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Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'

Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'

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Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' is the definitive documentary about the history of Memphis wrestling from the 1950's with legendary battles between Sputnik Monroe and Billy Wicks, the 1960's with strutting Jackie Fargo, & the glory days of the '70s with Jerry "the King" Lawler, Tojo Yamamoto, "Superstar" Bill Dundee, & Jimmy Hart.

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Budget

$25000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

24 February 2011

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Cruickshanks

William Cruickshanks

Himself

Jimmy Hart

Jimmy Hart

Himself

Jerry Jarrett

Jerry Jarrett

Himself

Jerry Lawler

Jerry Lawler

Himself

Wayde Bowles

Wayde Bowles

Himself

Jimmy Valiant

Jimmy Valiant

Himself

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