Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' (2011)

Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' is the definitive documentary about the history of Memphis wrestling from the 1950's with legendary battles between Sputnik Monroe and ... See full summary »

Director:

Chad Schaffler

Stars:

Jim Blake, Jerry Calhoun, Guy Coffey

Cast

Credited cast:
Jim Blake	...	Himself
Jerry Calhoun	...	Referee
Guy Coffey	...	Himself
Bill Dundee	...	Himself
Jack Eaton	...	Himself
Jackie Fargo	...	Himself
Ron Hall	...	Himself
Jimmy Hart	...	Himself
Jerry Jarrett	...	Himself
Rocky Johnson	...	Himself
Jerry Lawler	...	Himself
Herman Mitchell	...	Himself
Sputnik Monroe	...	Himself
Len Rossi	...	Himself
Jimmy Valiant	...	Himself

Storyline

Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' is the definitive documentary about the history of Memphis wrestling from the 1950's with legendary battles between Sputnik Monroe and Billy Wicks, the 1960's with strutting Jackie Fargo, & the glory days of the '70s with Jerry "the King" Lawler, Tojo Yamamoto, "Superstar" Bill Dundee, & Jimmy Hart.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 2011 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Off the Top Rope Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Find out why Andy Kaufman was a such a fan of the Memphis wrasslin' scene

Memphis, TN... Out of the culture that created Rock n' Roll and great BBQ also came its distinctive brand of wrasslin'. It's where Andy Kaufman battled all comers (of the female persuasion), became "Intergender Champion of the World" until he was piledriven by his nemesis, Jerry "The King" Lawler. Well, even before that, before there was Facebook and the internet, The Coliseum was the place to be Monday night, often packing in over 10,000 spectators!! This film covers it all from Sputnik Monroe forward. A must see for wrestling fans, Memphis-philes, and fans of the curious and strange. Made with real love and appreciation.