Ric Flair Clarifies Comments About Hating Charlotte Flair’s WrestleMania 42 Match

Ric Flair is walking back the narrative around his WrestleMania 42 comments — and he’s making it clear he wasn’t taking shots at his daughter.

After initially saying he “didn’t like” Charlotte Flair’s tag team match at WrestleMania 42 — where she teamed with Alexa Bliss — the reaction quickly turned into claims that Flair was criticizing both Charlotte and Alexa. That’s what led to the update. Taking to Twitter on April 23, 2026, the Nature Boy addressed the backlash directly and clarified exactly what he meant — starting with his support for Charlotte’s current run.

“I Want To Make Something Very Clear To Everyone After Yesterday’s Podcast With @arielhelwani. Number One- I’m More Than Thrilled To See @MsCharlotteWWE Wrestling With Her Friend @AlexaBliss_WWE. I’ve Never Seen Her Happier! So Let’s Clear That Up!”

Flair then explained where his original comments were coming from, pointing out that his preference for Charlotte in singles competition isn’t a criticism — it’s about showcasing her full ability. He also drew a hard line when it comes to criticism involving his family, making it clear he’s not entertaining that narrative at all.

“Number Two- I Enjoyed Her In Singles Matches Because I Feel Like She Is Able To Put More Of Her Talent On Display. Number Three- No One Will Ever Criticize Or Make Any Attempt To Judge My Daughters Or Say Anything About Them.”

Finally, Ric Flair addressed how his words were being interpreted publicly, calling for more accuracy and a shift in tone around how his comments are reported. He made it clear he just wants to move past all this.

“Number Four- I Wish We Could All Just Put Everything Behind Us, And Please Don’t Report Something On Me Unless It’s 100% True. Thank You! May We All Continue To Be Successful, And For So Many Of Us As We Grow Older, There May Be No Tomorrow. May Peace And Friendship Be With Us All. Let’s Go Back To Being The Brotherhood That We Were. That Was So Sacred At One Time!”

This clarification comes after Flair’s original appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, where he admitted he wasn’t a fan of Charlotte’s WrestleMania 42 match and suggested she belongs back in the singles title picture — even referencing her past rivalry with Rhea Ripley as an example of her best work.

Now, Flair’s message is clear: he supports Charlotte’s current direction, even if he still believes her best work comes in singles matches. This flips the story — from criticism to clarification — with Flair trying to put the focus back on support instead of controversy.

Do you think Ric Flair’s clarification changes how his original comments should be viewed, or did his initial remarks still come off too harsh? Drop your thoughts below.