"I Would Never Disappoint You Intentionally"- Ric Flair Finally Breaks Silence After Missing AEW Blood & Guts 2025

Ric Flair [Image taken from WWE
Ric Flair [Image taken from WWE's YouTube]

Ric Flair has finally spoken about his absence from AEW Blood and Guts 2025, which took place last Wednesday. The legend, who had to leave the event due to a medical issue, has now addressed the incident on social media.

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Ric Flair and Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat were scheduled to appear at Dynamite: Blood and Guts 2025 in Greensboro last Wednesday. However, only Steamboat made a live appearance in a segment with FTR and AEW World Tag Team Champions, Brodido, leaving fans surprised and wondering where Flair was. Later, it was revealed that Flair was suffering from a torn rotator cuff and couldn't appear on TV, although the Nature Boy met with the crowd just before the show went off the air. Now, Flair has taken to social media to address the entire incident.

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In an X post, the WWE Hall of Famer apologized for leaving the show early due to his injury and stated that he would never intentionally disappoint the fans.

"I Want To Apologize To Everyone For Having To Leave The @AEW Show Early Last Wednesday Due To My Rotator Cuff Injury. I Appreciate @TonyKhan Giving Me The Opportunity To Be On The Show. It Was Nice Catching Up With All The Great Talent And Ricky Steamboat. I Look Forward To Being Invited Again. After I Have My Shoulder Healed Up, I Will Be Back Up & Running. I Just Want You All To Know That I Would Never Disappoint You Intentionally," Flair wrote on X.
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AEW personality Ric Flair sends an emotional tribute following Bob Caudle's demise

It was a sad day for professional wrestling yesterday as legendary WWE announcer Bob Caudle passed away at the age of 95. Flair, who was a close friend of Bob's, took to X to send a heartfelt tribute to the announcer.

"Bob Caudle Was A Great Friend, And Someone Who Helped Me Develop My Interview Skills. You Were A Great Man Bob, And You Will Be Remembered Forever As One Of The Greatest Announcers Of All Time. I Cherish All The Time That I Got To Spend With You. Rest In Peace My Dear Friend!," wrote Flair 0n X.

For those who didn’t know, Bob Caudle was a legend in the pro-wrestling world and one of the most respected play-by-play commentators, known for his catchphrase "so long for now."

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