Scheduled to fly cross-country for a convention appearance this weekend and still dealing with a blood clot in his leg, Ric Flair posted on social media today (Oct. 23) that he’ll have to miss Washington State Horror Con just as he did August’s 60th annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las Vegas.
The Nature Boy reminds us that sports media’s been discussing the risks of traveling with blood clots all week due to what we’ve learned about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Here’s the WWE
Hall of Famer and AEW employee on his situation (in Title Case, Because Naitch):
I Want To Sincerely Apologize To My Agent, Steve Solomon, Washington State Horror Con @wahorrorcon, @bigeventny, And Especially All My Fans In Seattle For Having To Cancel My Scheduled Appearance.
Unfortunately, I Am Dealing With A Blood Clot In My Leg, And My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First.
Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening. We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice.
I’m Scheduled To Have A Procedure To Strip The Affected Vein, Which My Doctors Expect Will Allow Me To Be Cleared For More Travel Afterward.
Please Know This Decision Was Not Made Lightly. I Am Truly Sorry For The Inconvenience And Disappointment, And I Am Incredibly Grateful For Your Patience, Understanding, And Continued Support.
I Look Forward To Getting Healthy And Seeing You All Down The Road. Thank You For The Love And Support.
Much Love, Ric Flair
We’ll keep you posted on Flair’s health.
