Ric Flair hospitalized after fall outside Tampa restaurant

Ric Flair, the wrestling legend, was hospitalized after a fall outside a restaurant in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, according to 933theeagle.iheart.com. The fall caused cuts to his head and eye, and emergency medical personnel took him to the hospital.

This incident occurred just hours after Flair announced he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg, which had led to the cancellation of a fan convention appearance in Seattle, as reported by 933theeagle.iheart.com. Flair shared that doctors advised against long flights due to the clot, which can be life-threatening.

Flair is scheduled to undergo a procedure to strip the affected vein in hopes of improving his ability to travel. The Washington Times noted concerns about how the fall and hospitalization might affect this upcoming medical procedure.

The 77-year-old WWE Hall of Famer has a history of health issues, including a medically induced coma in 2017 due to multiple organ failure, according to 933theeagle.iheart.com. No official update on Flair's condition has been released, and it remains unclear if the fall is related to his blood clot condition.

Flair's recent health challenges have brought attention to the seriousness of blood clots, referencing a similar diagnosis recently made public about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, as noted by 933theeagle.iheart.com.