WWE Hall of Famer and legendary color commentator Jerry "The King" Lawler recently suffered a stroke and while all indications are that it was relatively minor, it would be the third documented stroke he has had within the last seven years, which is no doubt concerning.
Lawler spoke to FOX13 in Memphis recently, confirming that the stroke was "minor" while thanking everyone for the support. He also revealed that he had not been taking his medications in the days leading up to the stroke. Upon waking up in the hospital, Lawler shared that he had vision problems, not recognizing his own house when he went home nor the people who came to visit him in the hospital.
"I remember lying in the bed in the hospital and when people that I knew, like family members, came in and I didn't even recognize them. People kept coming out of nowhere to thank me and to pray for me. All of that means such a great, great deal to me and I want to thank them for all that."
He also told ActionNews5 that the stroke happened while he was asleep:
"The first time I noticed, it was when I had woke up that morning. I knew something was bad wrong at that time, but I didn’t feel it happening when it was happening. It just happened while I was asleep and when I woke up, I knew I had to call somebody so they could get there and help me out with the situation."
