WWF vs. USWA

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Though most saw evil Mr. McMahon on the world stage in 1997, it wasn’t the first time Vince showed a reprehensible side of himself on a wrestling program. That would happen four years before.

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This is the story of the inter-promotional war between Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler and the time Vince and several WWF stars invaded the USWA in Memphis.

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Fans who grew up before the Attitude Era remember Vince McMahon as a straight-laced ring announcer, interviewer, and commentator.

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Vince’s on-air persona would evolve from a composed commentator to the Machiavellian Mr. McMahon character seen during the Attitude Era that was spawned from real hatred radiating from the fans.

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The snarling, maniacal Mr. McMahon yelling, "You’re FIRED!" quickly became a household phrase enunciated by fans across the wrestling landscape.

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Role Reversals in the USWA

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He challenged WWF Intercontinental Champion Bret Hart to a match. Hart politely acknowledged Jarrett, but nothing was made of it for the time being.

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WWF vs. USWA

The Wrestling War You Likely Never Heard Of

Though most saw evil Mr. McMahon on the world stage in 1997, it wasn’t the first time Vince showed a reprehensible side of himself on a wrestling program. That would happen four years before.

This is the story of the inter-promotional war between Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler and the time Vince and several WWF stars invaded the USWA in Memphis.

Fans who grew up before the Attitude Era remember Vince McMahon as a straight-laced ring announcer, interviewer, and commentator.

Vince’s on-air persona would evolve from a composed commentator to the Machiavellian Mr. McMahon character seen during the Attitude Era that was spawned from real hatred radiating from the fans.

The snarling, maniacal Mr. McMahon yelling, "You’re FIRED!" quickly became a household phrase enunciated by fans across the wrestling landscape.

Role Reversals in the USWA

In an unscripted moment on March 14th, 1992, Jeff Jarrett jumped the guard railing during a WWF house show at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee.

He challenged WWF Intercontinental Champion Bret Hart to a match. Hart politely acknowledged Jarrett, but nothing was made of it for the time being.

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