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🏛️ THE OFFICIAL JIM BLAKE ESTATE MEMPHIS WRESTLING ARCHIVE (1974–1977)Up for absolute sale as a single, unified lot is an extraordinary, museum-grade archive of 75 original, authentic pro wrestling lineup insert programs, multi-page photo books, and promotional ephemera from the legendary Memphis CWA territory.PROVENANCE:
This entire single-owner collection was acquired directly from the estate of the late Jim Blake—the visionary founder of Barbarian Records, lifelong confidant, and creative marketing co-conspirator to Jerry “The King” Lawler. Because these items come directly from Blake’s personal historical vault, they boast incredible chronological alignment and include rare internal production pieces.Every item has been kept completely flat in protective archival sleeves. There is zero fan writing, ink marks, missing pages, or heavy staining.⸻🔎 ARCHIVE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:* 1974 “Action Ringside!” Photo Books: Includes rare, complete 20-page issues (featuring the highly sought-after Volume 1, Issue #1 and Issue #9), detailing Jerry Lawler’s brutal feuds with Dick the Bruiser and Bobo Brazil.
* The Rare Lawler Promo Art: Contains multiple original copies of the legendary “Space Paid For” cartoon flyers, custom-drawn by Jerry Lawler himself to mock his arch-rival Bill Dundee.
* Marquee Attractions: Includes the iconic April 5, 1977 Andre the Giant special attraction card, Harley Race defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and appearances by Dusty Rhodes and Jack Brisco.
* Historic Gimmick Bouts: Program lineups for Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee in a “Cadillac at Stake!” match, 10-Foot Pole matches, wire-enclosed Cage matches, and high-stakes “Loser Leaves Town” stipulations.
* Territory Loop Completeness: Comprehensive coverage mapping out major arena runs at the Memphis Mid-South Coliseum and Louisville Gardens, balanced with scarce, low-print spot-show cards from Jonesboro (AR), Tupelo (MS), Jackson (TN), and Ripley (TN).
* Roster Legends: Full coverage featuring Rocky Johnson, Paul Orndorff, Tommy Rich, The Hollywood Blondes, David Shultz, and early career appearances of the Junkyard Dog (Sylvester Ritter) and Robert Gibson.⸻📦 SHIPPING & PAYMENT TERMS:* The collection will ship fully secured within its plastic protectors, meticulously sandwiched between heavy corrugated cardboard layers inside a rigid box to avoid shifting or edge damage.
* Full carrier insurance and signature tracking will be applied to the final sale value.
* Payment is accepted strictly through secure managed checkout.Serious inquiries only.
