from the ropes after Gino Hernandez pushed Manning towards the ropes. Manning was treated for a throat injury and eventually returned to officiate the following Friday in Dallas. Return to the syndicated and ESPN World Class broadcasts In 1987, Lowrance returned to the ESPN World Class broadcasts, thus giving his ring announcing chores to Ralph Pulley, whom filled in for Lowrance on many occasions at the Sportatorium and larger venues such as Reunion Arena. In late-1988, Marc was paired with former wrestler Frank Dusek on the ESPN World Class broadcasts, then a year later was paired with wrestler Terrance Garvin, and later with Percy Pringle. Notable matches called by Lowrance Some of the famous World Class matches Marc Lowrance announced include: Kerry Von Erich winning the NWA World title from Ric Flair on May 6, 1984. The 12-man, two-ring tag team match the following year at Texas Stadium Gino Hernandez blinding Chris Adams, January 27, 1986. The infamous Christmas Day Massacre; December 25, 1987. Eric Embry defeating P.Y. Chu-Hi (Phil Hickerson) to change World Class to the United States Wrestling Association (USWA). Lowrance did post-match voice-over commentary for ESPN, as he was at ringside during the bout alongside manager Percy Pringle. Life in the ministry In May 1990, Lowrance left pro wrestling to become a minister with a United Methodist church in suburban Fort Worth. He returned to the Sportatorium as a ring announcer the following September, and has made several appearances at wrestling events over the years afterwards. On the DVD Heroes of World Class, Lowrance credits his time as a wrestling announcer with getting him ready to serve as a minister far more than four years of seminary ever did. Marc Lowrance was the senior pastor at St. John the Apostle United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas upon his retirement on 01/01/2021. He still appears on occasion at wrestling conventions throughout Texas and other parts of the country and conducts interviews about his time in World Class. Lowrance reunited with fellow WCCW broadcast partner Bill Mercer and WCCW manager Skandor Akbar at IHWE 1 Night Only Event on October 4, 2008 in Fort Worth, TX. References Professional wrestling announcers 1959 births Living people American United Methodist clergy 20th-century Methodists 20th-century Methodist ministers 21st-century Methodist ministers