Ric Flair has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home following a fall outside a Tampa, Florida, restaurant and bar on Friday, October 24, 2026. The 77-year-old WWE Hall of Famer was treated for an eye injury at Tampa General Hospital after the incident, which reportedly occurred outside Wagamama.
According to reports, Flair remained hospitalized overnight before being discharged early Saturday morning. The nature of the fall has not been detailed beyond the location and the eye injury he sustained, and no further medical specifics have been confirmed.
Flair addressed the situation directly on his personal X account, thanking fans for their support. “Thank You All For The Messages And Prayers! I Will Get Back To You Each Individually As I Get Stronger. Thank You To All The Tampa General Hospital Staff And Doctors,” he wrote, according to Slam Wrestling. The message confirmed both his release from the hospital and his intention to continue recovering outside of it.
The update came amid what Slam Wrestling described as “a roller coaster of a 48 hours” for the wrestling legend, a window that also included controversy surrounding posts made on his Facebook account. Reports indicate Flair addressed those controversial posts as part of the broader update on his condition, though the specific content of that controversy was not detailed in the available reporting.
Flair, a 16-time world champion across promotions including WWE, WCW, and NWA, remains one of the most recognizable figures in professional wrestling history even in retirement from in-ring competition. His hospitalization drew immediate attention from fans and media given his age and his enduring public profile within WWE’s alumni network.
As of the latest reporting, Flair is said to be focused on recovery at home, and he has reassured followers that he expects to be okay. No timeline for a full recovery or further medical details have been made public, and WAW will provide updates as more information becomes available.
