These longer formats are where Jim _really_ shines!! When there's time for Jim to report the facts & figures from each show/program but still allow his mind to wander for few minutes on each city or venue for unique behind the scenes stories... that's the good stuff, that's what hooked me originally years ago on Corny's interviews/podcasts

A full hour of Jim talking about The King? OH YEAH.

Nomatter how much of a "grown up" I am..... I'll still never be able to hear the name Ray Stevens.. without immediately thinking about a squirrel, going berserk.. in the First Self Righteous Church 😁

Love that Corny knows more about Lawlers career than Jerry does.

I was lucky enough to grow up in Memphis in the 70's. I saw all the things Jim is talking about.

The King and Lance are the greatest combo ever. I wish more of the footage was available.

Anytime Corny wants to do a big assed, multiple hours omnibus of Jerry Lawler's career in detail I'm all ears. The King seems like he has a career that earns the nickname King if anyone ever did and I'd love to hear Jim tell as much as he could.

"One man's trash is another man's girlfriend." - Jerry Lawler

One could easily make the argument that Jerry "The King" Lawler as having the greatest career in the history of professional wrestling.

the detail on the cage, bravo, Travis, really didn't need it, but I noticed it

Random cornette related thing: I went to my first indie show the other day. There was a manager running around in a sparkling purple suit and a tennis racket looking like Willy Wonka and Jim had a science baby.

I don't why I keep thinking Jerry Lawler looks like Brian Wilson in that fan art lol.

I love listening to Jim bitch about modern wrestling but this is when he's at his best. This was so interesting.

An hour of Jim Cornette?! YEAHHH

I used to love it in Memphis when the guys would piledrive each other on the concrete floor! Back in the day, that was a stretcher job or the guy would be out injured for weeks...

"It may look like-a chicken wire, but believe me; that's--a no chicken wire!"

Lawler is an all-time legend. WWF/WWE turned him into a cartoonish heel. Its kind of disgusting that Vince never put a single title on Lawler

It's nice to hear Cornette not about to give himself an aneurysm. If they started an entire podcast where I didn't have to hear about modern wrestling goofs and it was just historical I'd listen to every episode.

This is the kind of content that made me subscribe to the channel. Historical wrestling, Jim's experiences there in and of course burying Vinny Ru

Every single time Corny says "Outlaw" i crack up

I was born in the early 90s so the only experience of the king I had when I was younger was his heel commentary with JR. I knew he was a wrestler back in the day but it wasn't until I started using the internet regularly that I learned how legendary his career really is. I hope more younger fans take an interest in wrestling history so the old guard get the respect they deserve.

I listened to this segment on the podcast and I’m listening to it right now to make sure that I didn’t miss anything.

this is when Jim is gold

I could listen to these stories all night long

We legit forget Jim is the biggest king fan in the planet

Can we just get another 3 hours please

Why does the illistration of Jerry Lawler look like AJ Styles?

That Mark James guy is usually at the comic con in Dyersburg Tennessee selling his books. They're a wrestling treasure trove.

This topic is very interesting

Awesome timing since Kaufman is being inducted into the HOF

Being from Alabama I never knew the history in the state which was cool to learn but hard to listen to the way Jim says "Montgomery" ...... We pronounce it here like "Muntgumrey"

I’m from Dothan!! Holy crap Corny mentioned us

My father was a buddy of Mr Sam Bass from Jackson TN right down the road from the greatest wrestling promotion of the 70s and 80s. I vaguely remember meeting him bcuz I was so young at the time. Corny's podcast is the only wrestling podcast I like and how he continues to keep the Memphis wrestling memories alive for future generations to know wrestling's best territory from back in the day.

Better than the A&E show by far

More please ! 🙏

Great stuff

Jim Cornette and Brian Last should do a Conrad style podcast where they cover an individual or event. The possibilities are endless.

It's a twin lens reflex camera, as opposed to the more familiar single lens reflex type. I used to own a 2 1/4" Yashikamat.

Memphis had best wrestling of Allllllll the territories !!!

Burrhead Jones wow!!! I remember my uncle telling me about him lol

I wonder how it would've faired if we went back 50 years in time and offered season tickets for all 50 shows per year at either the Louisville Gardens or the Midsouth Colosseum at the prices that Jim mentioned: $125 for GA, $150 for loge seats, $175 for ringside.

This was awesome

Fargos Daddy Wasn't A Drunk! He Was An Alcoholic!😮

On to beginning Lawler/Dundee saga

The Cagematch database is scattershot when it comes to a lot of wrestlers, but it reveals something Jim didn't mention. Many of Lawler's earliest matches involved traveling to St. Louis to work as a jobber on Wrestling at the Chase.

These history listens are the best!!!!

Jim please start releasing commercial blurays of all your rare footage man.

Back in the 70s nashville wresting they smoked in building dam it it was rough couldn't c or breath

He went to Huntsville Al.

Jim I’m from Memphis Tennessee born & raised the only good 😊 memories of my father & mom’s Dad getting along was when The mid South Coliseum had wrestling matches head lined by Jerry The King 👑 Lawler back then in the 1980’s early 90’s CWA & USWA / PowerPro was like 👍 a way of life especially on the weekends but the Saturday morning live recordings at WMC5 NBC on Union ave was the Hype and people lined up around the building for the tickets 🎟️ for the show that was 1st come 1st serve I’ve watched almost every match from 1989 to 1999 and went back to Terry The Hulk and Sting 🦂 and the Warrior and Midnight 🚊 express and The Pain maker with the Dutchman vs Jerry Lawler Memphis was the attitude era before THE WWE & now Wow 🤩 Memphis own Al green vs Jackie Fargo

What about his 1993 arrest?

Jim Cornette is a legendary figure in the professional wrestling world, known for his sharp wit, keen insight, and unwavering passion for the industry. As a manager, promoter, and commentator, Cornette has left an indelible mark on wrestling history, helping to shape the careers of some of the biggest names in the business. His encyclopedic knowledge of wrestling history and his razor-sharp commentary skills have earned him a legion of fans and a reputation as one of the most intelligent and engaging voices in the business. Whether you love him or hate him, there's no denying that Jim Cornette is one of the true icons of professional wrestling, and his contributions to the sport will be felt for generations to come.

Hey Jim,this is the Professor whom you met at Lawler's bar n grill at the 2017 Hall of Fame night.......As a King historian,it was cool to see the Coliseum and Channel 5 highlights, to hear Lance Russell, but that's where it ends..........No in-depth look into his feuds with Bill Dundee, Bockwinkle or Austin Idol.Nothing on the Empty Arena match with Terry Funk,nothing on the Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl from 1979,the AWA World title quest......they could've mentioned Lawler was Randy Savage and Curt Hennig last opponent before going to the WWF.53 years in the business to get only 45 minutes was too hard to see.........Jerry is more respected for his announcing duties than anything he did in Memphis, but I thought finally they would tell his story right.Great work as always Jim,continue to keep the King and the legacy of Memphis wrestling alive and well!!!

I do think I know why it was Jimmy Kent. Apparrently that Sat morning promo must be one that's lost. But I think I remember sorta how that happen.

Never got the Lawler thing...😮

I mean it wasn’t how Brian said it but yea it was quick. But if you watch Memphis Heat doc they go over a lot about Lawlers career.

Hell yeah aug 17th is my bday. 18 years after Jerry started, I existed lol

Honestly, I thought Lawler cut his teeth in Malden, MO.

I'm sorry but some of my comments came before I heard JC mention them. JC IS right on here ! 99.9 .

Doesn’t Lawler have some unsavory allegations from the past?

I can't stand listening about new wrestling. Thank God for this, lol.

Sounds like a lot of lazy booking back in the day

Jerry Lawler should induct Sable's " Puppies " in the WWE hall of fame 😂😂

Love MEMPHIS wrestling.... I've been watching off and on the last fours yrs ......it some much better than new WWE

How Lawler started in the business is told in his book. It's obvious JC didn't read it or he would've known the whole story.

Do more of this shit.

Okay, One more. Maybe one more. Jerry Lawler with Al Green , Don Green and Phil Hickerson had good connections together. Wish I could explain that better.

Way to shit on the Documentary Jim..bravo 👏🏾👏🏾

Why does lawler look like tiger chung lee

As popular and as knowledgeable as Jim and Brians shows are . maybe just maybe enough up and coming wrestlers listen to this show and take his advice and bring back actual wrestling in the next few years . At least elements of that with a modern twist . One can hope anyways .

So just another Day

Cornett, I'm sure you don't need my input but anyway I'm giving you a 99.9 % accuracy report.

Come for the AEW dis-emboweling, stay for the deep dives and Guess the Program segments.

I live in Huntsville and I get so happy when people mention my hometown without talking about that prick Conrad Thompson. There's a lot of wrestling history here and it's also the hometown of the great Beautiful Bobby Eaton

For some workers not jobbing isn't just about keeping a job, it's a lifestyle. The Bruiser couldn't go developing bad habits just because the magazines weren't covering it now could he?

The Jerry Lawler documentary wasn't very good to me. I thought WWE would have talked more about his earlier career. I just seemed like a lot was missing for such a long career

Corny at his very best...the ultimate Pro Wrestling historian Bar None!

If you're high and watching this it looks like Lawler has Cornette in a head lock.

I always thought Lawler had one of the best careers when he was wrestling. By the time he became a color commentator, he became the biggest pervert the business had ever seen. I respect Lawler for what he did in the ring, but as a person that'd be debated.

As far as successful pro-wrasslers, was Lawler the best/most instinctual performer ever? Or top 5, perhaps.

This is when Corny is at his bes

Jerry Lawler accually beat Elvis Presley in attendance at Mid South Coliseum. Ha ha, only because the wrestling ring took less room than Elvis's Stage.

he could talk the talk and walk the walk.

Okay , lol.. I can't resist. Robert Fuller, Robert Fuller. Lawler had to beat the Babyface at the time Robert fuller. Which also like a Step child of Fargo at the time.. Sorta speek

Jerry was good but he was better when bill dundee was involved

This is his wet dream. Talking about Jerry Lawler for over an hour. Bill Watts is probably next.

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Fine listen if you go 2.25x

I cant imagine living the Rock Star life of Jerry Lawler. I would change the lust for much younger women, and be a better role model for my wrestling kids. Everything else in wrestling, I would keep, including Dr. Isaac Yankem.

Jim be doing everything is his power to avoid condemning racism. Turn into a young buck the way he be doing verbal gymnastics 💀

Did he play with under age girls.....