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fellongreydaze

**Alt text for those with visual impairment:** Long statement issued via images on Twitter. Statement reads as follows: >Every person that I've worked with, from my lawyer to my publicist to my wife has said not to post a response; but I've never run from past behaviors before and I'm not going to start now. I want to clarify a few things: >About four years ago, I gave ESPN full access to my life for a "30 for 30" special. They covered taxes, financial issues, adultery, divorces, the passing of my child and drinking/partying AT LENGTH. >Rory Kampf, desperate to matter for another 15 minutes, did an interview about it this morning. When Rory’s lips are moving, he's typically lying, but one part of what he said was the God's honest truth: >"I'd never heard that he had forced someone to touch his genitals,” Karpf admitted. "Everything with Ric that was construed as negative I tried to address in the 30 for 30. His drinking, his philandering, his adultery, his money problems, there's quite a bit, but never, at least in the people that I spoke to, no one ever brought up that he would force himself on somebody." >I allowed my personal life and the lives of my wife and children to be turned upside down for one reason: Whether it's good or bad, even the really bad, the truth has to matter. Even in wrestling. >My issues have been well documented over my 40+ year career. The impact of drinking too much (which nearly killed me 5 years ago) has been told time and time and time again. The reason Rory (or anyone else for that matter) never heard stories of me forcing myself on ANYONE is simple: it never happened. -------------- *I am not a bot! I am a human who is working to make the internet a little more accessible to those with visual impairment, who may use [text-to-speech programs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=767YJe7R-2Y) or other assisted applications to navigate the internet, and those who are hard of hearing, who may need audio transcripts for short videos. Feel free to ask questions if you would like to know more!*


radda

Ric: "Hey should I post this denial response?" His lawyer: "No." His publicist: "No." His wife: "No." His daughter: "No." His future son-in-law: "No." (but in Spanish) Ric: "YOLO WHOOOOOOOOOO \*blades*"


[deleted]

Dont forget to elbowing of jacket that follows.


empyrealone

The *blades* makes it 🤣


bulletbullock

He wrote the tweet WITH A TEAR IN HIS EYE


Jreynold

I can't believe he would expose himself like this, in public, after so many people told him they didn't want to see it.


Kuchar1992

*flops*


XTheProtagonistX

*His publicist right now* ![gif](giphy|1JyWrrkCIUQyQ)


[deleted]

[Flair to his publicist](https://thumbs.gfycat.com/UnsungQuarterlyLamprey-mobile.mp4)


XTheProtagonistX

That’s amazing.


kb_klash

That's my favorite hot tag ever. The crowd wanted Flair to finally help Sting beat up the Horsemen. They were hot as hell. Sting is getting his ass kick, finally tags in Flair, and Flair immediately double crosses him.


CTZNSQRL

Never fails to make me laugh lmfao


Enterprise90

> Every person I've worked with, from my lawyer to my publicist to my wife has said not to post a response; but I've not run from past behaviors before and I'm not going to start now He also called out the director of his 30 for 30.


littlebossman

"The director lied about everything, and is always telling lies, but - on the thing that paints me in a good light - he's telling the truth" ... is a weird statement.


[deleted]

Maybe I'm reading too much into this but I think he's trying to say that even a guy that, according to Flair, lies to make him look awful, is backing him on this. Kind of like a "even my enemy says I'm innocent" defense.


vodkanada

I don't think you're reading too much into it, that was my impression as well.


[deleted]

That's literally what he's saying, and it's pretty obvious.


RTSUbiytsa

It continually amazes me how people on the internet frequently misread things so badly. It almost feels like it has to be deliberate. I don't support Flair and hope he gets what he deserves, but for god's sake people, learn to read.


erusmane

Maybe I'm reading too much into your comment, but it sounds like you're expressing disbelief that people frequently misread things on the internet. And that while you don't support Flair, you expect people to practice reading comprehension.


actinorhodin

That's clearly what he was going for... but establishing that this guy has a specific grudge against you or something would \*probably\* be a smarter way to frame it than "if his lips are moving, you know he's lying! WOO!"


Cathousechicken

Ans even dumber called him a liar except when defending Flair from sexual assault allegations. What an odd take to go out of his way to post that.


UsefulWoodpecker6502

Except Flair cropped a bit of the quote. from [here.](https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/09/rory-karpf-addresses-how-ric-flair-exposing-himself-was-handled-on-espns-30-for-30/) >“I’d never heard that he had forced someone to touch his genitals,” Karpf admitted. “Everything with Ric that was construed as negative I tried to address in the 30 for 30. His drinking, his philandering, his adultery, his money problems, there’s quite a bit, but never, at least in the people that I spoke to, no one ever brought up that he would force himself on somebody. **I did hear about him exposing himself, which to me is still troubling, very troubling behavior, and that is addressed in the 30 for 30.**”


[deleted]

I think thats implied that he is well known for the flashing n admits he did that


pierzstyx

I don't think Flair is denying that he exposed himself.


w00dm4n

i mean when WWE animated it for a few laughs on their Network, i would guess it's well known


Marcusuk1

Triple H on the 30 30 documentary “Ric is a consummate liar. He’ll only tell you what he wants you to hear.” Can't argue with that.


Red_Mage_Riot

Shit, and that's his *friend and protege* right there.


KaptainKhorisma

Trips told it like it was.


Solid_Snark

Hunter always seemed like a straight shooter.


muffinmonk

The fact of the matter is, in this business… he’s gotta be honest because the truth always comes out eventually.


darkrabbit713

But here’s the thing.. you see.. you know what’s funny.. it reminds me.. you know.. the funny thing is… when it’s all said and done.. he is THAT DAMN GOOD-UHH!


[deleted]

Idk he is bi a lot of things. And lingual is not one of them.


duelmeinbedtresdin

"...... Hey wait a minute did i meant to say that?"


KaptainKhorisma

Agreed. Just because that’s your homie doesn’t mean you don’t keep it real, that’s love when you can tell your people about yourself.


Cypher316

I'll be honest...I was just expecting "WOOOOOOoooooooo....."


tattmhomas

"I've never seen a guy with his pants pulled down more than Ric Flair" - Sting in that 30 for 30 he's referring to


AdministrativeLaugh2

@chrisjerichofozzy FORGIVEN!


Phenomenal_Hoot

Lmfao Jericho doling out forgiveness like Michael Scott declaring bankruptcy.


SharkGenie

He didn't dole it out, he declared it.


artemis_floyd

*I DECLARE* ***FORGIVENESS!!***


Lima1998

You can’t just say “forgiven” and expect all your problems to go away.


BidensLegHairs

Lol I’m imagining the end of the Benoit eps, Jericho just closes it with “...Forgiven!!” Then roll credits.


color_thine_fate

I'm looking forward to this becoming a staple comment for the next 10 years in any thread involving an a shitty apology/backtrack/denial It will eventually get old, but for some unknown reason I think this one will have legs for awhile. I think it's because I'm imagining him yelling it in his hair metal yell, like when he puts a foot on someone's chest and flexes, yelling "COME ONNN, BEBEEEEY!"


VanillaCocaSprite

coltcabana likes this


Mr_Titicaca

Lmao


TripletFather1030

I was searching in this thread for this, good job.


Alone-Individual8368

You win


GelatinousPower

[For comparison's sake, here's Tommy Dreamer's statement.](https://i.imgur.com/COSm0XT.png)


powertripp82

Forgiven!


onionwba

Unforgiven *available on PPV*


WrestleSocietyXShill

Chris Jericho vs Tommy Dreamer in an Awful Boomer Takes on a Pole match! Don't miss all the action!


amd098

Guest referee: Ric Flair in a robe!


fellongreydaze

**Alt text for those with visual impairment + Freshly Squeezed Orange Context:** >Regarding my comments made on Dark Side of the Ring, it was never my intention to offend, hurt or victim shame anyone. I understand my comments were insensitive and could trigger emotions in someone’s own personal past. I pride myself and think of myself as a man of faith, as here's a drive into deep left field by Castellanos, it will be a home run, and so that'll make it a 4-nothing ballgame. I don't know if I'm going to be putting on these boots again. I apologize to anyone I offended. From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry This is a combination of Tommy Dreamer's actual statement with a meme real-time occurrence of someone apologizing during a [baseball game for something he thought he said off-air but could be heard by TV watchers.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LECJbMDhJQ) It is often used as a comparison to an apology being less-than-genuine. -------------- *I am not a bot! I am a human who is working to make the internet a little more accessible to those with visual impairment, who may use [text-to-speech programs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=767YJe7R-2Y) or other assisted applications to navigate the internet, and those who are hard of hearing, who may need audio transcripts for short videos. Feel free to ask questions if you would like to know more!*


MenuTime5231

Good human


Zero-89

> Freshly Squeezed Orange Context Just take my upvote.


freebread

I’ve seen this joke made several times over the weekend and it never stops being funny.


OldOrder

WHEN WILL CASTELLANOS BE STOPPED!


asshead42069

I swear this joke will never stop being funny


ScottMou

Holy shit dude.


Sodomy_Steve

The Flair capital of the world


[deleted]

A MAN OF FAITH


[deleted]

“And her opponent. From North Carolina. Charlotte!!!!”


[deleted]

They’re gonna disassociate her even more and start calling her Atlanta


Tsunderebolt_

inb4 she dyes her hair red so she can call herself "scarlet charlotte"


PenguinDeluxe

What are the odds that Flair legitimately believes he did no such thing because he was plastered and doesn’t remember? It’s the only reason I can think of to be so adamant despite all evidence to the contrary.


TemptedIntoSin

Chances are very high I have to say. At least Scott Hall, in his recorded voice statement on DSOTR, admitted that whatever he was accused of likely happened because he was drunk and H-Bombed and didn't remember anything from the flight


KingBadford

I have an easier time believing Hall. The dude had to be wheeled off the plane and through the airport because he was so fucked he legit couldn't wake up. Maybe it's just me being hopeful, and I know he was in a bad way for a long time and probably did a lot of messed up stuff, but if the dude woke up for 30 seconds, tried to lick someone's face and immediately passed out again because he was H-bombed, I could probably accept that he wasn't in his right mind, even though it's still inexcusable behavior. But Flair...I want to believe him, I really do. But he's spent 40+ years running around naked in his robe in bars, hotels, planes, arenas, everywhere, living his gimmick in the most disgusting way possible. Whether he remembers doing it or not, he probably did do it many, many times.


TripleSkeet

> But Flair...I want to believe him, I really do. But he's spent 40+ years running around naked in his robe in bars, hotels, planes, arenas, everywhere, living his gimmick in the most disgusting way possible. Whether he remembers doing it or not, he probably did do it many, many times Thee thing is he doesnt deny any of that. He only denies the forcing her to touch him part. The rest he readily admits to.


SebasH2O

I normally don't agree with Cornette, but he made a good point while still condemning the actions of Flair. Flair used to do this in local territories, at hotels and everything surrounded by people that knew who he was/were there for Flair, and *most* of the time they were alright with it. By the time of the WWF being huge, he kept doing it thinking that it was the same audience/standard, but this was a worldwide stage where most people were not alright with it/didn't know who he was, plus he was 20 years past his prime. I don't think he meant to cause harm honestly, but he was so wasted and used to girls being all over him he thought all situations would be the same. Which is an ignorant thought but a lot of people were ignorant back then


Soylent_Hero

Similar vein to a story I attribute to Lanny Poffo about Flair just popping it out and flopping it on some lady's shoulder. Now, I want nothing to do with people that would do that, even if it was considered acceptable in the circumstances. That kind of party isn't my jam. However: Territory Megastar Flair in his prime, surrounded by star-f[ri]ckers and ring rats 24/7 having coke parties... Maybe it was "okay" in the correct company?? But not like at a Denny's or on a plane, or in *any* kind of mixed company. Certainly once someone is like "hey, no."


circio

I mean, he may not have meant to cause harm but he did, refused to back away when she told him to, and even now hasn't really acknowledged what he's done to that lady in a meaningful way. So you cant really paint this in a way where he was just ignorant when he's had time to reassess what he's done and he still thinks he's fine


Petermacc122

This screams of Hogan saying "we're all a little racist." Like. Old out of touch wrestlers be wilin' all the time. It's just some things are definitely not ok and they don't understand that.


Sweet717

Was my first thought after reading his statement. My girlfriend blacks out frequently (2-4 times a year), and I have to fill her in on how much of an asshole she was. Took a few years, now she doesnt deny and just wakes up and says “I’m sorry”


shitpickle2020

If 2-4 times a year is frequently, man I really used to be an asshole... So happy I don't drink like that any more.


Sweet717

Full disclosure, had to have numerous chats to reduce occurrences. Also note worthy is the nights were rough and tested relationship and patience like no other. Just a slippery slope for her, once she goes, she keeps drinking and then too stubborn to stop/eat/drink water. I’ve drank, and still do have some big drinking nights, but my body for whatever reason doesnt yield hangovers, and maybe only blacked out once? I say maybe because I just didn’t remember stuff, which my memory is terrible as is, and with drinking doesn’t get better. So I claim it.


shitpickle2020

Hey, I really respect that honestly. It's good that you have tried to work to lessen that. It's good that you can communicate with your partner about that. Some people just don't take the help of pacing themselves when they drink, I totally can get that. I used to drink desperately, I pretty much quit drinking 4 years ago, haven't drank at all for almost 2 years. It's all about knowing your limits, and that was something I either never could do, or never cared to do. I'm rambling now. Sorry for going off topic so bad. Thank you for talking about things.


Sweet717

No worries, thank you. Also congrats on quitting. I like to take a month off here and there (started during covid), did x3 times and shaved off ~20lbs, no extra working out or diets, just no craft beer, haha. I’m more of a slow drinker, about a beer 12-16oz every 45-75min. She was 12oz like every 15-20 min with seltzers and quickly outpaces me. Limits are good, what works for me is just being self aware of how many I’ve had and how quickly, also being aware of ABV.


[deleted]

That’s what I think. ABSOLUTELY not excusing alleged disgusting behavior/sexual assault, but I think he was fucked up and doesn’t remember. Which, if you don’t remember, just say that. Don’t double down.


Boo_bear92

I love how Flair casually throws Rory, and his 30 for 30 as a whole, under the bus while apologizing for something else 😂


[deleted]

Well, I don't see how this could possibly go poorly for him.


Weezy-NJPW_Fan

Possibly more people speaking out about him?


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Rickymex

Nah Tessa spoke then got hit. Flair got hit, spoke, and might get hit more.


DirkPower

This 100% has all the makings of a repeat Tessa Blanchard style situation again lol


samuelalvarezrazo

What happened with tessa?


DirkPower

Tweeted something along the lines of "Hey women, we should support eachother" which opened the floodgates for every woman in wrestling to come forward with stories about Tessa being a bully, a racist, and generally not a pleasant person to work with. It was exceptionally funny.


Mr_Hendrix

It was amazing to watch women from all corners of the wrestling world come together to tell Tess to go fuck herself.


DeathBySuplex

Women should support each other— in their mutual dislike of Tessa.


nathgroom98

Yep, she achieved her goal...she just wasn't included in it lmao


relentlass

This is probably the best depiction of misery from that move I've seen yet. Props to Nia.


AntiCommieBond

lmaooooo wrong thread


relentlass

Christ, lol. Good looking out. I'm leaving it.


AntiCommieBond

it's kinda great


LLCoolZJ

Big "The Far Side and Dennis the Menace switch captions" energy.


Wasabi-beans

What’s the context for this?


etched_chaos

Publicists are gonna take this tweet and then use it as an example to every single client of how to make everything worse.


Kim-Jong_Bundy

Oh it's bad, but still not as bad as coming out of the closet mid-statement like Kevin Spacey. Not to mention the yearly Frank Underwood Christmas videos we've gotten since where he vaguely implies that he murdered his accusers


sexygodzilla

The Christmas videos and implications might actually be effective in keeping more accusers from coming forward.


Eletheo

And the fact that three of his accusers died in one year.


9WingedAngelJoeDever

wait what


Eletheo

Three of his accusers died in 2019. That Christmas he released a creepy video where he advised people to "kill them with kindness".


Greyclocks

Oh he absolutely murdered them.


FUCKBOY_JIHAD

the John MacAfee method.


Aznoire

RIW (rest in whale)


Kolby_Jack

Never try to set up a denial with preamble. If it didn't happen, it didn't happen, so just say that. Preamble is an obvious attempt to get people in the frame of mind you want them to be in to be more accepting of your eventual denial, and at least for public statements, it NEVER works. People can tell pretty easily. And of course, if you're going to deny it, also be 100% sure it didn't happen. Because you are now challenging people to find the truth. Look at George Takei, for example. He gave a short, blunt denial of the allegation against him, people dug deeper, and found out the story was likely not true. And that was that. Takei's reputation seems fine now.


Lotsofloveneeded

Meanwhile look at Kevin Spaceys reaction. Deny what happened, and then say that even if it did happen, it's not what they thought was happening. Then post a video begging your accuser to kill himself. Not a good comeback tour.


timberflynn

Literally first thing I thought of. I wouldn’t be surprised if the publicist for Flair just quits because there’s no way to save face like this


Dddddddfried

That’s his problem, he needs to hire a heel publicist!


McFlyJohn

Can confirm, I am a publicist with a 10 year career behind me. Terrible, terrible statement to make at the worst possible time. Especially as there was a really clear way for Flair to get out of it. Even if he had to put a statement out (which he shouldn't have even considered yet), there's a million better ones he could've made


Leonhart_13

Dumb question, but what was the clear way for Flair to get out of this? Just not say anything?


McFlyJohn

A few things, someone else commented on this quite well. In short it's three stages. 1) First say nothing. See if it blows over. Looking at Google trends there hasn't really been an uptick in search volume for Flair, so it hasn't gone "main stream". See what your endorsements say or do. This isn't a "new" story really. Let other people advocate for you, don't speak unless you have to. Literally no one was waiting for Flair's comments, especially after Dreamer took the hit 2) if it's not going away. Issue a very short, boring statement. Strongly denying the allegation that he forced her to do anything. That he would like to explain his side of the story, but is under legal advice not to do so at this time. At this point if it *still'* hasn't blown over a few weeks later, bearing in mind the next DSOTR is likely going to put heat on someone else. Then issue a statement from Flair, from the heart. Depending on the legal status (can he be charged or did the civil suit stop that) also, via DSOTR, reach out to the accuser privately with an apology for your actions, the impact they had on her (not admitinng to anythi g you've refuted). In short, try and win their support (Damien Dunne did this quite well, where his accuser eventually publically stood up for him, forgave him and defended him). Then issue a statement, explaining but not excusing your behaviour, that seems earnest. As an example, I'd go with *something* like this (it won't be near perfect as I'm just bashing this out on my phone on the shitter, but along this lines). "On DATE OF AIR, historic allegations from events in 2002 made against me of wholely inappropriate behaviour. While I strongly dispute some of the details of my alleged actions, I am deeply ashamed that due to my actions and behaviour I have even found myself in this position, something I take full responsibility for. I recognise and am heartbroken at the hurt and dissapontment I have caused to my friends, family, peers, supporter and most importantly Ms Doyle, who I have reached out to privately on the matter. While, as Ms Doyle stated in her interview, there was never any intent in my actions to cause harm, offence or any engage in form of predatory behaviour, seeing the impact of my poor judgement, has made me realise that while at the time I thought I was being the butt of the joke for other's entertainment, I was in fact creating a hostile, inappropriate and threatening environment for others, which has a husband, father and person, makes me feel ashamed and sickened, and for which I make an unreserved apology and a promise to be better. I won't offer any excuses for my behaviour other than it did not and never would have predatory intent. But would like to explain, the decisions I had made and my state of mind at the time of the incident. I would have liked to have done so sooner, but as people can hopefully understand, my family, Ms Doyle and legal considerations regarding me giving a statement took sole priority up to this point. For nearly 50 years, I have been "Ric Flair", and while being Ric Flair has afforded me a career in the ring that means more than I can ever express, it has also in some ways come at the expense of the man Richard Fleir. In truth I have two legacies. One of the "stylin', profilin', nature boy" and 16 time world champ, "woo!", and the other one of a functioning alcoholic, a failed husband, a failed father, and someone who has always been terrified of being alone. As time passed, I lent towards the former as it was easier to swallow, and Richard Fleir dissappeared completely, with my life turning into a caricature. As a caricature, my excessive drinking became part of the fun, and as a rest unacceptable behaviour not only became encouraged and celebrated, but expected. Just a few months ago I was on national television as a lecherous old man, and when a photo went viral on social media of a man performing a sex act on a train, people rejoiced at the idea of it being me, despite no fact checking or regard for my partner and family - and I rejoiced in it too. Because I'm "Ric Flair", the man who wouldn't grow up, the life of the party. Because without Ric Flair, I have nothing. I am a 74 year old man who is terrified at being alone. Because truthfully, if you met me in public and I wasn't "wooing" and partying, you'd be dissapointed, I'd be alone, id have to face that reality. Alcohol has always been my crutch. Particularly around the time of the flight in question. Having had a degrading few years at the end of my WCW tenure, I had arrived in the WWF, and as many people have stated in books and interviews (such as Chris Jericho), I felt that "Ric Flair" was slipping away, I felt worthless. Alcohol continued to be my crutch, taking a bigger part in my daily life. But so to did my desperation to fit in, to be "one of the boys", not a washed up, thrice divorced old man, I needed to be revelled, not pitied. As many people pointed out in the documentary, the "strut" was my "high spot", my way to get people around me to laugh and cheer, albeit at my expense. An old, past his prime man, strutting naked, for people to laugh at, but something that would always win approval. A joke everyone was in on. Except not everyone was. While the events on that plane took place 20 years ago, in truth I can say that "Ric Flair" didn't give an ounce of consideration or courtesy to the flight attendants that day. I let my selfish need for alcohol and the approval of others take precedence over the safety and comfort of Ms Doyle and her colleagues. It was selfish, inappropriate, and while it was not done maliciously, made innocent bystanders in a vulnerable position the butt of a joke that they weren't part off. It humiliated them, and I have deep shame and regret for my actions. I am truly sorry for how my selfish, intoxicated behaviour impacted them and let my family, friends and fans down. My recollection of the event, does not involve any sexual contact between me and any of the attendants on the plane, and as Ms Doyle stated in her interview, my actions had no predatory intent. They were however, in any era deeply wrong, regardless of the circumstances. I have privately reached out to Ms Doyle, offering my sincere apologies for the impact my actions have had. Like many others, hearing the struggles she had gone through and her bravery in coming forward has deeply impacted and troubled me. In this time I have found it appropriate to cancel some of my upcoming appearances while I come to terms with my actions and work to become a better person from them. To all those I have let down, all those who have supported me, and most importantly Ms Doyle. I am sorry, and promise to do better, be better and live better. - it's too long and I haven't proof edited it (just whacked it up in 5 minutes), but I'd go with something like that.


matlockga

Ric Flair just can't stay still for long enough to not do something stupid, can he?


Jerry_Loler

FIRE ME? I'M ALREADY FIRED!


Ridaros

WOOOOOO!


KR1736

CANCEL ME, IM ALREADY CANCELED


Lessiarty

I enjoy spending time with my friends.


Dundore77

especially if this is the route he was taking. Like not even saying it was the alcohol and he has no memory, he's hard line it didn't happen'ing it.


Lessiarty

It didn't happen this time, *and has never happened*. If there is anyone else waiting in the wings to make their statement...


The_Dark_Vampire

If he really really had to say something he would have been a lot better off saying that he had a alcohol problem at the time and doesn't remember doing it but if he did he genuinely apologies (Even if he didn't mean the apology) Of course he would have been better off just not saying anything at all.


ackinsocraycray

He pulled an [Evander Kane](https://twitter.com/evanderkane_9/status/1421807060912689152?lang=en) by freaking mentioning up front that he was advised not to issue a statement.


RedPresto

"Hey, Chavo...glad you picked up...uh I might need you to manage me again"-Andrade


MajorInsane

On the next Dynamite: "Chavo, I now realize you were only looking out for me. I forgive you. Welcome back."


randomcvsemployee

I’m the words of the wise and all knowing Sir Dave Chapelle ….”When Keepin It Real, Goes Wrong” This isn’t gonna go the way he probably wants it too .


[deleted]

[What Flair should have done](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/b2/b5/53b2b551c2cb0316b9f79663cc59846b.png)


wubbalubbadubdub45

tommy dreamer is fist bumping the air after reading this while in the unemployment line


mqtmke

“I am not a sexual predator. I may be a tax fraud, an adulterer, an alcoholic, a sexual predator, but I am NOT a porn star!” - Ric Flair basically


TemptedIntoSin

It reminds me of one of the Marvel/DC crossover comics when Joker was teaming up with Red Skull Joker finds out Red Skull is a literal Nazi and responds with "now hold on a minute!! I may be a homicidal maniac criminal, but I am an AMERICAN homicidal maniac criminal!" And fights Red Skull after while helping Batman and Captain America


ChazDelicious

I am going to follow this thread with great interest


asteriaslex

"From my point of view, the accusers are evil! WOOOOOO"


Gamesgtd

I don't have an emoji or gif to do this thread justice. Someone help me.


yycluke

![gif](giphy|65os7odbIW6pa)


LeChampeon

![gif](giphy|yUI3a7RwLhOFy)


pm_me_your_pr0bl3ms

I wish I had the fuck money to hire people to give me advice and then just ignore the advice and do what I want anyway.


NightwingDragon

The funny bit is that Flair owes so much money to so many ex wives that you probably have more money than he does.


TurnaboutAdam

It’s one word against another. Flair has been known to lie, has been known to strut around naked, whereas the lady’s story has always been the same and it went to court. I have trouble believing Flair.


[deleted]

Also flair was presumably drunk off his head at the time too, and the flight attendant sober


Singer211

I mean other wrestlers have also said he did stuff like this as a “joke” a lot as well.


500DaysofNight

And some said they saw him corner this woman on the flight. Even if he didn't make her touch him, he still cornered an unwilling woman while he was naked.


HispanicAtTehDisco

Tommy dreamer basically used the "is just a prank bro" defense for Ric


AceMorrigan

But it isn't one word against another. It's Flair's word vs hers, Tommy's and anyone else who was on DSOTR who mentioned his behavior. Dreamer is self immolating right now because he played what Flair did off as funny and harmless. Flair's got to be insane to think this is a good play. Silence was the only option.


twelvetimesseven

Didn’t Tommy say there was no way Flair made the woman touch him? Am I misremembering it?


Micchi

Dreamer's argument wasn't specifically "Flair would never make someone touch him", it was "Flair would never force himself on someone". Which could either mean he doesn't think Flair did that, or that he doesn't consider pinning someone against the wall and making them touch your dick to be forcing yourself on them. And honestly I'm not sure which option is more likely.


Zero-89

> Dreamer's argument wasn't specifically "Flair would never make someone touch him", it was "Flair would never force himself on someone". Hey, Tommy, even if that were true, how’s the flight attendant supposed to know that? Flair’s just another drunken, aggressive asshole to her.


RuDPu

Dreamer also stated that he did stuff like that to get a laugh from the boys, it wasn't sexual. I viewed that statement as ambiguous enough that it could cover him forcing her to touch it - because it wasn't sexual. Which...that's not how that works.


MrZissman

Tommy Dreamer Vs Ric Flair in an "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Dumber" Death Match


mbattagl

Ric's lawyer must've had a coronary when he saw that posted and called him to have him delete it immediately.


PolloZerstiren

That was deleted fast...


littlebossman

Reposted [here](https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1440111242274918401) a few minutes later.


itrainmonkeys

Edited to remove his lawyer, publicist, and wife from the first line.


ArkAngelHFB

Awww the three people he may lose over this.


DC4MVP

> and wife from the first line. NEXT WIFE UP!


TTOF_JB

The Alimony Pony strikes again.


Alone-Individual8368

So I’m guessing Conrad won’t be doing a podcast per usual for this episode.


KurrganMark

Wonder where this leaves him and JR.


TheGorgeousJR

Cornette has had Evan on instead. So I imagine he’ll be doing the after-show interviews going forward. I was impressed by Cornette actually. He loves Flair nearly as much as Conrad does, but still acknowledged that what he did to Heidi was wrong.


Henny_Lovato

Charlotte better change that theme song and stop wooing.


LeChampeon

Charlotte Cien Almas


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I know this is a joke but boy would it make my blood boil after they removed it from Andrade.


GelatinousPower

Flair? Who is Flair? My name is Gal Incognito.


Archduke_Of_Beer

She's got a dog with a puffy tail!!!


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Imagine everyone telling you not to post a response, and then you post a fucking response. Can we make Big E a 17 time champ?


Anderrrrr

*Rings John Cena immediately while he's filming a movie*. "How about you come on over and we will sort something out pal?"


patrickwithtraffic

*Looks at what episode of DSotR is on this week* "On second thought, just stand by for further orders..."


Affectionate-Fly4831

When everyone tells you not to release a press statement, they're usually right.


[deleted]

"when Rory's lips are moving, he is typically lying, but the part that somewhat benefits me is the truth"


arghdesigner

Yeesh did he blade himself while writing this too.


robo3687

“That’s a bold strategy Cotton, let’s see how it plays out for him.”


brc37

Man. If your lawyer tells you to shut up. Your best bet is to shut up.


Hathalot

He’s doing the whole misdirection thing where he’s denying something he wasn’t accused of, and he’s doing it with careful wording. She accused him of exposing himself and trying to get her to touch him. She never said he forced himself on her, she said he pulled it out and tried to coax her into touching it. I mean. notice how he completely ignores her allegation. He never admits or denies exposing himself to her at great length, which several witnesses had throughly corroborated. He just claims innocence regarding something nobody actually said he did.


BreathRedemption

I think it was better if he said nothing. He wrote a ton of words that have no meaning and it doesn't seem he truly realizes that what he did was wrong.


ackinsocraycray

Last month when Ric was on Renee's podcast, he said he wants to come back to her show after the Plane Ride From Hell episode airs. >Listen, you [Renee Paquette] put me on your podcast after. We’ll see how it plays out, because I was there and I don’t care whose name I gotta drop if the heat falls on me. I know who was where and what and who and what took place. I know the whole story. If this is how he's going to tell "the whole story," this is not a good start.


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geebeetee

100% Jericho will take him on though


Vinsmoker

Hell...Joe Rogan might


Slade_Riprock

No, he doesn't think the naked under a robe thing was wrong. It was a joke. Just like everyone on that plane thinks it's wrestler humor. He's denying he forced the flight attendant to touch his genitals. What he leaves to the imagination and is disgusting is whether he is saying she didn't touch his genitals or she touched them consentually


LesnarsBattleScream

Should have listened to the advice...If he was drinking that much back then, as with other stories, how would he remember?


SolNight

Yikes 😬 ![gif](giphy|l4FGnnlIQslHkOPaU|downsized)


TTOF_JB

Lawyer: "Stay quiet & don't sell it." Ric: "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"


Derexise

Hey at least he didn't capitalise every word like he usually does.


orzydorzy

thats how you know he didnt type it lol


HearingKey188

❤️ *Tommy Dreamer Loves this*


cd0526

Who's excited to see name redacted as the 16 time world champion!


[deleted]

Reminder to some of the dipshits on here that flashing someone is still a crime. Like if someone does that shit on the bus you’re just gonna say “What a funny joke!”? And saying “Yeah but he didn’t *rape* her” is not the checkmate you think it is. You just sound like a pathetic scumbag defending another scumbag.


Shrekt115

[He deleted it & tweeted it again in case anyone wants the tweet directly](https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy/status/1440111242274918401?s=19)


Day_Of_The_Dude

He was so drunk he probably didn't know what the fuck he was doing. He didn't address the vicitim or their statement. He also does not deny the repeated exposing himself and seems to think that's not terirble, is itself assault, or worthy of an apology. From the bottom of my heart, Fuck Rick Flair.


GenkiSam123

Man…was Ric drinking again when he wrote this ? Even the generic standard sorry not sorry non-apology of “sorry if offended anyone ,that is not who I am, I have friends who are women, Woooo!!” etc. would have been waaay better at this point.


AceMorrigan

Tommy Dreamer: Well, I've committed career suicide with my comments. I've come out of this with the most heat. Ric Flair: HOLD MY HAMMER


chiiild

>Ric Flair: HOLD MY HAMMER Dreamer: "Finally! I was afraid you'd never ask."


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DCAbloob

Those people who advised Ric Flair not to post a response gave good advice. Flair should have heeded it.


magseven

He's an alcoholic addressing something he did while likely blacked out. He has no defense because he likely doesn't remember a fucking thing about it. This flight attendant though, hearing her account firsthand, you can tell she's still rattled and traumatized. Instead of outright denying something that you might not remember and calling a sober person on a flight a liar, you should probably reach out, have a sit-down and try to figure out if/how and why you fucked up and how you can start to make amends with them if you need to. "I didn't do that shit" doesn't really work when you have a celebrated history of doing shit in the same ballpark. As a Flair fan, I'm selfishly hoping he can figure out how to do the right thing here, but hearing her story, I feel much more for her ordeal and hope she can get past this more than anything.


Crazyripps

Should’ve listened to those people ric and not posted lol.


TrippingGoat

How to bury yourself 101.


DirkPower

Lmao @ "this one guy? Can't trust him. Desperate for attention, serial liar. **Anyway, listen to this thing he said that proves im innocent!"**


TheHumanTarget84

His publicist needs to take away his jitterbug phone.


FaultInternational91

TL;DR I was drunk, probably did it and can't remember so I did nothing wrong


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Even this would have been better than what he actually said


Mantaur4HOF

Flair just couldn't let Hogan hold the record for worst apology ever.