Jerry Lawler

Extracted Attributes

• Born

  1949-11-29

• Hometown

  Memphis, Tennessee

• Nickname

  Jerry "The King" Lawler

• Collector

  Coca-Cola merchandise, Superman merchandise, 1960s Batmobile replica

• Education

  University of Memphis

• Full Name

  Jerry O'Neil Lawler

• Occupation

  Professional wrestler, Color commentator, Actor, Commercial artist

• Citizenship

  United States

• Place of Birth

  Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• Current Affiliation

  WWE (Legends contract)

Timeline

• Engaged in a notable feud with comedian Andy Kaufman, which included an incendiary showdown on "Late Night with David Letterman." (Source: Web Search)

  1982

• Joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later known as WWE. (Source: Summary)

  1992

• Indicted in Jefferson County, Kentucky, on charges of statutory rape and sodomy, later making a plea for a lesser charge. (Source: Web Search)

  1993

• Portrayed himself in the Jim Carrey film "Man on the Moon." (Source: Summary)

  1999

• Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. (Source: Summary)

  2007

• Played the role of Sheriff Jackson Cole in the horror comedy film "Girls Gone Dead." (Source: Web Search)

  2012

• Suffered a heart attack on live television. (Source: Web Search)

  2012

• Suffered a stroke. (Source: Web Search)

  2018

• Suffered a stroke at his home in Florida. (Source: Web Search)

  2023-02

• Reported to be recovering in Memphis, Tennessee, after suffering a stroke at his home in Florida. (Source: Web Search)

  2025-09-12

Jerry Lawler

Jerry O'Neil Lawler (born November 29, 1949), better known as Jerry "the King" Lawler, is an American retired color commentator and professional wrestler signed to WWE under a Legends contract. Prior to joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1992, he wrestled in numerous territories, winning many championships, including multiple World Heavyweight Championships, throughout his career. Lawler is a one-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion and a three-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion: he unified the titles by defeating Kerry Von Erich at Superclash III, forming the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship, a championship which he held 28 times. He is also known for his feud with comedian Andy Kaufman, and for portraying himself in the 1999 Jim Carrey film about Kaufman, Man on the Moon. In 2007, Lawler was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Web Search Results

• Jerry Lawler - Wikipedia

  Lawler is also a commercial artist, designing graphics for various companies, including WWE. In 2007, he painted the cover of the wrestling comic book Headlocked "Headlocked (comics)"). In 2012, he played the role of Sheriff Jackson Cole in the horror comedy film Girls Gone Dead. [...] Lawler is a collector of Coca-Cola and Superman merchandise, and owns a replica of the Batmobile from the 1960s Batman series "Batman (TV series)"). In late 1993, Lawler was indicted in Jefferson County, Kentucky, on charges of statutory rape and sodomy of a 13-year-old girl. Lawler later made a plea for a lesser charge after witnesses refused to testify. Lawler then returned to work for the World Wrestling Federation. [...] Prior to joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1992, he wrestled in numerous territories, winning many championships "Championship (professional wrestling)"), including multiple World Heavyweight Championships, throughout his career. Lawler is a one-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion and a three-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion: he unified the titles by defeating Kerry Von Erich at Superclash III, forming the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship, a championship

• Jerry Lawler | WWE

  Reigning over sports-entertainment since the 1970s, Jerry “The King” Lawler has thrilled in the ring as the pride of Memphis, Tenn. and entertained from the announce table as Raw’s most irrepressible broadcaster. Effective as both a hero and villain, The King enraged WWE fans when he offended Bret Hart’s parents during a personal rivalry with The Hit Man, and then inspired them when he stepped in the ring to challenge The Miz for the WWE Title at 61 years of age. This aptitude for every aspect [...] First making his name in Memphis, Tenn., Lawler gained national attention for his rivalry with comedian Andy Kaufman. Claiming to be the "Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion of the World,” Kaufman made the mistake of insulting The King in front of his hometown crowd in the Mid-South Coliseum in 1982. Lawler responded by blasting the “Taxi” actor with two piledrivers, which led to an incendiary showdown on “Late Night with David Letterman.” During a tense interview on the nationally televised [...] #### Entrance Video' #### Career Highlights AWA World Champion; WCCW Champion; 2007 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee WWE Photo ### Jerry Lawler: Bio WWE Photo It’s good to be the king. Just ask Jerry Lawler.

• Jerry Lawler speaks after suffering stroke - Action News 5

  # Jerry Lawler speaks after suffering stroke MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler is recovering after suffering a stroke. Lawler, 75, is back in Memphis after the stroke happened at his home in Florida on Friday. [...] “The first time I noticed, it was when I had woke up that morning,” Lawler said. “I knew something was bad wrong at that time, but I didn’t feel it happening when it was happening. It just happened while I was asleep and when I woke up, I knew I had to call somebody so they could get there and help me out with the situation.“ It’s his third stroke in the last seven years. Lawler suffered a stroke at his Florida home in February 2023. [...] Lawler also suffered a stroke in 2018, and in 2012 had a heart attack on live TV. Click here to sign up for our newsletter! Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline. Copyright 2025 WMC. All rights reserved. #### Most Read Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) looks on during an NFL football game... ###### Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24

• Jerry Lawler (@realjerrylawler) • Instagram photos and videos

  Entertainer, artist, collector, Memphian. · On Monday September 15th K&S Wrestlefest Welcomes BACK for a VIRTUAL Signing Wrestling Legend & WWE Hall of Famer…

• Jerry Lawler - Biography - IMDb

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• Award

  WWE Hall of Fame

• Image

  

• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  University of Memphis

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  actor

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  11/29/1949

• Place Of Birth

  Memphis