Jerry Lawler

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry 'The King' Lawler, 73, has been rushed to hospital following a medical episode thought to be a stroke.

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Lawler most recently appeared with the wrestling promotion as a pre-show commentator before the “Royal Rumble” last month. He suffered a heart attack during a ...

Latest news has reported that he has regained partial use of his arm. Longtime friend Dutch Mantell tweeted that Lawler “experienced paralysis on his right side immediately following the stroke. Lawler most recently appeared with the wrestling promotion as a pre-show commentator before the “Royal Rumble” last month.

WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler was taken to the hospital on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency.Ricky Morton, a close friend and former.

Apparently he suffered a stroke yesterday and underwent surgery." "Send big prayers to him and his family. [@JerryLawler](https://twitter.com/JerryLawler)!" A contest for the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship resulted from this. WWE star Jerry "The King" Lawler was taken to the hospital on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency. Lawler took the opportunity to "set the story straight." A decade after he suffered a cardiac arrest ringside, Jerry Lawler recently appeared on the On July 29, 2018, his son Brian died by suicide. [claimed](https://twitter.com/WrestlingNewsCo/status/1623052881476591625?s=20&t=U_gPPC35m8zpw-bqR9DMVQ)that a source close to Lawler claims that the medical emergency was caused by a "blood blockage to the right side of his brain." I love you, Jerry. Lawler won the championship and the title of "King of Wrestling" on July 24, 1974. WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler was taken to the hospital on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency.

Ric Flair is among the wrestling stars to send a message to the legendary commentator and former wrestler who is reported to have suffered a stroke on ...

Promoted Stories Lawler was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007 and WWE celebrated his 50 years in the industry with a special star-studded show in 2020 with a number of legends paying tribute. Lawler, 73, joined WWE in 1992 as a wrestler and has had several spells in the commentary box over the course of his career.

The 73-year-old was taken ill on Monday afternoon, after suffering a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, near Cape Coral, according to wrestling site ...

He's come in and out of retirement but is still an independent wrestler in his 70s. 'The King' also suffered a stroke at his home in Memphis in March 2018. Lawler is currently recovering in hospital after going under the knife. 'The King' made his debut in the ring in the 1970s and is still an independent boxer nowadays Jerry Lawler, 73, was rushed to hospital after having a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, Florida He is currently recovering in hospital after going under the knife, per

One of Jerry Lawler's close friends had some encouraging news to share about the legend's recent stroke.

Jerry Lawler has been involved with the pro-wrestling business for over fifty years. I was incredibly encouraged after I did a FaceTime. Earlier today it was reported that 73-year-old Jerry Lawler was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

WWE legend Jim Ross says Jerry 'The King' Lawler 'needs thoughts and prayers' as he recovers from stroke but his prognosis is 'positive'.

Latest news has reported that he has regained partial use of his arm. [Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). He tweeted: ‘LAWLER experienced paralysis on his right side immediately following the stroke. Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers. He’s obviously weak but I could understand his affected speech.

AEW announcer Jim Ross has given the latest insight into the health of his longtime broadcast partner Jerry Lawler, who suffered a stroke.

Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers. He’s obviously weak but I could understand his affected speech. It all stated that the 73-year-old is now recovering in hospital.

Jerry Lawler is thankfully on the mend after suffering a stroke and now his social media has given the latest update on the WWE Hall of Famer's condition.

He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future.” On the 6th of February, the news broke that Jerry Lawler had been rushed to hospital following a medical emergency.

Jerry Lawler: did WWE star have a stroke in Florida, The King's health explained, what has Dutch Mantell said? Despite his advanced age, 'The King' remains ...

"He suffered some paralysis on his left side that he is now regaining use of. he said that he talked to the [doctor] who said that Jerry is improving," His latest condition is actually good and he is expected to recover. Thankfully, he was revived after being pronounced clinically dead for 30 minutes. Advertisement [WWE](/topic/wwe) Hall of Fame, has reportedly been hospitalised following a [stroke](/topic/stroke).

WWE legend Jerry Lawler was hospitalized after suffering a "massive stroke" Monday. Lawler's representatives said on social media he's expected to make a ...

Jim Ross [followed up](https://twitter.com/JRsBBQ/status/1623193574606262277) to say his former broadcast partner with WWE was "weak" but that the 73-year-old had a "positive" prognosis. Not only did he make his return to Raw, but Lawler also continued [wrestling sporadically](http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/jerry-lawler-150.html). "I was incredibly encouraged after I did a FaceTime. He is now recovering in a Fort Myers, FL hospital. His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday.

Jim Ross was able to speak with Jerry Lawler and gave a brief update on the King following his stroke...

Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers. He’s obviously weak but I could understand his affected speech. [Seth Rollins Trashes Logan Paul, Doesn’t Want Him to be a Part of His Business](https://411mania.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-trashes-logan-paul-doesnt-want-him-to-be-a-part-of-his-business/) [Matt Hardy Praises Sami Zayn Turning on Roman Reigns & The Bloodline at WWE Royal Rumble](https://411mania.com/wrestling/matt-hardy-praises-sami-zayn-turning-on-roman-reigns-the-bloodline-at-wwe-royal-rumble/) [Freddie Prinze Jr.

The 73-year-old underwent surgery on Monday, but now is in stable condition and is recovering.

WWE legend Jerry 'The King' Lawler is expected to make a full recovery as he shares some hospital photos after suffering a massive stroke.

[Metro Football on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/bace44d9-d6f8-4ec0-b0d2-6448cf365eab/1436206298976256). Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers. [Metro Showbiz on Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/16289297-eb61-4990-9aab-45ce173b8058/). He’s obviously weak but I could understand his affected speech. ‘His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. [WWE](https://metro.co.uk/tag/wwe) history with his fellow announcer thanks to their work together in the famed Attitude Era – revealed on Tuesday night he had spoken to Lawler after he was [rushed to hospital after reportedly suffering a stroke](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/07/wwe-jerry-lawler-73-rushed-to-hospital-after-suspected-stroke-18242046/) on Monday.

WWE legend Jerry 'The King' Lawler was said to be in a 'very serious' condition after being rushed to hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke on Monday.

I was incredibly encouraged after I did a FaceTime. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future. Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers." "So I feel much better than I did 18 hours ago when I felt like I got hit in the face with a shovel. A report from [Action News 5](https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/02/07/jerry-lawler-suffers-stroke-florida-home/) claimed that Lawler had suffered a stroke whilst having lunch with friends on Monday. He tweeted: "I spoke very briefly with @JerryLawler tonight.

The Twitter account for WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has issued the first comments on The King's status since he suffered a stroke at home on Monday.

He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future. He made a full recovery. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future,” the account tweeted with the photos seen below. Lawler previously suffered a stroke in late March 2018, and he also suffered a massive heart attack while doing RAW commentary in September 2012. Mantell later added that Lawler also experienced paralysis on his right side immediately following the stroke, but around late afternoon he had regained the use of his arm, and as of Tuesday evening Lawler’s speech was still affected, but doctors expected that to return as well. Dutch also noted that Lawler suffered some paralysis on his left side when the stroke occurred, which he was regaining use of.

Lawler, 73, also had a stroke in 2018. In 2012, he collapsed while broadcasting on WWE's "Monday Night Raw" after a heart attack. The King is best known for his ...

Lawler last appeared on WWE programming last month as part of a preshow panel ahead of the Royal Rumble. Lawler is also a wrestling legend who starred in Memphis during the 1970s and '80s. The King is best known for his commentary work on Raw broadcasts alongside Jim Ross in the 1990s and 2000s.