Ric Flair likely to make AEW switch as WWE contract expiry nears: Report

According to a recent report by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE legend Ric Flair’s contract will be expiring at the end of 2019. Ric Flair maybe aged 70 but still is capable of taking bumps whenever needed. On the other hand, there have been reports suggesting that he has signed a new deal with the WWE. So will Ric Flair stay on in the WWE or leave? Also Read | WWE: Ric Flair Admits To Being Shocked By Roman Reigns' Leukaemia Announcement 💍 @LanaWWE opens up about her recent engagement to @fightbobby. 🎄 @RealMickFoley appears in-studio to deck the halls. 👊 #NXTChampion @AdamColePro calls in ahead of a HUGE #WWENXT. And SO MUCH MORE to come on #WWETheBump. https://t.co/bJBjzNqUmd — WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2019 Also Read | WWE: Seth Rollins Names His Favourite WWE Stars Of All Time; Includes The Rock, Ric Flair The report also suggested that there are chances of Ric Flair moving to AEW. This speculation was made as he is a very old friend of AEW founder Tony Khan. Khan was invited to Flair's wedding as well. WWE will have to make a good offer to keep Ric Flair as they wouldn’t want to see the former WWE champion on their rival brand AEW. Also Read | WWE Starrcade Best Vs Worst: From Rusev-Bobby Lashley Fight To Ric Flair’s Mic Malfunction .@DanaBrookeWWE took to social media to challenge @itsBayleyWWE to a rematch TOMORROW NIGHT on #SmackDown. https://t.co/MdbPsrud3Z — WWE (@WWE) December 20, 2019 Also Read | WWE Crown Jewel: Team Ric Flair Overview, Randy Orton, Lashley Updates Ric Flair WWE contract in jeopardy: When did it all start? The speculations about Ric Flair leaving WWE started with the announcement that his merchandise will not be sold any longer on Pro Wrestling Tees after January 13, 2020. But it was reportedly his own team’s decision to end the sale of his merchandise and it had nothing to do with his contract. Also Read | WWE News: Charlotte Flair Reveals The Reason Behind Her Disconnect With Becky Lynch Ring in the new year RIGHT...#TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns will be in action during "@FOXTV's #NewYearsEve with @IAmSteveHarvey: Live from Times Square" on Tuesday, December 31! https://t.co/KpVSZrtE6h — WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2019 Also Read | WWE News: Charlotte Flair Reveals Ideal Tag-team Partner To Replace Becky Lynch

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Ric Flair likely to make AEW switch as WWE contract expiry nears: Report

According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ric Flair’s WWE contract will be expiring at the end of this year and he could move to AEW.

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