Ric Flair Undergoing Surgery: “Keep Me In Your Prayers”

Ric Flair has shared a health update, accompanied by a concerning photo and a message asking for prayers.

Health issues have been a significant concern for Ric Flair over the last decade. The WWE Hall of Famer survived a kidney failure and other issues in August 2017, with doctors believing that he wouldn’t survive, but Flair was able to get through it.

In mid-June, Ric Flair confirmed that he had skin cancer for the second time in three years, and he underwent treatment for it.

On social media, The Nature Boy posted a photo of his face and his stomach, while announcing that he’s having surgery. Flair also wants his fans to keep him in their prayers while noting that it’s all fragile.

Surgery Coming Up. Keep Me In Your Prayers. It’s All Fragile. pic.twitter.com/UTyXgbBhf8

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 30, 2025

The last time Ric Flair appeared at a wrestling show was in May 2025 when he was part of a tribute for the late, great Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael, with whom Flair had worked with in WCW. The two men were close friends.

Ric Flair Congratulated John Cena After WrestleMania 41

At WrestleMania 41, John Cena beat Cody Rhodes to win the WWE Title in a controversial match that Cena won thanks to an assist from rapper Travis Scott. The win by Cena was the 17th WWE World Title win of his career.

For many years, Cena was tied with Ric Flair for the most World Title wins with 16. Flair has said he won more than that because some of them aren’t recognized for various reasons, but 16 is the number that has been pushed on television.

After Cena’s win, Flair congratulated him on social media.

Congrats To My Great Friend @JohnCena On Becoming A 17x Champion! It Was Only A Matter Of Time! You And @CodyRhodes Put On An Instant Classic! Much Respect! WOOOOO! #WrestleMania

Everybody here at TJRWrestling wishes Ric Flair all the best as he deals with health issues.