After a macro-blog post of levity, I come now with a macro-blog post of concern. Like favorite "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair has permeated pop culture. And like "Macho" Randy Savage before him, even your average, non-wrestling fan knows who Ric Flair is. The same goes for John Cena, the Rock and, of course, the Undertaker.
I express concern for Ric Flair because, in 2017, Flair almost died. Flair did make a full recovery, and he's healthy enough now to make appearances on WWE programming. Before his coma, Flair also appeared in a 30 for 30 documentary. In it, Flair talked about his addictions and intent to get sober for his family. Good on him!
But, from two pieces of evidence, I worry Flair is back off the wagon. The first evidence is a Tik Tok from pop sensation Post Malone (link here). In the Tok, Flair is holding a blue Solo cup, cutting a promo backstage. Flair is saying something about how he told his family he wouldn't drink, but he's gonna party with Postie now. Yikes!
The second piece of evidence comes from ANOTHER concert. On New Year's Eve, Flair introduced the (great) jam band Widespread Panic. And, in his introduction, Flair gives THE SAME PROMO. Double yikes!!
Somebody in Camp Flair keep this man away from concerts! I hope my fears are not reality, and the Nature Boy returns to the straight-edge lifestyle. But speaking of wrestlers . . .
P.S. If you're looking for a good Ric Flair match, check out Flair vs. Sting at NWA Starrcade 1989-12-13.