Update On Jerry Lawler’s Condition Following “Very Serious” Medical Episode

An update has been provided on the condition of Jerry Lawler after he was hospitalized yesterday.

It was reported earlier today that Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler had been hospitalized following a medical episode on 6th February 2023. At the time the report from Pro Wrestling Insider didn’t give details of what took place, but confirmed that he had been to lunch with friends before the incident and that he had been rushed to hospital for treatment.

Further details have emerged on what took place, and what the current condition of Jerry Lawler is. A new report from Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee has confirmed that Lawler suffered a stroke yesterday and was taken to hospital for emergency surgery. It all stated that the 73 year old is now recovering in hospital.

Following on from this report, Dave Meltzer at The Wrestling Observer has noted that Lawler is awake, but that the situation is still “very serious”.

Lawler is awake, but his situation is very serious.

— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) February 7, 2023

Jerry Lawler appeared on WWE programming just two weeks ago, as he was part of the panel for the Royal Rumble 2023 kickoff show.

Everyone at TJRWrestling wants to wish Jerry Lawler a full and speedy recovery, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this time.