An update on WWE legend Ric Flair.

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      WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is reportedly resting at an Atlanta hospital after undergoing an undisclosed surgery yesterday.

Flair was hospitalized and admitted to an intensive care unit over the weekend and has his condition worsened he was placed into a medically induced coma before the procedure.

Rumors suggested the 68-year old wrestling legend was dealing with a heart issue but Melinda Morris Zanoni, CEO of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, which represents Flair, said the surgery was not heart related. 

Ric had surgery today (not❤️related)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep 🙏🏻4Ric Charlotte Megan David&Wendy

— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017

 Melinda Morris Zanoni originally tweeted that Flair had been hospitalized on Saturday as part of "routine monitoring" before taking to social media yesterday to ask for prayers and positive energy prior to the surgery. 

Flair holds the WWE record for most ever World Heavyweight Championship title reigns with 16, and was also the first ever WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 for his illustrious singles career and then again in 2012 as a member of The Four Horsemen.

Check out the outpouring of support from the WWE community, including an IG post from Flair's daughter, below.

Hi guys, On behalf of my family and I, we want to THANK everyone for the prayers, texts, calls and support. Our Dad is a FIGHTER and your continued thoughts and prayers MEAN THE WORLD to us. 🙏🏻💜 We will update everyone when we have more information. 💪🏻😀❤️

A post shared by Charlotte Flair (@charlottewwe) on Aug 15, 2017 at 4:58am PDT

Thinking of @RicFlairNatrBoy as he recovers. I believe Ric has far more styling and profiling left to do in his lifetime. pic.twitter.com/FPn4lgphQ3

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) August 15, 2017

Prayers up for @RicFlairNatrBoy . Kick out on two and 1/2 like you always did

— Scott Hall (@SCOTTHALLNWO) August 14, 2017

Thinking of @RicFlairNatrBoy and the family. So much. ❤️

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) August 14, 2017

My thoughts & prayers go out to the GOAT, @RicFlairNatrBoy.

We're all thinking about ya & pulling for ya, my friend. pic.twitter.com/ATuSaSfjoG

— REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 14, 2017

Just hearing all this news about @RicFlairNatrBoy sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same #NeverGiveUp

— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 14, 2017

Saying so many prayers for @RicFlairNatrBoy right now @MsCharlotteWWE you are in our thoughts & prayers too💛Praying for a speedy recover B&N

— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) August 14, 2017

Prayers sent to Ric Flair & family.

— Luke Gallows (@LukeGallowsWWE) August 14, 2017

Ric Flair only prayers,love and positive thoughts,now it's time to kick out because you can and you will always be "The Man" my brother. HH

— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) August 15, 2017

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