Ric Flair has shut down speculation about a potential return to the ring, emphatically declaring on social media that he will never wrestle again.
The 76-year-old WWE Hall of Famer took to Twitter on February 6 to clarify comments he made during a virtual signing with K&S WrestleFest one day earlier, where he discussed the possibility of facing fellow legend Ricky Morton.
First, Let Me Clear Something Up! I Will Never Wrestle Again," Flair wrote, before promoting an upcoming appearance in Charleston, South Carolina. "I'm Heading To Flair Country. Charleston, South Carolina Get Ready! The Nature Boy And @FitermanSports Are Taking Over @SpookyEmpire This Weekend!
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What got us here: is Ric Flair returning?
During Thursday's virtual signing, Flair had revealed that someone wanted him to wrestle Morton and admitted he was "thinking about it," though he noted they were "way off on financial terms."
The Nature Boy explained that having a potential match would give him motivation for his gym workouts, saying, "Sometimes I need something to motivate me, man. Just to go to the gym every day for nothing is..."
The comments quickly went viral, prompting concern from fans and even Flair's daughter Charlotte, who quote-tweeted the news with a firm "Absolutely not."
The Retired Nature Boy
Flair last competed in July 2022 at an event billed as "Ric Flair's Last Match" in Nashville, Tennessee, where he teamed with Andrade El Idolo to defeat Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. The match drew controversy after Flair revealed he passed out multiple times during the bout due to dehydration.
The 16-time world champion has retired from wrestling multiple times throughout his career, most famously at WrestleMania 24 in 2008 following his emotional match against Shawn Michaels. However, financial needs led him back to the ring for runs in TNA and eventually the 2022 comeback.
In 2025, Flair battled several health issues including skin cancer and a rotator cuff injury, though he announced last July that he is now cancer-free.
With Thursday's clarification, Flair appears to have firmly closed the door on any future in-ring appearances, choosing instead to focus on personal appearances and autograph signings.
