• Jerry Lawler Hospitalized
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler was scheduled for multiple upcoming conventions and signing appearances including HorrorHound Weekend in the coming days. However, he pulled out of them recently due to some “personal issues.”
PWInsider reported yesterday that Lawler canceled his appearances to focus on some health issues.
In an update provided by TMZ, it was revealed that the Hall of Famer suffered a stroke at one of his homes in Florida last Friday and was hospitalized. He is now recovering from it, and his daughter is taking him back to his main residence.
Lawler, who suffered a stroke in 2023 as well, was in attendance for SmackDown in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee earlier this year. The legendary commentator parted ways with the company in May 2024.
WWF Old School wishes Jerry Lawler a speedy recovery!
• Real Reason Stephanie Vaquer Missed This Week’s RAW
Stephanie Vaquer’s absence from this week’s episode of RAW raised some eyebrows, but according to the Wrestling Observer, there’s no reason for concern.
Vaquer is dealing with a minor injury. She was scheduled to have a contract signing on RAW, but she wasn’t on the show. WWE confirmed to the outlet that the issue is nothing serious and that she’s expected to continue wrestling going forward.
The Observer noted that Vaquer is still planned for Wrestlepalooza, where she will face IYO SKY for the vacant Women’s World Championship.
She has also already been cleared to compete on next week’s episode of NXT Homecoming, where she will team up with Rhea Ripley and WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton to take on Fatal Influence (NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx).
• WWE To Reach Out To Several Retired Legends For WrestleMania 43
WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia is already being positioned as one of the most ambitious shows in WWE history.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Saudi Arabia’s goal is to deliver “the most star-studded show ever” when the event takes place in 2027. As part of that vision, officials are expected to reach out to several of WWE’s biggest legends – including The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels – about coming out of retirement for the occasion. Money, sources say, will be no obstacle.
WWE originally targeted 2028 for a Saudi WrestleMania, but the Kingdom pushed for 2027 to coincide with the 300-year anniversary of the founding of the first Saudi state. By early August, the deal was locked in, setting the stage for the historic announcement.
There has even been internal talk of potentially running two WrestleManias in the same year – one in Saudi Arabia and another in the U.S. – to ensure American fans don’t feel overlooked. While nothing is confirmed, the financial backing behind the show means nearly any match or name is on the table.
PWInsider has confirmed this as well, as they reported that a major effort is anticipated to bring several legendary names back in some capacity for WrestleMania 43.
Whether WWE can actually convince retired icons to lace up their boots again remains to be seen, but the Kingdom is reportedly prepared to spend massive sums to make WrestleMania 43 an event unlike any before it.
