Jerry Lawler Reveals How Close Ric Flair Was to Actually Dying

During Ric Flair‘s current health crisis reliable information has been hard to come by. However, as time passes more information has begun to surface. Apparently, The Nature Boy’s circumstances were more severe than we originally believed.

On a recent episode of his podcast, Dinner With The King, Jerry Lawler revealed some morbid details regarding Flair’s struggle. In speaking with fellow WWE Hall of Famer, Ricky Steamboat, Lawler learned that doctors gave Flair a slim chance of making it out of surgery:

“Apparently it was really a touch and go situation, they explained to him [Ricky Steamboat], and when the Nature Boy had that first surgery, the doctors said that Ric had a 20% chance of survival of making it through that surgery. But we all know that he did pull through. And I heard yesterday, he’s already cutting promos on nurses.”

By the tone of the news surrounding Ric Flair’s health, we all assumed that things were serious – but a 1/5 chance of survival provides sobering odds. Based on Lawler’s story, we’re all pretty lucky to have the Nature Boy still amongst us.

Earlier this week we actually heard from the man himself. Ric Flair tweeted out an update on his status, effectively providing a sigh of relief for a large chunk of the world.

While we were hoping for a video of him WOOO’ing like a mad man, this will do just fine. It’s as relieving as it is encouraging to see the Nature Boy directly communicating with us.

Earlier that same morning, his fiancée Wendy Barlow posted the following to her Facebook page:

“I wanted to update everyone on Ric’s progress as So many people have been reaching out and offering their Prayers and Support. He is doing very well for a Man who has been through so much! He will begin Physical Therapy shortly and will be stronger than ever and back out enjoying all the fans sooner than you would think. I can Honestly say I have witnessed a Miracle.”

Barlow has been the beacon of truth during Flair’s medical saga as she has been one of the few reliable sources for the public. There have been episodes of misinformation about Flair, but what we do know is that he had a serious surgery that left him on kidney dialysis and in critical condition.

Barlow posted this about two weeks ago:

It’s nice to have reported several consecutive positive stories regarding Flair and his health. Things were dire for several days but it seems like the hysteria has passed. Here’s to a speedy recovery for the Nature Boy!