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Jerry Jarrett
Producer, Writer, Director
Born September 4, 1942Died February 14, 2023 (80 years)
Jerry Winston Jarrett was an influential American businessman, promoter, and professional wrestler, a key figure in the history of wrestling in the southern United States. He founded the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) in 1977, which became one of the most prominent promotions of its time. In 1989, he merged the CWA with World Class Championship Wrestling to create the United States Wrestling Association (USWA), expanding his reach nationally.
Throughout his career, Jarrett also worked with WWF and WCW, and in 2002, alongside his son Jeff, co-founded NWA:TNA, a promotion that later evolved into Impact Wrestling. Recognized as a "wrestling genius," he was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jarrett passed away in 2023 at the age of 80 from a heart attack while undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer. His legacy endures as one of the cornerstones of modern wrestling, both in the ring and behind the scenes.
Throughout his career, Jarrett also worked with WWF and WCW, and in 2002, alongside his son Jeff, co-founded NWA:TNA, a promotion that later evolved into Impact Wrestling. Recognized as a "wrestling genius," he was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009.
Jarrett passed away in 2023 at the age of 80 from a heart attack while undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer. His legacy endures as one of the cornerstones of modern wrestling, both in the ring and behind the scenes.
Filmography
| 2022 | Tales From The Territories (TV Series) · as Self - Promoter |
| 2021 | Biography: WWE Legends (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | Wrestling Retro Stars of the 80s · as Self |
| 2018 | Wildfire Vol 1: Tommy Rich · as Self |
| 2015 | Sting: Into the Light · as Self |
| 2015 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' · as Himself |
| 2007 | The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling · as Self - Promoter, Cwa |
| 2006 | The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA · as Self |
| 2005 | TNA Wrestling: The Best of Jeff Hardy - Enigma · as Jerry Jarrett |
| 2005 | TNA Wrestling: Slammiversary · as Self |
| 2002 | NWA: Total Nonstop Action (TV Series) · as Jerry Jarrett |
| 1972 | World Class Championship Wrestling (TV Series) · as Self - Promoter, Cwa |