Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is resting after undergoing surgery Monday, according to a statement by his representatives.
Melinda Morris Zanoni, CEO of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, which represents Flair, tweeted that the procedure was not heart-related.
According to a statement tweeted Monday afternoon by Melinda Morris Zanoni, CEO of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, that Flair’s surgery was a success but that her client had “a long road ahead.”
https://twitter.com/LegacyTalentCEO/status/897230443359215617
Zanoni also reported that Flair’s surgery was not related to heart, but she did not clarify an earlier statement that said he had been admitted to the hospital with some “tough medical issues.”
As per the ESPN report, Flair was admitted to an intensive care unit, while TMZ, citing an anonymous WWE source, added that Flair was in a medically induced coma before his surgery. Zanoni had requested prayers and positive energy for the 68-year-old “living legend” earlier Monday.
https://twitter.com/LegacyTalentCEO/status/896947433061699584
On Saturday, she confirmed a report from Pro Wrestling Sheet that Flair had been hospitalized, but she said he was admitted for “routine monitoring” and there was no reason to panic.
https://twitter.com/LegacyTalentCEO/status/896546691381420032
Known as “The Nature Boy,” Flair is often considered one of the greatest sports entertainers of all time, with a career spanning more than 40 years and over 15 WWE championships. He recently wrote a book with his daughter, current WWE superstar Charlotte Flair, and was announced as the topic of ESPN’s next 30 for 30 documentary.
Please pray for my friend Ric Flair and keep him in your thoughts
— Rory Karpf (@RoryKarpf) August 14, 2017
Pro wrestlers John Cena, and Mick Foley, and former WCW president Eric Bischoff also tweeted their support.
Just hearing all this news about @RicFlairNatrBoy sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same #NeverGiveUp
— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/896999375326650368
https://twitter.com/EBischoff/status/897063196992733184
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