5 wrestlers Ric Flair could manage in AEW
No sooner had the news regarding Ric Flair's WWE release broken than social media started running wild with the wrestlers whom the legendary Flair could manage in AEW.
Ric Flair apparently asked for his release due to creative dissatisfaction off late. At 72 years of age, the Nature Boy's in-ring days are far behind him. However, he remains one of the most experienced and decorated wrestling figures in the industry.
One could safely assume that pairing a wrestler with Ric Flair as a manager would be beneficial to them. Especially in a company like AEW where plenty of young stars are looking to establish their characters.
Let's look at 5 AEW stars and teams who could benefit from Ric Flair managing them.
#5. Ric Flair can take MJF to a different stratosphere
MJF under Ric Flair seems like a match made in heaven.
Make no mistake, MJF is the biggest heel in AEW. His mic work is exemplary and he walks the talk in an old-school, technical style. AEW uses him sparingly in the ring so every time he does fight, it feels like a big deal. Even outside of AEW, MJF never breaks character, constantly humiliating fans on social media or during promotional events.
Ric Flair, in his prime, was one of the most despised heels in all of pro-wrestling. His promo skills were off the chart and his in-ring work spoke for himself. There are a lot of similarities between MJF and Ric Flair, which makes a possible pairing enticing. Getting mentored by one of the best heels ever could skyrocket MJF's stock.