JerryLawler

2023 - 2 - 7

WWE legend Jerry Lawler hospitalized after stroke (WOKV)

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/).

WWE icon Jerry Lawler of Memphis hospitalized. Dave Brown ... (The Commercial Appeal)

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.

Jerry Lawler hospitalized after suffering stroke (FOX13 Memphis)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jerry “The King” Lawler, a WWE Hall of Famer and Memphis native, is recovering after suffering a stroke while in Florida.

event at the FedExForum in Memphis. Welcome to SmackDown!” 6, Lawler made an appearance during the year’s first WWE SmackDown!

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler suffer strokes (Los Angeles Times)

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.

Jerry Lawler suffers stroke at Florida home (Action News 5)

Memphis wrestling legend Jerry Lawler is recovering after having a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, Florida.

[Click here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpc96d0EDHinF_AovDBi4RNoKbBfRbCIJiTWqF7p1VNE6ZNA/viewform) to report a spelling or grammar error. [Click here](https://www.actionnews5.com/newsletter/) to sign up for our newsletter! [suffered a stroke in 2018](https://www.actionnews5.com/story/37947571/really-lucky-jerry-lawler-talks-recovery-after-stroke/), and in 2012 had a heart attack on live TV.

Jim Ross Says He Spoke With Jerry Lawler After Stroke, 'Prognosis ... (TMZ)

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'