WWE legend Slick hospitalized after heart attack, recovering in ICU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Slick, a former WWE manager known for his work from 1986 to 1993, is currently recovering in the ICU following a heart attack and subsequent open-heart surgery. Steve Stasiak reported that Slick, whose real name is Kenneth Johnson, was hospitalized just hours after fans celebrated the anniversary of his WWF debut. He reportedly received prompt medical attention, and while recovery is slow, encouraging updates suggest he is improving. Slick was an influential figure in wrestling, managing several prominent wrestlers throughout his career.
- •Slick suffered a heart attack and underwent open-heart surgery.
- •He is recovering in the ICU with encouraging reports about his condition.
- •Slick is known for managing notable wrestling figures in WWE.
- •He was celebrated recently for the anniversary of his WWF debut.
- •Slick was inducted into the Southern Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — WWE legend rushed to hospital with heart attack. Here’s what we know
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