Wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, rushed to Tampa hospital after fall outside bar, head injuries: report
Key Points:
- Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was rushed to a Florida hospital after falling outside a Tampa bar, reportedly injuring his face and possibly suffering a concussion.
- The fall occurred hours after Flair announced he would miss a scheduled appearance in Seattle due to a serious blood clot in his leg, which requires surgery.
- Tampa Fire Rescue confirmed responding to the fall but did not disclose patient details due to privacy laws.
- Flair, 77, has a history of health and alcohol issues and recently returned to wrestling with All Elite Wrestling after his "Last Match" in 2022.
- Throughout his career, Flair was an eight-time WCW world heavyweight champion, nine-time NWA world heavyweight champion, two-time WWE champion, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.