As PWMania.com previously reported, Jerry “The King” Lawler was hospitalized following a “serious medical episode,” which was later revealed to be a stroke.
On Tuesday night, Lawler’s longtime commentator partner Jim Ross provided an update.
He said, “I spoke very briefly with Jerry Lawler tonight. He’s obviously weak but I could understand his affected speech. Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers. #LoveYaKing”
Another long-time friend of Lawler’s, former WMC-TV chief meteorologist Dave Brown, also provided an update to commercialappeal.com.
“Some of the initial reports were just horrible, so I feel much better than I did 18 hours ago when I felt like I got hit in the face with a shovel I was incredibly encouraged after I did a FaceTime. Jerry was alert. He talked to me. He could only say a couple words at a time, which is pretty normal. But (he) was able to move both legs and both arms. I feel very optimistic that he’s eventually going to recover.”
More news and updates on Lawler’s health are available by clicking here.
You can check out Ross’ tweet below:
I spoke very briefly with @JerryLawler tonight.
He’s obviously weak but I could understand his affected speech.
Jerry’s prognosis is positive but he needs all our thoughts and prayers. #LoveYaKing pic.twitter.com/5pkunLriHm— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 8, 2023
