Post by username on Sept 11, 2012 3:05:23 GMT
WWE commentator and wrestling personality Jerry “The King” Lawler collapsed ringside during Monday night’s episode of Raw.
Lawler, who had just participated in a tag-team match alongside Randy Orton, reportedly collapsed at the announcer’s table and was taken away on a stretcher with his shirt ripped open. Lawler was backstage at the Centre Bell in Montreal receiving CPR.
“This is not part of the show,” a somber Michael Cole, Lawler’s commentator announced shortly before 10:30 p.m. EST.
Lawler was transported to a local area hospital where he was receiving oxygen and was breathing on his own, according to reports from Cole later on in the telecast. Additional details were not immediately available.
Cole’s original announcement preceded a commercial break and the announcer did not speak for a period of time when the show returned to the air.
"This is a real life situation," Cole said. "There is going to be no further commentary on this broadcast."
“I'm shaken by the news of my friend Jerry Lawler's medical emergency in Montreal. Hands shaking. Prayers for the King. I feel helpless,” Lawler’s longtime ringside partner Jim Ross tweeted on Monday night.
Lawler competed on Raw against Dolph Ziggler and WWE Champion CM Punk. The WWE Hall of Famer has been in wrestling for over 40 years and has won 168 championships in his storied career.
You know its real when the crowd is dead silent,And Cole's face turns white as a ghost,Almost crying,And he doesnt want to continue commentating.
#LongLiveTheKing
Lawler, who had just participated in a tag-team match alongside Randy Orton, reportedly collapsed at the announcer’s table and was taken away on a stretcher with his shirt ripped open. Lawler was backstage at the Centre Bell in Montreal receiving CPR.
“This is not part of the show,” a somber Michael Cole, Lawler’s commentator announced shortly before 10:30 p.m. EST.
Lawler was transported to a local area hospital where he was receiving oxygen and was breathing on his own, according to reports from Cole later on in the telecast. Additional details were not immediately available.
Cole’s original announcement preceded a commercial break and the announcer did not speak for a period of time when the show returned to the air.
"This is a real life situation," Cole said. "There is going to be no further commentary on this broadcast."
“I'm shaken by the news of my friend Jerry Lawler's medical emergency in Montreal. Hands shaking. Prayers for the King. I feel helpless,” Lawler’s longtime ringside partner Jim Ross tweeted on Monday night.
Lawler competed on Raw against Dolph Ziggler and WWE Champion CM Punk. The WWE Hall of Famer has been in wrestling for over 40 years and has won 168 championships in his storied career.
You know its real when the crowd is dead silent,And Cole's face turns white as a ghost,Almost crying,And he doesnt want to continue commentating.
#LongLiveTheKing
