WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair hospitalized in Tampa following an accident outside Florida restaurant

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has recently been hospitalized amid a blood clot scare following an unfortunate accident he met outside a Florida restaurant. He was rushed to a hospital in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 23, 2026, after suffering a fall outside the restaurant. Reports suggest that he has sustained multiple injuries.The incident occurred just hours after the 77-year-old wrestling legend revealed that he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg, raising further concerns about his health. According to TMZ, the Hall of Famer got up from the bar, left his phone and drink behind, and walked across the street before suddenly falling.Earlier on Friday, Flair announced that he would be unable to attend Washington State Horror Con, scheduled for October 23–25 in Puyallup, Washington, because of a blood clot in his leg. Amid this blood clot scare, the veteran wrestler faced an unfortunate accident.WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair hospitalized after meeting with an accident in Tampa, amid his blood clot concernsWWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has recently been hospitalized amid a blood clot scare following an unfortunate accident he met outside a Florida restaurant. He was rushed to a hospital in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 23, 2026, after suffering a fall outside the restaurant.Reports suggest that the bloody fall left Flair with cuts to his head and eye, with significant bleeding around his eye. Reports are also doing the rounds that the 77-year-old wrestling legend may have suffered a concussion.According to TMZ, emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and attended to Flair immediately before transporting him to a nearby hospital by ambulance. As of the latest available reports, further details about his condition and the extent of his injuries have not been confirmed.Just before the incident occurred, Flair announced on Twitter that he was canceling his scheduled appearance at Washington State Horror Con in Seattle because doctors had discovered a blood clot in his leg.“Unfortunately, I Am Dealing With A Blood Clot In My Leg, And My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First,” he added.Flair even explained to his fans the dangers associated with blood clots and explained why he was following his doctors’ orders, “Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening. We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice.”However, as of now, no confirmed medical update following the fall; the extent of his injuries and his recovery timeline remain unclear.Flair, widely regarded as one of professional wrestling's greatest performers, is a 16-time world champion and a two-time WWE Hall of Famer. Meanwhile, fans need to await about further updates on his condition following the incident.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.