Anecdotes

Between scenes in L'homme sur la lune (1999) actor Jim Carrey remained in character as Andy Kaufman and spit on pro-wrestler Jerry Lawler, just as Kaufman did in 1982. A stunned Lawler reacted by grabbing Carrey by the hair and jerking his neck and sending him to the hospital. (This was later revealed to be a publicity stunt to promote the movie.) In 1982, Lawler also sent Kaufman to the hospital for spitting on him. Lawler has since revealed that not only was his feud with Kaufman staged, but the two were actually good friends.

In 1999, he broke character and rushed to aid Owen Hart, after Hart fell from the rafters to his death. Later on that year, Lawler broke character again and rushed to the aid of fellow wrestler, Darren Drozdov, when an accidental move caused Droz to be permanently paralyzed from the neck down.

Suffered a heart attack, on September 10, 2012, during WWE Monday Night RAW (1993) broadcast.

On the episode of WWE Raw in which "Stone Cold" Steve Austin attacked Mr. McMahon in his hospital room (and whacked him in the head with a bedpan), Lawler had to take his headset off so the television audience wouldn't hear how hard he was laughing.

Was disqualified when he piledrove comedian Andy Kaufman in their 1982 match in Memphis, where the piledriver was illegal.

Son, Brian Lawler (b. 10 January 1972), who wrestled for the WWE (1997-2001) under the nickname "Grand Master Sexay". Daughter, Heather Lyn (Lawler) (b. 19 July 1969).

Campaigned to become mayor of his hometown, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, in 1999 but was defeated by incumbent Mayor W.W. Herenton.

Had a legendary feud with comedian Andy Kaufman in 1984.

November 2001: Returned to the WWF as color commentator for Monday Night Raw and WWF Smackdown!

Is an accomplished artist.

Cousin of fellow wrestler Roy Wayne Farris aka "The Honky Tonk Man".

Will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by William Shatner. (mars 2007)

Formerly married to Stacy Carter, who appeared in the WWF as "The Kat" (Miss Kitty).

(27th February 2001) Left the WWF under protest after his wife "The Kat" (Stacy Carter) had her contract terminated.

Held the USWA Championship more then any other wrestler. He and fellow wrestler, Jeff Jarrett, actually had partial ownership of the USWA wrestling promotion, before it was forced to close.

Notable Title Wins Include: Southern Tag Team title w/Jim White (4); United States Junior Tag Team title; NWA Southern Tag Team title; NWA Southern Heavyweight title (42!); United States Tag Team title; CWA World title; USWA Heavyweight title (27!); AWA International titles; NWA Mid-America title; Polynesian Pacific title; AWA World Tag Team title; AWA World title; World Class Heavyweight title; Unified title; USWA Tag Team titles; USWA Texas title; Smoky Mountain Wrestling title; Power Pro Wrestling Tag Team title w/Bill Dundee; Maryland Championship Wrestling title

Published author.

WWE Hall of Famer.

Still commentating on WWE Monday Night RAW (1993), alongside Jim Ross. (juin 2005)

Has never wrestled at a Wrestlemania event, despite making several Wrestlemania appearances as an announcer.

Professional wrestler in several organizations, including WWE.

One of the 100 Greatest Wrestlers of the 20th Century, as determined by Inside Wrestling magazine.

July 2001: Separated from Stacy Carter (aka the Kat). Divorce papers filed.

Collects Coca Cola memorabilia.

Lawler won a battle royal in September 1971 to be recognized as the Tri-State Champion.

Former AWA Tag Team Champion.

Once again re-enacted his popular "Kaufman" slap on an August 2008 airing of "Raw", to prove a point to Ted DiBiase Jr. and tag team partner Cody Rhodes. The concept was him still being credible (with honored guest "Hacksaw" Duggan), verses the younger generation of wrestlers. When told that they weren't yet born when Lawler struck the comedian on Late Night with David Letterman (1982) in 1982, he demonstrated its effect.

Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011.

Returned to WWF as colour commentator for WWE Monday Night RAW (1993). (novembre 2001)

Has the same date of birth as Dutch Mantell.

Is a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians in baseball, and the Cleveland Browns in football. He became a fan of both teams when his family briefly lived in Ohio as a youngster. He infamously wore a Vinny Testaverde Baltimore Ravens jersey at Summerslam (1996) to infuriate the Cleveland fans who had recently lost the Cleveland Browns which moved to Baltimore.

Good friends with actor Michael Ironside.

Is a fan of American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002).