Jerry Lawler

Jerry “The King” Lawler, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, is recovering Tuesday after having a stroke, WHBQ-TV reported. >> Read more trending news.

[WHBQ reported](https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local/jerry-lawler-hospitalized-after-suffering-stroke/ICQK6OFIX5FABKONLM3WBV5SQ4/). He later said his heart stopped for 22 minutes, [according to Fox Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/wwe/jerry-lawler-opens-up-about-his-cardiac-arrest-during-wwe-raw-in-2012). [>> Read more trending news](/news/trending/) [WHBQ reported](https://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/memphis-native-jerry-lawler-recovering-from-stroke/731422126/). event in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, according to the news station. [WHBQ-TV reported](https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local/jerry-lawler-hospitalized-after-suffering-stroke/ICQK6OFIX5FABKONLM3WBV5SQ4/).

Jerry Lawler, a WWE Hall of Famer and Memphis resident, was admitted to a Florida hospital Monday after suffering a stroke.

Many notable figures in the professional wrestling industry took to social media Tuesday to express concern and offer well-wishes for Lawler. Lawler made a brief appearance before the show went on the air on Fox. 28, Lawler was among the panelists during the annual Royal Rumble kickoff show and later provided guest commentary during one of the show's matches. "Friday Night Smackdown" was held at FedExForum in his hometown on Jan. Lawler left for Florida last week to attend the Old Time Comic Show's "Heroes Meet Horror Con" on Feb. The legendary professional wrestler is recovering from a stroke in a Fort Myers hospital, Brown told The Commercial Appeal.

WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler was reportedly rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency on Monday.

He also had a stroke in 2018. Genuinely appreciate it & hope to hear good news in the very near future. but the WWE Hall of Famer has had heart issues in the past, suffering a near-fatal cardiac arrest on a 2012 episode of Monday Night Raw. I love you, Jerry." [Jerry "The King" Lawler](https://www.tmz.com/people/jerry-lawler/) was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency on Monday, this according to multiple reports. tweeting, "I hope my friend is going to be okay.

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 Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler has been hospitalized in Florida after suffering a stroke on Monday. Lawler's longtime friend Dave Brown told.

Brown said Lawler planned to spend the rest of this week at the condo he owns in Fort Myers. Lawler was in Florida to attend the Old Time Comic Show's "Heroes Meet Horror Con" on Feb. "I was incredibly encouraged after I did a FaceTime.

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.

Professional wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler has been hospitalized after reportedly having a stroke.

Lawler later appeared on an episode of Late Night with David Letterman and famously slapped Kaufman in the face. “I love him and pray for him he is my brother.” While working as a commentator for WWE, Lawler suffered cardiac arrest — which was nearly fatal — during a live episode of Monday Night Raw on Sept. Lawler, a WWE personality, was last seen on television as part of the Royal Rumble kick-off show. Lawler reportedly had a blood blockage on the right side of his brain. Article content

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.

Jim Ross says he spoke with Jerry Lawler after the WWE legend suffered a stroke on Monday and the "prognosis is positive," but "The King" needs prayers.

Ross and Lawler go way back ... "I spoke very briefly with @JerryLawler tonight," Ross tweeted. and the WWE legend is doing okay, but still needs support as he recovers. #LoveYaKing" [Jim Ross](https://www.tmz.com/people/jim-ross/) says he spoke with [Jerry "The King" Lawler](https://www.tmz.com/people/jerry-lawler/) after he suffered a stroke on Monday ... Jim Ross Says He Spoke With Jerry Lawler After Stroke, 'Prognosis Is Positive'