Ric Flair medical update: Nature Boy in medically induced coma, preparing for surgery

By Jack Crosby | Aug 14, 2017

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Professional wrestler Ric Flair of 'ESPN's 30 for 30: 'Nature Boy'' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) /

Ric Flair was hospitalized over the weekend and now there’s a report he’s in a medically induced coma

This past weekend, some unfortunate news broke that the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair was checked into the hospital for some heart-related issues. According to someone on Flair’s management staff at the time, it was just for some routine monitoring. However, we’re learning on Monday that Flair’s condition is anything but “routine.”

There were some reports floating around on Monday that the 16-time professional wrestling world champion was put into a medically-induced coma. Early Monday afternoon, TMZ confirmed that report through a rep for WWE. Flair indeed in the coma and they are preparing him for surgery.

The whole situation has been pretty vague since Saturday when it was first reported that Flair was admitted to the hospital. Monday, though, was when we all started to assume that the situation was worse than some had all expected. Prominent folks within the wrestling community began to send their well wishes on Twitter, sending up a serious red flag.

I saw @RicFlairNatrBoy before I flew to Boston yesterday
I can assure that he needs everyone's prayers and positive vibes. Thx in advance!!
— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) August 14, 2017

Sending positive energy and prayers out to you Ric. We need The Nature Boy around for a long time! @LegacyTalentCEO @MsCharlotteWWE https://t.co/BFbz6YvB0D
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 14, 2017

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

Right now, this is all that we know about the condition of the former NWA/WCW/WWF/E world champion.

Flair right now is not an active member of the WWE roster, rather acting as an ambassador for the company on various appearances. Of course, his legacy right now within professional wrestling is being carried on by his daughter Charlotte, who is making her mark as one of the greatest women’s wrestlers that we have ever seen step into a ring.

As more becomes available about the condition of Flair, we will be sure to keep everyone updated. At this time, our thoughts and prayers go out to the greatest world champion the professional wrestling business has ever seen as he gets set for one of his greatest fights.

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