM- 6 PM
also November 8th Sommerville TN
November 15th Lexington TN





The fourth and last match of the day is Expiration of time. Brian 
Christopher vs Reggie B Fine.  Reggie B Fine looks behind the curtain and 
jumps Brian Christopher from behind.  Mables runs in and interferes and 
Koko makes the save with a broom and the faces and heels battle it 
out.  They announce that the big surprise for Jimmy Hart will have to wait 
until next week.


--- Internet Rex 2.29