Ric Flair is recovering from recent skin cancer surgery and coping with the loss of his longtime friend Hulk Hogan, yet he found the strength to send encouraging words to his daughter, Charlotte Flair, before her upcoming match at WWE SummerSlam 2025. The event will feature Charlotte teaming with Alexa Bliss in a bid for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss will face off against Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, members of The Judgment Day faction, for the tag team titles at SummerSlam. Although an unexpected duo, Charlotte and Bliss have captured fans’ support, who hope the pair can overcome the dominant champions Rodriguez and Perez to claim victory.
Ric Flair’s Encouragement to Charlotte and Alexa Before the Big Match
Known affectionately as The Nature Boy, Ric Flair has long expressed immense pride in his daughter’s accomplishments. Recently, he took to social media to publicly support Charlotte and Alexa Bliss, sharing a heartfelt message just before their championship match. Flair promised to be watching as they strive for success at SummerSlam 2025.
“Good Luck To The Queen @MsCharlotteWWE And @AlexaBliss_WWE! Big Night At @WWE #SummerSlam! Championship Titles Are At Stake! I’m Betting On You Two! Walk That Aisle To Victory! I’ll Be Watching! WOOOOO!”
—Ric Flair, WWE Legend
The Impact of Hulk Hogan’s Passing on Ric Flair
At 76, Ric Flair remains energetic and active, regularly engaging with fans through social media. However, recent weeks have been emotionally challenging. Flair overcame skin cancer only days before he received the heartbreaking news that Hulk Hogan, his close friend and professional rival, passed away from cardiac arrest.
Hogan and Flair shared a storied history inside and outside the ring, with a friendship that lasted decades despite their wrestling rivalry. Remembering Hogan’s kindness, Flair wrote a moving tribute acknowledging the support Hogan gave during his own health struggles.
“An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside. Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!”
—Ric Flair, WWE Legend
Ric Flair’s Wrestling Status and Future Prospects
Ric Flair remains under contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) but has not appeared on television since May. Fans and analysts alike are curious to see whether The Nature Boy will return to WWE in the future, especially given the renewed spotlight on his family through Charlotte’s prominent matches.
The upcoming bout at SummerSlam 2025 carries significant meaning, as it puts the spotlight not only on Charlotte Flair’s quest to win another championship but also highlights the resilience of a wrestling family united amid hardship. Flair’s public support serves as a motivating force as SummerSlam approaches, promising an emotionally charged showdown for fans worldwide.
