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WWE's creative team was questioned throughout 2025, and Charlotte Flair's comments about how she was handled after WrestleMania 41 have only further raised concerns.

Wrestling News / BoxingNews.com / December 25

Mike Tyson’s $50 Million RICO Lawsuit

Mike Tyson and Ric Flair have filed a $50 million lawsuit against their former cannabis business partners, alleging a “RICO conspiracy.” The lawsuit targets former Carma executives Chad Bronstein (ex-President), Adam Wilks (ex-CEO), and Nicole Cosby (ex-Legal Officer), along with shareholder James Case.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 1

Hulk Hogan's Widow Addresses Ric Flair Allegations

Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on July 24 due to a heart attack, but Ric Flair made public comments that contradicted the cause of his death and official diagnosis.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Ric Flair Clarifies Viral Remarks About Hulk Hogan’s Death

WWE Hall of Famer and 16-time world champion Ric Flair is no stranger to controversy. "The Nature Boy" has once again found himself in that part of the internet where he says too much.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 17

Ric Flair Explains Reason For Leaving AEW Dynamite On Wednesday Night

Last week's Blood and Guts edition of AEW Dynamite aired from the infamous Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. That building has been the site of many infamous pro wrestling moments over the years.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / October 20

5 WWE Superstars who lost their retirement matches ft. Goldberg

John Cena is set to retire from WWE as an active wrestler on December 13, 2025, on SNME There is a possibility of him retiring by putting over some young

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 1

Ric Flair Reveals His Hope For John Cena's Retirement From WWE

If anyone understands the allure of returning to the wrestling ring post-retirement, it's Ric Flair. The Nature Boy wrestled what the world believed at the time was his retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV, but he was back for an extended run with TNA Wrestling less than two years later.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Watch: Ric Flair in ‘Beast Mode’ at Restaurant — Charlotte Reacts

“The Nature Boy” is still surprising fans and getting attention. In a video posted to his Instagram, the 16-time world champion is seen activating his “beast mode” by performing a 4-minute plank.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 7

Ric Flair Responds To Bret Hart’s Criticism of Gunther’s Chops - 'Never Liked to be Slapped'

Ric Flair has explained why Bret Hart condemned Gunther for using chops and branding the WWE star's wrestling style 'lazy' and 'b*****t'. The 76-year-old was dragged into an argument after his fellow WWE Hall of Famer recalled their past contests.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Ric Flair Slams WWE for Wasting Randy Orton: Is The Viper Being Buried by Creative?

Wrestling royalty Ric Flair made waves with a blunt assessment of WWE’s current booking. He insists Randy Orton, a proven superstar, is being left on the shelf despite still delivering elite performances.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 2

Ric Flair: WWE Superstars Only Profit From Video Games If On The Cover

Ric Flair expected to be left out of WWE 2K25 because he's with AEW; says only cover stars make real money. Critics praise WWE 2K25 (Metacritic 80, IGN 8/10, GameRant 9/10) but fan score sits at 6.1/10.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Ric Flair takes aim at Paul Finebaum

Two big personalities clashed on Saturday when Ric Flair took aim at Paul Finebaum. Finebaum is a college football personality for ESPN who favors the SEC.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Ric Flair had the best comment about Hulk Hogan's funeral

WWE legend Ric Flair had the perfect comment about Hulk Hogan’s funeral service on Tuesday.

Brooke Hogan shares reason she skipped father Hulk’s funeral

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Ric Flair shares his emotional reaction to Hulk Hogan’s death

Ric Flair on Thursday shared his emotional reaction to the news of Hulk Hogan’s death. News came out on Thursday that Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 22

Ric Flair Provides Major Update On Cancer Treatment

Ric Flair has provided a positive update on his health. The 16-time World Champion revealed in an interview with People last month that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time in the past three years.

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Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Ric Flair addresses concerns about his health

Ric Flair is feeling pretty good, if a new video is any indication. Flair put to rest some speculation about his health Saturday after a meet and greet in Texas.

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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event takeaways: Thank you, Goldberg

Major update emerges on Seth Rollins' injury at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Former AEW champion hints at retirement after pulling out of match

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / June 5

Ric Flair Goes On Wild Social Media Rant

Another day, another wrestling legend making a fool of themselves. Ric Flair has ignited a firestorm of controversy following a series of provocative social media posts that have drawn sharp criticism from fans and fellow wrestlers alike.

Wrestling News / The Spun / June 2

Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Deletes Controversial Social Media Post

Wrestling legend Ric Flair has found himself in some hot water after taking aim at a fellow all-time great in a since-deleted social media post. Last week Hall of Fame WWE commentator Jim Ross went public with his cancer battle and received an outpouring of support from countless fans.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 7

WWE Legend Ric Flair Denies Rumors He's Battling Cancer

16-time champion and WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has refuted rumors that he's battling cancer. The rumors began swirling over Flair's health status on May 5th when a fan on X tweeted about Flair's appearance, saying "F*** man, every time you see Flair he's got these random gashes on his forehead or black eyes.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 8

Ric Flair Enters The World Of Gaming In Latest Venture

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has entered the world of gaming. Flair has signed on to be a part of the newly launched Global Gaming League. The venture aims to be a first-of-its-kind multi-title league that includes first person shooters, sports and fighting games.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / March 31

Actually, Ric Flair Is a 21-Time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is among the all-time best in professional wrestling history, simultaneously revered by both wrestling and non-wrestling fans.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 24

North Carolina Senate introduces ‘Ric Flair Act’ to study possible wrestling hall of fame

A bill introduced in North Carolina could pave the way for a new professional wrestling hall of fame museum. WRAL is reporting that the Ric Flair Act introduced Monday in the state’s senate would earmark $500,000 to study the possibility of creating a professional wrestling hall of fame.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 8, 2024