WWE’s Jerry Lawler Suffered ‘Massive Stroke’, Remains Hospitalized and Hopeful

Jerry “The King” Lawler is recovering after struggling a “massive stroke” on Monday … and though his speech is proscribed, he is anticipated to make a full restoration with rehabilitation.

A rep for Lawler offered a well being replace on Wednesday … after followers spent the final two days involved for the 73-year-old WWE legend following his current well being scare.

Lawler, who has a historical past of coronary heart points, gave a thumbs up from a Fort Myers, FL hospital the place he is recovering … a welcome sight for WWE followers.

Jerry additionally acquired a go to from WWE icon Jimmy Hart, finest recognized for his work as a professional wrestling supervisor, musician, and composer … and the blokes took an image collectively.

As we reported earlier on Wednesday, Lawler’s longtime buddy and broadcast accomplice, Jim Ross, additionally gave an update, saying Jerry was trending in the suitable route, however inspired individuals to nonetheless pray for him.

JR mentioned he spoke briefly with Lawler, and may inform his speech was affected by the stroke, however he was assured his buddy would bounce again.

“Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers,” Ross tweeted.

Unfortunately, this is not Jerry’s first well being scare … in 2012, he went into cardiac arrest on an episode of Monday Night Raw. He additionally suffered a stroke in 2018.