Jerry Lawler: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Jerry Lawler, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Jerry O'Neil Lawler was born in Memphis, Tennesse on November 29, 1949, and he is currently 76 years old.

He is currently an Ambassador, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Jerry "The King" Lawler is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 130 championships in major promotions during his career.

Jerry Lawler was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2011 as part of the Modern Era wing.

He is a former WWE Commentator.

Jerry Lawler Profile Index

Profile Info

Real NameJerry O'Neil Lawler
GenderMale
Born November 29, 1949 (age 76)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceMemphis, Tennesse
Billed From
- Memphis, Tennesse
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
- 236 lbs (107 kg)
NicknamesThe King (of Memphis)
NotesHe is a former WWE Commentator.

Career History

Ring Names & Gimmicks
- Jerry "The King" Lawler (October 11, 1975 - Present)
- Masked Superstar #2 (August 19, 1975 - October 10, 1975)
- Jerry "The King" Lawler (July 24, 1974 - August 18, 1975)
- Jerry Lawler (December 1, 1970 - Present)
Roles
- Ambassador (May 7, 2024 - Present)
- Analyst (April 19, 2022 - May 6, 2024)
- Commentator (September 26, 2019 - April 18, 2022)
- Analyst (August 2, 2016 - September 25, 2019)
- Commentator (December 12, 1992 - August 1, 2016)
- Wrestler (December 1, 1970 - January 21, 2023)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionWWE	March 17, 2020	Present
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	September 26, 2019	March 16, 2020
PromotionWWE	August 2, 2016	September 25, 2019
PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	January 8, 2015	August 1, 2016
PromotionWWEBrand Raw	November 19, 2001	January 7, 2015
PromotionWWF	December 12, 1992	February 27, 2001
PromotionPPW	December 9, 2000	February 17, 2001
PromotionMCW	February 12, 2000	April 12, 2000
PromotionPPW	March 19, 1998	May 28, 1999
PromotionECW	July 19, 1997	August 17, 1997
PromotionUSWA	February 4, 1989	November 21, 1997
PromotionSMW	November 19, 1994	February 26, 1995
PromotionWCWA	June 17, 1988	July 28, 1989
PromotionCWA	March 20, 1977	January 30, 1989
PromotionAWA	October 12, 1987	January 20, 1989
PromotionPPW	December 18, 1985	August 9, 1986
PromotionAWA	December 18, 1982	February 5, 1985
PromotionNWA	December 1, 1970	September 28, 1986
PromotionJCP	September 5, 1985	November 18, 1985
PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 30, 1985	February 16, 1985
PromotionSWCW	August 14, 1982	January 15, 1983
PromotionGAC	August 14, 1982	October 1, 1982
PromotionCWF	May 15, 1981	August 21, 1982
PromotionSECW	January 2, 1977	July 14, 1978
PromotionMID AMERICA	January 13, 1972	April 5, 1977
PromotionCWF	August 19, 1975	October 21, 1975
PromotionNWA GCW	February 14, 1975	August 2, 1975
PromotionMSS	December 28, 1973	April 26, 1974
PromotionGCCW	April 12, 1972	April 26, 1972

Images History

May 2024
Jan 2018
Jul 2007
Nov 2001
Aug 2000
Mar 1999
Oct 1997
May 1995
Dec 1992
Feb 1989
Oct 1987
Jan 1985
Apr 1982
Mar 1977
Oct 1975
Aug 1975
Jul 1974
Dec 1970

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Face	Attacked Tazz, who started bullying Jim Ross	August 3, 2000	January 21, 2023
Heel	Began wrestling in the WWF as a heel	January 24, 1993	August 2, 2000
Face	Split from Sam Bass	October 1, 1974	January 23, 1993
Heel		December 1, 1970	September 30, 1974

Card Positions

Status	Details	from	to
WWE Inactive	Final indie matches	April 27, 2020	January 21, 2023
WWE Inactive	Return to full-time commentary	September 26, 2019	April 26, 2020
WWE Inactive	Sporadic appearances only	December 5, 2016	September 25, 2019
WWE Inactive	Wrestled outside WWE	July 1, 2016	December 4, 2016
SD Inactive	Suspension	June 17, 2016	June 30, 2016
SD Inactive	Wrestled outside WWE	November 12, 2012	June 16, 2016
RAW Inactive	Heart attack	September 11, 2012	November 11, 2012
RAW Low Card		February 21, 2011	September 10, 2012
RAW Upper Card		November 29, 2010	February 20, 2011
RAW Low Card	Wrestled outside the WWF	November 19, 2001	November 28, 2010
WWE Mid Card		August 3, 2000	February 27, 2001
WWE Low Card	Wrestled outside the WWF	October 4, 1997	August 2, 2000
WWE Mid Card		March 20, 1994	October 3, 1997
WWE Inactive	Legal issues	November 24, 1993	March 19, 1994
WWE Upper Card		June 13, 1993	November 23, 1993
WWE Mid Card		December 12, 1992	June 12, 1993

Finishers
- Piledriver (December 1, 1970 - January 21, 2023)
- Crown Drop - Diving Fist Drop (December 1, 1970 - January 21, 2023)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song"The Bogatyr Gates (in The Capital in Kiev)" by Modest Mussorgsky - Single (January 24, 1993 - Present)
- Theme Song"Going the Distance" by Bill Conti - Single (March 20, 1977 - December 26, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2007)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2011)
National Wrestling Alliance
- x3 NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship
- x23 NWA Mid-Southern/AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (8 with Jim White, 4 with Bill Dundee, 2 with Tojo Yamamoto, 1 with Scorpion, 1 with Al Greene, 1 with Playboy Frazier, 1 with Jimmy Valiant, 1 with Mongolian Stomper, 1 with Jos LeDuc, 1 with Austin Idol, 1 with Uncle Elmer / Giant Frazier, 1 with Typhoon / Tugboat)
- x2 WCWA/USWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
American Wrestling Association
Continental Wrestling Association
- x58 NWA Mid-Southern/CWA Southern/AWA Southern/USWA/MCW Southern/MW Southern Heavyweight Championship
World Class Championship Wrestling
- x3 WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
United States Wrestling Association
- x28 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship
- x6 USWA World Tag Team Championship (4 with Jeff Jarrett, 2 with Bill Dundee)
Championship Wrestling of Arkansas
- 1 CWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship
Continental Wrestling Association / Championship Wrestling Association
- 2 CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with Austin Idol, 1 with Tommy Rich)
- 7 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Memphis version)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 2 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (1 with Mr. Wrestling II, 1 with Don Greene)
International Wrestling Association
- 1 IWA Heavyweight Championship
Jersey All Pro Wrestling
- 1 JAPW Heavyweight Championship
Maryland Championship Wrestling
- 1 MCW Heavyweight Championship
- 1 MCW Tag Team Championship (with The Bruiser)
Memphis Championship Wrestling
- 2 MCW Southern Heavyweight Championship
Memphis Wrestling
- 1 Memphis Wrestling Television Championship
Northeast Wrestling
- 1 NEW Tag Team Championship (with Keith Youngblood)
NWA Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Tennessee Tag Team Championship (with Jim White)
NWA Mid-America
- 5 NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA Tri-State Heavyweight Championship (Alabama version)
- 2 NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship (Alabama version) (with Steve Lawler)
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Jackie Fargo)
NWA Polynesian Wrestling
- 1 NWA Polynesian Pacific Heavyweght Championship
NWA Virginia
- 1 NWA All Star Heavyweight Championship
Power Pro Wrestling
- 1 PPW Tag Team Championship (with Bill Dundee)
Smoky Mountain Wrestling
- 2 SMW Heavyweight Championship
Traditional Championship Wrestling
- 1 TCW Tag Team Championship (with Matt Riviera)
Windy City Pro Wrestling
- 1 WCPW Battle Royal Championship
Other titles
- 1 USACW United States Championship
Other Accomplishments
- WWE Raw Rumble Winner (2011)
- WWF Slammy Award - Mouthiest (1994)
- WWF Slammy Award - I'm Talking and I Can't Shut Up (1996)
- WWF Slammy Award - Most Embarrassing Moment (1996 - for kissing his own foot)
- WWE Slammy Award - Comeback of the Year (2012)
- WWE Slammy Award - WWE.com Exclusive Video of the Year (2012 - for speaking to WWE.com about his miraculous return)
- Indiana Sports Hall of Fame induction (class of 2024)
- Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2017)
- CWA Lord of the Ring Winner (1988)
- CWA 10,000 Dollar Tag Team Tournament Winner (with Jimmy Valiant)
- NWA Southern States Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner Winner (1975)
- USWA World Heavyweight Title Number One Seed Round Robin Tournament Winner (1990)
- USWA World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Winner (1990)
- USWA World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender’s Tournament (1993)
- WWC Caribbean Cup Winner (2014)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1993 - vs. Bret Hart; 1992 - with Jeff Jarrett vs. The Moondogs)
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1993, 1995)
- PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1988, 2012)
- 7° in PWI 500 (1992)
- WrestleSlam Announcer of the Year (2010)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Best Color Commentator (1995, 1996)
- WON Feud of the Year (1987 - vs. Austin Idol and Tommy Rich; 1992 - with Jeff Jarrett vs. The Moondogs; 1993 - vs. Bret Hart)

Teams & Relations

Tag Teams & Stables
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Bill Dundee (November 14, 1994 - June 14, 2003)
- Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler - Bill Dundee (October 24, 1977 - November 11, 1991)
- Jerry Lawler & Brian Christopher - Grandmaster Sexay / Brian Christopher (October 18, 1993 - June 16, 1998)
- Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett - Jeff Jarrett (August 26, 1989 - November 22, 1993)
- Austin Idol & Jerry Lawler - Austin Idol (July 11, 1983 - October 13, 1986)
- The Masked Superstars - Masked Superstar #1 (August 25, 1975 - October 10, 1975)
- Jerry Lawler & Jim White - Jim White (March 16, 1972 - August 5, 1973)
- Jerry & Steve Lawler - Steve Lawler (December 2, 1971 - January 22, 1971)
Managers
- The Kat / Stacy Carter (June 22, 2000 - February 25, 2001)
Family
- Grandmaster Sexay / Brian Christopher - Son
- The Honky Tonk Man - Cousin

Jerry "The King" Lawler Games Appearances (30)

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Draysin Martin · 7 months ago
I don't get it if Jerry Lawler was released from WWE how come he's an Ambassador now?
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Brenda Jones · 1 years ago
One of the greatest ever just an Old School brawling style. This article isn't entirely accurate. Yes Lawler was a good guy in Memphis a long time and heel most other places but he was heel in Memphis a lot throughout the 70s and had a few heel runs past that. Also the article left out he managed also by Jimmy Hart and Sam Bass.
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mary kember · 1 years ago
Legend of Memphis, maybe never a top tier wrestler but since 90s probably the best color commentators of all time. His screams combined with JR's voice made many memorable moments legendary. 50 years of breathing by sport entertaiment. Truly THE king."
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Jerry Lawler · 2 years ago
New picture plis
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L T · 3 years ago
Lawler was a heel in 2004
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Tino · 4 years ago
i thought jerry lawler was a face
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  Cody Jackson · 3 years ago
  
  @Tino I think he was a face on some occasions but was also a heel on some occasions
  
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dx12 · 4 years ago
hes related tothe honky tonk man and too cool!!??
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