WWE Hall of Famer to Guest Coach at Performance Center

Ricky Morton of the Rock N Roll Express to share his expertise with up-and-coming wrestlers.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:21pm

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WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton, one half of the legendary tag team the Rock N Roll Express, has announced that he will be a guest coach at WWE's Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week. The 69-year old Morton is still active on the independent wrestling circuit and will be sharing his decades of experience with the next generation of WWE Superstars.

Why it matters

The Rock N Roll Express was one of the most popular and influential tag teams in pro wrestling history, known for their high-flying, athletic style and intense rivalries. Having Morton, a respected veteran, provide guidance to WWE's up-and-coming talent is an exciting opportunity for the young wrestlers to learn from a true legend of the industry.

The details

Morton and his tag team partner Robert Gibson, known as the Rock N Roll Express, were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017. They had a storied rivalry with the Midnight Express during the Jim Crockett Promotions era that is considered one of the best tag team feuds in pro wrestling history.

  • Ricky Morton will be a guest coach at the WWE Performance Center this week.

The players

Ricky Morton

A WWE Hall of Famer and one half of the legendary tag team the Rock N Roll Express.

Robert Gibson

The other half of the Rock N Roll Express tag team, inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame alongside Ricky Morton in 2017.

WWE Performance Center

The state-of-the-art training facility where WWE develops its next generation of Superstars.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to share my experience and expertise with the up-and-coming wrestlers at the Performance Center this week. The Rock N Roll Express had such an incredible run in our day, and I hope I can pass on some of that knowledge to the next generation.”

— Ricky Morton

The takeaway

Ricky Morton's guest coaching stint at the WWE Performance Center is a valuable opportunity for the company's young talent to learn from a true legend of the sport, whose innovative tag team work and intense rivalries helped define an era of professional wrestling.