10 Wrestlers Who Escaped Certain Death
1. Jerry Lawler
It's now been just over five years to the day since Jerry Lawler collapsed on live television deep into a Monday Night Raw broadcast, but the footage remains no less chilling each time the company re-roll it to talk about their own incredible response and 'The King's own remarkable reboot.
Having wrestled earlier in the night, Jerry re-took his seat at the commentary table, but his announcing came to an abrupt end half way through a nothing tag team match between The Prime Time Players and Team Hell No.
Snoring could soon be heard on the air, as Jerry almost instantly faded to black. Somehow managing to stay professional as Lawler slumped by his side, Michael Cole briefly laid out before returning to the call whilst medics urgently rushed to the Memphis legend's aid.
After the initial furore, Michael Cole made a solemn address down the lens to acknowledge his partner's plight, informing the audience that there would be no further commentary for the remainder of the show. Fighting back tears, it was immediately clear how serious the situation was.
The episode concluded with brighter news, as the company were able to confirm that he was at least breathing independently, but the nature of his cardiac arrest had literally left him for dead for several minutes before resuscitation.
That he survived was remarkable enough, but that he continues to work regular independent dates in conjunction with his WWE schedule is even more miraculous.