Tonight, when AEW Dynamite airs from the Landers Center in Southaven, MS, a tribute to the legends of Memphis wrestling will take place. The Young Bucks spoke with The Commercial Appeal recently about their plans to honor some of wrestling’s greats from the area.

“I think the idea is Tony (Khan) wanted to do a 10-bell salute for all of the fallen brothers,” said Matt Jackson.

The following legends will be honored tonight on Dynamite:

  • Angelo Poffo & Randy Savage
  • Lance Russell
  • “Hot Stuff” Eddie & Tommy Gilbert
  • Brian Christopher
  • Austin Idol
  • Dave Brown
  • The Rock & Roll Express
  • “Handsome” Jimmy Valiant

“It would have been great to have ‘The King,’ but obviously he’s working elsewhere,” Matt Jackson continued.

AEW has announced that Lanny Poffo will be on-hand to honor his father and brother.

This Wednesday in Southaven, #AEW will pay Tribute to Legends of Memphis Wrestling, including Angelo Poffo and his son “Macho Man” Randy Savage.

Both men will be represented by @LannyPoffo.

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) January 5, 2020

Kevin Lawler will be on-hand to honor Brian Christopher.

This Wednesday in Southaven, #AEW will pay Tribute to Legends of Memphis Wrestling including, “Too Sexy” Brian Christopher.

Brian will be represented by his brother Kevin Lawler.

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) January 5, 2020

Lance Russell will be represented by his son Shane Russell:

This Wednesday in Southaven, #AEW will pay Tribute to Legends of Memphis Wrestling including, legendary television announcer Lance Russell.

Lance will be represented by his son Shane Russell.

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) January 6, 2020