Jerry Lawler Cancels Convention Appearances Amid Health Concerns

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler has canceled several upcoming convention and signing appearances, including this weekend's HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati, organizers and industry reports said, as he focuses on undisclosed health issues. The change in schedule was announced within the last 24 hours, with the initial explanation given as personal reasons, according to the reports.

HorrorHound said Lawler's agent notified organizers that "due to some personal matters, Jerry Lawler is unable to get to Cincinnati this weekend." The convention said former WCW champion and fellow WWE Hall of Famer Lex Luger will take Lawler's place, and that Lawler hopes to make the appearance in 2026. Industry outlet PWInsider reported that Lawler canceled this and other signings to concentrate on health concerns.

Organizers and media accounts did not disclose the exact nature of Lawler's current condition. The cancellations come amid a long history of health problems for the longtime commentator and performer. Lawler suffered a heart attack during a live episode of Monday Night Raw in 2012 that required immediate medical attention. Accounts of more recent medical issues vary: some...