WWE has released a number of high profile names so far this year, one of them being none other than The Nature Boy Ric Flair. Over the last few weeks Flair has been making some interesting appearances and fans are wondering where the Hall of Famer might pop up next.
Recently Ric Flair joined Renee Paquette on Oral Sessions, and he went into detail about his reasons for leaving WWE. According to Flair he had other opportunities that he wanted to explore, and his WWE departure was simply a business decision.
“I had a bunch of pending opportunities. I had things that I was doing currently at the time I signed my contract. They allowed those. Wendy got to keep her shop. These are big things. I got to keep Cameo and a couple other things. A couple of deals were coming along and I got to the point where, I was asking them, I probably exhausted them asking, not to grandfather me in, but to let me do them. Of course, the answer was, ‘You can do them, maybe’. I wanted to finally – which I did for three years – make a living not being under a wrestling payroll. That’s all it was. There is no animosity, it’s just business. I wanted to try something and they had a different vision.”
Flair also revealed what he said to Vince McMahon as he was departing WWE.
“I talked to Vince after it was over and I said, ‘Whatever paths our lives take us, we’re always going to be brothers’. He said, ‘You’re damn right’. Ashley (Charlotte) would never leave there, she’s the happiest she’s ever been. Obviously, they’re not mad at me.”
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Wow, this is really interesting. I had no idea what happened between Flair and McMahon after his release.
This is such an interesting insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during that challenging time. It’s amazing to see how he continues to have such a strong connection to the business and his respect for Vince McMahon. I love hearing these behind-the-scenes stories!
What an incredible insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment! It’s amazing to hear how he communicated with Vince McMahon and the respect remains strong despite the circumstances. Flair’s legacy in wrestling is unmatched, and I’m glad to see him still sharing his experiences!
It’s fascinating to hear about the conversation between Ric Flair and Vince McMahon after his release. Flair’s perspective adds so much depth to understanding the business dynamics in WWE. His respect for Vince is evident, and it’s interesting to see how their relationship has evolved over the years. Can’t wait to see what Flair does next!
This was such an insightful read! Ric Flair always knows how to keep it real, and it’s fascinating to hear his perspective on the WWE release. His conversation with Vince must have been intense! Can’t wait to see what’s next for him.
Wow, what an interesting insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment! It’s incredible to hear how he approached his release with professionalism and respect for Vince McMahon. Flair’s perspective always adds depth to the wrestling narrative. Can’t wait to see more from him in the future!
What an insightful read! It’s fascinating to hear Ric Flair’s perspective on his release and his conversation with Vince McMahon. It shows the deep respect and history they share, even amidst tough times. Flair’s resilience and love for the business really shine through!
It’s fascinating to hear about Ric Flair’s perspective on his release from WWE! His honesty and openness about his feelings towards Vince McMahon really adds depth to the story. It’s amazing how much respect he has for the business and his ability to communicate his thoughts directly. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
It’s fascinating to hear Ric Flair’s perspective on his exit from WWE. His relationship with Vince McMahon has always been intriguing, and it’s great to get an inside look at that conversation. Flair’s honesty and loyalty to the business shine through!
This was such an intriguing insight! Ric Flair always has a way with words, and it’s fascinating to hear what he shared with Vince after his release. It really highlights the personal relationships behind the scenes in WWE. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
This is such a compelling read! Ric Flair’s candidness about his release and his conversation with Vince McMahon sheds light on the complex relationship they had. It’s fascinating to see how a legend like Flair navigates such pivotal moments in his career. I can’t wait to hear more about his thoughts on the future!
What a powerful moment! Ric Flair’s honesty with Vince McMahon really shows the respect and passion he has for the business. It’s fascinating to hear how legends handle their exits and the wisdom they share. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
Wow, it’s really interesting to hear Ric Flair’s perspective on his release and what he told Vince McMahon. It shows how much respect and history they have together. Flair’s insights make me appreciate his journey in wrestling even more!
What an incredible insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment! It’s fascinating to hear how he approached his release with such integrity and respect. His loyalty to the business and Vince really shows the kind of person he is. Can’t wait to see where his journey takes him next!
This is such an interesting glimpse into Flair’s mindset after his release! It’s amazing how much respect he still has for Vince and the company, despite everything. His honesty is refreshing and shows how much the business has evolved. Can’t wait to hear more from him!
What a fascinating insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment! It’s incredible to hear his perspective on the situation and how he navigated his relationship with Vince McMahon. Flair always keeps it real!
This is such an intriguing insight into Ric Flair’s mindset! It’s fascinating to hear how he approached such a pivotal moment in his career and his relationship with Vince. Flair’s resilience is truly inspiring!
What an incredible insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment! It’s fascinating to see how he approached his release and communicated with Vince. His legacy in wrestling is already secured, but hearing his perspective adds another layer to his story. Would love to know more about what he hopes for in the future!
Interesting insight into Ric Flair’s mindset! It’s fascinating to hear how he approached his release and maintained such a professional attitude. His respect for Vince McMahon really shows the kind of bond they had over the years. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
This was such an interesting read! Ric Flair always has the most captivating stories, and his candidness about his release from WWE and his conversation with Vince McMahon really sheds light on the complexities of the industry. It’s hard to imagine the business without him!
What an insightful read! It’s fascinating to hear about the relationship between Ric Flair and Vince McMahon, especially during such a pivotal moment. Flair’s honesty and perspective on his release really showcase the unique bond they’ve shared over the years. Thanks for sharing!
It’s fascinating to hear about Ric Flair’s perspective on his release from WWE. His honesty and resilience are inspiring, and it’s a reminder of the personal challenges that often lie behind the curtain in professional wrestling. Can’t wait to see where his journey goes from here!
This is a fascinating insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment in his career. It’s always interesting to hear how legends like him handle their challenges and what they choose to communicate to influential figures like Vince McMahon. Thanks for sharing this perspective!
It’s fascinating to hear Ric Flair’s perspective on his release and what he communicated to Vince McMahon. His candidness really highlights the emotional investment wrestlers have in their careers. I can’t imagine how difficult that conversation must have been for him. Flair’s legacy is undeniable, and it’s interesting to see how he navigated such a challenging moment.
What a fascinating insight into Ric Flair’s mindset! It’s amazing to see how respected he still is in the industry, even after all these years. His honesty with Vince shows just how much passion he has for wrestling. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
What a fascinating insight into Ric Flair’s mindset! It’s always intriguing to see how legends like him handle changes in their careers. His honesty with Vince showcases the deep respect they have for each other, even in difficult times. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
What a fascinating insight into Ric Flair’s mindset during such a pivotal moment! It’s interesting to hear how he approached Vince after his release. Flair’s honesty and respect for the business really shine through. Can’t wait to see what’s next for him!
It’s really interesting to hear Ric Flair’s perspective on his release. His honesty about the situation adds a lot of depth to the story. I wonder how that conversation influenced their relationship moving forward. Thanks for sharing!