WWE legend Ric Flair was rushed to the hospital just hours after revealing he was battling blood clots, according to TMZ.
The 77-year-old WWE Hall of Famer was reportedly dining at a restaurant in Tampa, Florida, on Friday morning when he stepped outside and suddenly fell, suffering injuries to his face.
According to the outlet, Flair sustained cuts to his head and near his eye before being transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Ric Flair attends an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Just hours before his hospitalization, Flair announced on social media that he would no longer attend Washington State Horror Con in Seattle after doctors discovered 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,” the wrestling icon explained.
“Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First,” he added.
Restaurant in Tampa, Florida.
“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 wrote.
The wrestling legend also revealed that he was preparing to undergo a medical procedure to address the affected vein, expressing hope that the treatment would eventually allow him to travel again.
The latest health scare comes months after Flair disclosed that he was experiencing unspecified health problems in May. At the time, he said he was stepping away to prioritize his well-being following a heated social media rant involving an apparent trademark dispute with his son.
Flair has faced serious medical emergencies in the past. In 2017, the WWE Hall of Famer was placed in a medically induced coma after suffering multiple organ failure.
