The Nature Boy RIC FLAIR in AEW?! An ICONIC gift for the LEGENDARY STING! | 10/25/23, AEW Dynamite

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RIC FLAIR in AEW?! An ICONIC gift for the LEGENDARY STING! | 10/25/23, AEW Dynamite
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[@billiamtrillion]

Ric's smile at Christian as he said the "black liver" line was priceless. You just can't hate anybody in that ring during this segment. Thank you Sting!

[@cameroncola]

I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw rics face after that. Priceless

[@andrelavandero3041]

I mean…it’s sort of easy to hate Ric. But that’s on anyone’s loss who thinks that.

[@jason-s8c]

why ric flair look like joe biden pimped out?

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@DaisuSaikoro]

PREACH!

[@Briansgate]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Over 50 years old now, and I'm Still watching Sting and Flair and Schiavone.

[@Write-Stuff]

Yes sir. This is good stuff. While I'm not a fan of the heel appearing to run down the legend (let's be honest, it's so played out), it was great seeing everyone together. I hope TK makes the most of it and does something to celebrate Naitch and Stinger. I'd like to see this made into a program that sees the two of them go out with a bang.

[@Envengerx]

Sadly this seems the last time this will happen.

[@allblack8148]

I think this is the last time 😭😭😭

[@TheLibermania]

​@@Write-StuffThis is good stuff? I thought AEW is new and fresh.

[@jackson5781]

Iam saying that right now. And I'm 42.

[@TheChamp33]

You can tell Ric still loves this environment. Him smiling at Christian during his promo shows how much he loves his character and him personally.

[@curtissimmons2287]

Nick wayne is gorgeous

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@TheChamp33]

@@curtissimmons2287 Ayo

[@destructionman1]

His in-ring work is (hopefully) over, but you can tell he loves the business and the mic work and uplifting young talent (Darby, Nick Wayne, Luchasaurus, etc.)

[@stevenjames3242]

@@destructionman1 He said in a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet he wants to do it one more time. He turns on Sting and Darby then Sting and him at Revolution. LOL. OH wait, NOOOO, I WAS ONLY KIDDING!!! DO NOT BOOK THAT AEW!!!

[@arthuridis]

This is surreal. Seeing Flair, Sting and Schiavone still around in this time after nearly 40 years. Unbelievable.

[@mariomm9080]

Can't wait to see them in 2030s again

[@Stable_Genius]

Yep, I'm 43. Part of my childhood.

[@Sniper.925]

​@dethhead1980 yes. Me too!! I'm 52. Love them both

[@tammydevine4715]

I'm 53 & in tears when Flair hugged Sting & I'm STILL in tears! Only our generations (60s-80s) TRULY understands how SPECIAL this is!❤

[@hemlbrass5326]

BIG FACTS IM 40 AND CAN REMEMBER COUNTLESS TIMES OF THEM 3 IN NWA AND WCW RINGS

[@Nfoster1916]

Never in my life would I have ever thought to see STING, Tony S. and Ric Flair in the same ring again on Turner Networks. This is truly a timeless moment! WOW!

[@akgstone]

I agree. This did it for me. Moment of 2023 for me in wrestling. Sting and Flair were my heros in the late 80s early 90s

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS it felt like I was watching wcw monday nitro in the late 90’s.

[@sonnyblack71]

I feel the same I'm 52 remember watching NWA on tbs on Saturday nights was amazing seeing this is historic....

[@DaisuSaikoro]

PREACH! Sometimes you don't think miracles could happen, and then we have tonight. Crazy.

[@robflo5473]

Too bad they are really really old🤷‍♂️

[@aprentissdaye]

Seeing Sting, Tony Schiavone, and Ric Flair all in the same ring again after all these years is like getting into a time machine and going back in history. What an amazing moment for AEW to see this segment on television as Sting prepares to call it a career. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@MrBargill]

Just awesome

[@JS-ls8iu]

2 guys are too old to be in the ring and Tony just isn't a good in ring interviewer he is better ringside. I wanted to like this but it is overrated.

[@boodge.]

@@JS-ls8iu Tony could have let chants breathe, but this isn’t overrated, it’s overhated, by you.

[@SuperNuttyPuddyBuddy]

This was so awesome. Tbs was my childhood until it was taken away from me.

[@miguelnewmexico8641]

@@SuperNuttyPuddyBuddy TBS is still around, friend.

[@natronsneed8011]

The way Sting looked at Rick when he came out was priceless to much history with these two men that made my childhood awesome.

[@doubtingthomas9117]

Same 👍🏻

[@kevinhousen2791]

​@@doubtingthomas9117the way Flair hugged him you can tell he loves that man ( pause)

[@MurderMonsta]

Ric

[@arvurebantra7639]

Darby's face also spoke volumes. You could tell he was absolutely loving it!

[@theone8173]

Yea this wasn’t scripted. Half of what they do probably surprises the wrestlers

[@namikstudios]

As soon as Sting announced he was retiring I just had a feeling Ric would show up for it. Flair has called Sting his greatest ever opponent - such huge praise and so well deserved.

[@JayReaction530]

Second greatest behind steamboat

[@Colt2OO2]

@slimsherman5818 Oh no I don't think anybody could forget those matches even if they tried, their series is the stuff of legend and is still some of both men's finest work.

[@aarononthesauce]

Honestly, Christian deserves a run with the world title. His been great in AEW as a heel .

[@alaooooy7]

Christian Cage is the best heel in wrestling and one of the best ever! He definitely deserves a run as the AEW World Champion.

[@____sammy____]

Christian vs Mjf on the mic... Legendary

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Facts 🎉

[@cloudy5115]

I’m rooting for my Long Island boi but then goin at it especially on mic gonna be wild 💯

[@thefighter5182]

I'm rooting for Christian Cage on the mic against MJF. Because Christian Cage will burn him on the mic for sure.

[@wezleeclinton5850]

The fact that man is still alive and kicking, after everything he’s been through, is a testament in and of itself. Who knows how much longer we all have, but I think it’s a blessing that we can still witness two legends of the business in a ring together in 2023.

[@mr.whisper3338]

Ric closing his eyes as he hugs Sting. True respect and love for each other. Christian is hands down the top heel in AEW. "That suit, gold chains, and a black liver." Popped me hard. 😂

[@mathewjay3428]

LOL! MJF is the top heel.

[@oand10]

​@@mathewjay3428naw hes mixed now after the tag face run, Christian is top class piece of dirt night after night.

[@michaelbecker2435]

@@mathewjay3428 dunno if You've noticed mjf went face, ain't much about his character that's heel.

[@12012channel]

@@mathewjay3428 No. MJF is the top star but Christian is the top heel right now.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS same😂.

[@RedHairBarbie]

You can tell ric was loving what Christian was doing. He was genuinely tickled. I loved this entire segment

[@guitarjoe4580]

Hi ya redhairbarbie 🫡😁

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

A 50 year old Christian is NOT exactly a spring chicken either... 😒

[@IRenegadEEEEE]

The funny thing about this segment is that you can see Ric laughing at the jabs Christian is giving him. Legend through and through

[@glenmorgan4597]

Ric should have given him one of his low blows 😂

[@sudipghosh7125]

Christian is the true definition of what a real wrestling heel should be

[@redtowlie9]

You mean MJF

[@Barbaresantana]

@@redtowlie9a cosplay heel ? yea no i dont think so

[@tonyo2675]

Nah when he said that God statement i thought the same. MJF is gr8 but Cage embodies a heel and his heel persona is his best version.

[@redtowlie9]

@@Barbaresantana cosplay heel? Lmao. that’s hilarious. MJF is the definition of a monster heel. Or he was. Admit it or your just blind

[@redtowlie9]

@@tonyo2675 MJF is better as a heel lol don’t deny it man

[@Zenzuu]

As someone who grew up watching Sting & Ric Flair wrestle since the WCW days. Seeing them standing in the ring together again along with Tony. S, 35 years later is so surreal and magical. Even now at the age of 37, I feel like a kid again.

[@kthename08]

Same here, the nostalgia! I just turned 37 last month myself 😂

[@andinaudzunas9357]

Am 41 and I still love seeing them together

[@danielszomor5025]

exactly as me. Huge smile on my face:)

[@volsungct]

48 here. Watched them all over the south. Our childhood was amazing!

[@JulioLBlackWidow]

That was a WCW moment ! Thank you AEW! ❤

[@xjlegendx5023]

Ric Flair laughing the second Christian made fun of him is hilarious 🤣

[@jason-s8c]

Christian is a gem in AEW

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS😂.

[@showtimewithcody4255]

Ric was probably saying boy you have any idea who you talkin too, I’ve heard a lot worse 😂😂

[@DaisuSaikoro]

PREACH!😅

[@josevaldezkamenridergeek]

@@showtimewithcody4255if he did says to him that will he savage a moment of Mic! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@maggskonerko7810]

For some reason, seeing Tony, Flair and Sting on AEW TBS felt like WCW. THANK U STING, FLAIR AND TONY!!! ALL 3 ARE LEGENDS.

[@thevoid99]

just like old times. the good ol' days. i don't want anyone here to badmouth the nature boy. that man children is YOUR FATHER!!! don't believe me? ask your mothers on how many times they rode... SPACE MOUNTAIN!

[@OldeSchoolTrucking]

Seeing those 3 in the same ring brings back memories of WCW.

[@TheSophisticatedSavage]

​@@thevoid99He's 75 and ruining what little legacy he has left

[@thomasfranco3128]

If ric flair wrestles he will never leave the ring alive

[@smokeysalmon68]

​@@thomasfranco3128hes said multiple times he doesn't mind if he was to die in the ring. Dont know if thats sad or not.

[@EdsterIII]

That had to have really helped Darby's confidence and it had to have given him chills hearing this Legendary Wrestler say he's the best Tag-Team partner he's had. THAT is a real honor!

[@horriblefridge]

Darby's expression showed how human ("real") and humbled he was. Lovely to see.

[@meekrob]

He only said that because Darby's never turned on him 😊

[@randyh255]

Give it 2 ppv

[@JasonBrabander]

This was an amazing segment. Seeing Sting's reaction when he realizes what music is playing. His utter joy at seeing Ric come out. And that moment when it hits him how special this is.

[@redrick8900]

Looked like bad acting to me.

[@adamturner749]

As an older fan I do love seeing moments like these. To see icons and legends i grew up watching coming together again and seeing the love and bond they have between them is amazing. Professional wrestling I can honestly say I think are head and shoulders above all others for giving us moments like this. I will also say thank you AEW for giving us older fans moments like this and the chance to say goodbye to the greats who paved the way and shaped professional wrestling.

[@adamturner749]

@jasonodaniel6487 I never mentioned anything directly about the segment other than 2 icons and legends having the chance to be in a ring together again who genuinely care about each other. I made the point wrestling is better at doing send offs on the whole than anything else. I also have no idea why Sting being friends with Lex Luger would have any baring on the type of person Sting actually is?

[@clarenceshippen6262]

Can we please give Christian his flowers immediately lol! He's gold! But Flair coming out like that was legendary! Awesome promo overall!

[@joewright6095]

Hell yea. I'm pretty sure his favorite flowers are dead so it'd be cheap.

[@alaooooy7]

Christian Cage deserves a run as the AEW World Champion. This man always deserved more and he's on the very top of his game. On the mic and in the ring he is pure gold. He truly deserves his flowers more than anyone.

[@karimhussein3610]

0:47 the look on Darby Allin's face when Sting gave him his dues ❤ Could tell he momentarily lost awareness to his surroundings and the child in him was freaking out in happiness 😅

[@kenrickkahn]

He is about to break.. I would have marked out too..

[@namikstudios]

Sting, Flair, and Schiavone together on TBS. Such strong WCW vibes!

[@chinthaka22]

I’m so jealous of both Darby and Nick Wayne. These two guys are so young and they get to share the moment live with these legends

[@RedForeman]

Nick Wayne is an industry plant Darby is cool tho

[@wrestlingplus0]

Exactly

[@the-four-seven]

​@@RedForeman"I just learned about the phrase 'industry plant' and will now use it in everything"

[@TGBJackRussell]

Industry plant?@@RedForeman

[@James-if3kc]

@@TGBJackRussellAn 'industry plant' is largely accepted to mean an artist who presents themselves as being independent and doing things on their own terms, but secretly has the industry backing and money to fund them and to artificially shape such a narrative. That's pretty much every famous person ever. They all have connections and are all born into the same bloodline.

[@carlitocool8393]

Christian has really elevated himself to be one of the best heels in the wrestling business. Glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves. AEW truly values his talent.

[@cliffordjackson3]

ALL FACTS NO CAP.

[@DaisuSaikoro]

PREACH!

[@markdouglas9875]

He's been good forever even when tomco was his muscle and he had the peeps

[@anfeariontach]

Christian looks so good because the rest of AEW is garbage

[@TheMarksman0415]

​@@markdouglas9875That was my favorite Christian with his theme and his cool ass jumpsuits he wore.

[@ZoomanGames]

Darbys proably thinking "Holy shit Im in the ring with two of the most legendary men in wresting history" stuff sent chills down my spine

[@tony_m_km6mzp]

3 if you count Tony Schivanone.

[@RaulSmith]

Just by the expression on his face he was thinking "holy shit this is cool"

[@adamled99]

Ric Flair is the most overrated wrestler of all time

[@themondoshow]

hahahahahahaha

[@chrisford7909]

​@@adamled99second...hogan was always the most overrated...

[@HeavenAvenger]

What a moment! Even through his full face paint you can see the emotion ALL over his face...So good.

[@docproc144]

The black liver line and the pacemaker line was hilarious, Christian is gold on the mic 🤣

[@joshschneider9766]

The look of realization in stings face when ric came out gives me a very pure sense of joy. God bless both of them.

[@dane.4289]

Speaking of God, surprised Sting swore. But I have the same allergies. 😆.

[@i2Shea]

he obviously knew he was coming bc it was scripted man ... LOL

[@FrederickChampaguno]

@@i2Shea Exactly. All the hints that Sting gave during his promo.

[@haider7866]

@@i2Sheasting is my dad

[@wstine79]

It was awesome that Tony got Ric Flair as his present to Sting. He was crucial to the birth of Sting back in the late 80s. The Nature Boy and Surfer Sting back in the ring together.

[@davidhunt3689]

PRESENT😂😂😂😂😂 It's still real to you

[@SkolZone]

No one cares

[@cyborgslayer8083]

Just pray they don't have a match...

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Picture if it was Hogan?

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

You know when they do a best of AEW they'll bring this back up. Or AEW best moments 2023.

[@thetartanspartan01]

Christian is just my favourite wrestler in AEW at the moment. That line about Rick's pacemaker kicking out and Rick turning to dust made me chuckle.

[@RyanFMorriss]

I never thought I would see Sting, Ric Flair and Tony Schiavone in the same ring again, this is a big moment in history.

[@SB-vv4mu]

Ric flair is here on aew

[@jbougger]

On TBS no less.

[@SB-vv4mu]

@@jbougger Yup 👍 Tony has gift for sting

[@BigDyse]

Tony Schiavone a big deal?!?! 🤣🤣🤣 REALLY??

[@SB-vv4mu]

@@BigDyse yeah a big deal

[@wessparks5204]

Ric Flair on a TBS wrestling show for the first time in over 20 years. With Sting and Schiavone. And his embrace with Stinger made me think back to their embrace after the final WCW match back in March of 2001. I was 13 then and I'm 35 now. Time flies and my god did this segment get me in the feels.

[@thevoid99]

i was 20 watching that final nitro and i'm now 42... wow how time flies.

[@markgardner42]

Same here. This is a special moment

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@pjs8433]

I was 22 then, 45 now...still feels like it was last week

[@Apropoetic]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone have anything bad to say about Sting. That's quite an accomplishment especially over such a long career.

[@Mike-qz4by]

I have. Like when he found jesus and went and told all the guys wives they were cheating on them on the road. Whataguy

[@joshuablevins4340]

​@@Mike-qz4byas he should have. If you're going to be a piece of human garbage and cheat on your spouse your spouse deserves to be told. How are you going to fault someone for doing what's right

[@JA-pm4pu]

@@Mike-qz4by You're taking ICP as your source there? haha

[@musiccityracing]

Must not have read Gary Hart's book

[@jvmx2gg594]

@@JA-pm4pu Lmfao

[@williamk2257]

Oh man Christian does it every week. I’m glad he’s playing this character he’s let outta the bottle. Freaking awesome with this role!! 🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

[@CHARLIEBROWNSALDIVAR]

I wonder how Sting’s father is doing

[@PennyLaneYouTube]

character?

[@idroid5168]

​@@CHARLIEBROWNSALDIVARpassed away last week unfortunately

[@paulmeade4862]

I feel like a little kid again seeing Sting, Flair, and Schiavone in the same ring. 3 of the biggest reasons why I started watching WCW in the mid 90s

[@amerson60]

Yes sir! Some people can't understand what this means 😢

[@NemesisEnforcer4937]

You and I both. I marked out at this segment.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@streetdawg86]

Man, this segment showed my age lmaoooo

[@DaisuSaikoro]

PREACH!

[@phantomechelon3628]

Wow - what a moment! Brings a tear to your eye. Loved the pop Ric Flair got. The banter between him and Sting was great to see. Crowd's reaction to Christian was brilliant too.

[@solosavagekrewgod4006]

Dude Christian is in his Second Prime ! Once in a lifetime type of worker. Ric Flair & Sting being apart of this segment is just a bonus !

[@miguelnewmexico8641]

a part* just say "part" to avoid this problem.

[@MoxTheOxe]

​@@miguelnewmexico8641the problem of what? You understanding them but still being a prat about it?

[@ringslider]

I love how Sting just told Ric to give him a chop and took it!!!😊😂😅😂😅😂 This made my night!

[@chewston88]

I'm glad they got flair. When he did his podcast he never said anything bad about sting. Only gushed about how great of a Man sting is. Very nice to see for the both of them

[@gaskina13]

Sting is a guy that would always dedicate his time to young wrestlers

[@mackers_855]

The fact Christian still holds his presence in line with everyone during this promo segment and doesn’t get overshadowed by Sting and Rick in the ring shows how truly great he is ( just personally wish he’d get new theme, personally feel that music has no impact)

[@Exalted_Wolfe]

pun intended??

[@orangemaniabrother2232]

Christian's music is one of the best

[@jaynadiah5498]

the original of close your eyes was sooo much better

[@christopherbassit2757]

@@jaynadiah5498would you ever be able to buy or use that version? It fits him so well

[@mmind2295]

Noway he has thr best them last breath

[@JerryLSmithII]

Best part for me is when Sting says "Give me one!" and Ric gives him the chop and they both start cracking up.

[@Somnogenesis]

It was like 15 years dropped off Flair in that moment, too. When he came out he looked noticeably old and frail, though better than in some of his recent appearances. As soon though as he did that "Wooo!", the little bounce into the ropes and a tiny strut, then starting joshing with Sting and gave him that chop for old time's sake, you could see he just came alive again. Then for the whole segment with Christian he was grinning with the joy of it all. The man simply loves being in that ring more than anything.

[@SparkyTakedown]

Yeah it's called coke. This industry lives on drugs.

[@redrick8900]

@@SparkyTakedown Stop trying to look hip. You have no idea how coke works.

[@SparkyTakedown]

"Look hip"? I'm a construction worker I seen guys do lines and work like this all day

[@redrick8900]

@@SparkyTakedown No you haven't.

[@Hiram_Fitness]

Christian Cage is having the run of his life, what a character the most underrated wrestler ever

[@justinsmith4996]

The man has struck gold with this creepy stepfather-esque persona. It's 2023 and Christian is still telling entertaining stories. Gotta love it.

[@TyBeTroLLing]

​@@justinsmith4996hows your dad?

[@evanneal264]

It's only fitting that Ric be there for the end for Sting. Two of the GOATS and Christian is the best thing in AEW after people was disappointed when he came at Revolution 2021, Long Term Investment

[@curtissimmons2287]

I love darby

[@jonnywatts8623]

@@curtissimmons2287 is sting retiring

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@GDavis49]

@@cliffordjackson3Cliff it’s ok to work in something other than “FACTS” on every comment 😉

[@rickyhawaii]

Must be crazy for Darby to be in the ring with them! definitely a good moment for wrestlers and wrestling fans!

[@Tez767]

When Flair came out I was shocked and welled up. Only wrestling fans can understand.

[@ashleyporter9547]

Currently doing the same. What a moment

[@FrederickChampaguno]

I don’t know why you were shocked. Sting told us in the promo who was coming out shortly. So many hints

[@rogerrabbit2902]

I cried. No cap son.

[@Jewh8er-cw2gz]

@@rogerrabbit2902you cried?🤣

[@CHARLIEBROWNSALDIVAR]

Its still real to me damn it! Lol

[@tripleaces659]

6:59 : Really love seeing both of them excited, that moment Ric Flair throw a chop right there, really reminds me those great times The Nature Boy in the ring. I wish I was there too to witness this 😭

[@Nicksuavemusic]

Ric flair and sting sharing a ring together on tnt for the first time since 2001 love it thank you aew

[@HiPHOPx87]

TBS. DYNAMITE On TBS

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Picture if hogan showed up?😂

[@Nicksuavemusic]

@@nehemiahpouncey3607 Tony banned him

[@HiPHOPx87]

@nehemiahpouncey3607 I was literally thinking about that the other day 😭 lol

[@TheBashingKing]

They can’t afford Hogan

[@tremaineKR]

Thank you AEW for making people who gave their lives to a career. Thank you for making those people feel amazing.

[@Glitch_in_the_Matrix]

This is heart and soul of wrestling

[@WADNAVEENEW]

lives …and livers! 🌚

[@trio_gg]

Imagine being Darby, having an opportunity to even stand in the ring with these 2 absolute legends!

[@baconoftheark]

AEW is trying to surround Darby with legends, good workers, and future hall of famers. He got to work with Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Edge, Christian, The Hardyz, Lance Archer w/ Jake Roberts, Swerve Strickland, CM Punk, Ricky Starkz, Cody, Arn Anderson, and many more.

[@wilsoncrocker]

3... tony schiavone is a legend too

[@PsytanicA]

I felt like I was watching the WCW's Great American Bash 1990 all over again with tonight's Dynamite. A great nod to one of the greatest feuds and rivalries in WCW history with Sting and Ric Flair in the same ring. With the added touch with Tony Schiavone Thank you AEW for one of the best nights of Dynamite felt like I was watching WCW. Thank you Tony Khan.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS dude.

[@Dontmatter215blahblah]

Yall still trying yall best to hype this show up...

[@wstine79]

"I also know there isn’t a God, if there was a God, Ric Flair would have been dead 20 years ago." Christian is on fire tonight as always.

[@TreeHouse2023]

Lol 😩💀

[@neoaquino3378]

I'm dumb. Don't get it. Explain in Layman’s Terms.

[@swiles59]

Tonight?? You meant for the last couple of months.

[@Kendrick270]

@@neoaquino3378Heyman’s terms.

[@MorrisseyMuse]

​@@swiles59by insulting people who have no father? It's cheap and awful heat, Christian should know better

[@ordohereticus3427]

Bloody hell. Christian is really ramping up the heel heat.

[@davidkeele9483]

A lot of memories there... seeing Tony Schiavone, Sting and Ric Flair... feels like I've briefly warped back in time to 1996, WCW, watching live at 16 years old !!!!

[@DeaundreMJ]

People love Sting so much that AEW got a positive pop for Ric Flair, while also getting another heel to ruin it. Honestly very well done.

[@BarryChub]

i almost didnt positive pop for ric flair, but then i remembered im not a woke soy boy

[@Jase77]

@@BarryChub but you’re still corny.

[@Write-Stuff]

​@@Jase77OK, why? What exactly is corny about calling out the pussification that prevents people from recognizing legends?

[@thepoordolphin4833]

​@@Write-Stuffshitty take

[@Mudoh415]

I didn’t pop for Flair because I saw his last match and got scared. What exactly did he do?

[@King_JappyJoe]

Grew up watching Sting vs Ric Flair 🥺 This shit gave me goosebumps. Love seeing these Living Legends get the love they deserve!

[@RAGNAR-3-3]

I won’t pretend like I’m freaking out about Ric Flair being in AEW but damn it, I gotta admit it’s nice to see them together during this last stand of Sting’s career with all the history between them.

[@naheemquattlebaum2267]

My thoughts exactly. Sting deserves all the flowers.

[@craig581]

It was a nice touch for have Flair out there for Sting. It might not mean much to the fans, but to Sting, you could tell he was very emotional to see Ric come out.

[@i2Shea]

I will never get sick of watching Ric Flair on the mic

[@blackraven85_1]

Dark Side of the Ring still exposed Ric Flair

[@Tuna0nRyan]

Lol at the “one superkick away from his pacemaker kicking out” line 🤣

[@Udd079]

darby was trying hard not to break charcter😂😂😂

[@pedroluttrell6245]

This was easily the best segment of the night. Christian is truly the best heel character of 2023 and he fits in perfectly with this story. Hopefully it continues.

[@jamallpeppers5755]

Christian's weekend at Bernie's line was golden 😂. I was 7 years old the last time I seen Ric flair, Sting, Tony in the same ring

[@jayboogie7956]

The Weekend at Bernie's and One superkick away lines were SAVAGE!!! 😂😂

[@The_Notorious_R.O.B]

This brought tears to my eyes while watching last night. Tony, Sting and Natch! What an amazing night. It was like reliving my childhood again. I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!

[@loganwhitehorse]

Those Flair/Sting matches back in the day were phenomenal.

[@petet4894]

I was a kid when the first clash of champions was on tbs and I watched that match. One of the greatest matches ever. So good to see these 2 legends together again

[@NemesisEnforcer4937]

Yes, same here.

[@rpgmasterrace3396]

3 super Legends together Ric Flair, Sting and Christian props to AEW 😍

[@efrainrodriguez1324]

Christian a super legend? He's done well (late in his career in a secondary promotion), but a legend, he is not

[@MarlonMcdonald-cx9bx]

​@@efrainrodriguez1324U R WRONG... sorry

[@mehshutup3041]

@@efrainrodriguez1324 he is a legend. when you get a PPV named after your most iconic match then you're a legend

[@grant1739]

Christian isn't a legend

[@riocss3178]

@@grant1739que no qué? No eres fan de la lucha libre entonces, no son las empresas, son los luchadores

[@theofficialgreenkane]

Christian gives me 97-98 Heel Rock vibes. The black turtlenecks, the cadence, the mannerisms, the insults, the promo’s at the top of the stage

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Does anyone realize how historic this is. It's been over 20 years since Ric Flair has been on a Pro Wrestling Promotion on TNT/TBS.

[@wheeliesmalls9464]

Then who televised Ric's latest last match lol

[@Mackkkkck]

Whoooo?

[@DaisuSaikoro]

PREACH!

[@James-if3kc]

And his last match on TNT was against Sting!

[@djrobst]

you mean prehistoric 🤣

[@SeanzViewEnt]

with a tear in my eye this is a MOMENT in AEW i'll never ever forget.

[@TreeHouse2023]

Ha. Seanz fn view. Salute yo💯

[@benironside1264]

You sound like a bot 😂

[@Tylerheltonworld]

​@@benironside1264😂😂

[@Tylerheltonworld]

I love u seanz❤

[@kennethteasley7454]

You still emotional? Do you want me to get some Kleenex for you?

[@DGS_1992]

Christian has been the most captivating wrestler in AEW. Having the run of a lifetime. Underrated heel, and underrated pro wrestler all around..

[@whitty3210]

The absolute glee that enters my heart every time Christian Cage’s music hits is palpable😂 This man is so entertaining

[@fatstaxx1247]

What a surreal moment.Naitch,and Sting in the ring together again in AEW.Never thought I'd see this.This was a moment.

[@jobe13]

This entire segment was a master class in promo execution.

[@vibeofthee80s_]

Damn I'll never get tired of hearing Ric Flair live on the mic, A True Legend 10/23

[@mariomm9080]

He looks great too

[@vibeofthee80s_]

@@mariomm9080 oh yeah still looking great 💪

[@Rizzlyricist]

Ric Flair still alive and kicking. Great to see both he and Sting (who is also alive and kicking). ECW/WCW/WWF/AEW forever!

[@LuisRdzG10]

AEW is the only wrestling company that makes me this happy to see things, thanks for this 4 years and counting. Wooooooooooo

[@alaooooy7]

The crowd popping huge whenever Christian Cage comes out tells you how great he is. They all know that they're about to witness the best part of the show when they hear his music. Whether in the ring or on the mic, he delivers gold every single time! Christian Cage deserves a run as the AEW World Champion. The best heel in wrestling hands down.

[@2klive634]

Simply the best right now.His mic work and pacing in his promos are top notch and well timed like a MF! The is the best version of Christian for me.

[@Ghost-Face420]

i’m sorry but Christian is not as good of a Heel as Roman Reigns😂

[@brianmiller5750]

Christian is better. Edge is better. Dom Mysterio is better. Vicki Guerrero is better. Michael Cole is better. Hell, John Cena is a better heel than Sloman Lames.

[@erikrupp692]

It's going to suck when Sting retires, however, we thought he had been retired prematurely due to injury 8 years ago, so the fact that we've gotten this late run from Sting has been a great bonus! And to see him and Flair in the same ring together again? That's great! Hopefully Flair doesn't try wrestling again, but Sting can certainly still go, which, at his age, is amazing!

[@a_ya5555]

True because aew is pretty boring without people like sting,,cage etc

[@sstrykert]

Funk went as long if not longer,& Mil Mascaras... Some never seem to retire.

[@500ccRabbit]

He will be back

[@redrick8900]

@@a_ya5555 Sting is the most boring thing in AEW. It's like watching my 80 year old dad except he could actually beat someone up.

[@a_ya5555]

@@redrick8900 the ratings prove otherwise.

[@znpower]

It's not a just a gift for Sting, but for all of us pro wrestling fans. What an epic moment! I had almost give up my hopes.

[@YovaRodz]

What a historic debut & meeting for the legendary nature boy Ric Flair in AEW! Christina Cage as always, killing it as heel. Thank you Sting for everything! Thank you Tony Khan & AEW!

[@domenicricci2978]

CHRISTINA CAGE LMFAO?! HOLY INTERGENDER WRASSLIN, BATMAN!

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@joshschneider9766]

Man ric was about to totally laugh when Christian said dead twenty years ago 😂😂. Even though it's kinda impossible to take the story seriously because we all know how much they all love one another, man, still wanna smack him for that 😂😂. Thanks for this AEW and Ric. Please have Ric stop by more often. It's always a treat to see him.

[@NemesisEnforcer4937]

I love it. Thanks TK for bringing the Nature Boy to AEW, especially in my home town of Philly. I'm 48 now and I had a few tears in my eyes because these 2 men are the ones that got me watching the NWA .❤

[@Mackkkkck]

Wuss

[@joseadame523]

😂😂

[@keemodatherapist3413]

3:16 the look on stings face when he heard the music

[@Reseed]

Sting looks genuinely shocked, I wonder if they actually kept this a full surprise

[@repmorgan4078]

I wonder if they surprised him for real. I thin they did.

[@Reseed]

@@repmorgan4078 Watched it again - 100% a genuine reaction

[@tylerpeck9754]

Not a chance . Ric flair was mentioned since night Sting declared his retirement!

[@therealjd4life]

Sting had tears in his eyes, it was a surprise for sure.. Tony Khan is known to hide his surprises really well like Cole, Danielson, Saraya etc...he probably let Darby know and Christian so he can prep his promo on Flair

[@aussiegreek4993]

The same 3 that put my favourite organisation Wcw on the map in the late 90’s.I’m still watching re-runs sting & rick taking on the nwo after all these years.This was an epic episode

[@stateofmind19379]

The chills up my arms and up my back when he made the walk down the ramp. A very well done job, Tony Khan. He continues to impress all of us.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@EdwardCook-xq7jo]

To see two legends and icons in the same squared circle again. I grew up watching both of these iconic wrestlers in the 80's and 90's and are two of many of my favorite wrestlers. Thank you to both sting and the nature boy Ric Flair for your years of dedication to wrestling and the wrestling fans around the planet for your show stopping matches and promos over the years I'm blessed to have grew up watching these two Brothas and see that they are still doing positive things and touching people's lives. God bless and keep the both of you beyond this mortal and spiritual life. Respect to Ric Flair Sting and every wrestler alive and passed on for your wrestling entertainment over the years and dedication to all of the wrestling fans around the planet.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Christian doing his best work these days man He's been pretty much the highlight of AEW and probably my entire pro wrestling experience these days.

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@chrislynch8128]

“Something your Phillies couldn’t get done either” - I love when wrestlers take advantage of a sports disaster to get mega heat from the crowd 🤣

[@justalv10]

Flair was genuinely impressed by Christians heel moment 😅

[@hollywooderic86]

Seeing Ric Flair back on TBS brought tears to my eyes he made that network and WCW what it was to Celebrate there 45 minute draw and my all time favorite match in WCW history was awesome as i seen in that match live ad it happened

[@tanyadavis6921]

This made me cry when i saw Ric and Sting together! i met both those amazing men in 1986 and got to hangout with them and be friends with them!🙂

[@JEFFMAN90]

Stop they don't know you lmaoo

[@ValiantMonk1]

Excellent seeing flair and sting in the ring once again!!

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS.

[@CreightonChaney-io4xv]

"I'm allergic to jackasses!" Damn! It's a rarity hearing Sting cuss 😂 This is definitely going in my faves 🖤 Back on Turner where they belong Sting and Ric Flair 🎉

[@dirtyhall4074]

thats not really a cuss word

[@TruculentSheep]

Asses are a kind of equine, and jackasses are male asses (or donkeys). A jillass is the female equivalent. Calling someone an ass or jackass used to mean comparing them to donkeys (or asses), which is to say, something foolish, stubbourn and rather silly. Hence why King Midas ended up with asses' ears that one time. Complicating matters is American English, which has decided over time to stop pronouncing 'arse' properly. So, whenever I hear an American saying they're going to "kick ass" or "beat someone's ass", I immediately think of animal cruelty. Anyway, Knoxville and his very strange friends know this dual meaning too, which is why they picked 'Jackass' in the first place. Arses AND Donkeys! What's not to love.

[@karlssens6520]

How is the word jackass a cuss word? Lmao….

[@bloodsling]

this hits hard,I remember watching that match 35 yrs ago with my Dad,who was arguably the biggest wrestling fan Ive ever met,was friends with Stu Hart back in the late 60's till we left Alberta in the early 80's. Dad would be an AEW fan I just know it,miss you old man.

[@chuckmenosky5106]

I felt like the "It's still real to me damn it!" guy watching this segment. My parents took me to Halloween Havoc 89 when Flair and Sting teamed up against Funk and Muta. Time flies.

[@UnrealDerek]

It's so nice of Ric Flair to drop on in for Father of the Year, Christian Cage. Nicest man out there

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS😂.

[@juliemcnally4122]

​@@cliffordjackson3Is that the only word you know

[@leo1766]

You can tell at 3:34 Sting had no idea Flair was coming out, such a genuine and lovely moment, and Darby breaking character smiling in the background at Sting's reaction, so wholesome.

[@TonyThompson1981]

I'm not an AEW fan, but this is awesome. As a man that has grown up watching wrestling for almost 4 decades, this is epic.

[@bodycountplays2915]

I'm not really either, though if I see a match or story that interests me, I'll watch it.