Memphis Wrestling History: 1975

1975

1975 Highlights

20 Jan 1975 | goto
Brisco Back
Jack Brisco returned to Memphis and successfuly defended the NWA World title against challenger Steve Kovac, in front of 10,260 fans.

03 Feb 1975 | goto
Brisco Gives Rematch
World Champ Brisco gave Jerry Lawler a return match and defeated him.

11 Feb 1975 | goto
Bill Dundee Debuts
Bill Dundee along with partner George Barnes made their Memphis debut.

16 Feb 1975 | goto
Tommy Rich Debuts

10 Mar 1975 | goto
Dundee Gets 1st Title
Bill Dundee and George Barnes defeated Tojo Yamamoto and Eddie Marlin to win the Southern Tag titles.

14 Apr 1975 | goto
Brisco Turns Back Fuller
NWA World Champ Jack Brisco got a dq win over Ron Fuller before 11,300 fans.

28 Apr 1975 | goto
Brisco Wins Again
Jack Brisco won the NWA World title

02 Jun 1975 | goto
Brisco Gets 3rd Win Over Fuller
Jack Brisco was successful for a third time over Ron Fuller.

30 Jun 1975 | goto
Stomper vs Lawler
The Southern champ, the Mongolian Stomper and now fan favorite Jerry Lawler fought to a no contest. The two would continue to feud throughout the summer and the atendance would top 10,000 each time.

29 Sep 1975 | goto
Brisco vs Stomper
Jack Brisco kept his NWA World title after the Mongolian Stomper was disqualified in a World title match.

06 Oct 1975 | goto
Dundee Turns
Bill Dundee turned into a fan favorite and came to the rescue of Eddie Marlin.

27 Oct 1975 | goto
Lawler vs Stomper: Loser Leaves
Jery Lawler defeated the Mongolian Stomper in a loser-leaves-town match.

01 Dec 1975 | goto
Lawler vs Dundee
The first Monday night match between Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee saw it go to a no contest.