Jerry Lawler Issues First Statement After Third Stroke Recovery
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler speaks out after his third stroke, updating fans on his recovery and health progress.
Memphis, September 15 EST: The King is still kicking. Jerry Lawler, 74 years old and tougher than an old turnbuckle, went toe-to-toe with his third stroke this month and came out on the other side with his crown still intact.
And when he finally broke his silence, it wasn’t with sorrow or fear. It was with that Memphis drawl, steady as ever, telling fans he’s “feeling pretty good.” After three strokes in six years and a cardiac arrest live on WWE television back in 2012, the fact that Jerry Lawler can even sit up and talk about it borders on miraculous. But then again, when has The King ever done things the easy way?
The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming
Lawler admitted the stroke scrambled him. Vision problems, confusion, moments where he didn’t recognize his own home or the faces of his family. For most men his age, that’s the moment where the lights go down and the curtain drops.
But not for Jerry. He fought through it. He steadied himself. And now, sitting in his Florida home, he says he’s got his footing again. He even cracked a grin about taking his medicine regularly an uncharacteristic nod to discipline from a man who’s always thrived on instinct.
The wrestling world knows this story well Jerry Lawler never stays down.
A Lifetime In The Ring, And Still Swinging
For nearly five decades, Lawler has been a fixture in the squared circle. Memphis was his kingdom, the Mid-South Coliseum his castle. Then came the WWE years, the headset alongside Jim Ross, the sharp wit, the infamous “Puppies!” calls that defined an era of wrestling’s wildest boom.
He didn’t just commentate the Attitude Era he lived it. He gave it its soundtrack. And when his heart literally stopped in 2012 during “Monday Night Raw,” Lawler clawed back to life and was back behind the desk months later, crown tilted, smile wide.
The Fans Show Up Again
This time, too, the fans were there. Social media flooded with prayers, old clips, stories of King moments from yesteryear. Lawler noticed. He thanked them in his statement, saying their support kept him going. And if you know Jerry, you know that’s not lip service. This is a guy who built his career on the bond between performer and crowd. Memphis fans didn’t just cheer him; they crowned him.
Why It Matters
There’s something poetic about The King still fighting battles in 2025. Wrestling has changed, sure. The neon pyro, the scripted beats, the churn of new names every six months. But Jerry Lawler is proof of the old-school truth charisma and grit don’t age.
He doesn’t need another match. He doesn’t even need another commentary gig. The fact that he can sit in front of a camera, stroke scars and all, and say “I feel pretty good” is a victory lap.
What Comes Next
Will we hear him again on WWE TV? Maybe. Maybe not. The man’s earned the right to slow down. But fans know Jerry. If the call comes, he’ll put the crown on, step into the spotlight, and remind everyone why he’s The King.
For now, it’s enough to know he’s still here, still standing, still Jerry Lawler. And in wrestling, that’s as good as a championship belt raised high.
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