Legend Returns: Jimmy Hart Brings the Megaphone to Beckley – and a Surprise Rival!

Wrestling legend The Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart joined The Early Show with Rick and Lola to hype up Bashin’ Beckley 4, happening Saturday, June 1st at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Jimmy brings decades of wrestling history to the table — not just as a manager to some of the biggest names in wrestling, but also as the mind behind some of the most iconic entrance themes in the business. From Shawn Michaels’ “Sexy Boy” to the original theme for Dusty Rhodes, Hart’s influence runs deep.

At Bashin’ Beckley, Jimmy Hart will be in the corner of The Rock and Roll Express as they make their long-awaited return to West Virginia. The duo will face off against rising stars Chance Riser and Mason Miles, adding a generational twist to this showdown. In a surprise moment during the interview, Lola accepts a challenge to be in her son Chance Riser’s corner, setting up a fun face-off between two colorful managers: Jimmy Hart and Lola herself.

Jimmy reflects on his career highlights, from managing superstars like Hulk Hogan, Honky Tonk Man, and the Hart Foundation to his involvement in the very first WrestleMania. He shares how personal fan interactions at meet-and-greets always bring up fond memories — and how events like Bashin’ Beckley offer something the big promotions can’t: up-close, personal access to legends. With fan demand so high, the meet-and-greet hours have been extended from 4 to 7 p.m.

With names like Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes, and the ECW originals also appearing, this year’s card is one of the biggest yet. Hart even dishes a little trivia — claiming credit for naming The Rock and Roll Express — and guarantees a night packed with history, excitement, and heart. Tickets are going fast, especially ringside, so fans are urged to grab theirs now at 103cir.com or beckleyconventioncenter.com. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime night of legendary wrestling action and unforgettable moments.