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On Monday, February 7th, 2023, WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler was rushed to the hospital after having a medical emergency, PWInsider reports.
Lawler had lunch with his friends and reportedly became ill on Monday afternoon before being rushed to the hospital. No other details were provided. The pro wrestling legend is currently being treated in a hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. A friend of Lawler’s stated on Facebook that he is believed to have had a stroke.
Ricky Morton took to Twitter to wish his friend well:
Lawler previously suffered a massive heart attack in September 2012 while doing commentary on Monday Night Raw, and WWE ringside doctor Michael Sampson is credited for saving his life that day.