On this special episode of LIVE from the Archive!, we pause to remember and celebrate the life and career of Phil Hickerson, one of the toughest, most believable, and most underrated performers in Memphis wrestling history.
Phil Hickerson was never just “another guy on the card.” Whether he was teaming with Dennis Condry as part of the Bicentennial Kings, working alongside names like Tojo Yamamoto, Frank Morrell, Al Green, and Jerry Lawler, or later reinventing himself as P.Y. Chu-Hi, Phil always brought a level of toughness and credibility that made everything he did feel real.
In this tribute episode, we look back at Phil’s legacy across Memphis, Tennessee, Southeastern, Continental, Dallas, Japan, and the USWA while also talking about the man behind the wrestler, his years as a beloved radio personality in Jackson, Tennessee, and the impact he had on fans, friends, and fellow wrestlers.
Gene & Robb discuss:
- Phil’s early years in Memphis wrestling
- His legendary tag team with Dennis Condry
- The Bicentennial Kings era
- His reputation as a believable tough guy and great worker
- The P.Y. Chu-Hi run with Tojo Yamamoto
- His underrated promo ability
- Stories from those who knew him and worked with him
- His later life and radio career in Jackson, Tennessee
- And why Phil Hickerson deserves to be remembered as far more than just a footnote in Memphis wrestling history
This is a meaningful look back at a true territory-era professional wrestler, a man who could fight, talk, entertain, and make everyone around him better.
Rest in peace, Phil Hickerson.
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