'Limited speech and cognitive skills': WWE legend Jerry Lawler out of ICU and ‘recovering’ after suffering THIRD ‘massive stroke’
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: WWE Hall of Famer Jerry 'The King' Lawler was recently hospitalized after a severe stroke on Monday, February 6, but has now been released and is no longer in the ICU. The 73-year-old was admitted to the hospital this week after experiencing a medical emergency at his Fort Myers home during lunch with his friends. He underwent surgery and is currently recovering.
'The King' suffered his first stroke back in 2012 while providing commentary on an episode of WWE 'Monday Night Raw' and suffered his second stroke at his Memphis home in 2018. He claimed that he was unable to speak for three days and that he only regained his ability to speak after finally waking up in the hospital the second time.
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Update on Jerry Lawler's health
Lawler will soon be returning home, according to an update by his fiancée Lauryn McBride on his Instagram account on Thursday, February 9. McBride took to her Instagram story and stated, "Jerry is out of ICU and will return to his Florida home for outpatient rehab for his limited speech and cognitive skills. Doctors hopeful for full recovery & Jerry is looking forward to returning to his fans very soon. -Lauryn." The good news comes after a statement on Wednesday, February 8, that stated that even though his speech is "limited," he is expected to make "a full recovery" as per Daily Mail.
A statement on Lawler's Twitter revealed he should eventually be back to normal. "Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday. He is now recovering in a Fort Myers, FL hospital. His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future."
Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday. He is now recovering in a Fort Myers, FL hospital. His speech is limited, but with rehabilitation will regain a full recovery. He thanks everyone for the continued prayers and will be back in the near future. pic.twitter.com/2Ge4XuKVr4
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) February 8, 2023
What has Jerry Lawler been up to?
Lawler recently appeared on WWE Raw to return to the commentary booth for a match to celebrate the longest weekly television show's 30th anniversary. Prior to that, he was seen at WWE Royal Rumble 2023 as one of the kick-offs show panelists for the premium live event along with Booker T and Peter Rosenberg. The Memphis wrestling icon also wrestled Scott Steiner in March 2022 at USA Pro Wrestling's 29th Anniversary Show in Orlando. Lawler was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007 and stopped being the voice of the show in April 2020.
