Ric Flair's retirement match sold out in less than 24 hours
Ric Flair's last match ever is set to be a historic moment, as the event sold out in less than 24 hours.
The legendary wrestler will don his wrestling boots for one last time at the age of 73. When he competes at an independent wrestling show on July 31st, he'll lace up his boots for the first time since 2011.
The Nature Boy took to Twitter to react to the news of him selling out an arena for the last time as a wrestler by expressing his happiness with his signature catchphrase:
"My Last Match Is SOLD OUT! WOOOOO! @StarrcastEvents @FiteTV," Flair tweeted.
My Last Match Is SOLD OUT! WOOOOO! @StarrcastEvents @FiteTV https://t.co/H3xON6WPal
Ric Flair's farewell tour is set to be a star-studded event
The Nature Boy sent shockwaves through the wrestling world with the announcement of his return to the squared circle.
According to Starrcast.com, the 16-time world champion will don a new custom-made robe for his final bout. The match will be produced by Thuzio, a Triller Company, and it will be streamed worldwide exclusively on FITE.
The broadcast team for the match was recently revealed, with David Crockett and Tony Schiavone will be the commentators for the historic moment. The event will also feature a meet-and-greet with legends like Bret Hart and Kevin Nash.
The first round of #STARRCAST V Meet & Greets are available for purchase NOW!
•Bret Hart
•Kevin Nash
•Johnny Gargano
•Eric Bischoff
•Jerry Lawler
•Tully Blanchard
•Barry Windham
•Magnum TA
•JJ Dillon
•Jerry Jarrett
🎟: starrcast.com/meet-and-greets https://t.co/NUQA62IjTm
Flair has also disclosed the names of most of the stars who will share the ring with him. The Dirtiest Player in the Game confirmed the presence of ROH Tag Team Champions FTR and The Rock 'n' Roll Express. During an appearance on "Excuse Me: The Vickie Guerrero Show," he stated that the last member of the bout has not yet been finalized:
"That would be Monday [when the match is formally announced] A tag match," said Flair. "There are four people that I know are in it for sure: FTR and Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, and myself but the last person is working it out right now. Brand new robe, new tights, everything, one more time. Everything, yup." [H/T POST Wrestling]
The Nature Boy was recently spotted in Mexico, where he was present for his daughter Charlotte's wedding. The 13-time women's champion tied the knot with AEW's Andrade El Idolo on Friday.