The two-time WWE Hall of Famer suffered from various medical conditions, including kidney failure, respiratory and heart failure, and pneumonia. In 2017, Flair’s family members were told he only had a 20 percent chance of survival and was placed in a medically induced coma.
Speaking on Renee Paquette’s Oral Sessions podcast, Ric Flair discussed his recent appearance alongside Andrade El Idolo in AAA. He also commented on WWE refusing to let him walk up the steps in case he suffered a health scare on television.
Ric Flair left WWE on August 3, 2021, after requesting his release from the company.
He thanked Vince McMahon and Triple H, among others, during a speech at the NWA 73 event on Sunday.
Ric Flair is not the only WWE legend who was deemed a liability
In 2012, Jerry Lawler suffered a cardiac arrest at the commentary table shortly after competing in a match on WWE RAW.
He explained on The Jerry Lawler Show in 2019 that WWE refused to clear him even as he continued to wrestle for other promotions.
Ric Flair also confirmed to Renee Paquette that rumors about him returning for one more match at the age of 72 are incorrect. He is, however, still open to working for more companies outside of WWE, including AEW.
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