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Ric Flair says he’s ‘back in’ WWE: ‘Me and Hunter hugged’

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AI Story Summary

What happened?

Ric Flair said on Booker T’s Hall of Fame show that he is “back in” with WWE after reconciling with Triple H, saying the two hugged. The report notes Flair had previously been believed to still be under AEW contract, so his exact contractual status is not confirmed by the excerpt.

Key Takeaways

  • Flair says he has made up with Triple H and is “back in” with WWE.
  • The article frames his WWE status cautiously because he was previously believed to be under AEW contract.
  • Flair’s AEW run included appearances tied to Sting’s retirement period and a tribute to Steve McMichael.
  • Flair has continued to speak positively about Tony Khan despite the new WWE-related comments.
  • Earlier tension between Flair and WWE over a licensing issue was described as loud but quickly resolved.

AI Timeline

2024

Flair was involved in Sting’s AEW retirement run, reportedly in connection with a promotional/licensing arrangement.

May

Flair appeared on AEW Collision for a tribute to Steve “Mongo” McMichael.

November

Flair was scheduled for AEW Blood & Guts with Ricky Steamboat before health complications changed plans.

April

Fightful reportedly indicated Flair was still believed to be under AEW contract.

This week

Flair told Booker T that he is “back in” with WWE after reconciling with Triple H.

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Sep 11, 5:25 PM

Ric Flair says he’s ‘back in’ WWE: ‘Me and Hunter hugged’

Cageside Seats • WWE

Last we heard, Ric Flair was still believed to be under contract to AEW. That was per Fightful in April of this year. The WWE Hall of Famer’s AEW run was always odd, though. He got involved in Sting’s 2024 retirement run, but that was believed to be a promotional deal with one of Flair’s many licensing ventures. The Nature Boy appeared for a tribute to Steve “Mongo” McMichael on Collision last May, and was scheduled to appear with his legendary rival Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat at November’s Blood & Guts until health complications forced a change of plans. Naitch has continued to say good things about AEW head honcho Tony Khan, and had a loud-if-quickly-resolved blow-up with WWE earlier this year over a licensing deal he lost. We bring that all up because earlier this week on Booker T’s The Hall of Fame show, Flair told Book that they’ll be seeing a lot more of each other because he’s “back in” with WWE after making up with his longtime friend, Evolution teammate, and the company’s

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