Ric Flair says he's renewing 'friendship' with ex in bizarre social media posts
WWE fans react with shock as Ric Flair resurfaces with a cryptic post about ex-wife Wendy Barlow.
Questions people are asking
What did Ric Flair say in his social media post about Wendy Barlow?
He wrote that it was "only a matter of time until you came running back" and said he was renewing a friendship with his ex-wife.
How have WWE fans responded to the post?
Fans slammed the message as misogynist, describing it as a disgusting tweet, according to SPORTbible and GiveMeSport.
Which outlets reported on Ric Flair’s post?
Fox News, Us Weekly, Yahoo Sports, SPORTbible, GiveMeSport, 411MANIA, and NoDQ.com all covered the story.
What happened
The turmoil traces back to a post in which Flair claimed he was “renewing ‘friendship’” with his former wife Wendy Barlow, echoing a line that it was “only a matter of time until you came running back.” The timing coincides with a burst of online shares that amplified the odd phrasing. Fox News documented Flair’s claim of a renewed friendship, while Us Weekly highlighted the bizarre tone of the message.
The open question now centers on how this episode will influence Flair’s public persona and any future interaction with Wendy Barlow, as the wrestling community watches for further clarification.
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The reporting (9)
- Ric Flair Announces His Ex-Wife Has Come ‘Running Back’ The Spun · 3h ago
- Ric Flair Makes Bizarre Post About Ex Wendy Barlow: ‘Only a Matter of Time Until You Came Running Back’ Us Weekly · 3h ago
- Ric Flair ‘not renewing a relationship’ with former wife Wendy Barlow F4W/WON · 3h ago
- Ric Flair’s confusing post after reconciling with ex-partner Wendy goes viral for the wrong reasons Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Ric Flair slammed by WWE fans for disgusting, 'misogynist' tweet about ex-wife Wendy Barlow SPORTbible · 3h ago
- Ric Flair Announces That He’s Resumed His Relationship With Wendy Barlow 411MANIA · 3h ago
- Ric Flair is Being Slammed By WWE Fans For What He Posted on Social Media About His Ex-Wife GiveMeSport · 3h ago
- Ric Flair to Wendy Barlow: “It was only a matter of time until you came running back” NoDQ.com · 3h ago
- Ric Flair says he's renewing 'friendship' with ex in bizarre social media posts Fox News · 3h ago broke it first
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