WWE reacts to Reid Flair's passing
WWE officially issued a statement on their website regarding the passing of Reid Flair, the son of legendary wrestler Ric Flair: “WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Reid Flair, son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Our deepest condolences go out to the Flair family and friends.”
Many stars of WWE universe took to Twitter to react to Reid’s unfortunate passing. Here are some of the stars wrote:
Dixie Carter: “Devastated to hear about the passing of Ric Flair’s son, Reid. Please join all of us at TNA in praying for Ric & his family at this sad time.”
Roddy Piper: “My heart is with Ric and Reid Flair today! Reid was my son too!”
Sean Waltman: “So very sorry to Nature Boy Ric Flair & his family. No matter what differences we ever had, my heat hurts for him so bad right now.”
Kurt Angle: “To Ric flair and His family, I’m So Sorry for the Loss of Reid, Ric’s Son. You Were family to Me. GOD Bless You Ric! I Love U”
Eric Bischoff: “Heavy heart. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to Ric Flair and family at the passing of Reid Flair. Such a sad day.”
The Miz: “Been on a flight all day just heard about the passing of Reid. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ric Flair and his family.”
Jim Ross: “Words cannot express our emotions re: death today of Reid Flair the 24 year old son of Ric Flair. Condolences to the Flair family. So sad.”
Mick Foley: “My heart goes out to the family and friends of Reid Flair. I can’t imagine the grief they are going through at this time. So young. So sad.”
Gregory Shane Helms: “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Reid Flair. So young. I can’t imagine what Ric is going through.
The Iron Sheik: “I just hear the Reid Flair Ric son die. That break my heart. God bless him and his family forever”
Tara: “My condolences to the Flair Family. Reid was funny, talented and such a sweetheart. He will be truly missed.”
Bobby Roode: “Saddened to hear about the death of Reid Flair. Thoughts and prayers go out to Ric Flair and his family.”
Taz: “Extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Reid Flair. My deepest Condolences to the Ric & his family.”
Matt Hardy: “Heard about the passing of Reid Flair-it’s terrible & sad. My heart goes out to his family & especially his father, Ric Flair. Damn.”
Road Dogg: “My deepest condolences to the Flair family! I pray for your strength at this difficult time in your lives. I pray y’all find some serenity.”
Honky Tonk Man: “I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Reid Flair. My thoughts are with Ric and his family during this difficult time.”
Howard Finkel: “My deepest condolences go out to the Flair family on their loss.”
Gene Okerlund: “I want to extend my sympathy to Ric Flair and his family on the death of his son today. Reid Flair was only 25. Ric we’re so sorry.”
Michael McGillicutty: “Prayers for the Flair family today. Reid was a good man. Saddened to hear this news…”
Brooke Adams: “Everyone please take a moment to send out your prayers to the Flair family. RIP #REID!! God bless his family and loved ones. #PRAYERS RT”
Maria Kanellis: “So sad to hear about Reid Flair. My heart goes out to his family. It’s so terrible when anyone that young passes.”
Ted DiBiase Sr.: “Please pray for Ric Flair and his entire family at the loss of his son Reid. Very very sad.”