Ric Flair sends first message following reports of his sudden AEW exit

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has not been seen on AEW television since Sting's retirement at Revolution 2024. The Nature Boy posted an update on social media amid reports that he and the company had parted ways.

AEW President, Tony Khan brought Ric Flair in late last year to take part in Sting's final run. Flair and The Stinger share a long history, and while his appearance in AEW was controversial, The Nature Boy was able to support his longtime friend up until his final match on March 3.

Flair's deal with All Elite Wrestling included the promotion of his WOOOOO! Energy drink and the Jacksonville-based promotion put the beverage front and center on its television shows. However, the promotional deal seems to have come to an end, as neither Flair nor his brand have been seen on TV lately.

Recent reports have indicated that the partnership between Flair and All Elite Wrestling had effectively ended. The Nature Boy took to X (fka Twitter) for the first time since the reports dropped and noted that he was still going strong.

"I’ve Come A Long Way Since The Photo On The Left Was Taken Right Out Of The Hospital In 2017, And I Ain’t Dead Yet Motherf***ers! Still Going Strong! 💪🏻 WOOOOO!" wrote Flair.

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Matt Cardona teases potential partnership with Ric Flair

It's unclear what's next for Flair if his deal with All Elite Wrestling has indeed come to an end. However, The Nature Boy could still be in high demand across the wrestling world.

When news dropped that AEW had no further creative plans for Flair, former WWE Superstar, and self-proclaimed 'Indy God' Matt Cardona took to X to reveal that he and the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast had plans for the 75-year-old at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

"Well @MajorWFPod has big plans for him at #SDCC," Cardona wrote.

Despite being 75 years old, Ric Flair is still a massive name in the wrestling business. Now that he is seemingly done with AEW, it remains to be seen whether the legendary star will return to WWE or simply limit himself to conventions and other appearances.