The wrestling world was buzzing as WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was as covered rushed to a hospital in Tampa, Florida, on Friday after suffering a fall outside a restaurant, just hours after publicly revealing that he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg.
As per TMZ.com, those close to the situation with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed that Flair had been at a Wagamama restaurant earlier that morning. After getting up from the bar, the wrestling legend word is that left his phone. Drink behind before walking across the street — where he suddenly fell and sustained injuries to his hero.
TMZ reported that Flair suffered cuts to his head and eye, with significant bleeding from the eye area. There were what's more concerns that the 77-year-old may have sustained a concussion, although that has not been medically confirmed.
Emergency medical personnel replied to the scene and provided assistance before Flair was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Further details regarding his condition, the extent of his injuries, and whether he would require additional treatment were not immediately available.
Which had prevented him from traveling by air, the incident occurred just hours after Flair informed fans that he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg. Yet, there has been no verified indication that the blood clot was connected to Friday’s fall.
Flair’s hospitalization comes amid concerns about his health following the earlier announcement. As of this writing, no additional information has been let go regarding his recovery or when he may be discharged from the hospital.