Fans fear for WWE legend Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler after he pulls out of appearance due to ‘health issues’
FANS are fearing for WWE legend Jerry “The King” Lawler after he was forced to pull out of an appearance due to “health issues”.
Lawler’s appearance at The Gathering IV wrestling convention in Charlotte, North Carolina has been cancelled.
He had been due to be a headlining attraction at the event but ongoing “health issues” have forced his withdrawal.
Fans who had purchased autographs and photo tickets have been given the option of a refund or to transfer to a different meet and greet.
In a post confirming the news, Martin Damato said: “We have to understand that Jerry[‘s] health comes first and unfortunately he has to pull out and is just unable to travel and do these types of things right now.
“All of us wish the King a speedy recovery and that eventually he will make his return to what he loves doing.”
Fans have since shared their concerns for Lawler’s health and wished him a speedy recovery.
One fan commented: “Totally understandable. All the best to Jerry. His health is paramount.”
Another wrote: “Oh no I really wanted to meet him but his health comes first hopefully next year.”
A third also added: “I was hoping he would be well enough to attend, but totally understandable.”
Meanwhile, one more said: “I hate that he won’t be there but I hate even more that he is continuing to have these health problems.”
Lawler was hospitalised after suffering a stroke back in February and has not made any public appearances since.
He did, however, feature in a pre-taped video at the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in March to assist in inducting Andy Kaufman into the celebrity wing.
“The King” had been active both in and out of the ring prior to his stroke.
The 73-year-old was on the panel for Royal Rumble in January and competed in a regional wrestling match days earlier.
His stroke is not the first of Lawler’s health scares, having suffered a cardiac arrest live on air during an episode of Raw in 2012.