Jerry Lawler Questions Toru Tanaka's Legitimacy as Champ (2-24-79) Classic Memphis Wrestling Promo

Sporting a broken hand, Jerry Lawler responds to a short promo from Professor Toru Tanaka introduced by Lance Russell. Tanaka says he's going to make Lawler an EX-King, but Lawler is only amused and makes a good point by questioning Tanaka's legitimacy as champ since Tanaka hasn't actually defeated anyone.
Date: February 24, 1979
Location: WMC TV5 Studio, Memphis
Interview: Lance Russell
Official results...
- February 26, 1979 in Memphis, TN
- Mid-South Coliseum drawing 3,750
- Jerry Lawler beat Southern Champ Toru Tanaka via DQ.
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[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

Why didn't Jerald Lawler have a high pitched voice back then?????/!!!! ;*(

[@angelacallaway2195]

Jerry baby broken hand but still going strong of course no doubt, like Lance Russell says when the king is wounded makes him more dangerous

[@gl6996]

Professor Tanaka was a bad dude!!! I liked him.

[@nanakia99]

19 years old! Too old for Lawler !

[@joshualopez8044]

Never heard him speak English