TAMPA, Fla. —
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A hall of fame professional wrestler is recovering in a Florida hospital after a fall.
According to TMZ.com, Ric Flair was transported to a Tampa hospital after falling outside a restaurant on Friday.
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BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 19: WWE hall of fame wrestler Ric Flair speaks to the media prior to the running of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19, 2026 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Flair, whose real name is Richard Fliehr, posted a picture of himself on his social media accounts on Saturday thanking fans for their messages and prayers.
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Flair posted in part the following statement:
“Thank You To All The Tampa General Hospital Staff And Doctors That Put Up With Me Until 4:30am. I Appreciate You All And Thank You For Everything You Did For Me! I Am Focused On My Healing And Recovery Right Now. I Will Be Okay!”
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Also known as the “Nature Boy,” Flair was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame in 2008.
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