It has been noted that fans were concerned last year when WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler suffered stroke in February. However, he has shown great recovery. He briefly appeared on WWE television after the health scare but recent reports suggested Lawler departed the company.
Reports from PWInsider revealed that Jerry Lawler officially parted ways with WWE. Sources indicate that WWE opted not to extend Lawler’s broadcast contract, bringing an end to a relationship that began in December 1992 when Lawler made a surprising debut on WWF Prime Time Wrestling. It’s been confirmed that his contract with WWE expired at the beginning of 2024.
The news of Jerry Lawler’s departure from WWE has recently started circulating. This is partly due to his low profile in recent months, as he focused on recovering from the stroke he suffered in February 2023. Lawler’s exit from the company has come as a surprise to many in the industry, given his extensive history with WWE and his previous health scare involving a live television heart attack.
Insiders suggest that under the previous leadership of WWE, Lawler would likely have been retained in some capacity, given his substantial contributions to the company over the years. However, with the recent corporate restructuring described as ushering in a “new era,” such long-standing relationships seem less assured.
