WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler posted the following early this morning announcing that “The Voice of Memphis Wrestling” Lance Russell has passed away at the age of 91:
My dear friend and greatest wrestling commentator ever, Lance Russell passed away this morning. I would have never been without him. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/bD4AlK5dsF
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) October 3, 2017
Our sincerest condolences go out to Lance Russell’s family and many friends.
Related: Update On Legendary Announcer Lance Russell
Here are a few tweets regarding Russell’s passing that Lawler has re-tweeted this morning:
My Saturday mornings growing up in Louisville were filled with you and Lance on TV! RIP
— Buckets (@AGrimm35) October 3, 2017
He was a legend. Loved him calling your match with Andy Kaufman!
— Anthony Cali (@Erniedust) October 3, 2017
The angels have a legend
— richard (@wraslin4legends) October 3, 2017
. My condolences @JerryLawler xx https://t.co/nK22IeXuvo
— David J. Díaz (@DJDiaz88) October 3, 2017
Condolences, King, to you and Mr. Russell’s family. He certainly was the voice of Memphis wrestling. God Bless Him!
— Lucas Day (@Lukelakers) October 3, 2017
Oh no. I grew up watching y’all in Blytheville in the 80’s. Lance RIP.
— Dan Eagan (@dane3rd) October 3, 2017
RIP Lance Russell. The voice of pro wrestling for decades & with @JerryLawler, the face of Memphis Wrestling. Legend. All-time great. pic.twitter.com/ROV2lna9y4
— Old Wrestling Pics (@OldWrestlingPic) October 3, 2017
Still remember this pic I took it was a great night!! lance was so nice! Rip lance pic.twitter.com/GoSjkYAfbg
— dreadhead kev (@dreadheadkev22) October 3, 2017
The Late #LanceRussell Interviewing @JerryLawler & @RealJimmyHart Back In The Day #RIPLanceRussell pic.twitter.com/a2rAB1dErq
— 121875® (@121875Raywwe1) October 3, 2017
