Jerry Jarrett, legendary professional wrestling promoter, dies at 80
Jerry Jarrett, a legendary professional wrestling promoter and father of WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, has died, the company announced Tuesday. He was 80 years old.Jarrett began his in-ring career on National Wrestling Alliance Mid-America territory and won multiple tag team championships before hanging up his boots and launching the Continental Wrestling Association with Jerry "The King" Lawler in 1977. Some 11 years later, the promotion merged with World Class Championship Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association was formed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM WWE announced the death of Jerry Jarrett. (Moses Robinson/Getty Images)Jarrett would sell…
