Below are a couple of top AEW & WWE news stories of the day, featuring Ric Flair and Tribute To The Troops.
• Ric Flair wrestled his last official match in July 2022 and has since appeared on AEW television, but didn’t have a match in the promotion because Tony Khan wouldn’t let him get too physical in the ring.
Despite getting physical during Sting’s final match at AEW Revolution 2024, Flair has not officially wrestled for All Elite Wrestling.
On the Five Star Podcast, Flair expressed enthusiasm for the idea of wrestling one more match, saying:
“When Tony Khan found out I was on blood thinners, he wouldn’t let me get in the ring. But, I still got one more match in me. Hell yeah, I do!”
Flair passed out twice during his last match due to dehydration. He later found out that he suffered a heart attack in that match as well.
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• WWE’s Tribute To The Troops event, which honors the military community, was skipped this year, sparking uncertainty about its future. However, recent discussions suggest the event might return to its traditional format.
According to WrestleVotes, WWE is considering hosting the show at U.S. military bases or possibly overseas, similar to its earlier years.
The event’s absence this year was likely due to organizational challenges and WWE’s focus on other priorities. Wrestling Observer noted that Tribute To The Troops was closely tied to Vince McMahon, and with him no longer in charge, the event quietly ceased without any formal announcement. This marks the first year that no content or events for Tribute To The Troops were produced.
WWE is reportedly exploring ways to reconnect with the military community by revisiting the event’s roots. If brought back, it could return to its classic military-base setting, offering a tribute more aligned with its original purpose.
