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Nickname:	Jerry "The King" Lawler
Known for:	Man on the Moon, I'm from Hollywood, Come Get Some: The Women of the WWF
Birth name:	Jerry O'Neil Lawler
Birthday:	29 November 1949, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Height:	6' (1.83 m)

Married to Stacy Carter, who appears in the WWF as The Kat (Miss Kitty). Between scenes in Man on the Moon 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. In 1982, Lawler also sent Kaufman to the hospital for spitting on him. Son, Brian Christopher (Lawler) (b. 10 January 1972) who also wrestles for the WWF under the nickname "Grand Master Sexay". Daughter, Heather Lyn (Lawler) (b. 19 July 1969) Professional wrestler in several organizations, including the WWF Had a legendary feud with comedian Andy Kaufman in 1984, One of the 100 greatest wrestlers of the 20th century. (as determined by Inside Wresting) Left the WWF under protest after his wife "The Kat" (Stacy Carter) had her contract terminated. [27th February 2001] November 2001: Returned to the WWF as color commentator for Monday Night Raw and WWF Smackdown! July 2001: Separated from Stacy Carter (aka. the Kat) Divorce papers filed. Was disqualified when he Piledrove comedian Andy Kaufman in the 1982 match they had (the Piledriver was illegal where they were wrestling) The whole feud with Andy Kaufman was actually all set up - nothing that happened between the two was real. Campaigned to become mayor of his hometown, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, in 1999 but was defeated by incumbent Mayor W.W. Herenton. 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, Droz, when an accidental move caused Droz to be permanently paralyzed from the neck down. Is an accomplished artist 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. Is a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians in baseball, and the Cleveland Browns in football. Collects Coca Cola memorabilia. 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 Cousin of fellow wrestler Roy Wayne Farris aka "The Honky Tonk Man". Lawler won a battle royal in September 1971 to be recognized as the Tri-State Champion.

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