Acting
Jerry Jarrett
Born — Died
1942-09-04 — 2023-02-14
Place of birth
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Known for
Acting
Credits
8 titles
Jerry Winston Jarrett was an influential American businessman, promoter, and professional wrestler, a key figure in the history of wrestling in the southern United States. He founded the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) in 1977, which became one of the most prominent promotions of its time. In 1989, he merged the CWA with World Class Championship Wrestling to create the United States Wrestling Association (USWA), expanding his reach nationally. Throughout his career, Jarrett also worked with WWF and WCW, and in 2002, alongside his son Jeff, co-founded NWA:TNA, a promotion that later evolved into Impact Wrestling. Recognized as a "wrestling genius," he was inducted into the NWA Hall o…
Known for
8.0Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Assocation (CWA) Wrestling show on WMC-TV, later renamed to "Championship Wrestling Association" and keeping the same CWA name around the time Jerry Lawler joined Jerry Jarrett in running the show. After Jarrett and Lawler purchased the rights to World Class Wrestling Association's "World Class Championship Wrestling" shows in the Dallas area, both the Dallas shows and the CWA show were rebranded under the "United States Wrestling Association" name. This show was rebranded to "USWA Championship Wrestling." The show ended in 1997.
USWA Championship Wrestling
1977
NRWatch the stories of those who worked with professional wrestler Bobby Eaton. From his days in the independents, NWA, and WCW, you will hear stories that have never seen the light of day. Stories of inspiration, stories hard work, and stories of a golden heart.
The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton
2019
6.0Memphis 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.
Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
2011
A who’s who of WWE Hall of Famers, including Cactus Jack, Jeff Jarrett, Kerry Von Erich and more compete in this AWA spectacular.
AWA The Road to Super Clash III
1988
The King gets himself into a world of trouble when tow opponents and a young upstart get their hands on the shears!
CWA Mayhem in Memphis: The Steel Cage Haircut Match
1987
10.0AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler puts his title on the line against Kerry Von Erich's WCWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Title Unification Match main event. Plus, King Parsons defends the Texas Heavyweight Title against Brickhouse Brown, The Rock 'n' Roll Express battles The Stud Stable, and much more.
AWA SuperClash III
1988
Film credits
2010s · 3 titles
NRWatch the stories of those who worked with professional wrestler Bobby Eaton. From his days in the independents, NWA, and WCW, you will hear stories that have never seen the light of day. Stories of inspiration, stories hard work, and stories of a golden heart.
The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton
2019
6.0Memphis 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.
Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
2011
NRIn a business such as pro wrestling, it is hard to be shocked or surprised by anything. But on one weekend in June of 2007 the wrestling world collectively dropped to it’s knees in awe. The bodies of wrestling superstar Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their 7 year old son Daniel were found in their suburban Georgia home. The information that would come out regarding their untimely passing would be some of the most shocking in recent memory. RF Video proudly presents Chris Benoit: The Aftermath. Hear first hand the reaction from the wrestling superstars that knew both Chris Benoit and Nancy. Legendary names in pro wrestling weigh in on the issues that arouse following the tragedies and all of the events that took place.
Chris Benoit: The Aftermath
2010
Series credits
Behind the camera
A who’s who of WWE Hall of Famers, including Cactus Jack, Jeff Jarrett, Kerry Von Erich and more compete in this AWA spectacular.
AWA The Road to Super Clash III
1988
The King gets himself into a world of trouble when tow opponents and a young upstart get their hands on the shears!
CWA Mayhem in Memphis: The Steel Cage Haircut Match
1987
10.0AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler puts his title on the line against Kerry Von Erich's WCWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Title Unification Match main event. Plus, King Parsons defends the Texas Heavyweight Title against Brickhouse Brown, The Rock 'n' Roll Express battles The Stud Stable, and much more.
AWA SuperClash III
1988