WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has returned home after being hospitalized following a fall in Tampa, Florida, on Friday. The 77-year-old wrestling legend has confirmed that he is now focused on recovering from his injuries and reassured wrestling community that he expects to be okay.
Flair was treated for an eye ailment at Tampa General Hospital after as reported falling outside a Wagamama restaurant and bar. He remained under medical care until early Saturday morning before being discharged, later taking to social media to thank those who had reached out with messages of support. “I will get back to you each individually as I get stronger.
“Thank you all for the messages and prayers,” Flair wrote. Adding to the story, thank you to all the Tampa General Hospital staff and doctors that put up with me until 4:30am. I appreciate you all and thank you for everything you did for me!” He further stated, “I am focused on my healing and recovery right now. I will be okay!”
Flair additionally addressed concerns about posts appearing on his Facebook account while he was hospitalized. The one-time WWE Champion explained that he no longer controls the page amid an ongoing legal dispute involving a digital talent agency. Apologized for content published during his hospital stay. “And just so you know for those who were asking and wondering, I don’t own my own Facebook page anymore,” Flair wrote. The moment was totally inappropriate!” “I apologize for the reckless posting behavior on my Facebook when I was in the hospital.
The fall occurred just hours after Flair revealed that he would be unable to attend Washington State Horror Con this weekend due to a separate health concern. He has reportedly been dealing with a blood clot in his leg for several months, restricting his ability to undertake lengthy journeys.
As noted by TMZ, Flair had been at the Wagamama bar before getting up and walking across the street, where he suddenly fell. The incident as reported exited him with facial injuries. Significant bleeding from his eye — prompting emergency personnel to respond and transport him to the hospital by ambulance.
Flair is additionally from what is being said scheduled to undergo a procedure involving the affected vein as part of his ongoing treatment. Furthermore, there has been no corroborated indication that the blood clot contributed to Friday’s fall.
Despite experiencing two health-related setbacks in a short period, Flair’s latest update confirms that he has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home. The WWE Hall of Famer has thanked faithful for their continued support while he concentrates on his health.