The First Family

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The First Family was the name of two professional wrestling stables led by Jimmy Hart at different periods in time. The original First Family appeared in the Memphis-based Continental Wrestling Association. This extensive version of the group feuded with Jerry Lawler in the 1970s and early '80s, a time particularly remembered for comedian Andy Kaufman's rivalry with Lawler.

World Championship Wrestling

Many years later, in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Hart managed another heel group known as the Dungeon of Doom. After its quiet demise in 1997, he resurrected the First Family concept the following year, bringing together several mid-card performers. This group featured entirely different wrestlers than the Memphis version of the '70s and included former Dungeon members.

They frequently appeared on WCW programs including Monday Nitro and primarily feuded with Fit Finlay.^[1] Hugh Morrus and Brian Knobbs often tagged together, defeating members of Revolution at 1999's Fall Brawl and making a losing effort in a 3-way Tag Team Championship contest at Halloween Havoc.

With Scorpions' "The Zoo" as their theme music, the group featured a variety of colorful wrestling personalities with unique ring styles: Jerry Flynn demonstrated martial arts strikes and submissions while Brian Knobbs utilized a rougher brawling style. According to Hart, however, the group disbanded due to injuries sustained by numerous members as well as new bookers hired by WCW. In the aftermath of The First Family, Knobbs and Hart pursued WCW's hardcore scene that was on the rise in late 1999.

Members

CWA members

WCW members

• Barbarian^[1]
• Jerry Flynn^[1]
• Brian Knobbs^[1]
• Hugh Morrus^[1]

Manager

• Jimmy Hart (for both factions)^[2]

Championships and accomplishments

• Continental Wrestling Association

• AWA International Heavyweight Championship (8 times) – Tommy Rich (1), Eddie Gilbert (2), Austin Idol (4)
• NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship (14 times) – Tommy Rich (1), Bobby Eaton (10), Randy Savage (3)
• AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (10 times) – Tommy Rich (5), King Kong Bundy (1), Austin Idol (3), Rick Rude (1)
• AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) – King Kong Bundy and Rick Rude
• CWA World Tag Team Championship (4 times) – The Assassins

See also

• Alliance to End Hulkamania
• Dungeon of Doom
• The Hart Foundation
• The Heenan Family
• The Midnight Express (professional wrestling)
• Misfits In Action
• York Foundation

Notes

External links

• Jimmy Hart interview from Pro Wrestling Daily
• Wrestling World Stable Gallery (with photo of WCW's First Family)

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