10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (March 17)

4. Jerry Lawler Chipped Michael Cole's Teeth During 'Mania XXVII Rehearsals

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The fact that Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole in an 'Announcer vs. Announcer' match went close to 15 minutes at WrestleMania XXVII is still a topic of debate today; despite Cole not being a trained wrestler, his match went longer than the likes of Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio and even the World Title bout between Edge and Alberto Del Rio.

Lawler told on a recent edition of his 'Dinner With The King' podcast how he didn't want to leave anything to chance before the April 3, 2011 match, because he knew that Cole would have to grasp at least some basics if he was going to last the distance without seriously hurting himself.

Unfortunately for the 'King', his announce buddy suffered an accidental injury anyway during rehearsals before stepping into the ring at 'Mania.

Showing Cole how to perform a dropkick, the legendary Lawler unintentionally smashed his non-wrestling cohort in the mouth and chipped some of his front teeth by effectively booting him on the way up; undeterred, Cole wrestled the match anyway, something Jerry credits him for.

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