WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler suffered a stroke at his home in Fort Myers, Florida, and he is recovering at a Florida hospital after undergoing surgery.

WMC TV was the first to report the news, while Wrestling News was the first to report he was rushed to a local hospital.

Wrestlers Ric Flair and Ricky Morton sent well wishes to Lawler, known as The King,” on Twitter.

“We are praying for you, Jerry,” Flair tweeted.

“I hope my friend is going to be okay. I love you, Jerry.”

“Please direct good vibes, thoughts, & prayers to Jerry at this time. Genuinely appreciate it & hope to hear good news in the very near future.”

Wrestling News reports Lawler owns a condo in the area. The 73-year-old suffered a heart attack on live television in 2012 while serving as a commentator during an episode of “Monday Night Raw,” the WWE’s long-running weekly series. In addition, he suffered a stroke in 2018.

Lawler, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007, has not been a full-time commentator since 2020.

Lawler last wrestled against Scott Steiner in March 2022 at USA Pro Wrestling’s 29th Anniversary Show in Orlando.

Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.