On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Lance Russell, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Lance Russell was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 18, 1926.
He died on October 3, 2017 at the age of 91.
Lance Russell was inducted in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was the longtime commentator of Tennessee/Kentucky territory wrestling, considered one of the greatest of all time in his role.
Lance Russell Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameLance Russell
- Ring Names
- Lance Russell (January 1, 1959 - March 5, 2006)
- Born March 18, 1926
- Died October 3, 2017 (aged 91)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMemphis, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Memphis, Tennessee
- NicknamesBanana Nose; The Voice of Memphis Wrestling
- NotesHe was the longtime commentator of Tennessee/Kentucky territory wrestling, considered one of the greatest of all time in his role.
Career History
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Roles
- Commentator (March 18, 2000 - March 5, 2006)
- Commentator (January 1, 1959 - August 9, 1997)
- Interviewer (November 11, 1978 - October 29, 1988)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMarch 18, 2000 March 5, 2006 Promotion 
USWAMay 9, 1995 August 9, 1997 Promotion 
SMWApril 2, 1993 April 2, 1993 Promotion 
WCWMarch 11, 1989 March 23, 1991 Promotion 
NWAMarch 11, 1989 December 31, 1990 Promotion 
CWANovember 11, 1978 October 29, 1988 Promotion NWAJanuary 1, 1959 October 27, 1986 Promotion 
MID AMERICAJanuary 1, 1959 September 30, 1978 -
Images History
Mar 1989
Nov 1978
Jan 1970
Jan 1959 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face January 1, 1959 March 5, 2006
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2006)
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Other Accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club Announcers Award (2016)
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame (class of 1994)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (class of 1996)
- WON Best Television Announcer (1984–1987)