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Post by Kenneth Coker on May 7, 2004 12:08:26 GMT -5
If you have a photo request that you'd like filled, I'll try and fill that request here in this thread. I have a pretty good collection of Memphis photos on my computer, so ask away.
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Post by Kenneth Coker on May 13, 2004 19:39:04 GMT -5
Well, here's some pictures I thought I would post. I claim no ownership of these photos. I just found them off of various sites on the internet. I think I"ll post about 6 pics a week, and you guys can tell me what memories they bring back.  Brian Lee with one of the USWA Tag Championships.  The late Moondog Spot with one of the USWA World Tag Championships.  Eddie Gilbert with the "Jerry Lawler Starter Kit."  Brian Christopher with both the USWA Southern and Texas Championships.  Randy Hales bleeding like a stuck pig during the USWA/SMW feud.  The Master of Pain with Ronnie P. Gossett. I don't know what ever happened to these guys. |
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Post by markdi on May 13, 2004 19:47:03 GMT -5
Spot brings back lots of memories of just an overall helluva guy. Always took the time to stop and spend time talking w/ the fans. I never seen him in too much of a hurry as to not appreciate the fans.
Also seeing the Gilbert photo makes me miss this legendary heel even more. So much talent that I cannot type that much.
Great photos, keep'em coming.
Mark
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Post by llebsirhc on May 14, 2004 17:19:02 GMT -5
Ronnie P. Gossett! Man, I used to HATE that guy as a kid! I couldn't stand him. I almost yelled at the TV when he was on as much as my grandma yelled at the TV when Jerry Lawler lost a match.
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Post by FCW's ROD DENT on May 15, 2004 1:24:09 GMT -5
Man i miss spot so much i learnt a lot from that man GOD REST HIS SOUL DOG
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Post by cwildkats on May 15, 2004 12:11:05 GMT -5
who was brian lee,name rings a bell,did he go on to other area and change his name?picture doesnt really even look familiar
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Post by cwildkats on May 15, 2004 12:15:29 GMT -5
ID like to see some universal hearthrob austin idol.wish he would made a long run in the area,seemed like him an valiant would come and go quickly
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Post by Kenneth Coker on May 15, 2004 14:12:42 GMT -5
who was brian lee,name rings a bell,did he go on to other area and change his name?picture doesnt really even look familiar Brian Lee worked at the imposter Undertaker for the WWF in the early 1990's. He was also a part of the Disciples of Apocalypse, and worked in ECW and SMW, as well. In the USWA, he was a member of the Stud Stable, and later returned as a member of the SMW faction during the USWA/SMW feud. |
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Post by Kenneth Coker on May 15, 2004 14:19:23 GMT -5
ID like to see some universal hearthrob austin idol.wish he would made a long run in the area,seemed like him an valiant would come and go quickly Here is some Austin Idol.  An early pic of Idol, possibly before the accident.  Austin Idol with an unidentified title belt. |
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Post by markdi on May 15, 2004 17:17:25 GMT -5
Here is some Austin Idol. An early pic of Idol, possibly before the accident. Austin Idol with an unidentified title belt. Absolutely one of the very best promo guys in the business. If it wasn't for his understandable fear of travel, he would have had a great run as NWA champion IMO. He had everything it took to have a very good run. Mark |
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Post by Gwren on May 18, 2004 18:30:17 GMT -5
It's amazing as I had most of those pics in my collection when I sold them to a good friend of mine. I am talking like 8 photo albums full of great stuff. There wasen't a pic I didn' have let them all got for $1,000.
The USWA Tag Titles are actually the old USA Tag Titles that was used in Ron Fuller's Southeastern promotion in Knoxville as Fuller & Golden brought the straps to Memphis. My friend actually did the work on the USWA Tag Titles to gold plated and black strap from it's original silver and red strap.
The belt MOP is holding is the old Unified World Title as my best friend owns the belt as well as the original AWA World Title that Lawler beat Hennig for.
The belt Austin Idol is holding is the CWA International Title.
George
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AIM: gwren103
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Post by markdi on May 18, 2004 20:17:30 GMT -5
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Post by Kenneth Coker on May 18, 2004 22:03:58 GMT -5
It's amazing as I had most of those pics in my collection when I sold them to a good friend of mine. I am talking like 8 photo albums full of great stuff. There wasen't a pic I didn' have let them all got for $1,000. The USWA Tag Titles are actually the old USA Tag Titles that was used in Ron Fuller's Southeastern promotion in Knoxville as Fuller & Golden brought the straps to Memphis. My friend actually did the work on the USWA Tag Titles to gold plated and black strap from it's original silver and red strap. The belt MOP is holding is the old Unified World Title as my best friend owns the belt as well as the original AWA World Title that Lawler beat Hennig for. The belt Austin Idol is holding is the CWA International Title. George gwren103@aol.com AIM: gwren103 If I'm not mistaken, I've heard that the Southern Belt that Gilbert has is one of the belts from the Continental area. I remember when they redid the Tag Titles for the USWA. The repaired belts looked so much better than the silver and red ones. And BTW, would your friend be Dave Millican? Or one of the guys who works with Reggie Parks? |
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Post by Gwren on May 18, 2004 22:17:51 GMT -5
Yes, the Southern Title Gilbert, is holding in that pic is the old Continental Title.
Yes, David Millican, is a very good friend of mine me and David, has been close friends for many years. David, lives about 15 minutes from me. David actually did the work on the USWA Tag Titles, and made the USWA Hvt. Title at the dying days of the USWA ( a U.S. Title lookin version.)
George
gwren103@aol.com
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Post by cwildkats on May 22, 2004 22:54:29 GMT -5
i didnt know "the universal hearthrob austin idol"was afraid to fly? drive?for the short amount of time he came an went through the area,he was a huge fan favorite,an still is for alotta fans.i always wondered why he wasnt here much.
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