As reported earlier today, PWInsider announced that 73-year-old Jerry "The King" Lawler suffered a medical episode yesterday. In an update, WMC-TV in Memphis is reporting that he suffered a stroke yesterday in Florida and underwent subsequent surgery.

The news of a stroke has yet to be confirmed by family or WWE, but a number of sources are now noting this as the reason for his hospitalization. 

WNS sends our best wishes to the WWE Hall of Famer.

We Are Praying For You @JerryLawler! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/U7U1mPepFi

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) February 7, 2023

⚡ WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry Lawler Has Been Hospitalized

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler has been hospitalized. PWInsider is reporting that the 73-year-old Lawler suffered a medical episode yesterd [...]

— Ben Jordan Kerin Feb 07, 2023 01:32PM