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Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)

Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)

Update: 2025-09-30
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This week on Regional Rasslin', Gene Jackson returns as we look at June 15, 1985 in the Memphis territory. Southern Champ Jerry Lawler vs. Koko Ware headlines this week's TV. The Referee Tom Branch heel turn continues. Matchmaker Tom Renesto announces the PYT are stripped of the Southern Tag Titles, forcing a Title tournament at the Coliseum Monday night where NEW Champions are crowned! Jerry Lawler turns to Nick Bockwinkel as an unsuspecting partner, Botchmania runs wild during a Jerry Oski & Jay Youngblood tag match, Gino Della Serra and Les Freeman arrive, the Buddy Wayne (Bearer) led team of Travis & Sexton battle The Battens, The Fabulous ones are done making promises. Plus, the Sheepherders, a Memphis Showboats update, the Hijacking of TWA Flight 847, & more!

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Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)

Rasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)

Ray Russell of WrestleCopia.com