It's unknown whether or not Jim Carrey was a grappling enthusiast before he worked alongside Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross on 'Man On The Moon', a film dedicated to the life and career of entertainer Andy Kaufman. Carrey played the leading role in the movie, portraying Kaufman to critical acclaim. Kaufman himself was a massive lover of wrestling, and infamously had a long-running feud with Jerry Lawler, one which brought The King some mainstream media attention in the early-80's, including a lot of coverage after an on-screen fight during a 1982 episode of Late Night With David Letterman. Fascinated by the industry, Kaufman would incorporate a lot of wrestling nuances into his various acts, and it's likely he and Carrey would have hit it off, making Jim the perfect casting choice to play the man in a film about his life. WWE Hall Of Fame announcer Jim Ross has since stated that Jim Carrey became somewhat of a fan following his work on the movie, turning up at several WWE events.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
