Original vintage 1977 “Action Ringside” professional wrestling program, Volume 1, Number 9, featuring an outstanding selection of wrestlers from the Memphis and Evansville territory.
This complete 4-page issue contains period photographs, wrestler profiles, columns, and promotional material documenting the territorial wrestling scene of the late 1970s. Copyright information inside identifies Barbary Publication / Jarrett-Welch Wrestling Co.
PROGRAM DETAILS
• Title: Action Ringside • Volume 1, Number 9 • Copyright: 1977 • Complete 4-page issue • Memphis / Evansville territory wrestling • Jarrett-Welch Wrestling Co. publishing connection • Original vintage wrestling memorabilia — not a reproduction
FRONT COVER
The cover features a classic period wrestling layout with photographs of several notable performers, including:
• Jerry “The King” Lawler • Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff • Dennis Condrey & Phil Hickerson • Ron Fuller • Robert Gibson & Ricky Gibson
Lawler was already a major attraction in the Memphis territory, while the program also captures Paul Orndorff relatively early in the career that would eventually take him to the national wrestling stage.
INSIDE CONTENT
The interior includes the original 1977 publishing information and period wrestling photography credited to Larry Coyne.
Featured material includes:
• Rocky Johnson and Pat McGinnis • “Dr. D” David Schultz and Jerry Lawler • Jim Black’s “Inside Ringside” column • Discussion of Mickey Poole as Lawler’s corner assistant • Period photographs and territory storyline coverage
Rocky Johnson would later achieve national recognition as a championship wrestler and was the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
RON FULLER / TOMMY RICH / BILL DUNDEE
The program includes a biographical feature on “The Tennessee Stud” Ron Fuller, discussing his wrestling family background and athletic history.
Also pictured are:
• “Wildfire” Tommy Rich • “Superstar” Bill Dundee
Both became major names in Southern professional wrestling, with Tommy Rich later capturing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
BACK COVER – JIMMY GARVIN
The back cover features a full-page black-and-white promotional portrait of a young “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin, from well before his later national exposure and association with the Fabulous Freebirds.
NOTABLE WRESTLERS FEATURED
Jerry “The King” Lawler Paul Orndorff Rocky Johnson David Schultz Tommy Rich Bill Dundee Jimmy Garvin Dennis Condrey Phil Hickerson Ron Fuller Robert Gibson Ricky Gibson
CONDITION
Original vintage condition with all 4 pages present. The program shows age-related characteristics including light toning, original folds, and handling wear. Text and photographs remain clearly visible.
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition, folds, edges, corners, toning, printing, and other details. Photos are considered part of the description.
An excellent piece of 1970s territorial wrestling history for collectors of Jerry Lawler, Paul Orndorff, Rocky Johnson, Jimmy Garvin, Tommy Rich, Bill Dundee, Memphis Wrestling, Southern wrestling, NWA-era memorabilia, and vintage professional wrestling programs.
SHIPPING
The program will be shipped flat in a protective sleeve and securely supported between rigid cardboard to help protect it from bending and moisture during transit.
Tracked domestic and international shipping available.