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Ric Flair Retracts Trademark Threat, Apologizes and Cites Health Concerns

It ends a public spat that tied the 'Flair' name to his son and a family recycling business.

Overview

  • Flair posted a public warning on May 29 that someone was using his 'Flair' trademark and said he was represented by a '$1,000-per-hour' attorney who sues trademark abusers.
  • Reporters connected the apparent target to his son, David Flair, and to Green Flair Recycling in Shelby, North Carolina based on David’s LinkedIn listing.
  • Hours after the initial posts were deleted, Flair said he would not sue, apologized for airing frustrations publicly, and said he would focus on his health.
  • Flair shared images suggesting elevated heart rates and a photo outside a hospital, and his messages included personal complaints about a long-broken relationship with the person he called out.
  • No formal lawsuit or public legal filing has been reported and the episode underscores both the commercial value of the 'Flair' name and ongoing family tensions.