Below is all I've updated up till now, and wherest I shall add new updates.
Keep checking back here for future info.
Keep checking back here for future info.
8/14
1:25pm (all times Pacific)
Flair was checked into the hospital Saturday re: a heart issue.
He is being prepped for surgery, currently.
1:33pm
"Ric Flair is now out of surgery but the situation is still extremely serious." F4W Online. This was not a five minute operation. I'm getting caught up slowly-some.
8/15
10:54am
"Flair has a heart condition called alcoholic cardiomyopathy. On August 13, 2017, he was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) with heart–related issues. On August 14, Flair had surgery to help the heart–related issues." - Barnett, Josh (August 14, 2017). "Reports: Wrestling legend Ric Flair resting after surgery". USA Today. McLean, Virginia: Gannett Company.
2:32pm
According to F4W Online: "Ric Flair remains in critical condition as of last word in a hospital in Atlanta. Flair underwent colon surgery yesterday to remove a blockage that was the catalyst for a number of different health issues that followed including kidney failure. Those in WWE were made aware that Flair is on kidney dialysis as well. A key is being able to get the kidneys back functioning. The surgery was considered a success, but as noted there are more issues involved."
8/16
6:45am
"Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is resting comfortably in an Atlanta hospital following surgery, but remains in critical condition ... is not out of the woods yet?" - CBS Sports
8/17
12:57pm
WWE Legend Ric Flair Experiencing 'Multiple Organ Problems' & Remains in Critical Condition: Report By PEOPLE/Jason Duaine Hahn, August 17, 2017: "Wrestling legend Ric Flair is experiencing “multiple organ problems” and remains listed in critical condition at an Atlanta-based hospital, according to his fiancee, Wendy Barlow." There is still no word if he is out of the coma.
1:40pm
"Ric Flair Had Part of His Bowel Removed During Latest Health Scare" - Sports Illustrated
2:55pm
"The latest regarding Ric Flair’s surgery from Monday is that he had part of his bowel removed due to what was thought to be an intestinal blockage. There was fear that he was not going to survive the surgery. While the surgery did end up being a success, there were complications including an infection. It’s possible that Flair will be in the hospital for over a month as there are hopes he will be able to fight off the infection and regain kidney function." - PWMania
7:14pm
"PWInsider.com reported that while Flair’s surgery was a success, he is currently undergoing dialysis to restore proper function of his kidneys." - www.wrestlezone.com
8/18
7:50am
Now, his fiancee Wendy Barlow is denying "rumors" that the surgery involved his colon. Still no further clarification beyond that, and not heart-related. Also: multiple organ failure.
2:49pm
The details behind Ric Flair scare: alcohol problems, bowel removal - By Hannah Withiam fot the NY Post.
8/19
3:36
RIC FLAIR 'VERY GOOD SIGN' Nature Boy's Getting Better!!! - Via TMZ Sports. ""awake, communicating and progressing" ... according to his rep ... He's definitely not out of the woods yet, though -- his rep Melinda says there are still "complications" ... so Ric needs his rest."
7:32pm
"He did cut a promo on a nurse yesterday, so anyone that knows Ric Flair knows that's a very, very good sign. ... The man outlived a plane crash and being struck by lightning, he is a survivor. Grateful for all the love and respect sent Ric Flair's way." - Melinda Morris Zanoni via CBS Sports.
8/21
1:33pm
"WWE legend Ric Flair ‘getting better’ but still has ‘long road to go’ in recovery" - NY Daily News
8/24
9:57am
"According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ric Flair remains hospitalized, but things are considered more optimistic than they were last week. Flair in conscious, has been talking with family, and is said to be getting stronger with each day. Flair has to get his kidneys functioning and has to overcome an infection. Right now he has an external pacemaker, but will likely be getting surgery to install an internal pacemaker. They went with the external pacemaker because he wasn’t ready for another operation and they needed his heart beating at a steady rate." - 411 Mania
8/29
7:51am
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair posted his first tweet since his health scare earlier this month. "Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been, to stand up taller than you ever were," Flair tweeted. "Naitch WILL be back!" - www.WrestlingInc.com
Again, keep checking back, gentlepersons. If you catch news before I do, please let me know and I'll post it here -- with a No-prize awarded yer way, natch.