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Jerry Lawler on Which Match Was His Favorite to Call, Who He Would Build a New Wrestling Company Around, Advice to New Commentators

February 8, 2017

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler recently spoke with Sky Sports and below are some interview highlights:

On advice he would offer to new commentators:

“I would just tell them to be themselves. That’s the most important thing – don’t go out there and put on some persona. That’s what worked for me. Everyone thinks all the stuff I did was Jerry Lawler just trying to be The King but it really wasn’t, it was me being me. I have always looked at commentary as if I were at home talking with my next-door neighbour, that’s how I operated with all my partners, just chatting about what I saw while trying to be a bit humorous. It’s not brain surgery, it’s not life or death, it’s entertainment, so make it fun to watch.”

On his favorite match he has called:

“I’m sure I’ll get tough questions like that on my tour! I can’t tell you how many thousands of matches I have called over the years. I did, though, really enjoy The Attitude Era and all of the things with Steve Austin and Mr McMahon – there were so many magic and crazy moments with Austin driving trucks, monster trucks, and Zambonis into the arena and spraying Mr McMahon down with beer. My favourite match to call was probably The Rock versus Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 18 in Toronto, but I also called the hair versus hair Battle of the Billionaires match Mr McMahon had with the new President of the United States. That was something I will never forget!”

On who he would build a new company around:

“It would probably have to be Randy Orton and John Cena. Even with all the up-and-coming stars, those guys would have to be top of the list. I’m kind of old school – I like all the new talent but longevity in the business and who has the staying power means a lot to me. It’s going be hard for someone to stay around as long as Orton and Cena and still have the appeal and pulling power that those two guys have.”

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.