By Kellie Crawford,The Sportster
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This is Lawler’s third stroke he has had. He suffered his first one in 2018, and in 2023, he had a massive stroke. Lawler is still affected by the massive stroke from 2023. He said in an interview with Bill Apter, back in March 2025, that he couldn’t draw anymore, and the right side of his body was still damaged. Lawler said:
“That’s something that’s here constantly every day. The effects of the stroke are always there. My whole right side of my body is damaged. I can’t really write too good. I can’t draw worth a darn, but I can still sign an autograph, thank goodness. But other than that, I feel fine.” (h/t: TJRWrestling)
The former WWE commentator also suffered a heart attack during the September 10, 2012, episode of WWE Monday Night RAW. His partner was Michael Cole. The King would return to the announce table in November 2012. In May 2024, WWE decided not to renew Lawler’s broadcast contract, marking the end of an over 30-year run with the company as a commentator. At the moment, Lawler is signed to a WWE Legends contract.
