Ric Flair hospitalized in Tampa after fall following blood clot diagnosis
Wrestling icon Ric Flair, 77, was rushed to a Tampa hospital on October 23 after falling outside a restaurant, sustaining facial injuries and potential head trauma. The incident occurred hours after he canceled a Seattle appearance due to a leg blood clot, which he described as life-threatening. Flair plans vein surgery to address the clot, citing recent cases like Jalen Hurts' to emphasize the severity of the condition. While the fall may be unrelated to the clot, it complicates his recovery timeline. Flair has a history of serious health issues, including a 2017 intestinal rupture, and remains active in the wrestling world despite recent medical setbacks.