Ep 15. Mid-South Wrestling October 1984 Jim Ross Interviews The Rock N' Roll Express

In season 1 episode 15 of WWE: Legends Of Mid-South Wrestling, viewers are taken back to October 1984 where wrestling commentator, Jim Ross, interviews the iconic tag team, The Rock N' Roll Express. This episode delves into one of the most iconic moments in wrestling history as Ross sits down with the high-energy duo just days after they won the Mid-South Tag Team Championships.

The episode begins with a highlight reel of The Rock N' Roll Express' journey leading up to this point. The duo had been working hard, racking up win after win in various wrestling matches across the country. But it wasn't until they made their debut in Mid-South Wrestling that the industry and fan community truly took notice of them. Within months of their arrival in the promotion, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson found themselves in the high-stakes tag team title match.

The interview with Jim Ross is a fascinating view into the in-ring personalities of Morton and Gibson. The hosts ask Morton about his fighting style and his dedication to giving it his all in the ring, to which Morton responds that his love of wrestling began at a young age. He tells the story of how, as a child, he was mesmerized by the spectacle of wrestling and dreamed of one day being in the ring himself. His passion and drive to succeed are evident in the way he talks about wrestling and his partnership with Gibson.

The conversation shifts to Gibson, who talks candidly about his life outside of the ring, including the incredible challenges he faced as a child growing up in the South. Gibson's quiet strength and resilience shine through in this interview as he talks with Ross about his journey to Mid-South Wrestling and his dedication to perfecting his craft as a professional wrestler.

Throughout the course of the episode, fans also get to see tons of wrestling footage of The Rock N' Roll Express in action. The duo is known for their high-flying, high-energy style, and viewers will get to see all of that on display in match after match. Viewers will also get to see highlights from some of the duo's most unforgettable matches, including their championship victory.

One of the highlights of the episode is the moment when Morton and Gibson discuss their chemistry as a team. The two men are clearly close friends outside of the ring, but they also have an undeniable in-ring chemistry that audiences can feel. They discuss how their close friendship translates to their wrestling success, and how they help one another inside the ring.

As this episode draws to a close, viewers get a sense of just how important The Rock N' Roll Express were to the wrestling world in the 1980s. They ushered in a new era of high-energy wrestling and helped draw in a new wave of fans to the sport. And their dedication to their craft and their partnership with one another set a standard for what it truly means to be a successful tag team.

Overall, this episode of WWE: Legends Of Mid-South Wrestling is a must-watch for anyone who is a fan of professional wrestling, The Rock N' Roll Express, or even just great storytelling. This interview with Jim Ross is an emotional journey that delves into the heart and soul of wrestling and reminds us of why we all fell in love with this sport in the first place. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and get ready to be transported back in time to a truly unforgettable moment in wrestling history.