WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has a unique relationship with the Carolina Panthers. As one of Charlotte’s most famous figures he’s a sports icon — but Ric turned heel. During the 2016 playoffs he’s been openly supporting the Falcons, the Panthers’ NFC South rival. Defensive end Charles Johnson had a problem with that.
This dude Ric Flair is the ultimate groupie #factsornaw
— charles johnson (@randywattson) January 20, 2017
Despite being born in Memphis, Flair has always been Charlotte through-and-through. He was billed as being from the city throughout his career, routinely calls sports radio in the area and is a cult figure of prominence. It took some time for Flair to respond, but he opened up.
Charles, sorry I can't get back to you at the moment because I am busy with the Falcons who if you didn't know are in the playoffs...WOOOOO! https://t.co/hiU4AKaDKh
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) January 21, 2017
Shots fired! The Panthers were demonstrably terrible in 2016, so Flair is siding himself with a winner. If you know anything about Ric Flair then you know this is par for the course.
panther gang done @ him so much he had to respond. Sorry buddy ur still a groupie and clown in a costume #IwasaStingfananyways https://t.co/lGSA1DxEij
— charles johnson (@randywattson) January 21, 2017
#IwasaStingfananyways, good hashtag. Now we just need to decode the emojis, which tell us Johnson is just goofing around with the Nature Boy. It wasn’t long ago that Johnson (an Atlanta native) was linked to making a move to the Falcons in free agency, so it’s hard to believe there’s too much beef.
Either way, Ric wouldn’t let this one die.
I appreciate that Charles because without Ric Flair there would be no Sting. Ask him! So that was a very nice compliment. https://t.co/8lMIOTsB1Z
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) January 21, 2017
By the way, Panther gang can come watch the game with me tomorrow. They shouldn't be too busy :) https://t.co/8lMIOTsB1Z
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) January 21, 2017
This is Flair’s MO. He is the ULTIMATE heel in life, even after his career is over. It wasn’t long ago that Flair was in the locker room of the 49ers BEFORE they played the Panthers in the 2014 playoffs.
The troll game is strong with this one.