'The voice of Memphis Wrestling' Lance Russell passes away Submitted by Aaron Rift on 10/03/2017 at 09:39 AM
Jerry Lawler announced on Twitter that wrestling announcer Lance Russell passed away at the age of 91. Russell was known for many years as "the voice of Memphis Wrestling."
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
Russell's daughter passed away several days ago and then Russell himself fell down and broke his hip. Russell had posted this photo of himself with Jerry Lawler just last month:
My first time eating at Jerry's new place!! I highly recommend it. Thank you King!! pic.twitter.com/V4znyvUcYJ
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