WWE Legend Ric Flair Posted About Blood Clots, But Another Reason Landed Him In The Hospital
Ric Flair was reportedly taken to the hospital after an incident outside a restaurant.
The WWE legend reportedly injured his face just hours after announcing he would miss a fan convention because of a blood clot in his leg. Flair was at Wagamama in Tampa on Friday morning when he reportedly fell while walking across the street.
Ric Flair is a WWE Hall of Famer known as “The Nature Boy.” The wrestling legend previously faced serious health complications in 2017. He nearly died after suffering an intestinal rupture and eventually spent time in a medically induced coma before recovering.
Ric Flair Has Canceled His Seattle Appearance
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Flair announced that he would miss his scheduled appearance at a fan convention in Seattle. He apologized to his agent, Steve Solomon, Washington State Horror Con, Big Event NY, and his fans in Seattle. He also explained that his doctors had restricted his travel because of a blood clot in his leg.
The WWE star said his doctors had limited his travel to three or four hours, so the Seattle trip is impossible. “And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First,” he wrote.
He also reminded fans that blood clots could be life-threatening. “Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening,” Flair wrote. He referenced Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and his complications involving blood clots in his lungs.
The wrestler also revealed that he was scheduled to undergo an operation to strip the affected vein. He apologized for the inconvenience and thanked fans for their patience, understanding, and continued support.
His Instagram post gained several supportive comments from followers. One person commented, “Get well soon, take care, sending prayers for a full recovery!!” Another fan shared their own experience with the condition, writing, “Rest up, brother. I had a blood clot in my leg back in 2019. Scary stuff”
Flair Was Rushed To The Hospital After A Nasty Fall
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Flair was reportedly taken to a hospital after falling outside Wagamama in Tampa, Florida. Sources told TMZ that he had been at the restaurant that morning. He reportedly got up from the bar, leaving his phone and drink behind, before walking across the street.
The wrestler suddenly fell while outside the restaurant, according to the report. He reportedly injured his face and cut his head and eye open. Flair’s eye was bleeding heavily, and he may also have suffered a concussion.
He was eventually loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital. The report did not provide further details about his condition after his arrival. The fall reportedly happened hours after Flair announced that he could not travel to Seattle because of the blood clot. Some sources said the clot was not new and that he had been dealing with it for months.
Ric Flair Previously Survived Health Complications
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In 2019, the wrestling legend was reportedly rushed to a hospital after something went wrong while he was in the Atlanta area. His condition was described as “very serious.”
At that time, his wife, Wendy Barlow, issued a statement about his condition to TMZ Sports. “Due to ongoing health complications, Ric was taken to the hospital and is expected to undergo a procedure tomorrow morning, after which he expects to fully recover,” she said.
“The Nature Boy” also suffered a life-threatening medical emergency in 2017 after his intestine ruptured. According to the report, he spent 11 days in a medically induced coma and remained in intensive care during his recovery. He was reportedly on the verge of dying, but he eventually pulled through.
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The Legend Had A Great Run In The Wrestling History
The legendary wrestler is someone who is widely considered to be the best wrestler ever to lace the boots. Flair began his career in the 1970s and rose through the ranks of the National Wrestling Alliance.
He won his first NWA World Heavyweight Championship in 1981 and also held the championship a record 16 times. He had his career major runs in WCW and WWE.
Flair’s flashy robes, diamond-studded rings, and signature “Woo!” became a popular part of his public image. He was known for his figure-four leglock and hard-hitting wrestling style. The legend was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. The Blast reported that he had his last match at age 73.
Flair also shares a strong bond with his daughter, Charlotte Flair, since she was a child. Charlotte followed him into wrestling and became a multiple-time WWE champion. She also became one of the top female wrestlers in the world. Flair has repeatedly expressed pride in her achievements, and he calls her “The Queen.”
Ric Flair Declared He Was No Longer ‘The Man’
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In early 2023, Flair declared he was no longer “The Man” in professional wrestling. He also apologized to WWE stars Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins over past issues surrounding the alias “The Man.”
“I’m not the
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