Ric Flair Unloads on Hannibal After False Hulk Hogan Death Rumor Backlash

Devon “Hannibal” Nicholson recently slammed Ric Flair online after Flair falsely claimed during a paid podcast appearance that Hulk Hogan had died from “street club drugs.” Hannibal accused Flair of knowingly spreading a fabricated story and trying to hide behind a weak apology once people called him out.

Hannibal said Flair openly admitted during the podcast that he “shouldn’t say this” before still making the false claim that Hogan had died, and then tried to soften the fallout when confronted. Hannibal described Flair as someone who invents stories for attention and money, specifically pointing to Flair’s false claim about being present the night Bruiser Brody was murdered. Hannibal criticized Flair’s apology to Hogan’s camp and said Flair was simply attempting to avoid legal consequences.

“In other words, let’s not dwell on my lies. Don’t sue me.”

He also pointed out that Flair’s habit of embellishing stories stretches back years, noting previous shoot interviews where Flair falsely claimed he witnessed Brody’s death firsthand.

“Not only does he lie saying that he was there when Brody was killed, which he wasn’t, but he said that Brody had put Invader in the hospital for a whole month just before that.”

Hannibal accused Flair of rewriting real events for personal gain and attention, reaffirming his belief that Flair “lies constantly” in public-facing interviews.

That’s where today’s update comes in. On November 7, 2025, Flair fired back—aggressively. Instead of clarifying anything or addressing Hannibal’s accusations, Flair posted a scathing message publicly mocking him:

“I’m Sorry Hannibal Or Whatever The F Your Name Is Because No One Cares And No One Ever Will. Someone Sent Me This, And I Thought I Would Give You A Clue About How You’re Perceived By The General Public. These Are Not My Words, These Are Comments About Your Laughable Opportunity To Be Anything But Full Of Shit. I Actually Have More Information, But I’ll Save You From The Embarrassment. Have A Great Weekend; Hope You’re Watching Football Like I Am. FYI- 2,000 Followers, You’re Such A Stud!”

Attached to Flair’s post was a message describing Hannibal as someone who has never reached the status he seeks in wrestling. It positioned Flair as a generational industry figure whose presence transcends wrestling circles, while portraying Hannibal as a grinder who never rose above mid‑level notoriety. The attached write‑up stated:

“Ric Flair didn’t just become a star — he became the standard, a global icon… immortalized as a cornerstone of the business, while Nicholson is still fighting to earn a seat at a table Flair built.”

So instead of responding to accusations about false death claims or alleged storytelling fabrications, Flair shifted directly to belittling Hannibal, his career stature, and even his follower count. Flair made sure the message was clear: he considers Hannibal irrelevant and unworthy of acknowledgment—aside from this purposefully humiliating response. Whether this strategy quiets the criticism or fuels it remains to be seen.

What do you think about Ric Flair firing back at Hannibal? Did he shut things down, or did the message come across as deflective and petty? Share your thoughts below and let us know how you see this feud escalating.