TheWrap has learned that Andy Kaufman is set to be inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame class of 2023.
WWE’s 2023 Hall of Fame inductees so far include The Great Muta and Rey Mysterio. Joining them will be the entertainer and comedian who died of lung cancer in 1984.
Although she often referred to herself as an “anti-comedian”, Kaufman’s rise to fame began in small comedy clubs, and eventually working the set of “Saturday Night Live”.
In addition to becoming famous for his outrageous stunts, he made his stint in the professional wrestling arena when he named himself the Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion because he would wrestle women if they were able to pin them. offered them $1,000.
His antics led him into a longstanding feud with legendary pro wrestler Jerry “The King Lawler” in 1982. Lawler’s disdain for Kaufman manifested in physical form when he slapped Kaufman on “Late Night with David Letterman” in July of that year.
Despite his controversial methods, Kaufman came to be recognized as one of the greats of comedy. She is also known for her role as Latka in the 70s sitcom “Taxi”. His life story was portrayed in the 1999 film “Man on the Moon” by Jim Carrey.
The WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will air March 31 at 7:30PM ET on Peacock.
