More on Jerry Lawler's WWE contract expiring, future
Added 2024-05-06 21:18:25 +0000 UTCJerry Lawler's tenure with WWE is largely over, as reported by PWInsider.
On May 6, PWinsider reported that Jerry Lawler's talent contract had expired with WWE. Initially, there were many responses calling for a Jim Ross reunion, whether it be in AEW or elsewhere, but that's unlikely (but not impossible) for many reasons. When speaking with AEW sources, we're told Lawler's name hasn't been brought up as a possibility. Outside of that, PWInsider noted that Lawler is still under a Legends deal.
We're told by those close to Lawler that he doesn't follow AEW, and doesn't watch much of any wrestling anymore. Lawler has also gone over a year without wrestling for the first time in his career, after suffering a stroke last February. Those that we speak to believe that he's likely also done in the ring, and said that verbally he's still feeling the effects of the stroke.
Lawler appeared for WWE in front of a Memphis crowd last year, and in a pre-tape for NXT about five months ago.
Comments
I think there's a mistake in the report. The stroke he suffered was in February of 2023. Unless he suffered one this year as well?
Unabashedly Reggie
2024-05-07 13:48:54 +0000 UTCHe came out when Smackdown came through Memphis this year as well, he just stayed up by the entrance and waved at everyone. I was there. Jerry’s health is too bad right now to do much of anything.
Lauren McKlemurry
2024-05-07 06:45:55 +0000 UTCCan't be worse than Excalibur and that is saying something given the kind of relentless misogyny.
Michael Viggiano
2024-05-07 02:24:05 +0000 UTCAnother sex pest gone.
CSDX
2024-05-07 01:24:17 +0000 UTCAEW is pretty generous with some hirings but Lawler can barely speak. There's 0 reason to bring him on, God bless him
Flameducky
2024-05-07 00:43:38 +0000 UTCbrother he can barely talk
Fightful Select
2024-05-06 23:26:42 +0000 UTCNever was a fan of his commentary (particularly the relentless misogyny) and won't miss him in WWE at all. Him going to AEW when I'm only just now starting to kinda get into the product would be hilarious timing.
Marq
2024-05-06 23:16:48 +0000 UTC…… he’s going to aew. He can’t help himself
Joey Williams
2024-05-06 23:07:16 +0000 UTCHe’s my favorite commentator of all time. Him and JR were the perfect balance and the voices of my childhood.
ARose Lab
2024-05-06 21:31:59 +0000 UTCAgreed. I'd also rather not see Jim Ross out there either. But if they Leo him to PPV's and only one or 2 matches I guess that's fine.
Raymond Slover
2024-05-06 21:26:45 +0000 UTCBilly Gunn and Jake Roberts have WWE Legends deals but work for AEW.
Jordan Cassatt
2024-05-06 21:26:29 +0000 UTCIn regards to the legends deal could you get more info on that? Recently WWE has came out with action figures for Billy Gunn and Jake Roberts- would love a breakdown on how those deals work.
Matt Payne
2024-05-06 21:23:48 +0000 UTCI wish nothing but the best for his health. I don't have any interest as an AEW fan to see him on commentary. Even if it is for one night or one match.
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