WWE legend Ric Flair leaves no opportunity to explore life beyond the squared circle. Ever since his departure from full-time appearance in the ring, he has had his hands in multiple ventures. However, recently, he was involved in an altercation with UFC star Michael Chandler.
A clip featuring the two stars is making the rounds on social media. Shot at a bar, Ric Flair and Michael Chandler were involved in a heated argument. While Michael seemed apologetic at first, the conversation soon turned ugly. The two stars started taking digs at each other and Flair put a finger on the three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion.
Michael Chandler and Ric Flair walk into a bar. pic.twitter.com/Gdjc7aCgzG
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Ric Flair’s move wasn’t received in good spirits by Michael Chandler. After this, the two men got involved in a physical altercation. ‘Iron’ went up to the extent of slapping ‘The Nature Boy.’ With Flair falling back, fans are curious to know if the brawl was legitimate.
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To the surprise of a lot of fans, it can be said that the bar brawl was a mere fun anecdote. The people standing nearby were seen laughing and merry as they saw the two legends create a memory of a lifetime. In addition to this, Ric and Michael have often joined hands because of their similar personalities. Their bond is a proof that the brawl was indeed fake.
Fans react to the viral clip of Ric Flair and Michael Chandler
While the argument seemed legitimate in the first moments of the clip, fans soon found out that it was fake. Fans took to X to share their opinion on the much-heated matter. “Okay, i believed that sh*t until they started fighting,” wrote one fan. “AND THE OSCAR GOES TO MICHAEL CHANDLER,” added another.
Many fans also went ahead to appreciate the duo for putting up such a performance. One X user wrote, “It was all well staged !” Another fan, too, didn’t stop himself and praised Ric Flair, writing, “Ric Flair living life. I LOVE it!” Despite being 74 years old, his jolly nature has been a consistent source of entertainment for the fans.
Many other users on X didn’t fail to applaud Michael Chandler for his work. “Wait a minute… Michael Chandler is a dynamite actor!” wrote one fan. “Chandlers acting was great, didn’t realize it was fake til the end,” added another one, leaving everyone spellbound with their antics.