Lance Russell

Birth : 1926-03-18, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Death : 2017-10-03

History

Lance Russell was primarily known as a sports broadcaster and ring announcer associated with wrestling promotions in the states of Tennessee and Kentucky and the surrounding area. He also worked for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) for several years beginning in 1989. He went into semi-retirement in 1997, and passed away on October 3, 2017 at the age of 91 due to complications from a broken hip.

Profile

Movies

Legends of Mid-South Wrestling

Himself

For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…

Man on the Moon

Ring Announcer

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.