According to both Wrestling Inc and Fightful, Ric Flair has left the WWE.
It is being reported that a frustrated Flair spoke to Vince McMahon directly and asked for his release from the company and was granted it.
Flair’s dissatisfaction was apparently fueled by his disappointment with how he was being used and what angles he was a part of.
The 72-year-old wrestling legend hasn’t stepped in the ring since 2011 when he wrestled Sting in Impact Wrestling but in the WWE he has been part of several storylines with his daughter Charlotte and acting as a mentor or manager for such stars as Randy Orton and Lacey Evans. His last angle involving Evans was scrapped when she became pregnant in real-life and her match against Asuka at Elimination Chamber was nixed.
Flair’s departure coincides with the news that Bray Wyatt was released over the weekend.
This year alone the following talent have left the WWE:
Lars Sullivan
Steve Cutler
Charly Caruso
Billie Kay
Mickie James
Wesley Blake
Tucker
Chelsea Green
Kalisto
Samoa Joe
Bo Dallas
Peyton Royce
Mojo Rawley
Drake Wuertz
Jake Clemons
Alexander Wolfe
Skyler Story
Ezra Judge
Jessamyn Duke
Vanessa Borne
Velveteen Dream
Adnan Virk
Tom Phillips
Braun Strowman
Aleister Black
Lana
Ruby Riott
Santana Garrett
Murphy
Ariya Daivari
Tony Nese
Chase Parker
Matt Martel
Fandango
August Grey
Tyler Breeze
Samir Singh
Sunil Singh
Curt Stallion
Arturo Ruas
Marina Shafir
Killian Dain
Tino Sabbatelli
The Big Show
Andrade
Ever-Rise
Daniel Bryan
Mark Henry
Bray Wyatt
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