Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has nothing but praise for Dolph Ziggler following the latter’s release from WWE.
Ziggler’s near-twenty-year tenure with WWE ended this week with the Show-Off being one of several names cut from the promotion.
On Twitter, Flair spoke about the latest releases while praising Ziggler’s work. He said,
“A Leader, A Champion, And A Man Of Unquestionable Character. I’ll Never Forget The Letter You Wrote Me In The Hospital. I Know You Will Be Successful In Life Because That’s Who You Are. I Look Forward To Our Next Meeting & 2 Dirty Martinis With Extra Olives!”
Ziggler will have to wait until his 90-day non-compete clause expires on December 20, before he can appear or compete for another promotion.
Shame On Me For Being So Busy That I Haven’t Kept Up With All Of The Releases At @WWE. I Just Hope That Each And Every One Of You Know That At The End Of The Day We All Love Wrestling, But It’s A Business First And Foremost. I Still After Retiring In 2008, Remember The Day That I… pic.twitter.com/42egoX69ll
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 23, 2023
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Ric Flair Praises Dolph Ziggler Following WWE Release
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair recently expressed his admiration for Dolph Ziggler after the latter’s departure from WWE. Ziggler, who had been with the company for nearly twenty years, was among several names released by the promotion.
Flair took to Twitter to address the recent releases and specifically praised Ziggler’s work. He acknowledged the business aspect of professional wrestling, stating, “We all love wrestling, but it’s a business first and foremost.” Flair also reflected on his own retirement in 2008, emphasizing the difficulty of walking away from the sport.
In his tweet, Flair referred to Ziggler as his dear friend of 20 years and commended him for being a consummate professional. He described Ziggler as a leader, a champion, and a man of unquestionable character. Flair even mentioned a heartfelt letter Ziggler had written to him while he was in the hospital, further highlighting their close bond.
However, Ziggler’s journey does not end with his WWE release. Due to a 90-day non-compete clause, he will have to wait until December 20 before he can appear or compete for another wrestling promotion. This period will undoubtedly be filled with speculation about his next move and potential destinations.
Fans and fellow wrestlers alike have shown support for Ziggler during this transitional phase. Many believe that his talent and dedication will lead him to success in whatever path he chooses. Flair’s words of encouragement only add to the anticipation surrounding Ziggler’s future endeavors.
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As Dolph Ziggler embarks on a new chapter in his wrestling career, the support from legends like Ric Flair and the unwavering dedication of his fanbase will undoubtedly fuel his drive to excel in the industry.