Ric Flair Posts Graphic Injury Update After Missing Convention—But There’s Good News Behind It

Ric Flair has fans talking after sharing a shocking photo of a stitched-up head injury on social media, but it’s not all bad news. On July 23, 2025, the WWE Hall of Famer took to Instagram with an apology to the Atlanta Comic Convention for his absence, revealing a gnarly stitched wound above his eye as the reason for missing the event.

Flair posted the selfie along with a message directed to the convention, writing: “@atlcomicconvention, I’m sorry I missed you, but now you know why! Moving forward with @fitermansports, it won’t happen again!”

The stitched wound appears to be the result of a recent procedure—possibly linked to the surgery he previously underwent as part of his skin cancer treatment. Thankfully, just days prior, the Nature Boy had confirmed he is officially cancer-free, sharing another message: “Thank you Academic Alliance In Dermatology! I’m now cancer free! WOOOOO!”

Flair had previously said he had one last procedure remaining, and this latest update likely shows the final step in that process. If that’s the case, then this visual isn’t just an injury—it’s a symbol of victory.

Flair, 75, continues to defy expectations with his resilience. Whether it’s crushing a 3-minute plank challenge or staying active post-surgery, the Nature Boy is showing no signs of slowing down. While fans were rattled by the graphic image, the context shows it’s a turning point in a much bigger battle he appears to have won.