Ric Flair Accuses WWE Of Trying To “K*ll Him”: “Thank God For Tony Khan”
Ric Flair has called out WWE over his recent ouster.
‘The Nature Boy’ conveyed his grievance after learning that he was no longer associated with apparel company Roots Of Fight.
The 2-time WWE Hall of Famer has been a major name in the wrestling business and represented the Stamford promotion across multiple stints.
He was also part of the Evolution stable alongside the current Chief Content Officer, Triple H, between 2002 and 2005.
Ric Flair is currently signed with AEW. His last TV appearance was in May 2025 during Beach Break. He was scheduled for another appearance in November, but pulled back after experiencing pain from a rotator cuff injury.
Over the last couple of years, the veteran wrestler has also dealt with various health issues, including being diagnosed with skin cancer for a second time. He later shared an update that he was cancer-free.
WWE Trying To Diminish My Legacy, Says Ric Flair
At 77 years old, Ric Flair continues to remain a revered figure in the wrestling world.
Despite his numerous accomplishments, his relationship with his former employer has deteriorated over time.
Taking to X, Flair revealed that he was no longer associated with Roots Of Fight, which cut down a portion of his earnings. He claimed that WWE was trying to “k*ll him” by destroying his legacy.
In the tweet, he also noted his past dealings with Vince McMahon, while listing down his other sources of income. He even thanked AEW president Tony Khan for keeping him employed.
I Woke Up This Morning To Find Out That I’m No Longer Allowed To Be With @rootsoffight Per @WWE. Let Me Think- I’m The Only Wrestler To Ever Be On 30 For 30 & Ranked In The Top 25 Of All Time, An Emmy Nominated Documentary-Courtesy Of The WWE, Which I Should Have Won But l Lost To A Team Not An Individual.
21 World Championships, But I Always Played By Your Rules And Kept It At 16. Paid Vince McMahon Back 800k When He Said He Would Forgive It. I Honored It.
Fortunately, I Still Make 1 Million Dollars From The GREAT Ryan Fiterman @FitermanSports. 500k From Ric Flair Drip. And Thank God For @TonyKhan. What More Of My Legacy Do You Want To Destroy WWE? You All Grew Up Loving Me And I Set The Bar. Now You Are Trying To K*ll Me And Diminish My Legacy. Thank You, But It Ain’t Happening. Nice Try. LFG!