Ric Flair was hospitalized shortly after asserting he was dealing with blood clots, according to TMZ.
The WWE Hall of Famer was at a restaurant in Tampa, Fla. on Friday morning when he walked outside and “suddenly fell and injured his face,” per the outlet.
Flair, 77, is said to have lower his head and eye open before leaving in an ambulance.
Ric Flair speaks onstage at The Roast of Ric Flair at Nashville Fairgrounds, Friday, July 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. Getty Images
Just hours earlier, Flair advised followers on social media he was canceling a scheduled look at Washington State Horror Con in Seattle after being identified with a blood clot in his leg.
“Unfortunately, I Am Dealing With A Blood Clot In My Leg, And My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours,” Flair wrote. “Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First.
I Want To Sincerely Apologize To My Agent, Steve Solomon, Washington State Horror Con @wahorrorcon, @bigeventny, And Especially All My Fans In Seattle For Having To Cancel My Scheduled Appearance.
Unfortunately, I Am Dealing With A Blood Clot In My Leg, And My Doctors Have…
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) October 23, 2026
“Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening. We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice.”
Flair added that he was scheduled to endure a process to deal with the affected vein, which he hoped would permit him to resume touring.
Former wrestler Ric Flair attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Cleveland. Getty Images
In May, Flair revealed that he was dealing with “health issues” and was taking time to “focus on” his well being after ranting over what appeared at the time to be a trademark combat with his son.
In 2017, Flair was put in a medically induced coma due to a number of organ failure.