This week, Gene Jackson takes a look at the unforgettable life and career of Corey Maclin—one of the most unique, controversial, and passionate figures in Memphis Wrestling history.
From gospel DJ at age 16 to co-hosting USWA with Dave Brown, to running his own promotion and suing Jerry Lawler—Maclin did it his way.
In this episode:
️ His start in radio and how he became the youngest program director at WLOK
His run as co-host of USWA with Dave Brown, and ring announcer with Lance Russell
Taking over Memphis Wrestling in 1999—booking, production, marketing, and wrestling
Teaming with Kamala against Lawler & Jimmy Hart in his only televised match
⚖️ The infamous lawsuit with Jerry Lawler over the “Classic Memphis Wrestling” DVDs
️ His 2010 campaign for Shelby County Clerk, and how it tied into the legal drama
The mystery of Memphis wrestling tape ownership—and why $20K in bootlegs triggered a war
️ The WWE sabotage of the Hulk Hogan vs. Jerry Lawler FedExForum show
His tragic death in 2013 at age 43, and the legacy he left behind
Whether you loved him or rolled your eyes at his “ree-dick-uh-luss” calls—he earned his place in Memphis wrestling history.
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