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WWE legend Ric Flair 'not out of woods' after surgery

Ric Flair remains in hospital after undergoing surgery.
Image: Ric Flair remains in hospital after undergoing surgery

WWE legend Ric Flair is recovering in hospital after surgery but concerns remain about his long-term health.

WWE and his management team have confirmed the 68-year old had an operation on Monday but have refused to release any more information, only to insist it wasn't heart-related.

"Happy to report it was a success", Flair's representative Melinda Morris Zanoni from Legacy Talent tweeted. "Still a long road ahead."

Zanoni had previously asked fans 'to pray' for Flair, known as 'The Nature Boy', after he was admitted to hospital on Saturday.

WWE commentator Michael Cole gave little more detail on RAW overnight but admits concerns for the two-time Hall of Famer remain high.

"Ric Flair has battled a number of health issues over the past few days but we can report Ric underwent successful surgery. However, he is not out of the woods yet."

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Ric Flair became the fifth WWE Hall of Fame Superstar to be presented with a statue at WrestleMania Axxess earlier this year.

Flair is one of the most loved pro-wrestlers in history, winning 16 world championships during his time with WWE and WCW.

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Known around the world for his famous "Wooo!", as well as his in-ring antics that got him the nickname 'The Dirtiest Player in the Game', Flair's life will be the focus of a high-profile ESPN documentary in November.

He was due to be in Brooklyn this weekend for SummerSlam, as well as appearing for WWE at commercial event.

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