WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler experienced a stroke on September 11, 2025, but is expected to make a full recovery. The wrestling icon, 74, was transported to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, after the medical emergency.
Lawler’s health scare comes after a recent public appearance on February’s taping of WWE “Smackdown” in his home state, where he was seen smiling and in good spirits. While details surrounding the stroke remain limited, sources indicate the situation is stable and a complete recovery is anticipated. This news impacts the wrestling community and fans worldwide who have followed Lawler’s decades-long career.
The Memphis native is a legendary figure in professional wrestling, achieving fame both as an in-ring competitor and a color commentator. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014,Lawler is renowned for his charismatic persona as “The King” and his pivotal role in the Memphis wrestling scene during the 1970s and 80s.
As of September 11, 2025, Lawler is receiving medical care, and updates on his condition will be provided as they become available. Well wishes for a speedy recovery are pouring in from fellow wrestlers and fans.
