- WWE commentator Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler joined the broadcast team in 1992.
- Lawler and Jim Ross provided iconic bits from WWE’s ‘Attitude Era’
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Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler’s time in WWE has come to an end.
After serving as a WWE commentator and announcer for 32 years, the company decided not to renew Lawler’s broadcast contract, the New York Post confirmed on Monday.
Despite the end of his tenure in the stand, the 72-year-old remains under a ‘Legends agreement’ with the company, meaning he could still make money with WWE using his likeness on merchandise and video games.
Lawler joined WWE as a commentator in 1992, working on ‘Superstars’ and remained largely in that role for Raw, SmackDown and WWE PPV until 2016.
In more than three decades with the company, The King’s most notable work came from his association with broadcaster Jim Ross. The pair provided some of the most memorable bits from the legendary ‘Attitude Era’ from the late ’90s to early 2000s.
WWE allowed Jerry Lawler’s commentary contract to expire after 32 years with the company
Lawler became a WWE commentator in 1992, working on Superstars, Raw and SmackDown.
Lawler spent about nine months away from the company in 2001 and returned to commentary for a brief period between 2019 and 2020.
After stepping away from commentary during matches, Lawler spent much of the last decade getting involved in pre- and post-match shows for WWE pay-per-views. However, his appearances have become rarer in recent years.
Last year, Lawler suffered a “massive stroke” after falling ill while having lunch with friends in Florida.
Fortunately, he recovered enough from the medical emergency to appear on Raw in his native Memphis last year and again on WWE’s developmental show, NXT.
Lawler suffered a ‘massive stroke’ while having lunch with friends in Florida last year
Lawler recovered from the emergency and appeared on Raw in his native Memphis
Lawler earned his stripes as a wrestler on the Memphis regional scene before his in-ring career took him to the WWF in 1992. His time with Vince McMahon’s company, before moving into a commentary role, was notable for his feuds with Bret Hart and Doink. the clown.
Despite suffering a heart attack in 2012, Lawler continued to wrestle for various independent promotions into his 70s.
Additionally, he made an unsuccessful effort to run for mayor of Memphis in 1999.
