Jerry Lawler Receives Backlash For Poking Fun At Queen Elizabeth’s Death

By Corey Brennan Last updated Sep 8, 2022

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 09: Jerry " The King" Lawler from Headblocked: Wrestling and Comics Collide panel speaks during New York Comic-Con 2015 - Day 2 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

The King receives backlash after a controversial tweet.

Jerry Lawler took to Twitter on Thursday shortly after The Queen Of Britain had passed away and posted a tweet remembering a joke segment around a decade ago where Michael Cole would be knighted.

R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth …with all due respect, I'll never forget the knighting of Michael Cole! Sir Michael!! pic.twitter.com/Lrx7ZHIX2e
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) September 8, 2022

Many British fans were not happy with Lawler’s tweet, many deeming it disrespectful to the Queen’s death.

Not funny – as our nation mourns !
— Peter Collins (@PeterCo41580948) September 8, 2022

Might be a joke to you yanks but not to us, come on Jerry. I know you didn't mean harm
— Lee Salter (@saltynutts84) September 8, 2022

Maybe a touch too soon Jerry
— alexander (@soundproofjim) September 8, 2022

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