Ric Flair to wrestle his final match ever in July - Flair/Andrade vs Jarrett/Lethal

[slik]

Woooooooooooo


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Legendary wrestler Ric Flair to step in the ring one final time in July, according to sources <a href="https://t.co/JGTLXkrGKE">https://t.co/JGTLXkrGKE</a></p>&mdash; Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcraimondi/status/1526203807993974784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>




Ric Flair, one of the most well-known and revered professional wrestlers in history, will perform in one last match July 31, sources told ESPN on Monday. Flair, 73, will step into the ring at the Nashville Fairgrounds on an independent card that will stream live on FITE TV.

"I'm going to walk that aisle one last time to prove once and for all that to be the Man, you've got to beat the Man," Flair said in a statement to ESPN.

Flair had major health issues in the summer of 2017, needing bowel surgery, which led to kidney failure and dialysis treatment. He was hospitalized for more than a month but has been in solid health since the scare.

[Seanny One Ball]

This is a tremendously bad idea.

They should have a female flight attendant run in and knock him down with a hostess trolley for the finish.

[screech]

lol who wants this?

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Very Randy the Ram Robinson.

[Destor]

sounds great to me

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol what a terrible idea that I'm absolutely going to watch

[weather vane]

Love it.

[ron the dial]

Lol what a terrible idea that I'm absolutely going to watch

[#1-norm-fan]

Lol It’s a six man and he’ll do nothing in the match but be a showman. Fuck it. Why not?

[#1-norm-fan]

Also not convinced this will be his last match.

[Bad News Gertner]

And apparently it's against Ricky Steamboat in a tag match

[fundiddle]

hoping my timing was right to finally list my officially licensed deadstock wcw flair shirts i snagged from highspots 15+ years ago
#notcancelledyetapparently

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

And apparently it's against Ricky Steamboat in a tag match

lol now I'm fearing for Ricky, too, just because of his aneurism/stroke/event or whatever it was that happened way back.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m definitely going to watch this if no one dies.

[Sepholio]

Flair and Steamboat? Ohhhh that's a disaster waiting to happen

I can't wait.

[ClockShot]

Is he strapped for cash again?

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Is he strapped for cash again?

Basically just always assume he’s strapped for cash

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ric Flair in 1972, aged 23. <a href="https://t.co/NajAPFuQ62">pic.twitter.com/NajAPFuQ62</a></p>&mdash; Allan (@allan_cheapshot) <a href="https://twitter.com/allan_cheapshot/status/1526209522892685312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Gerard]

Zimmer frame on a pole match? Jesus, He continues to massively shit on whatever legacy he has left. He “retired” 14 years ago. :wtf::nono:

[Volchok]

I live not too far, I kinda wanna go. But I've never seen someone die and don't wanna start now.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ricky Steamboat Declined Offer To Face Ric Flair One Last Time <a href="https://t.co/4qGqBermsn">https://t.co/4qGqBermsn</a></p>&mdash; SEScoops (@sescoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/sescoops/status/1526731756879192064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol of course

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

haha thank god.

[slik]

Tyrus has offered himself up to be Ric Flair's final opponent


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[drave]

Somebody call his mama!

[Evil Vito]

Tyrus looks like he's about to become a mama.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Tyrus is a momma of four on disability leave.

[ron the dial]

I GOT KIDS
I NEED THIS JOB

[drave]

That's Heath Slater in his 70s.




MY KIDS GOT KIDS!!!!

[drave]

dude, and his kids can be his stable. Wearing their stained up, riddled with holes, can smell their belly button through it t-shirts and slamming back some Mickey's (or most likely, homeade hooch from under the double-wide poured into a Mickey's bottle).


Shit sells itself.

[slik]

Luther has also offered to be Ric Flair's final opponent

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[Mr. Nerfect]

Tyrus has the youth advantage over Luther. That spring chicken is only 49.

[#1-norm-fan]

Fuck it.

I’m officially offering to be Ric Flair’s final opponent.

[slik]

My personal choice would be Nick Gage

[ron the dial]

MDK ALL FUCKIN DAY

[Mr. Nerfect]

Might as well give Ric Flair a title match. Why not? Ric Flair vs. Matt Cardona w/ Chelsea Green. “She was mine before she was yours!”

[Mr. Nerfect]

Ric Flair vs. David Flair in a match where David is the one that keels over from a heart attack.

[Bad News Gertner]

Ric Flair vs his Ex Wives

[drave]

he already lost all those matches xD

[Crippla]

For everyone saying this is a terrible idea, I disagree! I mean Ric Flair deserves to go out with the recognition of a final match despite his health or any other concerns. I'm sure he's very aware of his limitations and whatnot. This isn't about the match itself, it's about the ending of an amazing in ring career of one of the most colossal legends in the wrestling business. Even if the match is a complete shit show, I love it! I wonder who his final match will be with...hmmm

[Crippla]

He's also only 73 years old, practically a spring chicken ffs.

[Jordan]

They should get Hogan to rassle Flair that what they should get.

[Jordan]

I wanna know who will win Hogan or Ric Flair

[DaveWadding]

It should be Nick Aldis or Matt Cardona

[Lock Jaw]

Why not me, Lock Jaw?

[Crippla]

If it's someone like Hogan or another old timer/legend then Flair should get the win but if it's an up and comer or someone younger in their prime like Cardona, Aldi's or Lock Jaw then Flair should obv put them over

[Sixx]

Clearly, it should be Hogan.

[Fignuts]

Oh good, you're not dead.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Ric Flair vs. Heath Slater, pls

[slik]

Add another name to the list:

Ahmed Johnson is not opposed to coming out of retirement for one more match, this time with the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, in what would then be a double-send off for both wrestling legends.


https://www.kayfabenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Ahmed-johnson.jpg

[Mr. Nerfect]

This needs to be a comeback tour. Farewell to Flair. Flaircase to Heaven.

* Ric Flair & Jay Lethal vs. Rock ‘n’ Roll
* Ric Flair vs. Heath
* Ric Flair vs. Joe Hennig
* Ric Flair vs. Andrade El Idolo
* Ric Flair vs. Nick Aldis
* Ric Flair vs. Matt Cardona, NWA Championship
* Ric Flair vs. Nick Gage, death match
* Ric Flair vs. Ahmed Johnson
* Ric Flair vs. Tyrus
* Ric Flair vs. Jay Lethal

[Crippla]

Oh good, you're not dead.

Who was this referring to?

[Crippla]

This needs to be a comeback tour. Farewell to Flair. Flaircase to Heaven.

* Ric Flair & Jay Lethal vs. Rock ‘n’ Roll
* Ric Flair vs. Heath
* Ric Flair vs. Joe Hennig
* Ric Flair vs. Andrade El Idolo
* Ric Flair vs. Nick Aldis
* Ric Flair vs. Matt Cardona, NWA Championship
* Ric Flair vs. Nick Gage, death match
* Ric Flair vs. Ahmed Johnson
* Ric Flair vs. Tyrus
* Ric Flair vs. Jay Lethal
Lol Ahmed Johnson random. I would love to see one last wooo-off between Flair and Jay Lethal!

[Mr. Nerfect]

It’s a shame Lethal signed with AEW, for anything other than his bank account, because I doubt Tony Khan lets an AEW wrestler do it.

Honestly, I think the best bet is going to come down between Ricky Morton and Matt Cardona, the latter could be an NWA Title match. Wouldn’t put it past Corgan to switch the belt then do a tourney for a new champ on iPPV or something.

[xrodmuc316]

Flaircase to Heaven is brilliant by the way

[#1-norm-fan]

Yes, it’s quite a smart play on the Zeppelin classic “Staircase to Heaven”.

*french kiss*

[Crippla]

Add another name to the list:

Ahmed Johnson is not opposed to coming out of retirement for one more match, this time with the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair, in what would then be a double-send off for both wrestling legends.


https://www.kayfabenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Ahmed-johnson.jpg

I really wouldn't label Ahmed Johnson as a legend

[screech]

Not without his breathe right strips, anyway

[XL]

Imagine how many strips he’d need at that weight.

[drave]

it'd be a sheet of paper man. Breathe Right Pages, for your face

[Crippla]

Big T

[Jordan]

You gotta think that money is in Ric Flair & FTR vs The Legendary Rock n' Roll Express supported by big Tim Storm!

[Bad News Gertner]

Who was this referring to?

Sixx

[Evil Vito]

I really wouldn't label Ahmed Johnson as a legend

He cemented his legend status with his WWF Warzone promos and never looked back.

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[Crippla]

Lmao I understood like 1 sentence of that. " I forgot to take my medication this morning and I'm in a really bad mood"

[Crippla]

Sixx

He lives in Poland correct?

[drave]

Haha, that game was so fucking fun at the time.

[Lock Jaw]

I remember being really into Ahmed Johnson and his battles vs Faaroq and The N.O.D. as a kid....

[erickman]

so hogan it is

[Jordan]

so hogan it is

:lol:

If this happens what a shame. Taking away from Flair's moment with Hogan involved. I hope it was obvious that I was reaching for a really BAD choice when I suggested Hogan for this spot :rofl:.

Okay gotta state my opinion on this altogether. I actually despise Chris Cruise for his overprotective and kind of creepy obsession with regulating pro wrestling like it's MMA or something. IF Flair is to wrestle, or Hogan or both, they aren't going to be doing crazy shit! They are gonna fake punch each other and fake rake each others eyes and backs for 8 minutes. Sure the will gig and bleed so what? Do you really think Hogan is going to take a bump? LOL If he did it's going to be protected.

I'm just saying that the likelihood of someone dying is probably really small its just a fucking show.

Secondly, Hogan shouldn't be involved he's not a very important piece in the memory of Ric Flair. And it's not a capstone to his career to do another job for Hogan.

Flair & Andrade vs FTR would probably be really good.

[erickman]

well some news source has hogan

[Crippla]

Yeah that's kind of what I was saying. It's not really about the match itself I mean it's obviously not going to be a technical masterpiece or probably even a good match. It's more about Ric Flair but if Hogan was to be involved that would take a lot away from flare because Hogan hasn't wrestled since when like 2011 or something

[Crippla]

And it would probably be his "last match" as well

[Crippla]

Okay Hogan's last match was in 2013 in London

[Bad News Gertner]

I remember being really into Ahmed Johnson and his battles vs Faaroq and The N.O.D. as a kid....

That 6 man tag they had at WM13 was a ton of fun

[Sepholio]

While a potential Hogan v Flair matchup would be a massive train wreck, having them both in their final match ever would be a hell of a spectacle.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Is it too late to be Ric Flair’s last opponent?

[#1-norm-fan]

Flair’s farewell match was forced to do a reverse WWE and move to a BIGGER venue due to ticket sales.

[Destor]

ive always loved the fair grounds. wouldve been a cool piece of history for it.

[Crippla]

While a potential Hogan v Flair matchup would be a massive train wreck, having them both in their final match ever would be a hell of a spectacle.

The meaning of it would turn into a pissing contest between two old legends.

[slik]

There's a rumor Conrad will face Ric Flair

[#1-norm-fan]

Oh God. I don’t know how to feel about that. Lol

[Crippla]

There's a rumor Conrad will face Ric Flair

That sounds like a bullshit rumor intentionally put out there probably by Conrad himself to also draw more viewers to their podcast.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Conrad would have a heart attack.

[Destor]

the Conrad thing is a meme. for real though theyve got 10kish seats and theyll all sell. they can get a good number of guys with those presales

[Destor]

plus the number of guys who would genuinely want to work the match

[Mr. Nerfect]

It’s actually a potentially good leaping off point for a promotion or whatever. I can understand why an AEW or WWE would stay completely clear from it. But this is a “Jay Leno gets to interview Hugh Grant moment.” I’d actually interested in what sort of decisions they make with the rest of the card.

[Destor]

ideally Billy Corbin could get on board and his final match could be under the NWA banner. the symbolism would be nice

[Mr. Nerfect]

ideally Billy Corbin could get on board and his final match could be under the NWA banner. the symbolism would be nice

I’m not sure how interested he would be, but I was thinking earlier that Nick Aldis is probably the ideal opponent for Flair.

[Jordan]

Nick Aldis would have been an option for The Fairgrounds but for them now to move to The Municipal Auditorium I'm expecting something bigger. It's hard to say what exactly, especially if they stick with the 6-Man Tag. I have no idea who fits with the Rock 'n Roll Express to make this make sense.

[Mr. Nerfect]

James Storm is another name that comes to mind.

I think you want someone with a big enough name but also be able to heel it up on Flair as a style, but sell for him and not look ridiculous either. Those would be my two leading names, unless there is someone really obvious I am forgetting.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Unless Batista really wants to do it and isn’t under some sort of WWE merchandising deal. I can see Flair vs. Batista being more appropriate in the sense that fans know they are linked.

[Jordan]

It would be cool if MJF "quits" AEW and ends up taking this match with Flair. IDK how you lead back to AEW with that but it would be a great way to get me to buy that PPV.

[Jordan]

I looked through a long list of unsigned talent and there isn't anyone connected to Flair that would really make sense. AJ Styles would've made sense, Kurt Angle... but Angle just had knee surgery and WWE likely won't let AJ do a PPV for FITE.

Now that the show is moved to a proper arena I think the match has to be huge. I think Steamboat would be a great choice but I don't think he's on board. MJF would be another great choice because he would bring more interest than anyone else.

[Mr. Nerfect]

MJF would be…dynamic. I don’t think TK is going to let a contracted AEW guy do it though. Lol if that’s MJF’s ticket to Pillman out though.

[Jordan]

He did just let Danielson and Paul Wight appear on Raw via video message.

[Jordan]

This PPV is actually turning out with a must see card for hardcore fans (IE most of us here, even Noid).

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">. <a href="https://twitter.com/StarrcastEvents?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarrcastEvents</a> presenta Ric Flair’s Last Match, el domingo 31 de julio en el Auditorio Municipal de Nashville. Disponible en PPV por <a href="https://twitter.com/FiteTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FiteTV</a> con la mejor narración en español del mundo junto a este servidor y <a href="https://twitter.com/lavozcabrera?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lavozcabrera</a> . Los esperamos. No se lo pueden perder. <a href="https://t.co/lmzy30ZOlg">pic.twitter.com/lmzy30ZOlg</a></p>&mdash; Lucha Libre Online (@luchalibreonlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/luchalibreonlin/status/1544885468449460226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Fignuts]

MCMG vs The Wolves should be a killer match.

[Jordan]

This show is really looking good, easy buy for me even without the main event announced. Briscoes vs Von Erich's could be awesome, MCMG vs Wovles, Alexandere/Fatu and the AAA 4 way all could be great.

Interesting that WWE included Ric Flair back in their intro lately. He also posted on Twitter how much that meant to him. I am thinking that we will get a WWE star to wrestle Flair in his final match. We've seen WWE loan out talents before and I think this is the type of situation they would possibly lend a hand.

Who are the options?

I keep thinking AJ Styles because I know that Flair would love to wrestle him, and of course he can carry a lot of the match.

If I am totally off base and it's actually AEW that lends a hand, it really needs to be MJF. That would just be pure insanity. They could even promote it that MJF really left AEW and is out working with Flair. I don't know how you make money on it but it seems like something could happen there.

They were talking about a 6-Man with FTR and Rock and Roll Express but I do feel like this event has exceeded that kind of a match. Can the Express really pull that off? I don't think so. Plus there is no natural partner for them to work with that makes sense.

If it's not a loan out talent for the match then we are talking free agents. Who would Flair want? I can't really see him giving a shit for Gresham and we've heard that there was a blow up with Jay Lethal when he didn't make the match.

Flair did recently work for NWA but come on, really? None of those guys really deserve this match. Not even Nick Aldis really would fit the bill. Maybe, sure at the Fairgrounds that match makes "some" sense, but it's not a draw for me, and likely not for many. You'd want his last match against someone that everyone would know.

I wonder if they even have someone booked yet.

[Evil Vito]

Flair said the only concerns health-wise in training and returning was his inner ear issues, blood thinners, and his pacemaker.

Good to know that outside of the most important organ keeping him alive, he's basically at full strength.

[Destor]

If he dies in the ring so be it. He's old enough to assess the risks for himself

[#1-norm-fan]

Had to stop myself from doing the obvious and posting the Ivan Drago gif.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Pretty hot card.

[Crippla]

I see WAY too much of Paul Ellering in Rachael Ellering's face in that picture lol kind of off putting...

[Crippla]

Still not advertising Flair's opponent...hmmm...could be a good thing

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’d seriously watch this promotion if it were on the air.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It looks like Impact and MLW are working closely together. I think that is to the advantage of both companies.

[Mr. Nerfect]

There’s lots of guys I’d like to see Cross the Line.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I can’t say I’ve been following MLW at all. Is EJ Nduka any good? I’d be surprised if WWE released him if he was. Unless there’s like…a background thing? It would explain why AEW didn’t pick him up too.

EDIT: There’s nothing on his Wikipedia page. Might be a stand up guy. Does he just suck or has MLW just somehow really lucked into him?

For those who don’t know, he’s a 6’8, 285lbs former football player and bodybuilder whose parents were born in Nigeria. How do WWE not bring him back?

[Bad News Gertner]

I remember seeing him last year at MLW Battle Riot and couldn't believe the WWE let him go.

[Seanny One Ball]

Let him go?

Let him go?


I thought all firings were… frozen.

Yeah.











Yeah.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I remember seeing him last year at MLW Battle Riot and couldn't believe the WWE let him go.

He’s not as big as Omos or Babatunde, but I’d say he’s got a better overall look. I guess he’s a tag champ over there, so they feel like there’s something they can get out of him. Maybe he signed really quickly after being let go before WWE could snatch him up, with the idea that he’ll have a body of work behind him in a few years or so.

[#1-norm-fan]

Flair’s opponent will be announced tomorrow at 6:05.

[slik]

Jerry Lawler vs Ric Flair

[#1-norm-fan]

Jerry Lawler vs Ric Flair

I think you might be right.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On July 31, I’m Coming After One Of Your Own. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a><br><br>And Tonight At 6:05, The Entire World Will Find Out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/5mc4N8cc5r">pic.twitter.com/5mc4N8cc5r</a></p>&mdash; Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1549017103256231936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Evil Vito]

Ric Flair vs. Charlotte Flair

[Sepholio]

That would be hilarious

[Sepholio]

I'm thinking either Dolph or AJ though.

[Evil Vito]

Ric Flair vs. Triple H in a fight to the literal death

[Crippla]

Jerry Lawler vs Ric Flair

Hmmm.....I like that idea, would be a classic last match

[Sepholio]

I hate the idea or Lawler vs Flair in a match. I don't want to watch someone die in the ring and I feel like that is just asking for it.

[Crippla]

So it's someone from WWE...what if it's Jeff Jarrett? Kind of a stretch but he's been getting involved recently and he does have history with Flair.

[Crippla]

I hate the idea or Lawler vs Flair in a match. I don't want to watch someone die in the ring and I feel like that is just asking for it.

Well it's prob gonna be like that regardless lol I'm not expecting a decent match either and I don't think it will be Lawler but who knows

[#1-norm-fan]

I would think it would have to be someone who isn’t being featured on-screen and is probably just on a legends contract. I can’t imagine WWE wants anyone closely associated with them currently to be involved with anything Flair is doing.

[Jordan]

I'd be fine with Lawler but it would make a lot more sense if the match were in Memphis, it's in Nashville. Jarrett has a lot more of a heritage in Nashville, has been active lately, and could work the match with Flair, and also works with Conrad.

Jarrett would be ideal I think.

[Jordan]

I still think there is a chance WWE loans out AJ Styles. But I'll go with Jarrett.

[screech]

Ric Flair vs. Dixie Carter

[drave]

titty honking on a pole match

[Jordan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On July 31, I’m Coming After One Of Your Own. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a><br><br>And Tonight At 6:05, The Entire World Will Find Out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/5mc4N8cc5r">pic.twitter.com/5mc4N8cc5r</a></p>&mdash; Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1549017103256231936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

AJ Styles it is

[Evil Vito]

Flair and Andrade vs. Jarrett and Lethal

[slik]

The official graphic

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[Evil Vito]

Funny enough, pictures of those four training in the ring together were put out a few weeks ago by a Tennessee-based indy fed (FXE Wrestling) Jarrett's done business with before. But I can't find those pictures now.

Everybody just sorta figured it made sense for those to be guys Flair was training with, but it's clear now the pics were removed because they were, presumably, rehearsing the actual match.

Which, I mean, with a 73-year old Flair you kinda have to script everything out.

[James Steele]

…that’s underwhelming. “A wild slapnuts appears…”

[slik]

I wonder if Vince loans out Charlotte since Karen Jarrett is advertised as being in Jarrett/Lethal's corner

[Jordan]

I am down with that match. Glad that Andrade gets the rub teaming with his daddy in law, and Double J get's to bring in the house because he's Nashville's biggest star. Jay Lethal is black.

[#1-norm-fan]

Weird that they didn’t just do Flair vs Lethal.

Also weird that WWE allowed this since they’re literally working their way through a sex scandal and now a guy who is gonna be featured prominently on a major WWE event is gonna be in a high profile match with Ric Flair.

I’m not saying it’s wrong but it’s definitely gonna make some negative noise PR-wise. You’d think such a PR-aware company would be like “FUCK NO!”

[slik]

to b-e-double a-double t the m-a-double n you have to b-double e-a-t-double t-h-e double m-a-n

[ClockShot]

Jeez. Flair gotta bring in his son-in-law to get him through this.

So be it.

[Evil Vito]

I mean it’s basically gonna be an Andrade vs Lethal/Jarrett handicap match. Then Flair eventually tags in, does a couple of spots, takes one bump he probably blades off of and then puts someone in the Figure Four.

[Destor]

There's plenty of talent to carry the match but i doubt anyone needs to carry flair.

[slik]

There's a rumor Eric Bischoff will be added as guest referee

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LMAOOOOO WHAT IS FLAIR DOING??????? <a href="https://t.co/ZmW6uP2opD">pic.twitter.com/ZmW6uP2opD</a></p>&mdash; BIG AO ���� (@KXNGAO) <a href="https://twitter.com/KXNGAO/status/1549166923220385793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[#1-norm-fan]

Imagine if they just did a cinematic match and showed it to the crowd on the screen? Lol

[Jordan]

LOL @ the BRUTALITY oh man the blood! There are a lot of guys here that really can't take too much blood in wrestling, they get upset about it! Man that's a lot of blood for that old man to be bleeding. Can't wait for this match. Flair apparently has a broken foot too! Crazy bastard.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Andrade’s so boring he sucks my interest in everyone else out.

[xrodmuc316]

Jeez. Flair gotta bring in his son-in-law to get him through this.

So be it.

Is there a bigger contrast in Son in Laws in history?

Andrade vs Conrad is night and day :rofl:

[xrodmuc316]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LMAOOOOO WHAT IS FLAIR DOING??????? <a href="https://t.co/ZmW6uP2opD">pic.twitter.com/ZmW6uP2opD</a></p>&mdash; BIG AO ���� (@KXNGAO) <a href="https://twitter.com/KXNGAO/status/1549166923220385793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Not cool of Flair to rip off Moxley's gimmick like that, shameful.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m looking forward to Jacob Fatu challenging Josh Alexander. I’ve liked everything I’ve seen from Alexander.

I hope this is like an All In for somebody.

[Crippla]

Never thought of the idea of a tag match in case anything does go wrong like Flair getting injured but I'm positive the energy of this match will be great

[Supreme Olajuwon]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FYo1qv9X0AAhDdY?format=jpg&name=large

Gotta be honest, this card doesn’t look half bad.

[Evil Vito]

It’s a pretty solid card for sure. Can’t watch it live but assuming I don’t hear that Flair died during the match I’ll check out the replay.

[Jordan]

I was thinking this show was Friday... What with Summerslam and UFC on Saturday night... I may have to watch both at the same time. I won't miss this show though, it does seem like it's going to be a lot of fun.

[Loose Cannon]

I watched the you tube video of the entire angle they shot to lead up to this and I was really impressed. They did a great job selling the match. Classic wrestling storytelling. I can legit believe the hatred between Jarrett and Flair

[Fignuts]

Two four ways and a triple threat

wtf

[drave]

Ric Flair's Orgy Extravaganza!




WOOOOOOOOOOuwuOOO!!!!

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brad Nessler is the Roast Master of The Roast of Ric Flair tonight. �� <a href="https://t.co/p1cGApHF08">pic.twitter.com/p1cGApHF08</a></p>&mdash; Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/1553189929936617474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Sepholio]

lmao he is straight savaging Ric. Beautiful.

[drave]

Macho Man Ric Savage!




WOOOOOOOOOOOOO YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!

[XL]

Was watching that earlier but the audio was out of synch and it became impossible. Torrie Wilson was there for some reason.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Jesus that Jericho’s wife joke Lmaooooo

[slik]

watching a stream on watchwrestling.in

did not know the event started an hour ago...missed the first 6 matches and caught the end of match 7...

[slik]

4 matches left to go

[slik]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FZCE8aWX0AMScpD?format=jpg

[slik]

Jacob Fatu seems 'too good' to be in MLW

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">come on man <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/5xmsp0OUVc">pic.twitter.com/5xmsp0OUVc</a></p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/1553899504042213378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OH MY LORD! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/5LsEvyXUId">pic.twitter.com/5LsEvyXUId</a></p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/1553895586604138496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[slik]

damn...

Matt Cardona w/ his advocate, Smart Mark Sterling, has just attacked Jacob Fatu

[slik]

Jerry Lawler has shown up and appears to be in cahoots with Double J to destroy Ric Flair

[slik]

Von Erichs vs Briscoes up next

[Jordan]

I've been watching since the 4-way Lucha match, which was awesome. So from what I've seen so far so good.

[slik]

yeah fun show so far

[slik]

always happy to see Rey Fenix

[slik]

Von Erichs no match for the Briscoes on this cold Tennessee night

[slik]

Time for Flair's final match ever

[slik]

Taker & Foley here to watch

Tony Schiavone on commentary


https://i.postimg.cc/ZqC1cGYw/Screenshot-2022-07-31-8-06-50-PM.png

[Triple A]

stream keeps freezing for me, damn

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Undertaker sitting front row to watch Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett wrestle.<br><br>TNA HAS WON.</p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/1553910350290075648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

Great entrance for Jarrett. He's the real legend of the night!

[Jordan]

Doug Dillinger still doing security lol

[slik]

Jeff Jarrett throwing water on Doug Dillenger


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jeff Jarrett is the GOAT lmao <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/nWQtvIr97u">pic.twitter.com/nWQtvIr97u</a></p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/1553911470756347911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

Jarrett looks so good.

[Triple A]

worried (that Flair is gonna die)

[Jordan]

Damn Flair is not looking good even coming to the ring.

[Blonde Moment]

He looks wasted

[Jordan]

This looks similar to if Joe Biden returned to the ring for one last go.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/OzAtg8DPec">pic.twitter.com/OzAtg8DPec</a></p>&mdash; TAPE (@tapemachines) <a href="https://twitter.com/tapemachines/status/1553912867459579906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[slik]

David Penzer doing the honors

[Jordan]

He looks wasted

Yeah he does.

[slik]

Wish it was Lil Naitch instead of Mike Chioda tbh

[Jordan]

Ever since Jarrett started his podcast I've been kind of obsessed with him. Him working his way to an executive in WWE after all he's done and been through, to working this match right now. He's had an incredible, unbelievable and fortunate career.

[Jordan]

Jay Lethal and Jarrett are a fun team. Full of old school shenanigans.

[Jordan]

My lord how good are Jay Lethal and Andrande? Yeesh, in an instant.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The line for every Vegas poolside bar has one of this guy. <a href="https://t.co/RXMkivqVFV">pic.twitter.com/RXMkivqVFV</a></p>&mdash; 20 Years of Nitro (@20YearsofNitro) <a href="https://twitter.com/20YearsofNitro/status/1553914936723660800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

Jarrett throwing the best punches in wrestling in his first 10 seconds.

[#1-norm-fan]

He looks wasted

Yeah he does.

He said in an interview he’s drinking every night leading up to the match. I ‘m guessing he didn’t take tonight off. Guy’s doing it old school.

[slik]

strut off between JJ and Flair was a fun spot

[Jordan]

Flair is in worse shape than any time I can remember seeing Verne Gagne in the ring.

[slik]

They key takeaway so far is Jeff Jarrett still has 'it'

[Jordan]

Really impressed and surprised with how well Jarrett/Andrade/Lethal are keeping this match working.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It appears WWE has a production crew there</p>&mdash; Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) <a href="https://twitter.com/bryanalvarez/status/1553912607731433472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

He's cutting himself!

[Jordan]

Karen having a KAREN moment lmao.

[slik]

Flair bleeding after being hit with Karen Jarrett's shoe

[Triple A]

Flair fakes a heart attack then pokes Jay Lethal in the eyes

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ric Flair just faked a heart attack right in front of his daughter, Mick Foley and Undertaker LMAOOOOOO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/1rGXLc1Vxd">pic.twitter.com/1rGXLc1Vxd</a></p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/1553918911728451584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

"Kick him, kick him! Kick him like a dog! YEAH! KICK HIM THERE!" - David Crockett 7/13/2022

[Jordan]

Tony Schiavone proving that he can call all the f'n moves and has no need for Excalibur tonight.

[slik]

Is Ric Flair legit dying right now

[Jordan]

Amazing moment right now seeing Ric Flair. I feel like I just saw a moment in time. Old as fuck yeah, but everyone else worked their heart out to make this moment. Look at him... so sad, beautiful but sad. The goddamn Nature Boy, what a legend.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Alright when's his next last match?

[Jordan]

That shot of Flair in Andrade's arms after the pinfall. The look in Flair's eyes and face. I feel like I saw 40 years go by in that moment.

[slik]

Flair can't walk, doesn't seem to know where he is and Andrade repeatedly had to put the brass knucks on his hand because Flair couldn't close his fist on his own

[slik]

Taker seems legit worried

https://i.postimg.cc/hv3BjBKx/Screenshot-2022-07-31-8-53-01-PM.png

[Triple A]

Is Charlotte there

[Jordan]

Flair was certainly overwhelmed by the moment.

[slik]

That was fun

[slik]

Is Charlotte there

Alvarez says WWE was there w/ a camera crew so I bet

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ric Flair’s final goodbye and an emotional hug with his trainer for this last match, Jay Lethal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/nLea9bxn9R">pic.twitter.com/nLea9bxn9R</a></p>&mdash; Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcraimondi/status/1553923610712182785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[#1-norm-fan]

"Kick him, kick him! Kick him like a dog! YEAH! KICK HIM THERE!" - David Crockett 7/13/2022

Holy shit, is this for real?? Lol

[slik]

Holy shit, is this for real?? Lol

yes

[slik]

All's Wooooo that ends Wooooo


https://i.postimg.cc/VsMMykLX/Screenshot-2022-07-31-8-40-46-PM.png

[Gerard]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ric Flair just faked a heart attack right in front of his daughter, Mick Foley and Undertaker LMAOOOOOO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RicFlairsLastMatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RicFlairsLastMatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/1rGXLc1Vxd">pic.twitter.com/1rGXLc1Vxd</a></p>&mdash; Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletClubIta/status/1553918911728451584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Almost looks like hogan from behind these days. :shifty:

[Lock Jaw]

Watched the main event... was almost painful to watch...

Just how out of it Flair was, especially by the end.... could see it that he was just "gone". *wrestling nerd activate* and technically the match should have been a draw because Flair just collapsed after putting on the figure four and had his own shoulders down on the mat, so it should have been a double pin.

Jarrett looked surprisingly great, though. In shape, limber, quick on his feet

[Lock Jaw]

Wonder if Hogan tries to do this now, and if there is enough love for Hogan left to carry him to a "moment" like this

[Mr. JL]

First of all, Ric Flair is all heart. Say all you will about needing money and blah, blah, blah. You must truly love the business to be 73 years old and want to still take bumps and wrestle, even if it potentially kills you.

Second, congratulations to Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett and Andrade.

Last of all, that was scary. Especially by the end.

Ric Flair left it all in the ring; and it took everything by the looks of it. I know, he is not the Ric Flair of 2008 or 2011 or even the 2013 fight in a non-match in-ring segment and people can say tarnished legacies but this was about a man who wanted one more go after giving the fans everything, for decades. We can give him this one go, no matter what.

[Evil Vito]

Well that match was the closest there's ever been to the movie The Wrestler coming to life.

[Evil Vito]

Jay Lethal taking Flair off the turnbuckle and giving him a regular suplex instead was one of the smartest decisions I've ever seen in a wrestling match.

A Superplex legitimately might've killed him.

[xrodmuc316]

All's Wooooo that ends Wooooo


https://i.postimg.cc/VsMMykLX/Screenshot-2022-07-31-8-40-46-PM.png

Moxley looking balder than ever

[XL]

Well that match was the closest there's ever been to the movie The Wrestler coming to life.

I still don’t think “The Ram” died at the end of the movie.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Was going to come in here and ask if this is worth a watch, but the sad thing is…I don’t care. :(

I’m very happy this event just happening and now it being in the past.

Surreal seeing pics of Taker front row at a wrestling event.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m hearing Jeff Jarrett was the star of the show.

[Gerard]

Just seen flairs entrance, like how it took him about a minute to undo the robes tie to show the big gold belt, wtf was going on there?

[Blonde Moment]

I’m hearing Jeff Jarrett was the star of the show.

Its worth taking a peak just for that. It's a shame his ring return was wasted on that

[Damian Rey 2.0]

I’ve seen clips and man Flair looked out of it. Clip of him hitting the ropes before the match started looked whatever but after that he looked every bit a near 80 year old man.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Its worth taking a peak just for that. It's a shame his ring return was wasted on that

I like that Jarrett has found a way to find that acceptance he has been chasing almost his entire career. Feels like more people appreciate Double J than ever before.

[Mr. JL]

Jay Lethal taking Flair off the turnbuckle and giving him a regular suplex instead was one of the smartest decisions I've ever seen in a wrestling match.

A Superplex legitimately might've killed him.

This! :y:

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Report: Ric Flair's Last Match Drew Gate Of Over $445,000 <a href="https://t.co/9vmPmYzRSo">https://t.co/9vmPmYzRSo</a></p>&mdash; Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fightful/status/1555537126661300226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

I hope Flair doesn’t get any ideas to do it again.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re The Dirtiest Players In The Game! <a href="https://twitter.com/AndradeElIdolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndradeElIdolo</a> &amp; The Nature Boy Are Back At It Again This Weekend In Puerto Rico! WOOOOO! <a href="https://t.co/IITOEfSl41">pic.twitter.com/IITOEfSl41</a></p>&mdash; Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1555622763821502464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Fignuts]

what

[#1-norm-fan]

Lol He’s just managing Andrade.

That would have been incredible though.

[Mr. Nerfect]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re The Dirtiest Players In The Game! <a href="https://twitter.com/AndradeElIdolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndradeElIdolo</a> &amp; The Nature Boy Are Back At It Again This Weekend In Puerto Rico! WOOOOO! <a href="https://t.co/IITOEfSl41">pic.twitter.com/IITOEfSl41</a></p>&mdash; Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1555622763821502464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fucking no.

[Gerard]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Report: Ric Flair's Last Match Drew Gate Of Over $445,000 <a href="https://t.co/9vmPmYzRSo">https://t.co/9vmPmYzRSo</a></p>&mdash; Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fightful/status/1555537126661300226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So about enough to cover his divorce payments for a month?

[#1-norm-fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All The Attention That I’m Getting for Dehydration, Which Can Happen To Any 23 Year Old, Is Crazy! When I Get Ready For Something Big Again, I Will Obviously Drink More Water Than Beer Next Time! WOOOOO! �� �� <a href="https://t.co/obLEcRedM7">pic.twitter.com/obLEcRedM7</a></p>&mdash; Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1558074053163876352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Guy didn’t change a Goddamn thing about his training regimen from 40 years ago. I respect that.