WWE: Jerry Lawler Spur Mixed Reactions For His Controversial Comment On Raw

KEY POINTS

Jerry "The King" Lawler has caused an uproar on social media regarding his recent comments on Raw
Fans have accused him of being insensitive and a racist
Others have defended Lawler by saying people are just easily offended

The job of the WWE commentator calling the matches is pivotal in the final output of the wrestling show. Jerry "The King" Lawler has been the voice behind the mic for decades and is currently under fire with his recent remarks on Raw. He’s being criticized for his racially insensitive comments regarding Japanese wrestler Akira Tozawa.

Jerry Lawler just called Tozawa’s senton on Austin Theory the "Ramen Noodle Moonsault”. #WWE #RAW pic.twitter.com/wi9zor3o2b
— Get The Tables (@GetDaTables) April 14, 2020

It happened during a match between Tozawa and Austin Theory. In one of the peak moments of their matchup, the Japanese superstar leaped for a senton on ringside as he took out Theory. Lawler described the move as the “Ramen Noodle Moonsault” that has sparked outrage from fans online about his comment.

Fans questioned Lawler and called him out for the racist remark. Memes and jokes spurred portraying Lawler as someone who stepped beyond the line.

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commentary ring pic.twitter.com/JgkZ1rhIl5
— Pool (@ZePoolio) April 14, 2020

Some have brought up that this has been a consistent behavior from the former WWE superstar. One Twitter user pointed out that Lawler has also made tactless remarks about the stable Street Profits.

So last week Jerry Lawler says the Street Profits (who are black) have Kool-Aid in their red Solo cups.

This week he calls a Japanese wrestlers move the "Ramen noodle Moonsault."

We're not okay with this right, @WWE?

Dude has got to go. #WWERAW
— TheSilentHeel (@HEELBuddy) April 14, 2020

Okay,

The amount of you that are making excuses is unbelievable. What he said was not okay. Didnt matter if someone fed him lines or not

Also, stop bringing up the Attitude Era. It wasnt okay then, and it's not okay now

Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there
— TheSilentHeel (@HEELBuddy) April 14, 2020

Broke: Jerry Lawler is a racist.

Woke: Jerry Lawler is a 70 year old heart attack survivor who is most susceptible to Coronavirus and is trying to get sent home.
— Punished Hoagie (@_UselessSequels) April 14, 2020

Jerry Lawler saying Akira Tozawa hit the "Ramen Noodle Moonsault". Dude. It is 2020. #WWERaw
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) April 14, 2020

This isn’t the first time Lawler has said something that irked the public as several Twitter users have compiled some of his questionable commentating.

While the uproar against his comments has been immense, there are a lot of users in social media who beg to differ.

Those defending Lawler have referenced the attitude era, saying his remarks wouldn’t be a big deal if he said it in the 90s.

Lawler’s persona as a commentator has been known to say crass and ridiculous lines especially during the time before the PG era.

If u think Jerry Lawler commentary was offense tonight, u wouldn't have made though 90's Lawler commentary pic.twitter.com/JPYHz6AWni
— Black Astronaut :^) 🤡🌍🔥 (@leojones8675) April 14, 2020

Wrestling figure Jim Cornette shared his piece online by saying how people are easily offended. He adds that the reason why modern wrestling has been subpar is because of how the fans are now.

“How do these people go out in public without breaking out in tears,” he tweeted.

So now people are mad at @JerryLawler for telling a joke. Now I understand why modern wrestling sucks, because most modern wrestling fans are such whiny little pussies they don't DESERVE good wrestling. How do these people go out in public without breaking out in tears? #WHINE
— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) April 14, 2020

Despite the mixed reactions that have caused a buzz online, Lawler hasn’t made a comment as of this writing. Lawler has been active on Twitter in the past few hours but has yet to address the accusations of him being racist and insensitive.