Ric Flair Reportedly in Medically Induced Coma As He Prepares to Undergo Surgery

August 14, 2017

According to TMZ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery.

Flair was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta, GA on Saturday and the situation has worsened. As of this writing, it’s unknown the type of procedure Flair will be undergoing, but it will be happening “momentarily”.

As noted, Flair is reportedly in the hospital for heart related issues, and his manager announced Flair is facing “tough medical issues.” Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Michael Hayes added the following on Flair’s condition:

“I saw @RicFlairNatrBoy before I flew to Boston yesterday I can assure that he needs everyone’s prayers and positive vibes. Thx in advance!!”

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.