Jerry "The King" Lawler
Height: 6'
Weight: 277 pounds
From: Memphis, Tennessee
Finishing move: Piledriver
Jerry Lawler, the self-proclaimed "King" of professional wrestling, is a true legend of the sport. After a brief career as a disc jockey, the Memphis native began training in the squared circle under wrestling great Jackie Fargo. But, after the student beat his teacher years later, Lawler pronounced himself "the King".
Lawler began his career in the 1970s in Memphis, and soon became one of the most hated grapplers in various southern territories. He was the Stone Cold of that time, defeating such stars as Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Terry Funk for numerous titles. His piledriver ended many a career, and officials once tried to get it banned because of its crippling effects.
Today, Lawler is a household name not for his title wins, but for his notorius run-ins with late comedian Andy Kaufman in the early 1980s. "The King" challenged his foe to a battle in Memphis, which Lawler won after planting Kaufman with his devastating piledriver. Later, the two would appear on the "Late Night with David Letterman," which resulted in another beating for the comedian. Lawler was once voted the second most recognizable person in his native Memphis, Tennessee, behind Elvis Presley.
Currently, Lawler is one half of the best announcing team in the buisness. But, if the occasion calls for it, he still dons his ring attire from time to time!
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