Ric Flair has revealed he needs one more surgery, and possibly a skin graft, as he continues recovering from a serious eye injury sustained in a fall outside a Tampa restaurant last week. The two-time WWE Hall of Famer shared the update on social media on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, posting a photo alongside members of the University of South Florida Health Eye Institute.
In his message, Flair wrote, “One More Surgery And One More Possible Skin Graft, And Then I Will Be Good To Go!” He also thanked USF Health for its care during his treatment, signaling that the end of his recovery process is in sight even though the exact procedure and timeline for the additional surgery have not been disclosed.
The injury stems from a fall Flair suffered outside a restaurant in Tampa, Florida, last week, which resulted in significant damage to his eye and reportedly left him bloodied. Multiple outlets have since reported on his recovery, with Flair himself providing the most direct updates through his own social media account rather than through WWE or any third party.
Flair’s announcement confirms that he has already undergone at least one procedure related to the injury, with this latest statement indicating that a further operation, and potentially a skin graft, is still required before he considers his recovery complete. No further details have been provided regarding the severity of the eye damage, the nature of the skin graft procedure, or when the next surgery might take place.
As one of the most recognizable figures in professional wrestling history, Flair’s health updates have drawn significant attention from fans and media alike. The 16-time world champion has remained a visible presence in wrestling media and pop culture well after his in-ring career, and his candid updates on this injury have continued that pattern of direct communication with his audience. WAW will continue to follow Flair’s recovery and provide updates as more information becomes available.
