WWE Legend Jerry Lawler Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Stroke

Brush Stroke By: Rahul V Krishnan Image credit: WWE and Twitter

WWE Hall of Famer and one of WWE's all-time greatest commentators Jerry 'The King' Lawler suffered a stroke on Monday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital.

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WWE Legend Jerry Lawler Rushed to Hospital After Suffering Stroke

WWE Hall of Famer and one of WWE's all-time greatest commentators Jerry 'The King' Lawler suffered a stroke on Monday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital.

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