As a token of his appreciation for Sting’s retirement tour, Tony Khan shocked everyone by revealing Ric Flair’s contract with AEW. On the other hand, Flair’s remarks during a prerecorded promo on AEW Rampage surprised several spectators.
The response is a result of allegations of sexual assault that have been made against Flair in the past, which have been brought to light by the documentary The Dark Side of the Ring. Several fans were unhappy with Flair’s comments, so he took to Instagram to respond to the criticism over his appearances in All Elite Wrestling with an apology.
Ric Flair releases statement after heavy backlash from fans
Wrestling great Ric Flair has captivated audiences for decades with his magnetic personality and distinctive style. On the other hand, he has a reputation for being a divisive character in wrestling.
Because of his daring moments and advertisements, The Nature Boy has garnered both praise and disapproval throughout his career. A pre-recorded promo of him featuring Rampage recently caused controversy, with fans voicing their concerns.
An offensive statement made by Flair—inviting ladies aged 18-28 to his hotel room but not partners or husbands—is likely to be cut from the show. Questions and criticisms over Flair’s behavior have been raised by this comment, which takes into account both his past and the present social context.
In response to criticism, the Hall of Famer used strong language before apologizing on Twitter. Because of all the bad press, he even said he might quit AEW if he kept making the company look bad. This shows how much the debate over his recent appearance on AEW TV has affected him.
Ric Flair and Sting team up at AEW
An homage to WCW’s heyday was aired by AEW when they reunited Ric Flair and Sting in the ring. Tony Khan’s intentions regarding the WWE Hall of Famer have been the subject of speculation since his surprise comeback as The Nature Boy.
It is unclear how often Flair will appear on television and pay-per-view, but he just announced his deal with AEW. In addition to a multi-year partnership with AEW, Flair will be bringing his Wooooo! Energy drink to the event as an official sponsor.
While Sting is on his final tour before retiring in March 2024, Flair takes on a new position with AEW. The tour will finish at AEW Revolution in Greensboro, North Carolina. Flair and Sting have been friends and rivals in wrestling for a long time and they will be speaking to the audience on the next Rampage episode.
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