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Jerry Lawler Discusses the Current Mauro Ranallo Controversy and If He Thinks WWE Will Fire JBL

April 12, 2017

On the fifth episode of Dinner With The King, hosted by Jerry “The King” Lawler and Glenn Moore, The King shares his opinion on the recent JBL controversy, including how ribs and joking around are prevalent in pro wrestling’s culture. He also thinks JBL won’t lose his job over something like this.

“I’m a JBL fan. Here’s the thing about JBL; you have to know the guy. And if you don’t get an opportunity to really know JBL, you can be offended. JBL is a funny guy. He’s a big guy. He’s boisterous. He comes across as, sometimes, crude and loud. But you gotta know him. That’s just JBL. He’s the same guy on commentary as he is in catering.”

When it comes to JBL losing his job, Lawler adds, “I don’t [think so], but hey, that’s my opinion. I don’t think he will, not over something like this.”

He also talks about The Undertaker and shares some insight from WrestleMania, in-which WWE had a guard protecting The Undertaker’s jacket, hat, and gloves back at the hotel. This was done in-fear of a Tom Brady-type heist. He shares some stories from Mark Calaway’s time in Memphis, as he was called the Master of Pain in 1989 while feuding with Lawler.

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.