Ric Flair reveals injured eye after scary fall as WWE legend faces one more surgery and possible skin graft

WWE legend Ric Flair has shared a new update on his recovery after a fall in Tampa, Florida, left him with cuts to his head and eye and sent him to the hospital. The 77-year-old wrestler says he needs one more surgery and may also require a skin graft before he can fully recover. His latest photo with medical staff at USF Health offers fans a closer look at how he is doing.Ric Flair shows his injured eye after hospital stay in TampaRic Flair shared the recovery update on Wednesday, October 28, posting a photo with medical staff at USF Health in Florida. Along with the picture, he gave fans a clear idea of what remains before he can return to normal life. “One more surgery and one more possible skin graft, and then I will be good to go!” Flair wrote on X.His message suggests that he is making progress, although he still needs further medical care. The possible skin graft means doctors may need to use skin tissue to help repair the injured area. However, Flair has not shared further details about the planned procedure or confirmed when it will take place.The latest picture also gives fans a better view of his injured eye. In the days after the accident, Flair had been seen wearing an eye patch, which covered the affected area. His new post has now offered a clearer look at the injury as he continues to recover.Ric Flair’s fall outside Wagamama led to hospital treatmentThe accident happened on Friday, October 23, outside a Wagamama restaurant in Tampa, according to TMZ Sports, which first reported the incident. Flair suffered cuts to his head and eye, and an ambulance took him to the hospital. He reportedly remained there for more than 12 hours before being released.The fall raised concerns among fans, especially given Flair’s long career in professional wrestling and his past health struggles. However, he and his daughter, WWE superstar Charlotte Flair, later reassured people that he was doing okay. Flair also thanked those who had contacted him to check on his condition.After leaving the hospital, Flair shared a selfie the following morning, giving fans an early update on his condition. He also attended an event over the weekend, showing that he was able to make a public appearance despite the injury. However, the eye patch he wore meant people could not see the full extent of the damage.His latest photo and message provide a more detailed update, confirming that his recovery is not yet complete. While he remains hopeful about getting back to normal, the next surgery and the possibility of a skin graft are still ahead of him.For now, Flair has not announced a confirmed date for the procedure. His message makes one thing clear: he expects to need one more round of treatment before he considers himself ready to move forward.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.