Memphis Wrestling Legend Jerry Lawler Suffers Heart Attack on Live Television
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: September 11, 2012
Memphis wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler suffered a heart attack while commentating at ringside Monday during a live World Wrestling Entertainment broadcast.
The 62-year-old was rushed away from ringside by paramedics who reportedly performed CPR backstage before transporting Lawler to a medical facility in Montreal, Canada.
According to WMC-TV in Memphis, Lawler will undergo heart surgery today. According to the WWE, he is expected to make a full recovery.
WMC-TV also reports Lawler's girlfriend, a Memphis resident, posted a message on Facebook last night thanking everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
"I'm getting on the first flight out of here to be with him and will keep everyone posted."
(Photo from WWE)
