10 Moments That Literally Stopped WWE Wrestling Matches
3. Jerry Lawler's Scary Close Call
The 10 September 2012 episode of WWE Raw is one that so nearly ended in true tragedy.
That edition of WWE's red brand action is the night where Jerry Lawler collapsed live on air, with it later revealed how the King had suffered a heart attack. Thankfully, swift medical assistance and care meant that Lawler would be okay and survive this scare.
While it would only be addressed formally by Michael Cole later in the show, this incident actually took place during an earlier Team Hell No vs. Prime Time Players contest. And of course, the sight of Lawler collapsing obviously brought this tag match to a temporary halt.
The match didn't outright stop, but there's a very clear moment where all four competitors realise that something's going on at the commentary desk, and you can see the pace slow to a near-halt as, in particular, Kane and Bryan try to see what's happening.
Once it became clear that Lawler had taken ill, the match itself became redundant, as did the rest of that episode of Monday Night Raw - with the thoughts of all watching hoping for the very best outcome for Jerry Lawler.