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Description:Up for sale is an incredibly rare and authentic original 1977 program lineup card from the historic Evansville Coliseum wrestling circuit. This double-sided card documents the complete event itinerary and action recaps from the April 27, 1977 event, produced under the famous Memphis wrestling territory banner.Front Side:
Features the complete printed match card, headlined by Jerry “The King” Lawler vs. Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson in a high-stakes Return Southern Heavyweight Title Match with the title held up and the stipulation reading: “No Disqualification - Must Be A Winner!”The card also features a Texas Death Match pitting Phil Hickerson & Dennis Condry against Tommy Rich & Bill Dundee, along with appearances by Paul Orndorff, the Gibson Brothers (Robert & Rocky), and David Schultz.Back Side:
Packed with rare candid arena photographs, match recaps, and details from a major ”$5,000 Elimination Tag Match.” Photos and captions include:* The Fuller Brothers, noted as the eventual winners of the $5,000 prize money.
* Tommy Gilbert scoring a one-count on a young Tommy “Wildfire” Rich.
* Porkchop Cash facing off against Ken Dillenger.
* George Wagner tossing “The Gladiator” in an elimination attempt.
* A detailed breakdown of the rules for the unique elimination-tag stipulation.This is a phenomenal and exceptionally tough-to-find piece of Southern regional wrestling ephemera, documenting a fascinating period in the Memphis wrestling territory and the legendary Jerry Lawler vs. Rocky Johnson rivalry.A fantastic piece for collectors of Memphis Wrestling, CWA, NWA, Jerry Lawler, Rocky Johnson, Tommy Rich, Southern wrestling history, and vintage professional wrestling memorabilia. Perfect for framing, display, or adding to a serious vintage wrestling collection.
