Original upload date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:00:51 GMT
When Lance Russell rolls tape of Terry Funk challenging Jerry Lawler to an Empty Arena Match and then hand-delivers Funk's invitation, Lawler refuses to sell the promo and walks away without comment.
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What the...?
Well, in fact, it's a reasonable response if you think about it. Promos are intended to sell tickets--if no fans will be attending the match, then why should Jerry bother cutting a promo on it? Besides, he probably thinks it's a stupid idea. :)
Date: April 1981
Location: WMC TV5 Studio, Memphis
Interview: Lance Russell
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