1970
1970 Highlights
19 Jan 1970 | goto
Dory Funk Defends
Dory Funk Jr was successful in his defense of the NWA World title against Bearcat Brown. The following week
Funk also won a no time limit - no dq rematch against Brown.
16 Mar 1970 | goto
Ernie Ladd Arrives
Former pro football player, Ernie Ladd arrived in Memphis.
30 Mar 1970 | goto
Funk & Walker Draw
NWA Champ Dory Funk jr went to a time limit draw against challenger Johnny Walker.
06 Apr 1970 | goto
Debut of Jerry Jarrett
A young fella by the name of Jerry Jarrett got a win in his first match for the Memphis promotion. The win was
over Bobby Shane.
18 May 1970 | goto
World Title Rematch
After a draw back in March, NWA World champ Dory Funk Jr and Johnny Walker wrestled to a 'no contest' in
this rematch.
22 Jun 1970 | goto
Funk vs Hart
Dory Funk Jr was in town and got the easy win over Bobby Hart.
06 Jul 1970 | goto
Jerry Jarrett & Tojo Yamamoto
Booker Jerry Jarrett's genius would soon be well know. His first big angle was to turn the hated Tojo Yamamoto
into a fan favorite. When Jarrett was on the receiving end of a beatdown at the hands of the Internes, Tojo ran in
and saved the day. An amazing angle that happened 40 years ago.
17 Aug 1970 | goto
Jerry Lawler's Debut
The most famous wrestler in Memphis history had his first Monday night match on this date. It was against Mack York, who
also got the win against the future King.
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