WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler Reveals $20,000 Cardiac Arrest Hospital Bill Paid by WWE

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler suffered a cardiac arrest during a 2012 episode of WWE Raw while doing commentary, an incident he barely recalls. Despite being treated in Canada, where healthcare is often considered free, Lawler was billed $20,000 for his hospital stay, a cost WWE covered in full. Lawler described his heart stopping but emphasized it was not a heart attack and he recovered quickly once medical attention was given ringside. He has also faced other health challenges, including a stroke in 2023 that affected his speech and mobility. Lawler continues to watch WWE but only SmackDown and live events, as he does not have Netflix, where Raw content is now available. His experience highlights both the unpredictability of live sports entertainment and the sometimes surprising costs of healthcare.