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- ↑ Tim Dills. "Kayfabe Memories: Memphis/CWA (11-2)" . Retrieved 2007-04-03.
- ↑ Greg Oliver and Steve Johnson (2005). "Imitation is the sinceres form of flattery". The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams. ECW Press. pp. 261–264. ISBN 978-1-55022-683-6.
- ↑ Greg Oliver and Steve Johnson (2005). The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Tag Teams. ECW Press. ISBN 978-1-55022-683-6.