Lardlad
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Post by Lardlad on Sept 11, 2012 9:56:55 GMT -5
Didn't Malenko have a heart attack last year? From wikipedia: On November 22, 2010, it was reported that Simon (Malenko) had recently suffered a heart attack, but within days was already back working with WWE.
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Post by hitch on Sept 11, 2012 10:00:52 GMT -5
Give it a week and WWE will be using this in an angle.
If Lawler recovers fully expect 'I gave Lawler a heart attack' to be a promo in the next couple of episodes.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 10:01:34 GMT -5
Give it a week and WWE will be using this in an angle. If Lawler recovers fully expect 'I gave Lawler a heart attack' to be a promo in the next couple of episodes. They used his recently passed mother in an angle, so I wouldn't put it past them
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Post by amaron on Sept 11, 2012 10:02:17 GMT -5
Give it a week and WWE will be using this in an angle. If Lawler recovers fully expect 'I gave Lawler a heart attack' to be a promo in the next couple of episodes. They used his recently passed mother in an angle, so I wouldn't put it past them And if I remember correctly, he was perfectly fine with it and ok'd it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 10:02:22 GMT -5
Stacy Carter @stacycarterkat Just got a @jerrylawler update. He had a stint & a balloon put in. Right now he is still heavily sedated. Will update when I know more
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Sept 11, 2012 10:04:37 GMT -5
Not to mention that they have used heart attacks in storyline before... I hope that they're above it this time, considering the man was legitimately THAT close to death.
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Post by xCompackx on Sept 11, 2012 10:06:00 GMT -5
All I can say is I never ever EVER want to hear or see a Cole/King feud or argument. Seriously, I will tune out.
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Post by lookout on Sept 11, 2012 10:06:04 GMT -5
I'm just glad, as many others have noted, it happened where it did instead of anywhere else. Because if it had happened anywhere else, he wouldn't be alive. Thank god he was able to get immediate medical attention.
I would think lawler had his last match last night. Honestly, I don't have a clue (unless he was like flair and was in serious debt) why someone of his age would still be wrestling...at all. I know it's hard for someone to stop..especially someone who has had such a long career and loves it but at his age, it's crazy to still be wrestling. You know he's made a lot of money and it just makes no sense.
And even if he recovers and wanted to have another match, I'm betting you mcmahon will not allow it. So at the very least, he's seen his last wwe match I'm sure. Besides that, even if he recovers, I'm not sure if it's even possible to take bumps and wrestle if they put stents in him since it would seem that could damage them. It's just not worth it, bottom line.
And I can't say enough about cole last night. He went from someone being rather hated on the interent to being widely praised and having mad respect from everyone....and he deserves it.
I Can't imagine having to sit there after knowing one of his best friends he has in the company being in such a life threatening situation...not to mention him being right there when it happened and just having to sit there. And seeing him so upset and out of it was really rough. I'm sure lawler will really be touched by what he did and what he said...if he recovers fully and didn't suffer brain damage...god I hope not.
On a side note, and has mentioned above, not only do I not want to see any more arguments between the two, it would be hard not to turn cole completely face now.
But Imagine the reception he would get when he makes his first appearance if he recovers. It would be such a special moment.
I pray and hope the best for him and although I'm not sure if it's possible for him to resume his commentary duties, I sure look forward, if it happens, for his return...if it's only an appearance to address the audience. It would be a truly emotional moment for him and the fans.
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Post by Gummydavidson on Sept 11, 2012 10:16:38 GMT -5
Get well soon Lawler
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Post by Hit Girl on Sept 11, 2012 10:16:43 GMT -5
Get well soon King.
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Post by BRAINFADE on Sept 11, 2012 10:19:27 GMT -5
As everyone else has said, my thoughts and prayers are with Jerry Lawler. Hopefully he can make a full recovery. Also, Michael Cole is the MAN.
By the way, when is the next time WWE is in Memphis for TV? Because if Jerry does make a full recovery and they hold his return there, my God, the pop will be enormous.
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Post by BigJerichool222 on Sept 11, 2012 10:21:53 GMT -5
I'm happy he's still alive.
But man oh man, if he had died, that pre-recorded Kane segment talking about corpses would have been in even worse taste than it already was.
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Post by Steveweiser on Sept 11, 2012 10:24:03 GMT -5
SmackDown is in Memphis on October 16th, so I guess if he's well enough, he can return there.
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Post by THE Baldy Kendrick on Sept 11, 2012 10:27:23 GMT -5
As everyone else has said, my thoughts and prayers are with Jerry Lawler. Hopefully he can make a full recovery. Also, Michael Cole is the MAN. By the way, when is the next time WWE is in Memphis for TV? Because if Jerry does make a full recovery and they hold his return there, my God, the pop will be enormous. October 15th: Raw in Nashville October 16th: Smackdown in Memphis
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Post by Bishblast on Sept 11, 2012 10:31:23 GMT -5
What was Lawler's travel schedule? I know he was doing a lot of indie work on the side, but was he going to just the Raw tapings and PPVs? I'm really interested in just how much work he has been doing, lately... the last few weeks, he has been on fire when it comes to cutting promos and and he has been quite good for his age in the ring... far better than Lawler from the late 90s and entirety of the 00's.
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Post by Lardlad on Sept 11, 2012 10:32:08 GMT -5
Here's hoping WWE will have some positive news in Ottawa at the SmackDown tapings before or after tonights show.
It will be amazing if Cole is doing commentary for the show tonight. I'm sure WWE would be fine if Cole requested the night off, but after seeing how professional he was last night, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that he wants to go out there and do his thing alongside Josh Matthews or someone else.
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Post by Steveweiser on Sept 11, 2012 10:36:43 GMT -5
Dave Meltzer suggested they'll have to be real careful what they say on commentary tonight, as things could change between tonight and Friday. He suggested someone do a message from Stamford on either Thursday or Friday, and have it inserted into the tape to give fans an update.
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Post by Essential1 on Sept 11, 2012 10:41:27 GMT -5
Cole is a legend.
He told us the news without being too dramatic which is a bit surprising from him. It let us know that what was going on was real immediatly without frightening anyone too much. I was half asleep and wasn't sure it if it was a work at first but then I looked at him and saw how upset he was but profesional he was being at the same time then I knew.
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Post by The Tee Why on Sept 11, 2012 10:50:24 GMT -5
Kind of a scary thing to see :/ I really am not a fan of Lawler actually WRESTLING in matches, but I used to love his commentary when he was a heel. Watched the rest of raw with a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach Get well soon Mr King
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Post by lookout on Sept 11, 2012 11:01:46 GMT -5
What was Lawler's travel schedule? I know he was doing a lot of indie work on the side, but was he going to just the Raw tapings and PPVs? I'm really interested in just how much work he has been doing, lately... the last few weeks, he has been on fire when it comes to cutting promos and and he has been quite good for his age in the ring... far better than Lawler from the late 90s and entirety of the 00's. According to nodq, meltzar said this. A crazy schedule to say the least. Lawler wrestled both Friday and Saturday nights in Aruba before heading back to the States and flying to Montreal for RAW yesterday. People with Lawler over the weekend said he had no signs of health problems
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