An update on Jerry Lawler.
On Monday, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler suffered a stroke in Florida and he underwent surgery. He has been recovering in a local hospital and via an update from his personal Twitter, Lawler is now out of the ICU.
It is noted that he’ll be heading back home to start outpatient rehab for his limited speech and cognitive skills. Lawler’s doctors are hopeful for a full recovery.
Jerry is out of ICU & will return to his Florida home for outpatient rehab for his limited speech & cognitive skills. Doctors hopeful for full recovery & Jerry is looking forward to returning to his fans very soon. -Lauryn #LongLiveTheKing pic.twitter.com/6yOUnOLGkI
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) February 9, 2023
The 73-year-old Lawler was a part of the 2023 Royal Rumble Kickoff panel. He wrestled on January 23rd in North Carolina for an independent promotion.