WWE legend Ric Flair placed in medically induced coma

The reason he was hospitalised is still unknown, the situation has been described as “extremely serious”

KARACHI: After being hospitalised a couple of days earlier, WWE legend Ric Flair has been put in medically induced coma to prevent brain swelling. While the specific reason he was hospitalised is still unknown, the situation has been described as “extremely serious” by those close to him.

When on Sunday, Flair was hospitalised, it was downplayed as just a “routine” visit. However, his manager Melinda Moris Zanoni later on posted an update on Twitter saying, Flair was "dealing with some tough medical issues" and asked for people to send prayers.

Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻

— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@MelindaMorrisZ) August 14, 2017

It’s well known that the 16-time World Champion has been suffering cardiomyopathy because of long term alcohol abuse, which can result in heart failure. That may not only be it. Zanoni tweeted late Monday night that Flair just had a successful surgery, which was not heart-related and that there was a long road to recovery ahead. He is still said to be in a critical condition.



Several wrestling personalities and countless fans have showed support for the WWE Hall of Famer on social media. “Sending positive energy and prayers out to you Ric. We need The Nature Boy around for a long time!” tweeted fellow Hall of Famer Mick Foley.

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

“Just hearing all this news about Ric Flair sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same #NeverGiveUp” posted John Cena.

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The current Intercontinental Champion The Miz also tweeted out in support of The Nature Boy, “My thoughts and prayers go out to one of my heroes Ric Flair. To be the man, you have to beat the man and NOTHING beats Ric Flair.”

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The Olympic gold medalist and former WWE Champion Kurt Angle tweeted, “You have been my inspiration. You taught me so much, especially how to "give" to the business, and not "take" from it. Praying for you!”

@RicFlairNatrBoy U have been my inspiration. U taught me so much, especially how to "give" to the biz, and not "take" from it. Praying 4 U!

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 14, 2017

As the news got out, Flair’s situation has been covered by many mainstream international news outlets, including Rolling Stone. Ric Flair was even trending last night on Twitter as a ton of support and prayers poured in from all around the world for his well-being.



Throughout the years, the stylin’, profilin’ superstar has survived a plane crash and a lightning strike, and gone on to inspire generations of wrestlers, including his daughter and WWE star Charlotte. We here at The Express Tribune and all his Pakistani fans are rooting for The Man to “Wooo” out of this tough situation, like always, and wish Flair a speedy recovery.

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