What Happened To Jerry Lawler? Does Jerry Lawler Have Stroke? Why Is Jerry Lawler Hospitalized?
by Pooja
Updated Feb 08, 2023
What Happened To Jerry Lawler?
Legendary professional wrestler Jerry "the King" Lawler has reportedly been admitted to a hospital in Florida following a "severe medical condition."
The 73-year-old Lawler reportedly had lunch with friends on Monday and was taken to the hospital at some time when he "felt sick," said the wrestling website PWInsider.
According to Action News 5, an NBC affiliate in Memphis, Lawler had a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, Florida, and is now recovering in the hospital following surgery.
In addition to having a stroke in 2018, Lawler also experienced a heart attack live on television in 2012.
Who Is Jerry Lawler?
Jerry O'Neil Lawler, better known by his ring name Jerry "The King" Lawler, is a professional wrestler and color commentator from the United States. He is currently signed to WWE, although he hasn't worked as a full-time commentator since April 2020.
Lawler has held more recognisable championships than any other professional wrestler in history, but he has never won a championship in the WWE, where he has only sometimes competed while largely offering color commentary. Lawler was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.
Does Jerry Lawler Have Stroke?
Jerry "The King" Lawler, 73, of the WWE Hall of Fame, was discovered face down outside his home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Tuesday after having a stroke. He is currently in the hospital, according to Action News 5. Lawler had no feeling in his right side of his body and was unable to talk, but following surgery, he appeared to be recovering.
Prior to last month's "Royal Rumble," Lawler made his most recent appearance with the wrestling promotion as a pre-show commentator. In 2012, he had a heart attack while watching "Monday Night Raw" live.
Lawler's longtime friend Dutch Mantell tweeted that Lawler “experienced paralysis on his right side immediately following the stroke. Latest news has reported that he has regained partial use of his arm. His speech is still affected but that takes a bit more time. But he’s improving.”
Lawler, a professional wrestler for more than 50 years, had a match last month.
Why Is Jerry Lawler Hospitalized?
Jerry "The King" Lawler, a legendary member of the WWE, was taken to the hospital after experiencing a "severe medical condition" while eating lunch with friends in Florida.
According to the wrestling website PWInsider, the 73-year-old fell ill on Monday after having a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, close to Cape Coral.
Action News 5 reports that he is currently recovering in the hospital after having surgery.
On Tuesday morning wrestling reporter Dave Mezler tweeted 'Lawler is awake, but his situation is very serious.'
What Happened To Jerry Lawler: FAQs
Legendary professional wrestler Jerry "the King" Lawler has reportedly been admitted to a hospital in Florida following a "severe medical condition."
Jerry O'Neil Lawler, better known by his ring name Jerry "The King" Lawler, is a professional wrestler and color commentator from the United States. He is currently signed to WWE, although he hasn't worked as a full-time commentator since April 2020.
Jerry "The King" Lawler, 73, of the WWE Hall of Fame, was discovered face down outside his home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Tuesday after having a stroke. He is currently in the hospital, according to Action News 5. Lawler had no feeling in his right side of his body and was unable to talk, but following surgery, he appeared to be recovering.