WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair hospitalized in Tampa hours after revealing blood clot diagnosis
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Ric Flair reveals blood clot diagnosis and cancels appearance
On October 23, 2026, earlier in the day, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair revealed that he had a blood clot in his leg and could not participate in the fan convention that was planned for him. As Flair claimed, his physicians have advised him to limit travel to three to four hours, and this is why he had to miss out on this meeting.
The experienced wrestler also said that he had an appointment concerning his veins. It is worth noting that his withdrawal from participation was dictated by his physicians, and this fact had nothing to do with his previously declared intention to retire from public performances.
Of course, this news worried the audience, especially taking into consideration his age and numerous medical problems he has had to face. Nevertheless, the matter received an additional twist when reports about his fall surfaced.
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Ric Flair hospitalized after fall outside Tampa restaurant
As per the report by TMZ Sports, the wrestler suffered injuries outside Wagamama restaurant located in Tampa, which is where he fell after he left the area of the bar and crossed the street. He received head injuries and cuts around his eye with heavy bleeding.
He received medical attention at the scene before being taken by an ambulance to the nearest hospital. There were also concerns that he could be suffering from a concussion, although no official confirmation of that was available at the time of the first report.
His daughter, Charlotte Flair, who is a WWE superstar herself, provided some hope to his fans by posting on social media that her father would be fine. More information regarding the incident was not available at the time of the first report.
The fall added another layer of concern to an already worrying day for the veteran wrestler.
Ric Flair’s medical history and current health status
The 16-time WWE World Champion has faced many serious illnesses in his lifetime. One of his scariest experiences came in 2017, as he was taken through emergency surgery after having an intestinal blockage, which resulted in many complications, including kidney failure and heart-related issues. He had to be kept in a medically induced coma for several days before making a comeback.
His health problems persisted in later years too. It was revealed by Flair that he had had a heart attack during his last wrestling match in July 2022, where he was fighting alongside Andrade El Idolo against Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. He has also talked about getting treatment for skin cancer.
While he stopped appearing regularly in the ring, the wrestling star kept on appearing in public and stayed involved in the industry. Now, his latest problems with blood clots and falling down have come into the limelight.
Based on the most recent reports, the only positive statement made regarding his condition is from Charlotte. However, there has been no confirmation as yet with regard to other medical information regarding his injuries from the fall. He will certainly hope for a speedy recovery from his new health issues.
What is the latest update on Ric Flair’s injury?
Wrestling legend Ric Flair is expected to be okay after suffering a fall and head injury in Tampa, Florida, on October 23, 2026.
When did Ric Flair retire from WWE action?
Ric Flair retired from WWE action on March 30, 2008, at WrestleMania XXIV.
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