Jerry Lawler Slaps Andy Kaufman
We weren’t sure if the rivalry between actor/wrestler Andy Kaufman and wrestler Jerry Lawler was real or just a stage. That was especially unclear after the two made guest appearances on the show.
After Lawler injured his neck during a match, Kaufman appeared with a neck brace on. He demanded an apology from the other wrestler, but Lawler made fun of him instead. Kaufman was even knocked off his chair by a slap from him. Not only that, but Kaufman also hurled coffee over Letterman’s desk at Lawler during an outburst of verbal abuse. Although we’re still unsure if this was manufactured, it was undoubtedly memorable.
