Jerry Lawler wrestled a match against James Ellsworth for USA Championship Wrestling in Jackson, TN on Sunday. As you could imagine, it was an emotional day for Lawler because it was his first wrestling appearance since Brian Christopher’s funeral on Friday.
As you can see below, Lawler wore one of his son’s “Grandmaster Sexay” vests on the way to the ring.
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@JerryLawler @realellsworth @USACWrestling #brianchristopher would be so proud of everyone #WWE the biggest celebration pic.twitter.com/g7umPXqBRu
— denise burger (@deniseb2487) August 5, 2018
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Of course, The King won. After the match, Ellsworth took to Twitter to show his respect. He said it was the most emotional match of his career.
Just wrestled the most emotional match of my career
Words can’t describe the amount of respect I have for @JerryLawler
It’s a true honor and pleasure to share the ring with him always .. pic.twitter.com/cCHoUGLwD4
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) August 5, 2018
We send along best wishes to Lawler and his family during this difficult time.