Business Reacts To Jerry Lawler's Medical Condition, Backstage Update
As noted earlier, the situation backstage at RAW was obviously very intense. F4WOnline reports that no one was paying attention to the show, and people were praying in various groups. The belief was that Jerry Lawler had suffered a heart attack, but that is not official.
Fellow WWE talent and other wrestling personalities took to their Twitter accounts tonight to tweet their best wishes for Lawler, here are some of their messages:
Bret Hart ?(@BretHart): Please keep Jerry Lawler in your thoughts and prayers
Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ): Hearing the disturbing news about my friend/brother Jery Lawler's... 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... I know what you know re: Jerry Lawler's medical condition. My dear friend will fight. Please pray for him. We're all hurting.
Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi): Pretty crazy atmosphere right now. Let's all keep king in their thoughts and prayers.
Ricardo Rodriguez (@RRWWE): Such a scary moment seeing it happen in front of my eyes. #PrayForJerry
Hornswoggle (@wwehornswoggle): Didn't even realize what was going on with Jerry! I apologize to him and his fans. My prayers are with The King! #Pray4Lawler
Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts): Physically at ringside, mentally with The King
Scott Stanford (@scottstanford1): Had a laugh with King today when he pulled in driving a red, hot rod rental mustang! He'll be ok... the man is unstoppable!
Christian (@Christian4Peeps): Thoughts & prayers for Jerry Lawler
David Otunga (@DavidOtunga): My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry Lawler. #PrayForLawler
Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel): Just got off the Raw Live Chat. Please continue 2 pray for Jerry Lawler. All of us are a family under circumstances like this #PrayForJerry
Christopher Daniels (@facdaniels): All positive thoughts and support for Jerry Lawler. Get well, King, you've many more matches to call, sir!
Jimmy Korderas: Thoughts & prayers go out to Jerry Lawlor. Truly hope he is ok... Michael Cole not being on commentary has me very worried. Praying for Jerry Lawler! Michael Cole deserves all the respect in the world for how he is handling this very difficult situation.
Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller): Just did Pipers Pit with @JerryLawler In Aruba on Fri & he seemed 2 be in great health so I know he will pull thru this. God Bless u King!
Jack Swagger (@RealJackSwagger): Everyone in the @WWEUniverse unite for Jerry Lawler!!!! let's show him how much he means to us.. #king #king #king
Kelly Kelly (@RealKellyKelly): My thoughts and prayers are with you @jerrylawler you can beat this! #prayforjerry
Shane Helms: The Jerry situation clearly bothered the crowd, and understandably so.
Tatanka: My prayers go out for Jerry Lawler & his family members! ... Good news that Jerry Lawler is breathing on his own! Keep him in ur prayers #WWEUniverse. #fb
Zack Ryder, Heath Slaterv, Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Gail Kim?, Ted Dibiase?: #PrayForJerry
Gunner (@TNA_GUNNER): Let's all pray for Jerry lawyer! God be with him!
Angel Williams (@ActualALove): Geez I just saw Jerry Lawler 2 days ago!! My prayers go out to him, I hope he's okay!!
TAZ (@OfficialTAZ): I just heard about Lawler, I have no info. I Just hope he is ok.
Todd Grisham (@GrishamESPN): Jerry Lawler was one of the nicest people I worked with @wwe.A great guy and good friend. I hope he pulls through ok.My prayers are with him
Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND): Just heard the news about Jerry Lawler's health scare, he's in my thoughts & my fingers are crossed for him.
Summer Rae (@Summerrcrush): The professionalism of everyone on the show tonight was remarkable. C'mon Jerry...please be ok!
Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka): Prays For Jerry "The King" Lawler!!
Devon Dudley (@TestifyDevon): my prayers go out to the jerry the king lawler . god is good and you will get thru this my friend
Eric Young (@ShowtimeEY): #prayforjerry good guy and always was great to me. Hope he is ok
Ezekiel Jackson (@ezekielwwe): got you in our prayers king...
Doug Williams (@DougWilliamsUK): Thoughts are with Jerry Lawler right now..
Mick Foley (@realMickFoley): Hang in there King. Pulling and praying for @JerryLawler... Tough to think about anything but The King..but Cena and Punk have put together an amazing segment under very difficult circumstances.
Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER): Power of positive vibes & thoughts The King needs them God watch over Jerry Lawler thanks #PrayForLawler
Al Snow (@TheRealAlSnow): My prayers are with my good friend Jerry Lawler I hope he is ok