Roger Smith was a master of disguise in the Memphis wrestling scene—whether he was Assassin No. 2, Dirty Rhodes, The Intern, or The Flame, you could bet he was stirring up heat in every role he played. In this episode, Gene Jackson pulls the mask off one of Memphis’ most versatile villains and tells the story of a true territory journeyman who made everyone he worked with look like a star.
From fiery feuds with The Fabulous Ones to championship runs across the South and even a stint in Japan, Roger Smith was the definition of a dependable hand and an old-school worker who lived for the roar (and the wrath) of the crowd.
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