WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair underwent successful surgery after being placed in a medically induced coma Monday, but his condition remains serious.
Flair was hospitalized Saturday morning, with Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin reporting that the 68-year-old was taken to an intensive care unit due to heart-related issues. Legacy Talent CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni, who represents Flair, announced that the surgery wasn't heart-related and that he faces "a long road ahead" in his recovery.
Ric had surgery today (not❤️related)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep 🙏🏻4Ric Charlotte Megan David&Wendy
— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Former WWE personality "Mean" Gene Okerlund, meanwhile, wrote on Facebook that Flair underwent colon surgery:
Flair's daughter, Charlotte, thanked fans for their support in an Instagram post Tuesday morning:
