[7/9/17] RAW Exclusive PPV WWE: Great Balls of Fire"

[mrken12]

Jerry Lawler says WWE avoided a legal dispute over the Great Balls of Fire name - Pro Wrestling Dot Net

The following press release was issued to Prowrestling.net on Wednesday to promote the “Dinner With The King” podcast.

On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King’, hosts WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore give insight about WWE’s usage of the Great Balls of Fire name.

Lawler explains how WWE and Jerry Lee Lewis, who owns the usage of Great Balls of Fire, worked out a deal (18:45 mark of show).

“My personal attorney here in Memphis is Joe Barton. Good friend of mine and my attorney. I got a phone call from Joe a few weeks ago, and Joe also represents Jerry Lee Lewis.

And Joe said, “Hey Jerry, do you happen to know who I would contact at the WWE about copyright infringement?”

I go, “What? What are you talking about?”

He goes, “Well, we understand they are doing a pay-per-view called Great Balls of Fire and Jerry Lee has that phrase trademarked. He has ever since they recorded the song.”

So, I put him in touch with the WWE people, gave him a name. Apparently he called them and got everything worked out. Not only are they using the name, they are using Jerry Lee’s song, which is awesome.”

Also during this episode, The King talks about Andy Kaufman’s death, Kaufman’s final appearance in Memphis, how The King became King, and much more.

 

[Mike the Executioner]

Jerry Lawler says WWE avoided a legal dispute over the Great Balls of Fire name - Pro Wrestling Dot Net

The following press release was issued to Prowrestling.net on Wednesday to promote the “Dinner With The King” podcast.

On this week’s episode of ‘Dinner With The King’, hosts WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore give insight about WWE’s usage of the Great Balls of Fire name.

Lawler explains how WWE and Jerry Lee Lewis, who owns the usage of Great Balls of Fire, worked out a deal (18:45 mark of show).

“My personal attorney here in Memphis is Joe Barton. Good friend of mine and my attorney. I got a phone call from Joe a few weeks ago, and Joe also represents Jerry Lee Lewis.

And Joe said, “Hey Jerry, do you happen to know who I would contact at the WWE about copyright infringement?”

I go, “What? What are you talking about?”

He goes, “Well, we understand they are doing a pay-per-view called Great Balls of Fire and Jerry Lee has that phrase trademarked. He has ever since they recorded the song.”

So, I put him in touch with the WWE people, gave him a name. Apparently he called them and got everything worked out. Not only are they using the name, they are using Jerry Lee’s song, which is awesome.”

Also during this episode, The King talks about Andy Kaufman’s death, Kaufman’s final appearance in Memphis, how The King became King, and much more.

Narrowly avoid a legal dispute because you want to center your pay per view around a Leave it to Beaver-era rock song, brehs.

 

[Cartier Murphy]

They were really gonna get sued over this shyt All of the old PPV names they own and can choose or any generic name they can come up with yet they not only avoided a lawsuit but are now paying rights for this.

 

[RammerJammer]

They were really gonna get sued over this shyt All of the old PPV names they own and can choose or any generic name they can come up with yet they not only avoided a lawsuit but are now paying rights for this.

They could've worked something out with Pac's people for WWE All Eyez On Me, ya know, something from 1996, dope song, and the title of a movie thats coming out. Not a random hit from 1957

 

[TL15]

Narrowly avoid a legal dispute because you want to center your pay per view around a Leave it to Beaver-era rock song, brehs.

Goodness, Gracious

 

[Mike the Executioner]

They could've worked something out with Pac's people for WWE All Eyez On Me, ya know, something from 1996, dope song, and the title of a movie thats coming out. Not a random hit from 1957

"Triple H, who's that new rapper that's big with the kids? Six-Pack? We need to get him to promote our show!"

"Pop, his name is 2Pac. And he's dead."

"DAMMIT, I DON'T CARE IF HE'S DEAD! GET THAT HOLOGRAM WORKING! GO THROUGH HIS CATALOGUE SO WE CAN STEAL HIS MUSIC! DAMMIT, HUNTER, OPEN IT UP!!!! OPEN IT UP!!!!"

"Please stop using cocaine, Vince."

 

[richaveli83]

 

[Playaz Eyez]

I wonder if Joe and Heyman had to fight back laughter at trying to cut serious promos and having to say Great Balls Of Fire. Such a stupid, raggedy ass behind the times PPV name/idea. In 2043 LA Gear will sponsor "WWE Lit"

 

[Superkick Party]

I thought that was Khaled this whole time

 

[2CT]

@Superkick Party you should change the title and make this the official PPV thread breh

 

[CBoz]

Question to Sasha and her response.

 

[Mike the Executioner]

Question to Sasha and her response.

 

[R=G]

They were really gonna get sued over this shyt All of the old PPV names they own and can choose or any generic name they can come up with yet they not only avoided a lawsuit but are now paying rights for this.

True wrestlecrap..too good to be true..lol

 

[R=G]

Question to Sasha and her response.

 

[Superkick Party]

Enzo Amore vs. Big Cass

This right here is Enzo Amore. His best friend attacked and betrayed him not once, but twice, and now he’s serving up a mic-saber for a seven-foot hater against Big Cass at the first-ever WWE Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view.

The idea of Smacktalker Skywalker’s “brother” turning to the dark side was almost unfathomable until about two weeks ago, when Corey Graves revealed Cass as the perpetrator behind the backstage attacks that had felled Enzo in consecutive weeks. The seven-footer doubled down on his treachery when Enzo attempted to mend fences, tossing his “little buddy” down the ramp and striking out on his own in the most heartbreaking fashion imaginable.

Now, as revealed in a WWE.com exclusive, The Realest Guy in the Room gets a chance to say “how-you-doin’” to his former friend this Sunday in a battle that’s sure to be heavy on emotion and long on odds for an Enzo victory. With Cass holding the size and strength advantage, it’s a tough road for Muscles Marinara. But when it comes to toughness, you can’t teach that.
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