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WWE Legend Jerry Lawler Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
Legendary WWE wrestler and television commentator Jerry Lawler is in the hospital after suffering a medical emergency that has led to partial paralysis.
While initially described as a stroke, at least one outlet with ties to the wrestling community is labeling the event as a "blood blockage."
Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer says it occurred on the right side of Lawler's brain. After surgery, the 73-year-old was unable to talk and didn't have feeling along the right side of his body.
Dave Brown, a meteorologist at WMC-TV tells the Memphis Commercial Appeal that his friend's condition is improving.
"I feel very optimistic that he's eventually going to recover," Brown shared after FaceTiming with Lawler.
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Lawler was found face down near his condominium in Florida on Monday (Feb. 6) and rushed to the hospital. Action News 5 in Memphis, Tenn. (Lawler's hometown) first reported that he'd suffered a stroke and revealed that he was undergoing surgery.
A number of friends and colleagues have offered support and prayers.
Dutch Mantell of Wrestling Shoot Interviews also labeled it as a stroke:
- Jerry "The King" Lawler has been a wrestling staple for 50 years
- According to SI, he still wrestles on independent circuits and appeared on WWE television last month
- Lawler previously suffered a stroke in 2018 and had a heart attack on air in 2012
Lawler is a full-time resident of Memphis. He is also a member of the WWE Hall of Fame.
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