WWE: Wrestling icon Ric Flair out of surgery and resting

Retired professional wrestler Ric Flair at a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.

The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
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A representative for the showman known as "Nature Boy" says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."

Ric Flair with ABC11's Julie Wilson and Dearon Smith at Raleigh Supercon in July.

Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.

Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Woooo!" catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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It's not clear where Flair is hospitalized. He lives in Charlotte.

Ric Flair and his daughter Miss Charlotte before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at an Atlanta Braves game, May 1, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)none

Wrestlers Kelly Kelly, Ric Flair and Eve attend the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania at the Hard Rock Cafe, Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)none

Wrestlers Ric Flair and Roddy Piper attend the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania at the Hard Rock Cafe, Tuesday, March 31, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)none

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks with Ric Flair at a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 (AP Photo/John Bazemore)none

Ric Flair is seen at the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony, on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in San Jose, CA. (Don Feria/AP Images for WWE)none

Former professional wrestler "Nature Boy" Ric Flair visits the Atlanta Falcons during the team's NFL training camp Aug. 2, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)none

Former professional wrestler "Nature Boy" Ric Flair visits the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)none

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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