By Salma El-Sakka
WWE legend Ric Flair has reassured fans he will recover after falling and hitting his head outside a restaurant in Tampa, Florida. The 77-year-old, whose real name is Richard Fliehr, said he faces "one more surgery" and a possible skin graft following the accident on Friday outside a Wagamama location.
Positive update from hospital
Flair posted a photo on X showing himself with medical professionals at the USF Health Eye Institute. He wrote: "One more surgery and one more possible skin graft, and then I will be good to go!" The fall was first reported by TMZ, which said Flair was crossing the street when he suddenly fell, suffering cuts to his head and eye.
Daughter shares lighthearted comment
The following day, Flair posted another photo smiling with a patch over his eye, thanking fans for messages and prayers and praising Tampa General Hospital staff who cared for him until 4:30 a.m. His daughter, WWE superstar Charlotte Flair, quipped that her father told doctors he fell because "[Ultimate] Warrior dropping him on his head," adding he is going to be okay.
Recent health complications
The fall came hours after Flair was forced to withdraw from a convention appearance due to a blood clot in his leg, with doctors limiting his travel to three to four hours. His son-in-law Conrad Thompson recently described Flair's daily life in Tampa, noting he has a strong support network and remains recognizable in public, often wearing a Rolex and sunglasses at local establishments.
Decorated career
Flair, whose last match took place in 2022, is regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His in-ring career spanned more than 50 years, and he is recognized as a 16-time world heavyweight champion and a two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee.
