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Bill Dundee Dies at 82, Remembered for Lawler Rivalry

9/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bill Dundee died at age 82 on September 6, 2026.
His son Jamie Dundee announced the death on Facebook, noting the time was about 3:20 a.m.
He was honored on Memphis Wrestling’s September 5 episode, his last public appearance.
He entered the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.
His long rivalry and partnership with Jerry “The King” Lawler defined Memphis wrestling history.

History

Historical Context

After Jerry Jarrett split from NWA Mid-America in 1977 and launched the Continental Wrestling Association, his promotion’s 1977 Lawler-Dundee feud sold 85,538 tickets, cementing Memphis as a wrestling hub. The CWA merged with World Class in 1989 to become the USWA, which faded after the 1995 Monday Night War. Bill Dundee’s September 6, 2026 death, announced by son Jamie on Facebook, revives that legacy.

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Story summary

Bill Dundee died at age 82 on September 6, 2026.
His son Jamie Dundee announced the death on Facebook, noting the time was about 3:20 a.m.
He was honored on Memphis Wrestling’s September 5 episode, his last public appearance.
He entered the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.
His long rivalry and partnership with Jerry “The King” Lawler defined Memphis wrestling history.

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