Which WWE Legend identified Damar Hamlin's heart attack after on-field injury?

NFL player Damar Hamlin
NFL player Damar Hamlin's heart attack is a trending topic on Twitter.

A WWE Legend's recent comments on Damar Hamlin's heart attack have left Twitter divided. For those unknown, Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of an NFL match against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The incident occurred when the Buffalo Bulls player tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. Unfortunately, the latter's helmet slammed onto Hamlin's chest. He proceeded to get up but lost consciousness soon after.

Damar Hamlin's representative, Jordon Rooney, gave a positive update on his condition, claiming that the NFL player's "vitals are back to normal." The 25-year-old will be subject to more tests while tributes continue to pour in from various athletes and personalities.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler also spoke on the topic. Joining the Damar Hamlin's heart attack conversation on Twitter, he was "willing to bet" that the NFL player suffered a cardiac arrest due to blunt force trauma. His opinion was called out by fans, probably due to his phrasing.

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The 73-year-old is not a stranger to cardiac arrest. On the September 10 2012 episode of WWE RAW, he had his own encounter with the problem as he collapsed at the announcers table during a match between Kane and Daniel Bryan. It took him more than a month to recover.

Prior to his dreaded incident, Lawler teamed up with Randy Orton to defeat CM Punk and Dolph Ziggler. The latter was apparently responsible for the cardiac arrest. Still, the legend doesn't hold any grudges.

According to the latest reports, Hamlin is indeed suffering from cardiac arrest. Buffalo Bills released a statement that proved Jerry Lawler's assumption was right while also revealing that the NFL star is currently administered at the UC Medical Center.

Damar's performance in college football in Pittsburgh impressed the higher-ups in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2021 for which he plays as safety.


WWE Legend Jerry Lawler's "bet" on Damar Hamlin's heart attack hasn't sat well with Twitter fans

The King is in deep waters for the very first line of his tweet about Damar Hamlin's heart attack. Enraged fans bashed him for his assumption as he wasn't a qualified doctor.

The Twitterati also called out Jerry Lawler for making the Damar Hamlin incident about himself.

Others forgave Lawler for his slight mistake and sent their prayers for Damar's recovery. Discussions on the health and safety of NFL stars have also led to some thought-provoking questions.

Former NXT wrestler Corey Graves now occupies Jerry Lawler's position at the commentary desk. The King, infamous for his team-up with Jim Ross on the announcers table, hasn't been at the ringside since April 2020.

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