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Ric Flair Hospitalized After Fall in Florida, Suffers Head and Facial Injuries
WWE Hall of Famer was taken to a hospital in Tampa following a fall outside a restaurant, hours after revealing a blood clot in his leg.
Wrestling legend Ric Flair was hospitalized in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 23, after suffering a fall that left him with injuries to his head and face, according to multiple media reports.
The 77-year-old WWE Hall of Famer reportedly fell outside Wagamama, a restaurant in Tampa, after leaving the establishment earlier in the day. According to TMZ Sports, Flair cut his head and the area around his eye during the incident, with significant bleeding reported. He was attended to by emergency personnel before being transported to a hospital by ambulance. A possible concussion was also mentioned in the initial report, although that injury has not been confirmed.
The incident came just hours after Flair disclosed another health concern that had already forced him to cancel a scheduled public appearance.
Flair Revealed Blood Clot Earlier Friday
Earlier in the day, Flair announced on social media that he would not be attending Washington State Horror Con in Washington state because doctors had restricted his travel due to a blood clot in his leg.
Flair apologized to the convention’s organizers, his representatives and the fans who had planned to meet him. He explained that his doctors had limited his travel to approximately three or four hours, making the trip to Seattle inadvisable.
The wrestling icon also emphasized the seriousness of blood clots and said he was scheduled to undergo a procedure to address the affected vein. According to his statement, his doctors expected the treatment to help him obtain clearance for longer trips afterward.
It remains unclear whether the fall and subsequent hospitalization will affect the timing of that planned procedure.
Latest Update on Ric Flair’s Condition
News of Flair’s hospitalization raised immediate concerns among wrestling fans, particularly given his previously disclosed medical issue. Initial reports did not establish the full extent of his injuries or provide a detailed account of his condition following his arrival at the hospital.
However, Flair’s daughter, WWE superstar Charlotte Flair, later offered a reassuring update on social media, indicating that her father was going to be okay. The update was reported by wrestling news outlet Fightful on Friday evening.
Further details about Flair’s treatment and recovery have not been established in the initial reports.
A Legendary Career in Professional Wrestling
Known worldwide as The Nature Boy, Flair is widely regarded as one of the most influential performers in professional wrestling history. His career spans several decades, with championship runs in organizations including the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling and WWE.
Famous for his flamboyant personality, trademark “Woooo!” and memorable rivalries, Flair became a defining figure of professional wrestling’s territorial era and its subsequent national expansion.
He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 as a singles performer and again in 2012 as a member of the Four Horsemen. His final wrestling match took place in July 2022, when he teamed with Andrade El Idolo against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal.
For now, fans will be hoping Flair makes a full recovery following the fall and receives appropriate care for both his reported injuries and his previously disclosed blood clot.
