The delay sent the rumor mills into a frenzy, with a lot of speculation surrounding the delay. There were even rumors of Ric Flair heading to AEW, but that never materialized.
Ric Flair explains why there was a delay in re-signing
Speaking to WrestlingInc, Ric Flair clarified that the delay was caused to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a result of which the re-signing was put on hold as WWE had to figure other things out. The Nature Boy added that there was never any doubt in his mind about not signing the new contract.
During the course of the interview, Ric Flair revealed that due to the bond he shared with WWE, Tony Khan never bothered asking The Nature Boy to sign with AEW.
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