WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair made his surprise AEW debut last night on Dynamite, showing up as Tony Khan’s “gift” to Sting.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting that AEW wanted to sign Flair back in 2021 but the Dark Side of the Ring series stalled those plans.
At the time, it was believed that Flair would appear as the manager for his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo. A verbal deal was reportedly in place.
However, Flair was accused of past sexual misconduct after the Dark Side of the Ring episode on the “Plane Ride From Hell” was released. This caused AEW to cancel the deal.
However, the passage of time as well as Flair’s appearances for other wrestling companies motivated Tony Khan to bring The Nature Boy to his company.
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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair made a surprising debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the latest episode of Dynamite. Flair appeared as a “gift” from Tony Khan to wrestling legend Sting. This unexpected move has sparked excitement among wrestling fans and raised questions about Flair’s future in AEW.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW had initially wanted to sign Flair in 2021. However, their plans were put on hold due to the release of the Dark Side of the Ring series, which featured allegations of sexual misconduct against Flair. This controversy led AEW to cancel their deal with Flair at the time.
It was believed that Flair would have appeared as the manager for his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo. A verbal agreement was reportedly in place. However, the allegations against Flair derailed these plans.
Nevertheless, time has passed since then, and Flair has made appearances for other wrestling companies. These factors, along with Tony Khan’s motivation to bring The Nature Boy to AEW, have led to Flair’s surprising debut in the promotion.
Flair’s addition to AEW brings a wealth of experience and star power to the roster. As a legendary figure in professional wrestling, Flair’s presence is sure to attract attention and add excitement to AEW’s programming.
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With Ric Flair now part of AEW, the wrestling landscape is sure to experience some interesting developments. It remains to be seen how Flair will be utilized in the promotion and what feuds or storylines he will be involved in. Nonetheless, his debut has already generated significant buzz and anticipation among wrestling fans worldwide.