# Ric Flair health and hospitalization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ric-flair-health-and-hospitalization
> Updated: 2026-10-25T00:32:17.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2.

Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, was hospitalized in Tampa, Florida, on October 23 after a fall outside a restaurant. Reports indicate the incident occurred at Wagamama when Flair stood up from the bar and subsequently collapsed while attempting to cross the street. The fall resulted in facial injuries, including significant bleeding near his head and eye area, and a suspected concussion.

Following treatment at the scene, he was transported to Tampa General Hospital. Flair was discharged on October 24 and is recovering at home. In social media updates, he appeared with an eye bandage and expressed gratitude to medical staff. His daughter, WWE wrestler Charlotte Flair, also reassured fans that he is going to be okay. Additionally, AEW commentator Tony Schiavone issued well-wishes for his recovery.

The fall occurred shortly after Flair had canceled a scheduled appearance at the Washington State Horror Convention due to a blood clot in his leg. Doctors had restricted his travel to three to four hours and scheduled him for a procedure to treat the affected vein. It remains unclear if the fall was directly related to the blood clot or other existing health concerns.

Following his release, Flair addressed concerns regarding his Facebook page, apologizing for inappropriate posts made during his hospitalization and clarifying that he no longer owns the account.

## Claims

- Ric Flair was hospitalized in Tampa, Florida, following a fall outside a restaurant. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Flair sustained injuries to his head and eye area during the fall. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Ric Flair had a blood clot in his leg prior to the fall. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Charlotte Flair confirmed her father was doing well and recovering. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Flair was treated at Tampa General Hospital. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Doctors restricted Flair's travel to three or four hours due to his medical condition. (single source)
- Flair canceled an appearance at the Washington State Horror Con in Seattle. (single source)
- Tony Schiavone of AEW sent well wishes to Ric Flair during a broadcast. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Ric Flair hospitalized after fall in Tampa, Florida

Wrestling legend Ric Flair was hospitalized in Tampa, Florida, after a fall caused facial injuries. He has since been released and is focusing on his recovery.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ric-flair-provides-health-update-after-hospitalization-in-florida

### 2026-10-23: Ric Flair hospitalized after fall in Tampa, Florida

Wrestling icon Ric Flair was hospitalized in Tampa after a fall outside a restaurant, suffering facial injuries. He has since been released and is recovering at home.

52 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ric-flair-cancels-appearance-due-to-blood-clot

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