While a tag-team match was taking place between Daniel Bryan, Kane and The Prime Time Players, Jerry Lawler suddenly collapses at the announcers' table. WWE's medical team immediately rushed to check Lawler's condition, then he was brought backstage on a stretcher. They performed CPR on Lawler before taking him to a hospital.
Michael Cole (Lawler's commentary partner) remained on the announcers' table to clarify that the scary moment involving Jerry Lawler was not part of episode's "entertainment". He also stated no commentaries will be further made in relation to wrestling story lines out of respect for his commentary partner; instead, he gave continuous developments about Lawler's condition. Before RAW went off the air, Cole made his final update, he said Lawler's condition has stabilized.
I appreciate Cole's professionalism during the frightening event. He was clearly shocked and out of place but he did everything on his power to make sure that WWE fans were well-aware about the situation. He also made a plea to his partner to be strong and fight like he always has and also encouraged the people to keep their prayers up for Jerry "The King" Lawler.
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