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WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry Lawler Suffers Stroke, On Road to Recovery

Published: 09/11/2025

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler was forced to pull out of a scheduled appearance after suffering a stroke ... but the good news is he's already on the road to recovery, TMZ Sports has learned. Jerry's ex-fiancee and caregiver tells us he experienced the medical issue in Florida last…

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Wrestling Legend Jerry Jarrett, Father of AEW Star Jeff Jarrett, Dead At 80

Published: 02/14/2023

Jerry Jarrett, one of the greatest promoters in wrestling history and the father of current AEW star Jeff Jarrett, has passed away. He was 80 years old. Jerry got his start in the business in the 1960s and 1970s ... working as a referee and wrestler, holding several regional National Wrestling…

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WWE Legend Jerry Lawler Out Of ICU After Suffering 'Massive Stroke'

Published: 02/09/2023

Jerry "The King" Lawler continues to make positive strides on his road to recovery ... the WWE legend is no longer in Intensive Care after suffering a "massive stroke" this week. A rep for Lawler provided an update on the 73-year-old's condition Thursday ... saying, "Jerry is out of ICU & will…

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

Published: 02/08/2023

Jerry "The King" Lawler is recovering after suffering a "massive stroke" on Monday ... and although his speech is limited, he's expected to make a full recovery with rehabilitation. A rep for Lawler provided a health update on Wednesday ... after fans spent the last two days concerned for the…

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Jim Ross Says He Spoke With Jerry Lawler After Stroke, 'Prognosis Is Positive'

Published: 02/08/2023

Jim Ross says he spoke with Jerry "The King" Lawler after he suffered a stroke on Monday  ... and the WWE legend is doing okay, but still needs support as he recovers. Ross shared the update on Lawler's health status late Tuesday night, reassuring fans the 73-year-old, who has a history of…

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WWE Legend Jerry Lawler Reportedly Rushed To Hospital After Medical Emergency

Published: 02/07/2023

WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency on Monday, this according to multiple reports. The 73-year-old had a stroke and underwent surgery at a Florida hospital, Action News 5 reports. Pro wrestler Ricky Morton seemed to confirm Lawler's…

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WWE's Jerry 'The King' Lawler Flying to Orlando for 'Monday Night Raw'

Published: 04/13/2020

Jerry "The King" Lawler is on his way to Orlando, Florida for Monday's episode of 'Raw' ... despite having serious health issues in the past. The 70-year-old legend is a staple on 'Raw' -- but considering his age and the fact he had a heart attack on the air in 2012, you wouldn't think he'd be…

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WWE's Jerry Lawler Sues Tennessee Sheriff for $3 Million Over Son's Death

Published: 07/29/2019

In the suit, Jerry says he personally met with the Sheriff while Brian was still in custody to explain that his son needed help for several issues ... including drug and alcohol treatment.  Lawler says he was "promised" Brian would get proper treatment for his issues which is why Jerry…

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'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan Says Heart Medical Scare Was 'Terrifying'

Published: 11/30/2018

WWE legend "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan says he's thankful to be alive after a serious medical scare over Thanksgiving weekend ... telling TMZ Sports the whole experience was terrifying. 64-year-old Duggan was hospitalized last week after feeling "out of shape" and sensing a pain in his chest ... and says…

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WWE's Jerry Lawler Says He Got Hate Mail For Attending Trump Rally

Published: 10/05/2018

WWE legend Jerry "The King" Lawler says he was inundated with hate mail after attending a Donald Trump rally in Mississippi on Tuesday ... but tells TMZ Sports his haters got it all wrong! The 68-year-old WWE Hall of Famer was sitting right behind Trump as he went on a pro-Brett Kavanaugh speech…

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WWE's Grandmaster Sexay, Brian Christopher Lawler, Dead After Suicide Hanging

Published: 07/29/2018

Former WWE champ Brian Christopher Lawler -- aka Grandmaster Sexay -- has died after hanging himself in jail this weekend. Lawler's mother, Kay, tells TMZ Sports Brian passed away Sunday surrounded by family and friends after being placed on life support Saturday night following a suicide attempt…

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Jerry Lawler's Son Brian Christopher on Life Support After Attempted Hanging

Published: 07/29/2018

The son of famed wrestler Jerry Lawler tried to hang himself Saturday night and he is now on life support ... TMZ Sports has learned. Brian Christopher Lawler, once a wrestler himself, attempted to commit suicide in his jail cell outside Memphis TMZ Sports broke the story ... Brian was arrested…

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