What is Jerry Lawler Net Worth and Career Earnings?

Jerry Lawler, popularly known as Jerry "the King" Lawler, is a professional wrestler and WWE commentator from the United States. Lawler is currently employed as a color commentator and is a key member of the WWE. Before joining the WWE in 1992, he first competed with multiple organizations during his wrestling career.

During his career, he won multiple titles, including several World Heavyweight Championships. Having won the AWA World Heavyweight Championship once, Lawler has also won the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship three times. He is also well-known for his conflict with comic Andy Kaufman and for playing himself in the 1999 Jim Carrey movie Man on the Moon.

Let’s talk about Jerry the King Lawler net worth and professional career winnings. We’ll also discuss Jerry Lawler workings and personal life secrets.

Jerry Lawler Net Worth

Jerry Lawler net worth 2025 is estimated at $1.5 million. Lawler continues to compete in wrestling tournaments while being semi-retired, which helps him make money. Lawler's income has greatly increased because of his many businesses, such as restaurants and museums.

Furthermore, he has made money from his work as a commercial artist and from acting roles, most notably playing himself in "Man on the Moon."

Personal Life

He got married 3 times. With his first wife, Kay, Lawler had two kids. On July 29, 2018, his son Brian, a wrestler in WWF/E, committed suicide. Kevin, his second son, has wrestled and served as a referee in professional wrestling. Lawler says he thinks Kevin hasn't achieved the same level of success as Brian because of his small height. Lawler later married Paula from February 14, 1982, until October 2, 1991, after his divorce from Kay.

On July 23, 1989, he went to a charity softball game in Tennessee, when he met Stacy "The Kat" Carter, his third wife. In September 2000, they got married. Soon after, Carter and Lawler split up, and on October 15, 2003, their divorce was officially confirmed.

 Early Life

On November 29, 1949, Jerry Lawler was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Due to his father's employment at a Ford Motor Company in Lorain, he spent some of his early years in Ohio. He graduated from Treadwell High School. When Lawler was 19, his father died.

He began working as a disc jockey in Memphis, Tennessee. Jerry Lawler artistic talent caught the eye of local wrestling promoter Aubrey Griffith. Lawler agreed to provide Griffith with free advertising in exchange for free wrestling instruction. After making his professional wrestling debut in 1970, Lawler won his first title in a battle royal in September 1971.

Professional Career

Lawler worked with a number of people in 1975, including Bob Orton, Jr., Don Greene, and Mr. Wrestling II. After breaking up with Bass at the end of 1974, Lawler moved from being a heel to a face. Lawler became the CWA World Champion on November 12, 1979, after defeating Superstar Billy Graham.

American Wrestling Association

Lawler defeated Austin Idol to win the AWA International Championship on March 7, 1983. On April 12, 1984, Lawler defeated Randy Savage to win the NWA Mid-America Championship. On May 9, 1988, Lawler defeated Curt Hennig to win the AWA World Heavyweight Championship.

World Wrestling Federation

In December 1992, Lawler made his WWF debut as a Superstars announcer. He participated in the namesake bout at the 1993 Royal Rumble, marking his first time in the ring. 

Lawler participated in a collaboration between ECW and the WWF at the beginning of 1997. Lawler made his debut in the King of the Ring event in June, making it to the semi-finals before losing to Mankind.

Commentator and part-time wrestler

Lawler joined SmackDown and Jim Ross as a color commentator on Raw. When Lawler and Tazz faced up at the ECW One Night Stand in 2006, Tazz won in just 30 seconds by forcing Lawler to pass out. Lawler had an argument with William Shatner on an episode of Raw, and Shatner entered Lawler into the WWE Hall of Fame. King Booker declared in August that he was the single "King" with the right to use the title.

When Lawler rescued Michael Cole from a similar attack on July 7, 2008, Kane attacked him and kept asking, "Is he alive or is he dead?" Later that summer, he and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan competed for the World Tag Team against Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes but were defeated.

Jerry Lawler Conflict with Kaufman

Jerry Lawler Andy Kaufman started a popular conflict in 1982. During an episode of Late Night with David Letterman, Lawler gave Kaufman a slap on the face. In response, Kaufman threw his coffee at Lawler and shouted curses.

Years later, Lawler played himself in the Kaufman movie Man on the Moon. This movie revealed that Lawler and Kaufman had faked their fight.

Michael Cole Vs Jerry Lawler

 Lawler challenged Cole to a match at WrestleMania XXVII because he was fed up with his attitude. Cole agreed to the February 28 Raw and declared that Jack Swagger would train him over the next few weeks. Stone Cold Steve Austin was revealed as the game's guest referee the next week.

Lawler won by knockout at WrestleMania, but the Raw General Manager overturned the result when Stone Cold interrupted the match. Through disqualification, he declared Cole the winner.

Accomplishments

AWA:

• AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship - 58 times
• AWA Southern Tag Team Championship - 10 times
• AWA World Heavyweight Championship - 1 time
• AWA World Tag Team Championship - 2 times

CWA and NWA:

• CWA World Heavyweight Championship - 1 time
• CWA International Heavyweight Championship - 3 times
• CWA Lord of the Ring
• NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship - 3 times
• NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship - 7 times
• NWA Macon Tag Team Championship - 2 times

USWA:

• USWA World Tag Team Championship - 6 times
• USWA Heavyweight Championship - 2 times
• USWA Texas Heavyweight Championship - 1 time
• USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship - 28 times
• USWA World Heavyweight Championship #1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does Jerry Lawler TSTL describe?

Jerry Lawler STL explains the value of courage, creativity, and strategic planning.

Q. Is Jerry Lawler still alive?

Yes, he is alive and currently signed a contract with WWE.

Q. Where is Jerry Lawler house?

He lives in Memphis, TN. His house is decorated with original artwork by well-known painters, superhero artefacts, and wrestling memorabilia.