NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsOctober 24, 2026Hillsborough County
Ric Flair hospitalised after falling outside a Tampa restaurant following a leg blood clot diagnosis
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Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair was hospitalized at Tampa General Hospital following a fall outside a Tampa restaurant on Friday, October 24, 2026. The incident occurred shortly after Flair publicly disclosed that he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg and had canceled an upcoming appearance in Seattle.
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The public figures involved faced medical complications and event cancellations, highlighting issues surrounding travel restrictions for severe health conditions and emergency medical response in Tampa.
Key Facts
- Ric Flair fell outside the Wagamama restaurant in Tampa on Friday, October 24, 2026.
- The fall resulted in a cut to his head and eye.
- Emergency medical personnel responded and transported Flair by ambulance to Tampa General Hospital.
- Flair was cared for by hospital staff and doctors until 4:30 a.m.
- Prior to the fall, Flair had disclosed that he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg.
- Medical advice restricted Flair's travel to three to four hours, forcing him to cancel an appearance at Washington State Horror Con in Seattle.
- Flair was scheduled to undergo a procedure to strip the affected vein.
- TMZ reported that the blood-clot issue had been ongoing for months.
- Flair was previously hospitalized in 2017 for an intestinal rupture that resulted in a medically induced coma.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationTMZ Sports“Media organization that reported on the incident.”OrganizationTampa General Hospital“Hospital where Ric Flair received emergency medical treatment.”locationTampa“City where the fall and hospitalization occurred.”PersonSteve Solomon“Ric Flair's agent.”PersonRic Flair“Professional wrestling figure who fell and was hospitalized.”PersonJalen Hurts“Mentioned in relation to blood clot complications.”locationSeattle“City where the convention appearance was scheduled.”OrganizationWagamama“Restaurant outside of which Flair fell.”OrganizationWashington State Horror Con“Event in Seattle that Flair canceled.”