Wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, rushed to Tampa hospital after fall outside bar, head injuries: report

Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was reportedly rushed to a Florida hospital after falling outside a Tampa bar, sustaining facial injuries and possibly a concussion. The incident occurred shortly after Flair announced he had to cancel an appearance due to a blood clot in his leg that requires surgery. Flair, who has a history of health and alcohol issues, has had a sporadic presence in wrestling in recent years.

• Ric Flair was reportedly taken to a Tampa hospital after a fall outside a bar.
• He sustained injuries to his face, including cuts to his head and eye, and possibly a concussion.
• This incident follows Flair’s announcement that he must postpone appearances due to a blood clot in his leg.
• Flair is scheduled for surgery on the affected vein to address the blood clot.
• Tampa Fire Rescue confirmed responding to a fall outside an establishment and transporting an adult male to a hospital, but did not name Flair due to privacy guidelines.
• Flair, 77, has a history of health and alcohol issues.
• He had his so-called ‘Last Match’ in 2022 and made appearances in All Elite Wrestling in 2023.