WWE legend Ric Flair has undergone a successful surgery after he was suddenly hospitalised this week.

Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, who represents the 68-year-old tweeted: 'Ric had surgery today (not [heart emoji] related)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep [prayer emoji] 4Ric. Charlotte Megan David&Wendy'

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

The former wrestler had his children and fiancee by his side.

A rep for WWE confirmed Ric is out of surgery and resting, with his family waiting to meet with doctors, reports TMZ Sports.

WWE Hall of Famer Ric, known to millions as The Nature Boy, was checked into intensive care near his Atlanta home over the weekend by his family according to Pro Wrestling Sheet.

Before the op, a representative for the ex-WWE star - who quit the ring in 2011 - told TMZ Sports he was in a medically-induced coma and awaiting surgery after being admitted to hospital early on Saturday morning.