Ric Flair Clarifies Social Media Posts About Rekindling Friendship With Ex-Partner Wendy Barlow

Legendary professional wrestler Ric Flair sparked speculation Sunday when he posted cryptic messages on X suggesting he and Wendy Barlow were rekindling their bond after separating in 2024. The 77-year-old wrestling icon, known for his theatrical in-ring persona and multiple world championship reigns across major promotions, used characteristically bombastic language to announce their reconnection.

The wrestling Hall of Famer quickly moved to clarify his initial posts the following day, stating that he and Barlow were renewing a 34-year friendship rather than resuming a romantic relationship. Flair emphasized that the two maintain separate residences and that Barlow is relocating to Tampa primarily to care for her aging parents, both in their 80s and in poor health.

In his follow-up statement, Flair detailed his continued focus on attending public appearances and signing autographs at meet-and-greet events, while noting Barlow’s humanitarian work traveling internationally. He expressed gratitude for her family’s care during a two-year health crisis he previously experienced and appealed to social media users not to misconstrue their rekindled platonic bond.

Flair had announced the end of their 13-year relationship earlier in 2024. The wrestling great has been married four times previously and has four children from two of those unions. His recent wrestling appearances include an AEW debut in 2023 and a final tag-team match in 2022.