Summary

Ric Flair said WWE has stopped him from continuing his relationship with the apparel brand Roots of Fight, then publicly accused the company of trying to damage his legacy.

Flair shared the update on Tuesday and framed it as another blow against his standing in wrestling, while also pointing to several accomplishments from his career and past dealings with WWE.

Flair's complaint about Roots of Fight

According to Flair, he woke up to learn he was no longer allowed to work with Roots of Fight because of WWE. He responded by defending his place in wrestling history, referencing his ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, his championship legacy, and money he said he previously repaid to Vince McMahon.

He also mentioned ongoing business income outside WWE and closed the statement by saying he does not believe the company will be able to diminish what he accomplished in the business.

What Ric Flair's comments mean for WWE

Ric Flair turning this into a public fight gives WWE an unexpected legacy-related controversy tied to one of the most famous names the company has ever presented. Even without a response from WWE in the source material, Flair made it clear he sees this as a personal issue, not just a licensing disagreement.

For wrestling fans, the bigger takeaway is that Flair's relationship with WWE remains complicated even after the company helped produce major projects centered on his career. When a figure of Flair's stature publicly says WWE is trying to hurt his legacy, that is going to draw attention well beyond a merchandise partnership.

Sources

As reported by NoDQ.