Lawler , 62 , was given CPR in the locker room of the arena in Montreal before being taken to a hospital , co-host Michael Cole told viewers during a break in the televised program . NEW : He is in stable condition , WWE says . He collapsed during a World Wrestling Entertainment show in Montreal and is stable . ` ` This is a real - life story , '' co - host Michael Cole told viewers . The WWE hall of famer is famous for his feud with actor Andy Kaufman .
NEW : He is in stable condition , WWE says . He collapsed during a World Wrestling Entertainment show in Montreal and is stable . ` ` This is a real - life story , '' co - host Michael Cole told viewers . The WWE hall of famer is famous for his feud with actor Andy Kaufman .