Charlotte’s Ric Flair is No Longer with the WWE

Author Alexis Zarycki

August 2nd, 2021 3:59 PM

This is shocking, but the news is true. Ric Flair is gone from WWE!

Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair has been released by WWE. WrestlingInc.com and Fightful.com report that Flair asked for his release and it was granted by the company. WWE has yet to announce the news, but two additional news outlets have confirmed.

Gallery: Ric Flair Over the Years

• WrestleMania 25

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  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: (L-R) Actor Mickey Rourke celebrates with Ric Flair after beating WWE Superstar Chris Jericho during WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images)

• The 2016 ESPYS – Arrivals

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  LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 13: Professional wrestler Ric Flair (L) attends the 2016 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

• Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania Tour – Melbourne

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  MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Hulk Hogan throws his opponent Ric Flair to the ropes during Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania Tour at Rod Laver Arena on November 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
• Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania Tour – Melbourne

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  MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Hulk Hogan's opponent Ric Flair is greeted by the crowd during Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania Tour at Rod Laver Arena on November 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

• Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania Tour Hits Perth

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  PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Ric Flair looks on while awaiting the entrance of Hulk Hogan during the Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

• 2017 NBA Finals – Game Three

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  CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Recording artist Usher(L) and former wrestler Ric Flair attend Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
• Hulk Hogan Arrives In Australia Ahead Of Hulkmania Tour

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  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Ric Flair arrives at Sydney Airport, ahead of the Australian Hulkamania tour on November 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

• Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania Tour – Melbourne

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  MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Hulk Hogan is declared the winner as his opponent Ric Flair lays flat on the floor during Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania Tour at Rod Laver Arena on November 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

• 2017 Summer TCA Tour – Day 2

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  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: (L-R) Professional wrestler Ric Flair, director Rory Karpf and ESPN Films & Original Content VP and Executive Producer John Dahl 'ESPN's 30 for 30: "Nature Boy"' speak onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
• 2017 Summer TCA Tour – Day 2

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  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Professional wrestler Ric Flair of 'ESPN's 30 for 30: "Nature Boy"' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

• WrestleMania 25

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  HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: (L-R) WWE Superstar Chris Jericho throws into the air former professional wrestler Ric Flair during WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images)

• Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania Tour Hits Perth

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  PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Hulk Hogan gestures to Ric Flair during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
• St Louis Blues v Vegas Golden Knights

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 26: The Vegas Golden Knights mascot Chance the Golden Gila Monster wears a Ric Flair robe in the stands in the third period of the Golden Knights' game against the St. Louis Blues at T-Mobile Arena on January 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Blues defeated the Golden Knights 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• NFC Conference Championship – New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears – January 21, 2007

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  Wrestler Ric Flair on the sidelines before the NFC Championship game as the Chicago Bears host the New Orleans Saints Jan. 21, 2007 at Soldier Field, Chicago. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

• World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon Is Professor For A Day

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  GARDEN CITY, NY - MARCH 3: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) professional wrestler Ric Flair speaks on a panel during the "Professor For A Day" event at Nassau Community College March 3, 2003 in Garden City, New York. Flair acted as an assistant professor to WWE CEO Linda McMahon, who lectured a group of sports marketing majors on the marketing and promotional strategies that have made the WWE a long-term success. (Photo By Steven Henry/Getty Images)

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Author Alexis Zarycki

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