WWE Hall of Famer Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler recovering from ‘major’ stroke

To: autumn scott

Post: February 8, 2023 / 3:23pm CST

Has been updated: February 8, 2023 / 3:25pm CST

Memphis, Tennessee (WREG) – WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler suffered a stroke on Monday and is expected to make a “full recovery,” according to people close to him.

Wednesday update posted on Rollers twitter described the stroke as “massive.” According to the post, Lawler’s speech is currently “restricted” but is expected to make a full recovery in rehab.

The photo included in the post shows Laura getting out of bed and giving a thumbs up.

Lawler began his professional wrestling career in 1970, winning the American Wrestling Association Southern Heavyweight Championship 35 times and the AWA Tag Team Championship 10 times. his official websiteSince starting his career in the 70s, he has won 168 championships.

He joined WWE, formerly known as the World Wrestling Federation, in 1992 and has been a wrestler and commentator for over 20 years. He was inducted into his WWE Hall of Fame in 2007.

In October 2022 Lawler was also one of 27 players, coaches and contributors. introduced Inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.