On a recent edition of the “WrestleBinge” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler shared an update on the progress of his recovery from the stroke he suffered this past February.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On his recovery: “I’ve had a bunch of different things and I’m still in rehab three times a week, and probably the main thing that’s drawing me back now, that you can probably tell as you hear me talk, my voice is not the same as it was beforehand. It’s slowly coming back, but it needed to come back a little more before I could make sense with my speech and vocabulary… I really don’t do a lot, just staying around the house and do three rehab sessions a week where I go into the hospital, and then I do some more at home here in Memphis, and that’s pretty much it.”
On working to regain his speech: “One [rehab session] is speech – that’s my main one. That’s three times a week. When I just started this, right after I had the stroke, I could barely talk. Now I go in and I sit down with this rehab lady and we just talk about different things. She has me read stuff, and all of this stuff has just helped me day in and day out getting my vocabulary better.”
On the stroke affecting his ability to sign autographs: “My right arm and my right leg and everything on my right side of the body, it’s not hurt me where I can’t walk around. I can still walk around, but I don’t have really good control of writing my autograph. I can write my autograph pretty good, but I’ve been so proud of my autograph and artistic ability to it, but that’s all sort of taken a while to come back.”
On thanking those who sent him messages of support: “I would like to say thank you for being concerned and worried about my upkeeping and what I’ve had going on. It’s just awesome to know that there are fans out there wondering what am I doing during my time off. It’s nice to talk to them.”
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Jerry “The King” Lawler, WWE Hall of Famer, recently provided an update on his recovery from the stroke he suffered in February. Lawler shared his progress during an episode of the “WrestleBinge” podcast. Despite facing challenges, Lawler remains determined to regain his speech and physical abilities.
Lawler revealed that he is currently undergoing rehabilitation three times a week. He mentioned that his voice is not the same as before the stroke but is slowly improving. Lawler explained that his speech therapy sessions have been crucial in helping him regain his vocabulary and ability to communicate effectively. These sessions involve reading and engaging in conversations with a rehabilitation specialist.
The stroke has affected Lawler’s ability to sign autographs. While he can still walk around, he has limited control over writing his autograph. Lawler expressed his frustration with this aspect of his recovery, as he takes pride in his artistic ability to sign autographs. However, he remains hopeful that with time, his skills will continue to improve.
Lawler also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to fans who have sent him messages of support. He appreciates their concern and is thankful for their continued interest in his well-being. Lawler finds it heartwarming to know that there are fans out there who care about him and wonder how he is doing during his time off.
In addition to the podcast update, Lawler shared a video on his condition. The video provides further insight into his recovery journey and showcases his determination to overcome the challenges he faces.
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Jerry “The King” Lawler’s recovery from his stroke serves as an inspiration to many. Despite the setbacks he has faced, he remains committed to his rehabilitation and is determined to regain his speech and physical abilities. With the support of his fans and the dedication he puts into his recovery, Lawler continues to make progress on his journey to full recovery.