Ric Flair’s Cryptic Tweet Triggers False Ricky Steamboat Death Speculation

Ric Flair caused major confusion and concern on February 6 after posting what many fans took as a eulogy for fellow wrestling legend Ricky Steamboat.

The wording of Flair’s tweet left people wondering if “The Dragon” had passed away—but he’s alive and well. Flair shared a stylized photo of himself and Steamboat from their prime and wrote:

“We were an era that was lost but not forgotten… Because we were the best, back then and even now… Thanks for the memories ❤️ Ricky Steamboat 2-6-26 WOOOOO!”

The emotional message, combined with the specific date and past-tense tone, immediately led fans to believe Flair was mourning Steamboat. The post triggered widespread concern across social media, with many asking if something had happened to the WWE Hall of Famer.

PWInsider later confirmed that Ricky Steamboat is completely fine. There’s no health scare, no tragedy—just a case of Ric Flair being Ric Flair with a dramatic tribute that sounded far more serious than intended.

Flair has not yet clarified the tweet, but the good news is clear: Steamboat is alive, healthy, and not the subject of any emergency.

Did Ric Flair’s post throw you off too? Were you one of the fans who thought Steamboat had passed away? Share your reaction in the comments—we want to hear how you read it.

Did Ric Flair’s tweet make you worry for Ricky Steamboat at first? Or did you take it as a tribute from one GOAT to another? Let us know what you thought in the comments below.