Tales from the Territories (TV Series) Andy Kaufman vs. The King of Memphis (2022) User Reviews

From fan to heel

[MadValkyrie · 10/10 · 9 November 2022]

Most wrestling fans imagine being a part of the wrestling world at some point or another. For Andy Kaufman, it was always his dream to be a heel. While many have heard of Andy's schtick wrestling women and then his rivalry with Jerry Lawler, few know the extent that those who were a part of wrestling respect what he did for their industry. By keeping the time honored tradition of kayfabe and having his heel character stem from some of the greatest old time wrestlers, Andy helped bring not only more awareness to wrestling but a certain legitimacy. Hearing the inside chats from Lawler and other promoters about how it was working angles with Andy and the commitment he brought to his appearances in wrestling really shows the impact he made on this industry. Even if you don't like Andy Kaufman, you will love this episode.