Ric Flair’s announcement about a blood clot preceded another health scare Friday, when a fall in Tampa, Florida, sent the wrestling legend to a hospital, according to TMZ Sports.
The outlet reported that Flair injured his face outside Wagamama after spending time at the restaurant’s bar that morning. Sources told TMZ he left his drink and phone behind, crossed the street, and then fell.
Emergency responders attended to Flair before an ambulance transported him for treatment. TMZ’s sources described cuts to Flair’s head and around one eye, with significant bleeding from the eye injury. They also raised the possibility of a concussion, though the report did not confirm that diagnosis.
The circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear. The report did not establish any connection between the incident and Flair’s previously disclosed clot.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Ric Flair rushed to hospital after falling outside restaurant in Florida.
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— TMZ (@TMZ) October 23, 2026
What did Ric Flair say about his blood clot?
Earlier Friday, Flair told fans that medical advice would prevent him from traveling to Seattle for a convention appearance. He said doctors had advised against longer flights because of the clot.
TMZ’s sources said Flair had faced the issue for several months, rather than learning about it immediately before Friday’s incident.
Article Continues BelowIn his announcement, Flair apologized to supporters and his agent for canceling. He also discussed the potential severity of clots and referenced Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ recent diagnosis.
Flair said he expected to undergo vein stripping, a procedure involving the affected vein. Whether Friday’s injuries will alter those plans remains unknown.
The hospitalization follows another major medical crisis in Flair’s past. In 2017, an intestinal rupture nearly claimed his life. He subsequently spent weeks receiving intensive care, including a period in a coma that doctors induced, before recovering.