Jerry Lawler Updates Stroke Recovery in Memphis Interview

Jerry "The King" Lawler, the 76-year-old WWE Hall of Famer, shared an update on his recovery from a recent stroke during an interview on Action News 5 in Memphis, while promoting a special Christmas edition of Memphis Wrestling set to air on December 25.

Lawler, who suffered the stroke in September while alone at his home in Florida, described waking up one morning to find everything "messed up." He immediately called Lauren McBride, his former longtime partner who holds medical power of attorney for him, to assist. McBride, based in Memphis, directed paramedics remotely and helped coordinate his hospital care, a move Lawler credited with aiding his survival. This incident marked his third stroke, following similar health scares in 2018 and 2023.

In the interview, conducted inside his East Memphis home adorned with Christmas decorations and wrestling memorabilia, Lawler rated his current health at about a six or seven on a scale of 10. "I get up to seven and something happens, I go back to six," he said, referencing a recent viral trend he had seen on the news. Despite the fluctuations, Lawler remains active, traveling nearly every weekend for autograph signings and public...