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MSL Interview: Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler explains his lack of appearances during the Grizzlies playoffs

May 20, 2013 by MemphiSport Leave a Comment

Jerry “The King” Lawler joined Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter on MSL to talk about why he hasn’t been at any Grizzlies playoff games recently and much more.

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Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter host MemphiSport Live (MSL) on Sports 56 & 87.7 FM every Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. MSL was voted 3rd Best Sports Radio Show in the 2010, 2011 & 2012 Memphis Flyer Best of Memphis poll.

Follow the MSL hosts on Twitter @cerrito & @MHUNTER_FOX13

Filed Under: Interviews, MemphiSport Live (MSL), The Big Features, The King, Wrestling Tagged With: David Stern, Jerry Lawler, Kevin Cerrito, Marcus Hunter, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Wrestling, MSL, NBA Playoffs, The King, WWE

MSL: 5.18.13

May 18, 2013 by MemphiSport Leave a Comment

HOUR 1:
(Segment 1) Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter talk about the reasons to be excited and nervous about the Grizzlies’ first-ever Western Conference Finals. Plus, a BBQ Fest recap.
(Segment 2) Kevin Lipe from SB Nation’s Grizzy Bears Blues joins the guys in studio to talk everything Grizzlies.
(Segment 3) The guys predict the Western Conference Finals.

HOUR 2:
(Segment 1) Grizzlies playoff talk during Hang Up & Listen.
(Segment 2) Jerry “The King” Lawler joins the guys to talk about his return to the ring and to explain why he hasn’t been at any Grizzlies playoff games recently.
(Segment 3) Woohoos and Boos.

Follow the MSL hosts on Twitter @cerrito & @MHUNTER_FOX13

Filed Under: Full Episodes, MemphiSport Live (MSL), The Big Features Tagged With: Grizzlies, Hang Up & Listen, Jerry Lawler, Kevin Cerrito, Kevin Liope, Marcus Hunter, Memphis, Memphis Wrestling, MSL, NBA Playoffs, San Antonio, SB Nation, Spurs, The King, Western Conference Finals, Woohoo's and Boo's

Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler returning to the ring for his first match since suffering a heart attack

May 8, 2013 by Kevin Cerrito 1 Comment

(Photo by Sharon Bicks)

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler will travel to Ocala, Florida to wrestle his first match since suffering a heart attack last September on Monday Night RAW.

Central Florida’s !BangTV! is advertising The King for a tag team match with the organization’s promoter/wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. at Support Your Troops 91, “Royal Combat.”

The event is scheduled for May 25. No details yet on who The King and Funk will be challenging in the ring.

Lawler, 63, proved he was ready for a return when he body slammed a Clippers fan at Game 3 of the Memphis Grizzlies’ first round playoff series on April 25.

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Email: kevin@memphisport.com
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VIDEO: Jerry Lawler body slams a fan at Game 3 of Grizzlies-Clippers

May 1, 2013 by Kevin Cerrito Leave a Comment

Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler body slammed a Clippers fan in front of 18,119 people at Game 3 of the Memphis Grizzlies’ first round playoff series on April 25.

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MSL: 4.13.13

April 14, 2013 by MemphiSport Leave a Comment

HOUR 1:

(Segment 1) Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter recap the week’s big stories during the Starting 5.
(Segment 2) Dustin Starr joins the guys in studio to recap WrestleMania 29.
(Segment 3) Jason Potter of the Memphis Grizzlies talks about the Tour De Grizz win streak.

HOUR 2:
(Segment 1) Hang Up & Listen.
(Segment 2) Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter preview next week’s return of Have Rick Trotter Say Whatever You Like. Plus, Marcus The Magnificent predicts what the future holds for Kobe Bryant and the NBA.
(Segment 3) Woohoos and Boos.

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Filed Under: Full Episodes, MemphiSport Live (MSL), The Big Features Tagged With: Dustin Starr, Hang Up & Listen, Jason Potter, Kevin Cerrito, Kobe Bryant, Marcus Hunter, Marcus The Magnificent, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Wrestling, MSL, Tour De Grizz, Woohoo's and Boo's, WrestleMania

WrestleMania 29: Memphis Recap

April 11, 2013 by Dustin Starr Leave a Comment

The Undertaker is now 21-0 at WrestleMania.

WrestleMania 29 proved to be nothing less than spectacular. And if you were keeping score on how our “hometown” boys did, you would know that they indeed stole the show.

Last week, on the Road to WrestleMania, I discussed exactly how much of an impact Memphis would play on sports entertainment’s biggest event of the year. With everything behind us & WWE focusing on next year’s WrestleMania spectacular (already), we can take a look back & see how the home team performed.

Team Hell No: Both Kane & Daniel Bryan started their professional wrestling careers in Memphis. Kane with USWA & Bryan from Memphis Championship Wrestling. In a spectacular match against Dolph Ziggler & Big E Langston, Team Hell No proved to be too much, as they successfully defended their Championships against WWE’s next generation.

Memphis 1-0.

Zeb Colter: Although Zeb was not the one participating in the match, he was ringside guiding Jack Swagger into the biggest match of his life. The World Heavyweight Championship was on the line, as Alberto Del Rio ended Swagger’s chance at becoming a part of WresteMania history. Even Dutch Mantell – err – Zeb Colter couldn’t keep Swagger from tapping out to Del Rio’s devastating armbar submission.

Memphis 1-1.

The Undertaker: When the bell tolls at WrestleMania, one thing is for sure… The Undertaker will put someone to rest. This year wasn’t any different. Taker continues The Streak by defeating CM Punk & extending his WrestleMania record to a perfect & unprecedented 21-0.

Memphis 2-1.

The Rock: The grand finale of the evening pitted John Cena against WWE Champion, The Rock. The former USWA Tag Team Champion & current action movie star fell short when John Cena finally captured the WWE Championship after chasing revenge for one full year.

Memphis 2-2.

Considering the magnitude of the sports entertainment spectacular, a 50% winning percentage is definitely a feather in our cap. Each year, Memphis is featured across the world, when it comes to professional wrestling. I don’t know about you, but I love to hear Lance Russel’s voice when the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony hits the airwaves. (Did anyone else notice that?)

What were your thoughts on WrestleMania? Thumbs up? Or thumbs down?

Dustin Starr is an active sports entertainer and regular contributor to MemphiSport and MSL. Follow him @DustinStarr.

MSL Interview: Jerry Lawler previews his new museum and his son’s new Memphis Wrestling TV show

March 30, 2013 by MemphiSport 1 Comment

Jerry “The King” Lawler joined Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter on MSL to talk about the grand opening of his museum (at Wynn Automotive at Getwell & I-240),the return of Memphis Wrestling to TV, WrestleMania 29, Sports Illustrated’s “Schools Ranked By Coolest Person Who Went There”, and more.

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MSL: 3.30.13

March 30, 2013 by MemphiSport Leave a Comment

HOUR 1:

(Segment 1) Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter recap the week’s big stories during the Starting 5.
(Segment 2) TV/film critic and Oscarologist Greg Akers joins the guys to recommend some movies and TV shows and to talk about rumors that Justin Timberlake will host the 2014 Oscars.
(Segment 3) The guys let people know what they have been missing in the local paper with another edition of Tearing Down The Commercial Appeal’s Paywall.

HOUR 2:

(Segment 1) Hang Up & Listen.
(Segment 2) Jerry “The King” Lawler joins Kevin Cerrito and Marcus Hunter to talk about the grand opening of his museum, the return of a Memphis Wrestling TV show, WrestleMania 29, Sports Illustrated’s “Schools Ranked By Coolest Person Who Went There”, and more.
(Segment 3) Woohoos and Boos featuring guest Sarah Bleau.

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Filed Under: Full Episodes, MemphiSport Live (MSL), The Big Features Tagged With: CJ Hurt, Greg Akers, Hang Up & Listen, Jerry Lawler, Johnny Radio, Kevin Cerrito, Marcus Hunter, Memphis Wrestling, MSL, museum, Number 3, The King, Woohoo's and Boo's

Sports Illustrated says Bob Saget and others are ‘cooler’ than Jerry Lawler

March 18, 2013 by Kevin Cerrito 2 Comments

Photo courtesy of MemphisWrestlingHistory.com

According to Sports Illustrated’s list ranking of all 68 NCAA Tournament schools in order by “coolest” alumnus (or alumna), Memphis’ own Jerry “The King” Lawler is not as cool as 64 other celebrities including Bob Saget, DJ Qualls, Ken Jeong, Adam Vinatieri, Kirstie Alley, George Wendt, John Lutz, Penny Marshall, Zach Galifinakis, Benson, Steve Guttenberg and fellow WWE superstar The Big Show.

How can this be? Is this list just another example of the national media not respecting the Memphis Tigers? Should Lawler challenge the staff of Sports Illustrated to a no disqualification match at WrestleMania?

View SI’s “68 NCAA Tournament Schools Ranked By Coolest Person Who Went There” list here.

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Filed Under: The Big Features, The King, Wrestling Tagged With: Jerry Lawler, King, Memphis Tigers, Memphis Wrestling, WWE

Photo: 10 days before his death Paul Bearer poses with Jerry Lawler

March 6, 2013 by Kevin Cerrito Leave a Comment

Following the news of pro wrestling legend Paul Bearer passing away, Jerry “The King” Lawler posted this recent picture of the two on his Twitter page @JerryLawler: