The man who made Memphis bleed, Andy Kaufman cry, and wrestling actually matter.
You hear his voice calling the action every week on WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, but there is more to being king other than having the best seat in the house! In this regal new documentary, Jerry "The King" Lawler shares the amazing story of his rise to royalty. Follow the WWE Hall of Famer from his early days to his championship-laden career in the ring, his incomparable reign at the broadcast table and a king-sized list of accolades along the way. Friends and peers also join The King for this revealing look inside the life of this enduring and revered figure in sports entertainment.
Acting
Lawler's kayfabe-breaking vulnerability about his son.
Production
Rare Memphis territory footage preserved.
Practical Effects
The actual broken hand from the Kaufman slap.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Lawler-Kaufman feud essentially invented modern celebrity wrestling crossover, predating WWE's current business model by decades.
Lawler never won a WWE championship despite 40+ years with the company—a deliberate choice to protect his Memphis legacy over McMahon's machine.
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