Andy Kaufman was one of the most brilliant comedians who ever lived (and I am not saying this because Taxi is my favorite show), even though he died from lung cancer at the age of 35 in 1984. He still left his mark on television and in the wrestling world.
Kaufman declared himself the Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion of the World because he wrestled women. However, he was most famous in that world for taking Jerry Lawler on during Late Night with David Letterman. The two wrestled with each other on the show, and everyone thought it was real. It wasn’t.
Why am I telling you this? Because Variety is reporting that he is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
And I know he is looking down and smiling from ear to ear. I hope that Bobby Clifton is there to accept the honor on March 31st. You can watch the ceremony on Peacock.
