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From All-American football star to Memphis Wrestling heel… from Survivor Series to bank robbery… Jeff Gaylord’s life had more twists and turns than a Memphis Main Event finish.
In this episode, Gene Jackson covers the unbelievable highs and lows of “The Missouri Tiger” — his football glory days, his time in Mid-South, World Class, and the USWA, his WWF cameo as a Black Knight, selling cars, and the shocking turn that landed him in prison… before finding redemption in his final years.
All in 10 minutes or less (or slightly over this week)

Show Notes

From All-American football star to Memphis Wrestling heel… from Survivor Series to bank robbery… Jeff Gaylord’s life had more twists and turns than a Memphis Main Event finish.


In this episode, Gene Jackson covers the unbelievable highs and lows of “The Missouri Tiger” — his football glory days, his time in Mid-South, World Class, and the USWA, his WWF cameo as a Black Knight, selling cars, and the shocking turn that landed him in prison… before finding redemption in his final years.


All in 10 minutes or less (or slightly over this week)



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