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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 7, 2023 12:21:16 GMT -5
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Feb 7, 2023 12:22:55 GMT -5
PWInsider.com is sad to report that WWE Hall of Famer and one of the all time greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Jerry Lawler suffered a medical episode while staying at his condo in Florida yesterday afternoon. The story that has made the rounds is that Lawler had been out for lunch with friends and sometime after that lunch took ill and was rushed to the hospital.
PWInsider.com had learned of the issue last night but out of respect to Lawler and his family, had chosen not to report. Over the course of the day today, word has started to spread after Ricky Morton publicly wished Lawler well. Since neither Lawler's family nor WWE have made an official statement, we are choosing not to report the nature of the issue.
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Post by chronocross on Feb 7, 2023 13:07:39 GMT -5
Get well soon, King.
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Post by Hypnosis on Feb 7, 2023 13:39:40 GMT -5
Damn, that's worrisome since he had a heart attack back in 2012.
Hope he recovers from this as well.
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Post by Error on Feb 7, 2023 13:40:54 GMT -5
With Jerry being a WWE personality still and needing all the good vibes and prayers he can get, I'm moving this to the WWE board.
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Post by Red Mage Riot on Feb 7, 2023 13:42:29 GMT -5
The optimist in me is hoping that, what with Lawler being a guy who never drank or did much in the way of drugs, and being in relatively phenomenal shape for his age, that his road to recovery is gonna be easier.
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Post by bluebeach25 on Feb 7, 2023 13:48:32 GMT -5
Damn, that's worrisome since he had a heart attack back in 2012. Hope he recovers from this as well. who would have thought he would survive that night after he was (clinically) death for like 20 mins i believe was said at the time. Now in 2023 here it's pretty scary to think about it, let's hope he somehow doesn't take damage from it. God bless him! He is already in his mid 70s isn't he?
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Post by Vincent Whiney on Feb 7, 2023 13:50:51 GMT -5
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Feb 7, 2023 13:54:40 GMT -5
Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
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Post by FHgrad99 on Feb 7, 2023 13:55:21 GMT -5
Sending my best to Jerry "The King" Lawler. I hope he pulls through and recovers.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Feb 7, 2023 13:55:21 GMT -5
Dang. Keeping my fingers crossed, best wishes to his majesty.
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Post by Legion on Feb 7, 2023 13:56:00 GMT -5
Oh dear.
He may not be the best man, but he's a part of the commentary team that defined an era.
I send him and his family well wishes at this time.
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Post by Andy Martin on Feb 7, 2023 14:05:53 GMT -5
Best wishes to Jerry and his loved ones.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Feb 7, 2023 14:22:39 GMT -5
Get well soon Jerry.
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Post by tirtefaa on Feb 7, 2023 14:35:48 GMT -5
My favorite color commentator ever.
You can beat this, King!
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Feb 7, 2023 14:43:16 GMT -5
I've seen some reports that he suffered a stroke. If true, then this is at least his third cardiovascular episode in the last decade. The heart attack in 2012 where he technically died for 20 minutes, a stroke in 2018, and now this.
Hang in there, King!
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Feb 7, 2023 14:47:28 GMT -5
Jerry is the best. As a kid I saw him each week on Memphis TV.
Then got lucky enough to do commentary and video work at two North MS shows that were packed with Memphis legends. After the first show buddy was taking some promo pics for Jerry. And I hear my buddy say "See the tall hairy dude over there with the Punisher hat? That is REDACTED if anyone here has the footage he has it or knows where to get it."
Then Lawler walked over. Introduced himself,which I found funny but got,then asked if I had or knew of anyone that had the Jackson Channel 40 airings of Memphis wrestling. Seems those airings had promos and matches that only aired on that channel. Let him know I didn't but would ask around. Then Lawler asked me what comics I was rreading. Found it funny then realized I had on a Punisher hat,backpack and pretty sure by then i was in my travel clothes which was a Green lantern shirt and some batman workout shorts.
Talked comics with Mr Lawler for a few minutes then the lady he was at the show with walked up and they headed out to go ea
Almost a year later another North MS show. We get there go to stow our bags in the lockeroom. I see Lawler talking to the promoter "Yea can I go on first my bar opened last night and I want to get back fast." Then as he was heading to the makeshift lockerroom Jerry said hi to my photographer buddy,looked at me "You ever find that footage?" Told him nope but was still looking. "Good you got two ways to contact me." and he was gone.
Went to his bar and grill on Beale street a few years back and while yes the food was a bit over priced I spent almost 2 hours just looking at all the stuff Lawler had on display in the front.
Hope he pulls through.
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Post by Perd on Feb 7, 2023 14:52:33 GMT -5
I know he has his faults, but very recently, he was extremely kind to some people that I love. He didn’t have to do it. But he took time out of his day, to make their day. And I’m very appreciative of that. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for a fellow Memphian.
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Post by ayumidah on Feb 7, 2023 15:18:45 GMT -5
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Post by Abadebe on Feb 7, 2023 15:57:39 GMT -5
Apparently Bryan Alvarez said on his show that Lawler was found face down in the parking lot and an ambulance was immediately called. Diagnosis is that he's got a blockage on the right side of his brain and is currently unable to talk. This corresponds with reports of a stroke.
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