City Council approves tribute for WWE Hall of Famer
Summary
– Memphis City Council approved a resolution to rename a street after Jerry “The King” Lawler
– The resolution passed with support from all council members during the June 9 meeting
– A date for the official street naming ceremony has not been announced
Jerry “The King” Lawler is set to receive a major honor from his hometown.
The Memphis City Council approved a resolution to rename a street after the WWE Hall of Famer. The decision was made during a June 9 meeting, where the resolution appeared on the council’s consent agenda.
All council members supported the measure, making the tribute official. A date for the street naming ceremony has not been announced yet.
Lawler’s connection to Memphis runs deep. He became one of the city’s most recognizable wrestling figures and helped make Memphis a key territory in the history of professional wrestling.
His influence went beyond the ring as well. Lawler ran for mayor of Memphis in 1999, underscoring how closely he has remained tied to the city over the years.
The honor comes after Lawler suffered his third stroke in September 2025. Despite his health challenges, Lawler has said he has not ruled out returning to the ring.
For Memphis wrestling fans, the street renaming is a fitting tribute to one of the city’s most important stars.
