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Ric Flair Is Walking Back Controversial Comments And Apologizing After Backlash
TL;DR
Ric Flair has apologized for controversial comments made during an interview, where he claimed he was banned from WrestleMania 42. He also criticized WWE's treatment of his daughter, Charlotte Flair.
Key points
- Ric Flair made controversial comments in an interview
- He claimed he was banned from WrestleMania 42
- Flair criticized WWE's booking of Charlotte Flair
- He issued an apology on social media
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 18: Ric Flair attends the 23rd annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton on August 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
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Wrestling legend Ric Flair found himself in hot water after a candid but controversial interview on the Ariel Helwani Show. Flair claimed he was banned from WrestleMania 42 due to a threat he made toward WWE Superstar Ludwig Kaiser. Flair also criticized WWE's booking of his daughter Charlotte Flair and others.
On Wednesday, he took to X to apologize and to ask "can we just wake up tomorrow and let Ric Flair be Ric Flair."
What Did Ric Flair Say About Ludwig Kaiser?
Flair didn't hold back his feelings about Kaiser and others.
The Hall of Famer told Helwani he was banned from WrestleMania 42 after threatening to "beat the s### out of" Kaiser over the phone, calling him a "24-year-old English kid" (Kaiser is 35 and German) and referring to him as Tiffany Stratton's husband instead of her boyfriend at the time.
Flair also predicted Kaiser would "be a fly on the wall in a year," seemingly unaware that Kaiser is currently starring in AAA as El Grande Americano under The Undertaker’s executive producer banner.
The original interview also went after Dutch Mantell and Stevie Richards, the same appearance where Flair floated the Tony Khan-buying-WWE possibility.
Why Did Ric Flair Apologize To Ludwig Kaiser?
Q&A
Why did Ric Flair apologize recently?
Ric Flair apologized for controversial comments he made about being banned from WrestleMania 42 and criticizing WWE's booking decisions.
What did Ric Flair say about WrestleMania 42?
Flair claimed he was banned from WrestleMania 42 due to a threat he made toward WWE Superstar Ludwig Kaiser.
How did fans react to Ric Flair's comments?
Fans expressed backlash against Flair's comments, prompting him to issue an apology on social media.
What did Ric Flair say about his daughter Charlotte Flair?
Flair criticized WWE's booking of his daughter, Charlotte Flair, during his controversial interview.
