Ric Flair clarifies social media post about Wendy Barlow
Cageside Seats • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair posted on social media regarding his relationship with Wendy Barlow on August 9. The content was characterized by some as 'unhinged.' He later clarified that they have reconciled as friends, not as a couple. Flair emphasized their long-standing friendship and stated Barlow would be in Tampa to care for her elderly parents. He also requested that people view the situation positively rather than negatively.
- •Ric Flair posts about Wendy Barlow on August 9.
- •He later states they are friends, not a couple.
- •Barlow is moving to care for her elderly parents.
- •Flair urges viewers to see their relationship positively.
- •He plans to continue attending public events.
- 3:00 PMCageside Seats — Ric Flair backpedals on another unhinged social media post
"Ric Flair attends the 2023 Music City Walk of Fame Induction ceremony at Music City Walk of Fame on October 04, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images We’ve covered this pattern before. WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling icon Ric Flair posts something outrageous on social media — In Title Case, Of Course. After roughly 24 hours of fans saying some version of “WTF, Naitch?”, he posts an apology/explanation/retraction — Also In Title Case. Yesterday (Aug. 9), we got what Geno accurately labeled “a promo” from Ric that seemed to be about reconciling with his most recent ex-wife, Wendy Barlow. Geno’s description of Flair and his post as “unhinged”? Also accurate. The content of his Sunday post (Without Title Case… You’re Welcome): I told you. It was only a matter of time until you came running back!! At least I know I am in good hands because you have always taken the best care of me out of anyone in the whole world. She finally figured out there is only one Ric Flair and one James Bond, and currently Ric Flair is available for any kind of action. Let’s see if Wendy still has it! LFG! On Monday morning, Ric clarified that they’ve only reconciled as friends, not as spouses: Wendy and I are not renewing a relationship. We are renewing a 34 year friendship. She has her own residence and I have mine. She is coming to Tampa primarily to take care of her parents, who are both in their 80s and not in good health. Wendy will continue to do what she does best, travel the world, and help people who are struggling in other countries. I’ll resume what I do and love most which is attending public events and signing autographs at meet & greets. Please don’t turn something positive into something negative. If that’s all you have to do, find something better to do. The one part I am sure of, which she reminds me whenever we speak, is that she will always be there for me if I get sick again, and I was sick for two years! Her whole family took care of me. Find someone else to hate on! Wendy and I are good. Wendy And I Are Not Renewing A Relationship. We Are Renewing A 34 Year Friendship. She Has Her Own Residence And I Have Mine. She Is Coming To Tampa Primarily To Take Care Of Her Parents, Who Are Both In Their 80s And Not In Good Health. Wendy Will Continue To Do What She Does… pic.twitter.com/tUlr0XcCeL — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 10, 2026 I don’t really have any further comment on the 77-year-old Nature Boy and his antics at this point. But fire away in the comments with yours.
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