Ric Flair Clairifies Recent "Street Drugs" Comment Regarding Hulk Hogan's Death

Over the last week, Ric Flair has drummed up some criticism and controversy following comments he made regarding the passing of Hulk Hogan. The death of Hogan was said to be caused by a heart attack after experiencing various health issues. According to Flair, he made the claim that “street drugs” killed Hogan during an interview with Doubl3 Coverage.

“I talked to him the day before he died. I shouldn’t say this, but what killed him was street drugs. When the doctor wouldn’t prescribe him anymore, he was in so much pain, and he had neck surgery and got infected. Back in the hospital, ten back surgeries, two knees, two hips. When the doctor wouldn’t prescribe him any more pain medicine, he just couldn’t do it in all due conscience. They went and got their drugs out on the street. His body just said, ‘You know what? Bingo. I can’t do it anymore.’ It’s all going to come out in the media. In the next 30 days you’ll read about it anyway.”

Due to the nature of these comments, Flair received some negative feedback and plenty of headlines, so he took to social media to address and clarify his comments (although he mostly doubled down). 

“There Seems To Be Some Controversy Over My Remarks That Street Drugs Killed Hulk Hogan. I Only Was Repeating What I Know To Be A Fact Through Family Members. After 11 Back Surgeries, Hip Replacements, Knee Replacements, Shoulder Replacement, And Two Neck Surgeries, I Am Sure The Pain Was Unbearable. A Doctor As I Know Can Only Prescribe So Much Pain Medication Under Medical Guidelines. I’ve Been Told That All They Did Was To Help Him Not To Hurt Him. To Help Him Get Through The Night And The Pain. Eventually That Catches Up With You As We Know With Everybody. He Was My Friend, A Man I Respected, And I’m Only Reporting What I’ve Been Told. Nothing More, Nothing Less. This Was Not An Attempt To Demean Hulk Hogan Or His Legacy. I Have Always Referred To Him As Being One Of The Two Biggest Stars In The Industry, Himself And Steve Austin. I Apologize If People Misunderstood My Statement. Hulkamania Forever!” 

It was revealed in recent months that Hogan’s family had considered pursuing a malpractice claim, wanting to open an investigation due to his passing. 

H/T Fightful