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Ric Flair Hospitalized After Fall Following Blood-Clot Disclosure
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On Friday, October 23 2026, wrestling legend Ric Flair fell outside the Wagamama restaurant in Tampa, Florida. Emergency responders treated cuts to his head and the area around his right eye and transported him to Tampa General Hospital. Initial reports noted possible concussion, though no official diagnosis has been released.
Background & Context
Earlier that same day Flair announced on Instagram that doctors had diagnosed a blood clot in his leg. He said the condition limited his travel to “3–4 hours,” forcing him to cancel a scheduled appearance at Washington State Horror Con in Seattle.
Data & Statistics
- Age: 77 years
- Injuries: cuts to head and right-eye area; bleeding reported as “extensive”; concussion not confirmed
- Travel restriction: 3–4 hours per doctor’s orders
- Planned medical action: procedure to “strip the affected vein” to enable longer travel
Official Statements & Responses
He also reiterated that he is scheduled for a vein-stripping procedure that doctors expect will clear him for future travel.
Charlotte Flair, his daughter and WWE star, posted on X that her father was “going to be OK” and shared a joke he reportedly made to doctors about the late Ultimate Warrior being responsible for his fall.
On-the-Ground Reports
Multiple outlets, citing sources with direct knowledge, reported that Flair left the bar area of Wagamama, walked across the street, and suddenly fell. First-responders arrived, provided on-scene care, and loaded him onto a stretcher for ambulance transport to the nearby hospital.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While several sources describe “extensive” eye bleeding and a head cut, the presence of a concussion remains unverified. No medical authority has publicly confirmed or denied a concussion diagnosis, leaving that aspect of his condition uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Thank You All For The Messages And Prayers! I Will Get Back To You Each Individually As I Get Stronger,” — Ric Flair, no official — Ric Flair, no official
- “Unfortunately, I am dealing with a blood clot in my leg, and my doctors have limited my travel to 3–4 hours,” — Ric Flair, no official — Ric Flair, no official
- “I'm scheduled to have a procedure to strip the affected vein, which my doctors expect will allow me to be cleared for more travel afterward,” — Ric Flair, no official — Ric Flair, no official
- “Not my dad telling the doctor he fell because of Warrior dropping him on his head. (Ps: He’s going to be ok),” — Charlotte Flair, no official — Charlotte Flair, no official
What’s Next
Flair has indicated that he will undergo the vein-stripping procedure in the near future. He expressed optimism that the treatment will allow him to travel beyond the current 3–4 hour limit, though no specific date for the procedure has been announced.