Variety reported today that WWE will be inducting Andy Kaufman into this year’s Hall of Fame class. It’s unclear who will induct him into the honorary class.
Kaufman was a comedian in the 70s and 80s, most notably known for his role in the “Taxi” series from 1978 until 1983.
Wrestling fans know him for his feud with Jerry “The King” Lawler in Memphis, TN. He would sometimes wrestle women who he picked out of the crowd, causing him to get heat. He took a piledriver from Lawler, leading to them doing a segment on David Letterman’s NBC Late Night Show where Lawler slapped Kaufman.
The segment was covered in the “Man on the Moon” movie with Jim Carrey portraying the role of Kaufman.
Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta, and Kaufman currently make up the current class.
