The wrestling world was recently shaken by the news that WWE had decided not to renew Jerry “The King” Lawler’s commentator contract, marking the end of a nearly three-decade-long working relationship between the two parties. The WWE Hall of Famer, now 74, has been struggling with health-related issues, including a stroke he suffered last year, which he cites as a major reason for his departure from commentary duties.
Following the news, speculation began to swirl about a potential reunion between Lawler and his longtime commentary partner, Jim Ross, who is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Ross recently addressed the situation on his Grilling JR podcast, stating that while a reunion between the two is possible, it may not necessarily be in a commentary capacity.
Ross was quick to clarify that his comments were not meant to suggest that Lawler would be making a move to AEW, echoing recent reports that the veteran commentator is still under a WWE Legends contract and has not been in talks with AEW. Instead, Ross hinted that he and Lawler may reunite for a one-off appearance or event.
Lawler himself recently spoke to PWI about his current situation, revealing that his career is likely over due to his ongoing health issues. The veteran commentator, known for his iconic voice and charismatic personality, has been a staple of WWE programming for nearly three decades, and his departure marks the end of an era.
The news has left many fans reminiscing about the good old days of the Attitude Era, when Ross and Lawler formed one of the most iconic commentary teams in wrestling history. While a full-time reunion may be unlikely, the possibility of a one-off reunion or special appearance has many fans excited at the prospect of seeing these two wrestling legends back together again.
As the wrestling world continues to evolve and change, one thing is certain – the legacy of JR and The King will live on, and any opportunity to see them together again, even if only briefly, is a welcome one.