During a recent episode of his podcast “Hall of Fame”, former professional wrestler Booker T shared his insights on the future of pro wrestling stalwart Ric Flair. There have been reports that the collaboration between AEW and Woooo Energy – the company that funded Flair’s appearances on AEW – has ended, influencing Flair’s status.
Key points from the podcast are summarized below:
Booker T floated the idea of Flair adopting a role in AEW, perhaps as a general manager or similar. He suggested that while the younger talent in AEW may not wish to emulate Flair’s style in and outside the ring, they could still benefit greatly from his influence and advice. Booker T views Flair as an ambassadorial figure who could attract more viewers, given his recognizability and popularity. Despite the end of his deal with Woooo Energy, he believes Flair’s inclusion in the show still holds value.
In terms of talent development in AEW, Booker T highlights Darby Allin, Britt Baker and MJF as significant success stories. He commends Tony Khan for taking a chance on Allin, an indie wrestler previously barely known outside his segment. The opportunities given by AEW, according to Booker T, allowed these performers to shine and rise to stardom.