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Memphis Wrestling announced that they will be presenting Thanksgiving and Christmas specials on WMC-TV channel 5 in Memphis, bringing professional wrestling back to the station, which famously hosted The CWA and USWA for decades from within their station's studios on Union Avenue. Jerry Lawler will appear on the Christmas special, which is being taped on Sunday 11/23.
Jerry Lawler Headlines Memphis Wrestling Christmas Day Special on WMC-TV 5
Memphis, TN (November 2025) Memphis Wrestling is proud to announce that Memphis Wrestling: Christmas with The King, presented by Lenny's Subs, will air on WMC-TV5 at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. Christmas with The King will feature WWE Hall of Famer and Memphis Sports Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler.
This will mark Jerry Lawler's first appearance on the Memphis Wrestling program, as well as his "wrestling" return to Action News 5 in more than 20 years. The event will be recorded live on Sunday, November 23, at the Memphis Wrestling WrestleCenter.
In addition to the Christmas Day broadcast, Memphis Wrestling will also premiere a special on Thanksgiving Day.
Jerry "The King" Lawler was at the helm for countless historic moments on Saturday mornings on WMC-TV5. Now, The King returns to light the torch for the next generation of Memphis Wrestling. Memphis
Wrestling host and co-owner Dustin Starr has hinted that The King might not come alone, fueling speculation as to who else might be on hand to celebrate.
Memphis Wrestling would like to thank Lenny's Subs, Thrive MD, and Stone Autoplex.
About Memphis Wrestling:
Memphis Championship Wrestling LLC is locally owned and operated by Dustin and Maria Starr. The Memphis Wrestling WrestleCenter is located at 3296 Winbrook Dr. in Memphis, TN, and serves as a television studio and training facility. To date, Memphis Wrestling has produced 247 original one-hour episodes, showcasing Memphis talent, music, artists, food, and much more.
We are Memphis Wrestling.
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