WWE's Jerry Lawler recovering from ringside heart attack

Wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler has been released from hospital after suffering a heart attack ringside at the WWE Monday Night Raw event in Montreal, Canada a week ago.

Lawler was commentating when he collapsed and was taken to a nearby hospital.

He will continue his recovery at home.

A statement from WWE reads: "We continue to wish Jerry all the best, and we look forward to him returning to WWE in the future."

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