-In the history of professional wrestling, the title of greatest announcer is subjective. Usually it is the announcer you grew up on. On many fans' lists is Lance Russell. The longtime voice of Memphis Wrestling welcomed fans to the Saturday show each week for decades. His professionalism, the natural chemistry that he shared with cohost Dave Brown, and easy going manner made him a favorite of many.

Cauliflower Alley Club

• Announcers Award (2016)[4][24]

• Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame

• Class of 2017

• National Wrestling Alliance

• NWA Hall of Fame (2006)[2]

• NWA Wrestling Legends Hall of Heroes (2009)[2]

• United States Wrestling Association

• Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame (Class of 1994)[25]

• Wrestling Observer Newsletter

• Best Television Announcer (1984–1987)[26]

• Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)[2]

I was doing some research into Memphis wrestling and realized that this would have been the year Lance turned 100 and so to celebrate the man and all that he meant to wrestling, I’m proud to bring on his son Shane Russell. Shane, how are you?

-What was it like to have Lance Russell as a dad?
-Tell me about your dad’s early broadcasting career.

-Program director.

-Sivad.

-If you had said, Dad, I want to be a wrestler.

-Wrestling Stories.

-What was your dad most proud of in his career?

-Something that would surprise people about your dad?

-Jerry Lawler getting a street named after him and your trip to Memphis.