Ric Flair cancels appearance at Cauliflower Alley Club due to health issue
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was unable to attend the Cauliflower Alley Club event on August 28, 2026, due to health complications. He was scheduled to receive the Iron Mike Mazurki Award but could only participate via video message. Flair revealed he is dealing with a blood clot in his leg, preventing him from traveling to Las Vegas. Fellow Hall of Famers Jimmy Hart and Jerry Lawler accepted the award on his behalf. The event also recognized other honorees across various categories, including Dan Spivey and Tony Atlas.
- •Ric Flair could not attend due to a blood clot in his leg.
- •He participated via video message from home.
- •Jimmy Hart and Jerry Lawler accepted the award for him.
- •The event took place on August 28, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- •Other awards were presented to multiple wrestling figures.
- 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE HOFer Ric Flair Forced To Cancel Public Appearance Due To Health Issue
"WWE legend Ric Flair could not attend the Cauliflower Alley Club event, where he was awarded the Iron Mike Mazurki Award.
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