WWE legend Jerry Lawler suffers ‘minor’ stroke

WWE legend Jerry Lawler suffered a “minor” stroke Friday at his home in Fort Myers, Fla., his caregiver told Memphis Fox13.

Lawler, 75, has been released from the hospital and cleared to return home to Memphis, per the outlet.

His caregiver further told Fox 13 that this strike affected Lawler’s right side and “slightly” impaired his vision, but he can talk and and walk.

The individual added to TMZ — who said the caregiver is Lawler’s ex-fiancee — that the plan is for him to rest for several weeks.

Lawler has since canceled several upcoming appearances, including this weekend’s HorrorHound in Cincinnati, and will take the rest of the month off to heal, the caregiver told Fox 13.

“We received word that, due to some personal matters, Jerry Lawler is unable to get to Cincinnati this weekend,” the event posted to Facebook. “The King hopes to make up the appearance in 2026.”

This is at least the third stroke Lawler has suffered dating to 2018, and he has battled various health battles over the last decade-plus.

Lawler suffered a stroke in March 2018, which he later said happened during sex.

He was diagnosed with a hemorrhage in his brain and was placed in ICU.

“I walked around to the bathroom and I look in the mirror, and the whole right side of my mouth is drooping all the way down to my chin,” he told The Sun in April 2018.

Lawler landed in the hospital in 2023 with what had been described as a “serious medical episode.”

“Update on Jerry: After suffering a massive Stroke Monday,” He posted to X in February 2023. “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.”

Lawler also suffered cardiac arrest while calling “Raw” in 2012.

Known as “The King,” Lawler made a name for himself in the territorial wrestling scene — particularly in his native Tennessee — before joining WWE (then WWF) — in the early 1990s.

He eventually transitioned to a commentary role and formed an iconic partnerships alongside longtime play-by-play man Jim Ross, calling “Raw,” “SmackDown” and pay-per-view card among other events.

WWE did not renew his contract last year after three-plus decades behind the mic, and he told the “WrestleBinge” podcast last October that decision stemmed from his health.

“Well, my health has been a big problem for me lately. I had a couple of strokes,” Lawler said.

“That’s what cost me my deal with WWE, with my commentating because my voice, it’s not perfect, but it’s not good enough to do commentating. So, I’m still with them on a (Legends Deal). Still part of the family … the best part of that is I think four times a year, I get a nice, big check, and that’s good.”