Which famous male wrestler did TV personality, Andy Kaufman, have a match against in April of 1982?
They fought on April 5, 1982. After several minutes of stalling, Lawler allowed Kaufman to put him in a headlock. Lawler quickly gave him a suplex and two pile drivers (the move was banned in Memphis). Lawler lost by disqualification and Kaufman was in the hospital for several days. The match made headlines around the country and was even featured a few weeks later on Saturday Night Live.
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Chris Braid
Not that famous a wrestler. I have (had) never heard of Jerry Lawlor!
Barry Lasker
Kinda like when Ali went up against the sumo wrestler.
mikewkirby
Andy Kaufman was hilarious.
Leanna Greenbush
No clue.
Karin Johansson
John Bateman, so true
Karin Johansson
Not famous outside USA.
Fred Keogh
'Famous' is a relative term here. Both may have been 'famous' in the USofA, but elsewhere??
Denise Bruce
Who cares, the most ridiculous thing ever on TV!
Emma Clements
Cutting edge comic, misunderstood by the masses.
Ann Young
Diana Newman, I am an American and I didn't know (or care).
Michael Doherty
Brilliant comic, but a real moron as well.
Diana Newman
This was obviously an American question so I had no idea.
joan musicmasters
Who cares? I hate wrestling...
Michelle Dayton
More Andy Kaufman questions! I will get them all.
Carole Cottrell
Never heard of either. Presumably American.