SUMMARY
- WWE legend Ric Flair recently had an altercation with a restaurant manager.
- The video of the incident has gone viral and fans have criticized Flair for it.
Ric Flair is a popular name in the world of professional wrestling. While Flair is currently a part of AEW, he is famous among fans for his tenures with JCP, WCW, TNA, and WWE. Not to mention, he is a two-time WWE Hall of Famer. With that, fans can often be seen talking about him and his noteworthy career. Meanwhile, Ric Flair has once again grabbed the attention of the fans.
Recently, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair took to his ‘X’ handle to share a post. He mentioned that he spent $1500 at Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza in Gainesville, Florida, to be extremely disrespected. He added that after taking around 20 pictures with customers and staff, he was asked to leave. He said that he had an issue with “The Kitchen Manager Taking Too Long In The Bathroom.”
I Spent $1500 At @PiesanosSFP To Be Disrespected More Than I Ever Have In My Entire Life. After Taking 20 Pictures With Customers And Staff, I Was Asked To Leave Because Of An Issue I Had With The Kitchen Manager Taking Too Long In The Bathroom. I Would Highly Recommend That…
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 5, 2024
Finally, Flair wrote, “I Would Highly Recommend That Anyone Who Wants To Enjoy A Relaxing Time In Gainesville At A Nice Restaurant To Never Visit This Place! WOOOOO!” However, as of now, footage of Ric Flair’s interaction with the restaurant manager has gone viral.
In the approximately 3-minute long video, ‘The Nature Boy’ can be seen talking to the restaurant manager. He said, “Well I’ve been there wrong except spend money and put this place over and bring my family and friends here. This is bad for you. Well, watch those media tomorrow.”
He then asked his name and called him “Nicholas Di*khead.” The WWE Hall of Famer further mentioned that he didn’t say “one cuss word.” Then Flair talks about giving a staff member a thousand-dollar tip to say “kiss my a*s” to the man Flair was arguing with.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING:: WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Ric Flair got into a heated argument with a manager at a Florida restaurant after being cut off.
Flair stated: “Hey, you wanna go have a talk with me in the parking lot? Cause I’ll work you. I don’t give a shit.”
“This is bad for… pic.twitter.com/KrjEjnBQDR
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) May 8, 2024
Towards the end, the AEW star said, “I’ll say it again you’re a dipsh*t. I’m leaving trust me, I won’t come back yet.” Thus, it seems ‘The Nature Boy’ was involved in an ugly altercation with the restaurant manager of the Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza restaurant. However, now that the video of their interaction has gone viral, it is to be seen how the former WWE superstar will react to it.
WWE fans react to the viral video featuring Ric Flair
As soon as the video of Ric Flair’s interaction with the restaurant manager went viral, several fans reacted to the video. Fans took their ‘X’ handles to share their thoughts on the interaction. One fan wrote, “Rick wasn’t the greatest but I think the staff could have done much better too. They were kinda combative.”
Rick wasn’t the greatest but I think the staff could have done much better too. They were kinda combative.
— Jacob Francis (@JacobFr09362432) May 8, 2024
Meanwhile, different fans reacted differently to the matter. One fan wrote “Getting cut off is irritating and disrespectful though let’s be honest.” On the other hand, some fans supported the former WWE superstar and stated that he is still the Greatest of all time. A fan wrote, “Still the goat.”
Thus, it seems fans stood behind Flair and are upset about the matter. With that, it is now to be seen if more updates on the matter will come into the spotlight going forward.
Focusing on Ric Flair’s current run with AEW
Ric Flair was previously an important part of the Stamford-based promotion, WWE. However, his last match took place on July 31, 2022. With that, he took his departure from WWE television. Meanwhile, on the October 25, 2023, episode of AEW Dynamite Flair made an appearance.
The WWE Hall of Famer appeared as Sting’s retirement gift from Tony Khan. Thereafter, in November, it was reported that Flair had signed a multi-year contract with All Elite Wrestling. Since then, Flair has been making consistent appearances on AEW television. Recently, Flair appeared during Sting’s retirement match at the 2024 Revolution PLE, where he received superkicks from The Young Bucks.
With that, it is now to be seen what lies ahead for Ric Flair in the Tony Khan-led promotion. Whatever the case, fans will look forward to his matches and promos. Also, they will wait for any updates on his latest interaction.