WWE Legend Ric Flair Shares Gruesome Photo of Recent Injury
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Just one day after announcing he was cancer-free, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has revealed he is dealing with another significant health issue. In a new social media post, "The Nature Boy" shared a graphic photo of a severe cut on his forehead.
Flair explained that this new injury was the reason he was forced to miss a scheduled appearance at the ATL Comic Convention this past weekend.
Ric Flair Reveals Nasty Forehead Injury
In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Flair showed a photo of a large, stitched-up gash above his left eye. He used the post to apologize directly to the convention and the fans who had been expecting him.
".@ATL__CC, I'm Sorry I Missed You, But Now You Know Why!" Flair wrote. "Moving Forward With @FitermanSports, It Won't Happen Again!" The cause of the injury was not revealed in his post.
A Rollercoaster Of A Week
This news comes at the end of a very eventful few weeks for the 76-year-old wrestling legend. In late June, he confirmed he was battling skin cancer and would require surgery.
After the procedure in early July, he posted a series of inspiring workout videos, showing a remarkably fast recovery.
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On Tuesday of this week, he shared the triumphant news that he was officially cancer-free, a message that was met with widespread celebration from the wrestling community.
This latest post, revealing another painful-looking injury just 24 hours later, highlights the tumultuous nature of the "Nature Boy's" life.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Ric Flair looks on while awaiting the entrance of Hulk Hogan during the Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Ric Flair looks on while awaiting the entrance of Hulk Hogan during the Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.A Lifetime Of "Bleeding For The Business"
For wrestling fans, the image of a scarred and stitched Ric Flair forehead is an iconic one. Flair is arguably the most famous practitioner of "blading," an old-school wrestling practice where performers would intentionally cut their foreheads to create blood and add drama to a match.
Flair's forehead is a roadmap of scar tissue from decades of "bleeding for the business" to make his matches feel more intense and real.
This latest injury is another chapter in a life defined by incredible resilience. From surviving a plane crash that broke his back in 1975 to miraculously recovering from a near-death health crisis in 2017, Flair has always shown an unmatched toughness.
While the cause of this new injury is unknown, the wrestling world is once again sending its well wishes to "The Nature Boy" for a full and speedy recovery.
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