WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler is recovering from a stroke.
The pro wrestling legend was taken to a hospital near his home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after he went to lunch with friends earlier that day.
A post on his Twitter account confirmed the situation and provided an update on Wednesday.
“Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday. He is now recovering in a Fort Myers, FL hospital. His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future,” it read.
Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday. He is now recovering in a Fort Myers, FL hospital. His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future. pic.twitter.com/2Ge4XuKVr4
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) February 8, 2023
Lawler, 73, was last seen on air Jan. 23 during the 30th anniversary episode of Monday Night Raw on the USA Network.
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A legacy Twitter account for WWE Hall of Famer Paul “Mr. Wonderful” Orndorff, which is run by his son Travis, asked fans to pray for Lawler.
“Hey folks, it’s been reported that Jerry Lawler was rushed to the hospital following a medical emergency (possible stroke), so please keep The King in your thoughts and prayers,” the post read.
Hey folks, it’s been reported that Jerry Lawler was rushed to the hospital following a medical emergency (possible stroke), so please keep The King in your thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/rqqvGLKtLR
— Paul Orndorff (@Pau1Orndorff) February 7, 2023
“Thinking about you & wishing you all the best, @JerryLawler!” former WWE and current All Elite Wrestling star Matt Hardy tweeted.
Thinking about you & wishing you all the best, @JerryLawler! pic.twitter.com/juKOba5dF5
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) February 7, 2023
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Lawler previously had a stroke in 2018 and infamously suffered a heart attack during a live broadcast of Raw in 2012.
News of his hospitalization comes days after the death of wrestling great “The Genius” Lanny Poffo.
