but, if anything, the andy kaufman bits would put lawler on the list, in terms of braeking into mainstream (in addition, of course, to that wrestling stuff)
Lawler was gigantic in and around Memphis. Not really a good mat wrestler, but his style was perfect for a Tenn. kid; and his promotion was brilliant. He and Jerry Jarret switched booking duties every six months, so Lawler was responsible for a lot of the great matches and angles (like his feud with Terry Funk). And, yes, before Vince tried to get mainstream, Lawler beat him to it with one of TV's biggest stars at the moment.
Originally Posted By: Rob Kamphausen
some quetsions: i was surprised you think jake the snake is 5 all time -- esplain!
Jake's in ring psychology is unparalleled. His promo's were distinctive as he chose not to get worked up and raise his voice like everyone else and, instead, stayed cool, calm, and unnerving.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."
