It looks like The Nature Boy is unfortunately dealing with multiple health issues right now as TMZ is reporting that Ric Flair has been rushed to a hospital after he fell outside a restaurant on Friday. The incident comes just hours after Flair posted an announcement revealing that he had to cancel an upcoming appearance this weekend because he’s unable to fly due to a blood clot.
According to the report Flair was hanging out at Wagamama in Tampa this morning, and he got up from the bar, left his phone and drink, and started walking across the street.
Sources claim that Ric Flair suddenly fell and injured his face while he was outside. Flair reportedly cut his head and eye, and it’s being said that his eye was bleeding extensively. The Nature Boy was then loaded into an ambulance and rushed to the hospital.
Ric Flair was taken to the hospital after he fell outside a restaurant in Florida on Friday. https://t.co/2OPrugAKz6
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 23, 2026
Earlier today Ric Flair posted the following statement:
“I Want To Sincerely Apologize To My Agent, Steve Solomon, Washington State Horror Con @wahorrorcon, @bigeventny, And Especially All My Fans In Seattle For Having To Cancel My Scheduled Appearance.
Unfortunately, I Am Dealing With A Blood Clot In My Leg, And My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First.
Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening. We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice.
I’m Scheduled To Have A Procedure To Strip The Affected Vein, Which My Doctors Expect Will Allow Me To Be Cleared For More Travel Afterward.
Please Know This Decision Was Not Made Lightly. I Am Truly Sorry For The Inconvenience And Disappointment, And I Am Incredibly Grateful For Your Patience, Understanding, And Continued Support.
I Look Forward To Getting Healthy And Seeing You All Down The Road. Thank You For The Love And Support.
Much Love,
Ric Flair”
I Want To Sincerely Apologize To My Agent, Steve Solomon, Washington State Horror Con @wahorrorcon, @bigeventny, And Especially All My Fans In Seattle For Having To Cancel My Scheduled Appearance.
Unfortunately, I Am Dealing With A Blood Clot In My Leg, And My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First.
Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening. We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice.
I’m Scheduled To Have A Procedure To Strip The Affected Vein, Which My Doctors Expect Will Allow Me To Be Cleared For More Travel Afterward.
Please Know This Decision Was Not Made Lightly. I Am Truly Sorry For The Inconvenience And Disappointment, And I Am Incredibly Grateful For Your Patience, Understanding, And Continued Support.
I Look Forward To Getting Healthy And Seeing You All Down The Road. Thank You For The Love And Support.
Much Love,
Ric Flair
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) October 23, 2026
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.