The wrestling legends who will be honored at this event are as follows:
Angelo Poffo & Randy Savage (2-time WWE Champion)Lance Russell"Hot Stuff" Eddie & Tommy GilbertBrian Christopher (WWE Tag Team Champion)Austin IdolDave BrownThe Rock & Roll Express (NWA Tag Team Champions)“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant
The late Brian Christopher a.k.a. Grand Master Sexay is also being honored at the event along with Macho Man Randy Savage. Brian Christopher’s father, Jerry “The King” Lawler, was a large part of CWA Memphis Wrestling, which was founded by Jerry Jarrett. The promotion ran from 1977 - 1989.
Some of the biggest names in professional wrestling got their start in CWA Memphis Wrestling. This includes the likes of:
Bam Bam BigelowHulk HoganThe Iron SheikJeff JarrettPaul HeymanKing Kong BundyRic FlairRick RudeRocky JohnsonScott HallScott SteinerSuperstar Billy GrahamThe Road WarriorsThe Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty)
Some of the names listed above are actually still under contract with WWE. And while they can’t appear in person, their contribution to the territory will hopefully not go unnoticed.
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