Ric Flair's Rate for Overseas Bookings & More

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Ric Flair's current going rate for overseas bookings is $30,000 per appearance, which includes two first class tickets for himself and his agent Elaine Gillespie who accompanies him on all of his appearances. Gillespie is insisting on all money up front. The old standard was for top stars to get half the money in advance as a bond.

Flair's recent publicity on TMZ did end up hurting him and not because of his daughter's arrest. The photo of Flair with a black eye had hurt a possible deal with Coca-Cola as they were in talks with him until they saw the photos. Flair still has deals with several Southeastern Wal-Marts.

It should be noted that TNA has sent feelers through Hermie Sadler to Flair, but Flair signed a one-year non-compete clause when he got his release from WWE as it pertained to working for TNA specifically.

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Pro Wrestling Report

Dameon Nelson PWR Express report on TNA No Surrender. From September 15, 2008.



PWR takes a look at a recent live WWE Smackdown experience, Ric Flair Headlines, Foley comments about TNA and Kurt Angles comments about TNA! Also discussed are comparisons between the current versions of TNA and WWE. From September 12, 2008

Flair Tag Teams with Daughter in Chapel Hill Incident

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ABC news reported Monday that Ric Flair's daughter, Ashley Fliehr, has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest following a confrontation in Chapel Hill, NC this past Friday.

According to reports, Flair and his daughter were in a fight with an unidentified 22-year-old man in a parking lot of a Chapel Hill apartment complex when police were called. Police were forced to use a taser gun on Flair's daughter who was arrested for kicking an officer.

Though bloodied and bruised Flair has decided not to press charges.

Flair to make appearance at CWA in October

Jason Norton reports that the August 8 Champions With Attitudes show at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, SC it was announced that former WWE/WCW wrestling legend Ric Flair would be making an appearance at the October 3rd CWA event also to be held at the Jamil Temple. Fans can purchase a special Ric Flair V.I.P. pass for $75 which includes an autographed pictured, a polaroid photo opportunity, and 6:00 PM early entry with ringside seats. VI.P. pass holders will also be able to bring an additional item to be signed. Information forthcoming www.cwaprowrestling.com.

Update On Flair Parting Ways with WWE

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Lots of discussion making the rounds today since the announcement of Ric Flair and World Wrestling Entertainment officially parting ways on Sunday.

Flair's agent issued the following statement today regarding the WWE split: "WWE and I parted on the best of terms. This gives me the chance to pursue new opportunities, corporate speaking engagements, product sponsorships, autograph shows for my loyal fans (who made me what I am today) and film and television roles. My agent and I are very excited about what the future holds."

Flair is currently taking bookings at bookric@thegillespieagency.com. The e-mail address is being protected from spam bots and only serious inquiries should apply. Flair has been getting tons of offers right now.

Reports by The Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online and ProWrestling.net are indicating that while Flair did leave WWE on good terms, his decision to do so left a number of people within WWE and the wrestling industry confused. The hope among many is that Flair made the right decision for himself long-term, although there is concern he is making another bad financial decision by leaving the security of WWE for a run outside the company. This doesn't mean he has any plans to return to the ring for TNA or anyone else as pretty much no believes he has any intentions of doing that.

The general feeling is that his WWE departure was a culmination of a lot of things including not wanting to work as many dates as an ambassador for WWE, something that has been described as a grinding schedule for a wrestler that is no longer active in the ring. Flair was also said to be upset with the way WWE promoted his new DVD and felt it could have been promoted better on television if he had been involved. Reports right now are indicating Flair had no interest in working for WWE as a producer or as a commentator. Flair has reportedly told friends that he is excited about some potential projects that he is involved in and has dropped the names of some major corporations who want to do business with him, something WWE was limiting him from doing and he feels he could make more money outside of WWE if he had continued working for them.

Ric Flair on FOX News in Charlotte

Wrestling legend Flair recently appeared on FOX News in Charlotte, NC to promote this year's NWA Fanfest, four days of wrestling fanfare August 14th through 17th which will include appearnces by legends such as Ole Anderson, "Nightmare" Ted Allen, Tommy Angel, Jack Brisco, Bob Caudle, Chris Cruise, Ted Dibiase, James J. Dillon, Jimmy Garvin and Precious, Rip Hawk, Sam Houston, Sir Oliver Humperdink, Mike Jackson, Paul Jones, Don Kernodle, Rocky Kernodle, Ivan Koloff, Rich Landrum, Magnum TA, Ken Patera, Thunderbolt Patterson, Rock Riddle, Buddy Roberts, Bruno Sammartino, Sandy Scott, George South, Baron Von Raschke, Bill White, Tommy Young and the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair himself.

Fans of NWA wrestling will get the opportunity to take part in autograph sessions, Q&A sessions and more including an early morning service each day and wrestling each night.

To find out more about NWA FanFest go to www.nwalegends.com

Although Flair discussed his imbassador role with World Wrestling Entertainment on the Charlotte sports show, reports today reveal that he has parted ways with the company to follow a desire to make appearances on the independent scene. Since his highly exposed retirement on WrestleMania weekend, WWE had squelched commitments Flair had made independently.

To check out Flair's appearance on FOX News in Charlotte look no further than right below!

Ric Flair on FOX News Got Game in Charlotte