Ric Flair is no longer with WWE due to him being unhappy with how Charlotte was being booked. He said he requested his release, while other reports have said he was let go, but regardless he is now a free agent and taking his own bookings. His first non-WWE appearance took place earlier this month at TripleMania, where he accompanied his future son-in-law Andrade in his match against Kenny Omega, and while she didn’t appear in front of fans, Charlotte was backstage. This resulted in speculation that perhaps down the line, the current Raw Women’s Champion may decide to leave WWE to work with Andrade. However, speaking on Rene Paquette’s podcast where Flair discussed his WWE departure, he revealed that his daughter would never leave WWE.
I talked to Vince after it was over, and I said, “Whatever paths our lives take us, we’re always going to be brothers,” He said, “You’re damn right.” Ashley would never leave there, she’s the happiest she’s ever been.
Ric FlairWhile Charlotte has prepared for her post-WWE career by trademarking the name “Ashley Flair” to ensure she can continue to use her legendary surname, it sounds like she has no intention of using it if she doesn’t have to. Considering that WWE management regards her so highly, and he is always prominently featured and usually involved in the title picture, it is surprising that her father was unhappy with her booking. Although as far as WWE is concerned, Charlotte’s opinion is the only one they’re interested in, and she appears to be fine repeatedly winning championships.
