WWE's Jerry 'The King' Lawler released from hospital
Professional wrestler Jerry Lawler gesturing to fans before the start of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs, in Memphis, Tenn. Lawler earned legendary status in the Memphis area for his wrestling and also competed in the WWE, but earned a WWE Hall of Fame induction in 2007 for his color commentary work alongside Jim Ross. Ross was also inducted in 2007. (April 23, 2011) Credit: AP
MONTREAL -- Professional wrestling icon Jerry "The King" Lawler was released from a Montreal hospital Monday, a week after having a mild heart attack while announcing a World Wrestling Entertainment event.
WWE said the 62-year-old Lawler will return home in the next few days.
Lawler, from Memphis, Tenn., collapsed at the announcer's table at Bell Centre. He still wrestles and took part in a tag-team match before joining broadcast partner Michael Cole ringside for the rest of the program.
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