The following is a new statement issued by WWE on the condition of Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler:
“As of Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 2012, Jerry “The King” Lawler remains in a cardiac care unit in Montreal. His vital signs continue to be stable. He is awake, recognizes family members and is communicating with them. We continue to wish Jerry all the best for a full recovery.”
Also Michael Cole stated on his Twitter Wednesday evening that he spoke to Lawler, who thanked the fans for their support, writing, “#wweuniverse you will never believe this! I just got off the phone with #jerrylawler and he is alert and in great spirits! #jerrylawler sends his love to you all and thanks you for all the support! He says the strap will be coming down soon! Folks #jerrylawler is going to win this!”