"Prayers up for the goat," "Hope he recovers" - Fans react after WWE legend Ric Flair shares a disappointing update

Ric Flair has just shared a disappointing health update during one of his recent interviews. Fans have reacted to the news by sending their prayers his way for a speedy recovery.

The Nature Boy has had his fair share of health issues over the years, but he has braved past them and has made appearances for several major wrestling promotions and on the independent circuit. Just last year, he was around for AEW during the road to Sting's retirement match.

Ric Flair revealed during an exclusive interview with People that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer, and this is the second time in the past three years that he has dealt with the condition. He also revealed that his treatment will begin next week.

Fans have reacted to the news, sending their best wishes for the legend's recovery. Some fans were surprised, as Flair has always been vocal about wanting to return to the ring despite his age and his recent health conditions.

Other fans did not send warm messages to the veteran, as he was embroiled in a recent controversy with Jim Ross. This was following Ric Flair making a supposed "joke" about Ross using his fight with colon cancer as a cry for attention.

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Ric Flair clarified that he made a joke toward Jim Ross

The Nature Boy's comments about Jim Ross rubbed people the wrong way, as this was a sensitive situation, and not a place for comments like such.

But Flair has taken to social media to diffuse the situation, claiming that his post was meant to be taken as a joke. He urged the public to take things less seriously, and that was a harmless post from his end.

"If You Can’t Take A Joke From A 76 Year Old Man, Then You Are Living Life Too Seriously. It Was All Harmless, Lighthearted Fun! Just Trying To Make People Laugh & Smile!" Flair wrote.

The damage may have already been done, with the general public and some figures from the wrestling industry expressing their displeasure with his comments.

We at Sportskeeda wish a speedy recovery for both Jim Ross and Ric Flair.

Edited by Angana Roy