The Honky Tonk Man Addresses Jerry Lawler’s Situation, Says He Was Not on a Wrestler’s Contract With WWE

September 14, 2012

WWE Legend The Honky Tonk Man, who is Jerry Lawler's first cousin, and has a well-established up and down relationship with Lawler, claimed on Facebook that Lawler was not on a wrestler contract with WWE, but rather an office deal. The following is an excerpt from HTM's blog:

Jerry and I have not seen eye to eye on the pro side of the business sometimes, but we buried the hacthet a few yrs. ago. I am what I am and he is what he is. He is my first cousin with our mothers who are sisters who are both passed on now. Jerry and I had a 100 matches against each other. We had a respect not as family but as professionals. He was a master at talking and in ring work. I myself copied his work. I can only hope he can be the King again.

Jerry has a huge contract with WWE and charges indy promoters big dough. They book him and he takes the booking because he loves what he does. I think WWE will now take a long look at booking guys on their shows without having a complete physical exam. Why was Jerry booked to wrestle in WWE? Because he was not on a wrestler contract. He was on an office contract with all the benefits. He did not have to be tested as a wrestler.

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.