18 Biggest Wrestling Stories Of 2017

6. August - Ric Flair's Health Scare

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As summer began to scorch, the wrestling world's collective brow began to sweat following the distressing news that industry legend Ric Flair had been placed in a medically induced coma following complications during emergency bowel surgery.

As Flair's health began to rapidly deteriorate, doctors offered only a 20% chance that 'The Nature Boy' would pull through. The wrestling world prepared for the worst.

Miraculously, Flair kicked out, proving even at the age of 68 that no one in the business can match his stamina. His years living a Bacchanalian lifestyle had taken their toll, and Flair was said to be resting up "for the first time in 40 years."

In true Flair fashion, no sooner did he emerge from his coma than he was cutting promos on the nurses. He was discharged in September, and back to his old self in no time, posting a video on Instagram thanking fans for their support whilst wearing a shirt stating "I ain't dead yet, motherf**kers!"

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Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.