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(Montreal, Quebec) The official WWE website is reporting Memphis wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler has been released from a hospital in Canada.

Lawler is expected to return to Memphis in a few days to continue recovery from a heart attack he suffered last week.

Lawler suffered a heart attack while commentating during a WWE RAW wrestling event.

Lawler was taken backstage and given CPR, before being taken to Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal.

Lawler is known locally as “Jerry the King Lawler” for his many years atop the professional wrestling circuit.

Lawler also ran for mayor numerous times.

Lawler has recently been taking part in more matches instead of commentating.

Check out the Tweets for The King last night

http://storify.com/trentonianozzy/prayers-pour-out-for-jerry-the-king-lawler