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WWE Takes Jerry “The King” Lawler Off The Air After 30-Plus Years

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The WWE has declined to renew its contract with Hall of Fame wrestler and broadcaster Jerry “The King” Lawler. Lawler joined the WWF (which later became the WWE) as a commentator in 1992, working on Superstars.

In the early ’90s, he defeated Bret Hart and was named “Undisputed King of the World Wrestling Federation.” While he continued to wrestle, Lawler was a broadcaster for Raw, SmackDown!

and WWE pay-per-views until 2016. Lawler has not been been featured on a WWE TV broadcast for over a year, but he still has a legends deal that allows him to work with the organization on merch and other licensing.

Despite his departure from the broadcast team, Lawler is said to still have a great relationship with the company. Indeed, he was backstage at SmackDown in Memphis in March.

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