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New participants added to Bunkhouse Battle Royal at Ric Flair’s Last Match

Posted on by Ian Carey

James Storm, Crimson, and Crowbar have been added to the lineup for Ric Flair’s Last Match. 

Starrcast announced on Thursday that Storm, Crimson, and Crowbar have both been added to the Bunkhouse Battle Royale. 

Later on Thursday, Starrcast would also reveal that AAA’s Kommander, Sinn Bodhi, Big Damo, Rickey Shane Page, and Brian Myers have been added to the match as well. 

Starrcast announced on Friday that Kal Herro, Wolfie D, and Gringo Loco have been added to the match as well. 

Ric Flair’s Last Match will take place on Sunday, July 31 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. It will air live on FITE TV as part of Starrcast V. The lineup for the show is as follows:

  • Ric Flair & Andrade El Idolo vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal (w/ Karen Jarrett)
  • Impact World Champion Josh Alexander defends against Jacob Fatu
  • Impact Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Deonna Purrazzo and Rachael Ellering in a three-way match
  • Ricky & Kerry Morton (w/ Robert Gibson) vs. Brian Pillman Jr. & Brock Anderson (w/ Arn Anderson)
  • Jonathan Gresham vs. Alan Angels vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Nick Wayne
  • Rey Fenix vs. Laredo Kid vs. Taurus vs. Bandido
  • The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
  • Killer Kross (w/ Scarlett Bordeaux) vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
  • Clark Connors vs. Ren Narita
  • The Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) vs. The Briscoes (Jay & Mark Briscoe)
  • Bunkhouse Battle Royal: Bully Ray, James Storm, Crimson, Crowbar, Kommander, Sinn Bodhi, Rickey Shane Page, Big Damo, Brian Myers, Kal Herro, Wolfie D, Gringo Loco

Ric Flair reveals he has plantar fasciitis, Charlotte will attend ‘Last Match’

Posted on by Ian Carey

Ric Flair is dealing with plantar fasciitis but does not expect it to affect his performance later this month in Nashville. 

Dave Meltzer reported on Monday’s edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that Flair is dealing with a foot injury. Flair then appeared on Busted Open Radio on Tuesday and revealed that he is dealing with plantar fasciitis. 

“I’ve got plantar fasciitis, if I’m pronouncing that correctly, on the bottom of my foot. Other than that, I am perfect but that damn thing is sore as shit. I’m at the doctor right now,“ Flair said.

Plantar fasciitis is a disorder that impacts the connective tissue that supports the arches of the feet. It is known to cause pain when walking. 

Flair does not believe the plantar fasciitis will impact him during the match, however. 

“I would just deaden it if I had to, you know me, but it affects me daily. It’s hard running the ropes with that damn center of your foot,” he continued. 

Flair also spoke about his daughter Charlotte attending his last match. 

“She’ll be there but I don’t know whether she’ll be on camera or not,” Flair said. “Absolutely, she will be there. She wouldn’t miss that. I don’t think she’d miss it even if Andrade wasn’t involved, she just might not be on camera.”

Ric Flair’s Last Match will take place on Sunday, July 31 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. It will air live on FITE TV as part of Starrcast V. The lineup for the show is as follows:

  • Ric Flair & Andrade El Idolo vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal (w/ Karen Jarrett)
  • Impact World Champion Josh Alexander defends against Jacob Fatu
  • Impact Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Deonna Purrazzo and Rachael Ellering in a three-way match
  • Ricky & Kerry Morton (w/ Robert Gibson) vs. Brian Pillman Jr. & Brock Anderson (w/ Arn Anderson).
  • Rey Fenix vs. Laredo Kid vs. Taurus vs. Bandido
  • The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
  • Killer Kross (w/ Scarlett Bordeaux) vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
  • Clark Connors vs. Ren Narita
  • The Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) vs. The Briscoes (Jay & Mark Briscoe)
  • Bunkhouse Battle Royal

‘Ric Flair: The Last Match’ docuseries to premiere July 11

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A 3-part documentary series on Ric Flair’s Last Match will begin airing next week. 

The first episode will premiere at RicFlairsLastMatch.com at 6:05 p.m Eastern time on Monday, July 11. It will then be available on FITE TV beginning on Wednesday, July 11. The 3-part series will continue to air on Mondays and Wednesdays leading up to Flair’s final match on July 31 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. 

The series will be narrated by Hootie & the Blowfish singer and Grammy Award-winner, Darius Rucker. It will “gives viewers unprecedented access to the 16-time World Heavyweight Champion and global icon as he gears up to walk the aisle one final time.” 

“I’ve had the bright lights on me my entire career, so it’s only fitting I bring the cameras along as I get ready to do it one last time,” said Ric Flair. “I’m putting everything I have into this last match, and I want the world to see it! WOOOOO!”

“I’ve had the absolute privilege of being with Ric during some of the most legendary runs of his career,” Jim Crockett Promotions President, David Crockett. “This series is going to give fans a real perspective of what Ric’s career has meant to my family and the entire wrestling business. And it’s going to show the love and drive Ric is bringing to his final match.”

“Ric Flair: The Last Match is one of the most unique and in-depth shows that we have had the honor of producing,” said Michael Weber, Chief Operating Officer at FITE. “Whenever you are working with a legend like Ric Flair, you need to bring your best, and I am extremely proud of the effort our team put in to making this series happen.”

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Impact Knockouts title match set for ‘Ric Flair’s Last Match’ event

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The Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship will be on the line at “Ric Flair’s Last Match.”

It was announced today that Jordynne Grace will defend her Knockouts title against Deonna Purrazzo and Rachael Ellering in a three-way match on the undercard for “Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match.” The event is taking place as part of Starrcast V in Nashville on Sunday, July 31.

Grace won the Knockouts Championship in a Queen of the Mountain match at Slammiversary this past Sunday.

This is the second Impact title match that’s been confirmed for the “Last Match” event. Josh Alexander is also set to defend his Impact World Championship against MLW’s Jacob Fatu.

“Ric Flair’s Last Match” was originally set to be held at the Nashville Fairgrounds but has been moved to the larger Nashville Municipal Auditorium. The pay-per-view will be available to watch live via Fite TV.

Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match (Sunday, July 31) —

  • Ric Flair’s last match (match to be announced)
  • Impact World Champion Josh Alexander defends against Jacob Fatu
  • Impact Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace defends against Deonna Purrazzo and Rachael Ellering in a three-way match
  • The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)

NJPW Music City Mayhem announced for Starrcast V weekend

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NJPW has announced an event for Starrcast V weekend in Nashville. 

Starrcast and NJPW have announced Starrcast V for Saturday, July 30 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Nashville Fairgrounds. The show will air live on FITE TV. 

No matches or talent have been announced for Music City Mayhem as of yet. Tickets for the event will go on sale Monday, June 27 at 10 a.m. Central time, with ticket prices ranging from $35-$149. 

It is unclear at this point whether the event will be an NJPW Strong taping, or an event with main roster NJPW talent, similar to Windy City Riot and Capital Collision held earlier this year.

July 30 is the same day that WWE SummerSlam will be held in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. 

Starrcast V will run from July 29-July 31 at the Fairgrounds, with the weekend capped by the Ric Flair’s last match event on Sunday, July 31 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.  

Two matches announced for ‘Ric Flair’s Last Match’ event

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Jim Crockett Promotions and Starrcast have announced two matches for the undercard of Ric Flair’s Last Match. 

Impact World Champion Josh Alexander will defend his title against Jacob Fatu on the show. A match pitting The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) and The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) was announced by Conrad Thompson as well. 

Starrcast would later reveal that NJPW will take part in the event as well, although it is not clear in what capacity the promotion will be involved.

A press conference for the event was held in Nashville on Thursday with Flair, David Crockett, Jeff Jarrett and Nashville Deputy Mayor Brenda Haywood in attendance. Further details regarding Flair’s match on the show were not revealed, however. 

Flair was asked if he was able to drop any hints as to who might be in the ring with him that night. 

“I can’t because I’m not booking it. I’m truly not. My heart is invested in this and I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” Flair responded. 

He was also asked what he would look for in a potential opponent. 

“Someone that can wrestle, that can work. Doesn’t have to be a big name, doesn’t have to be anybody, just somebody who can work.”

“There’s a lot of talent out there that should be wrestling and they are not, who knows why?”

It was also revealed that in honor of his son Reid, Flair’s retirement robe will be raffled with proceeds benefiting The First Step Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping people recover from addiction. 

Nashville Deputy Mayor Brenda Haywood announced that July 31 will officially be “Ric Flair Day” in the city.

Ric Flair’s Last Match will take place Sunday, July 31 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium as part of Starrcast V. It will air live on FITE TV. 

  • Ric Flair’s last match
  • Impact World Champion Josh Alexander defends against Jacob Fatu
  • The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edward)

Paige announced for Starrcast V

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Paige will make her first post-WWE appearance at Starrcast V next month.

Starrcast announced that Paige (advertised under the name Saraya) will be appearing at the convention, which will take place on July 29-31 at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Tennessee. Additionally, she will be holding a stage show called ‘Saraya: Turning the Page’.

“She signed a major contract at the age of 18,” Starrcast wrote on Twitter regarding the stage show. “At 21, she became the first #WWENXT & youngest ever Women’s Champion. Her first night on #WWERaw, she won the #WWE Diva’s Championship. Now… what’s next for @RealPaigeWWE?”

Paige announced earlier this month that WWE would not be renewing her contract once it expires on July 7. She had not appeared on WWE television since 2020, and had not wrestled since late 2017, when she suffered a neck injury. She has not been cleared to return to the ring since.

It was announced earlier today that Paige will also be at World Association of Wrestling’s Fightmare IV event in Norfolk on October 15. WAW was founded by Paige’s parents, Ricky and Saraya Knight.

Ric Flair’s ‘last match’ moving to bigger venue

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Ric Flair’s “last match” is being moved to a bigger venue.

It was announced via Sports Illustrated today that “Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match” will now be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. The show is taking place on Sunday, July 31 and will air live on Fite TV.

With the event originally set to be held at the Nashville Fairgrounds, tickets sold out in under 24 hours after going on sale last month. Tickets that have already been purchased will be honored in the same location at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

Additional tickets for the show will go on sale this Friday at noon Eastern time.

“The Nashville Municipal Auditorium’s 9,000-seat capacity nearly triples the Fairgrounds,” Sports Illustrated wrote. “Interest to see the 73-year-old Flair wrestle another match necessitated the change in venue, which is remarkable considering Flair’s opponent—or opponents if this is a tag, which is expected—has yet to be announced.”

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This will be the first time Flair has wrestled since 2011.

Original plans called for Flair to team with FTR against Ricky Steamboat & The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express in a six-man tag team match at July’s event, but Steamboat said that he declined an offer to participate in the match.

The Nashville Municipal Auditorium was the host of the final match in Flair and Steamboat’s famed 1989 trilogy.

“Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match” is taking place in conjunction with Starrcast V in Nashville. There will be an undercard for the show, but those matches also have yet to be announced.

Mike Tyson off The Roast of Ric Flair due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

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Mike Tyson won’t be participating in “The Roast of Ric Flair” after all.

Just one day after the boxing legend was announced for the event, Tyson’s representatives told TMZ Sports that Tyson won’t be appearing at The Roast of Ric Flair. Tyson is off the event due to “unforeseen circumstances.”

“Due to unforeseen circumstances Mike will not be participating in the roast,” their statement said.

TMZ Sports noted that Tyson’s representatives didn’t wish to elaborate further.

In addition to Flair and Tyson being friends, it was announced this March that the two were partnering together for Ric Flair cannabis products to be marketed by Tyson’s “Tyson 2.0” company.

The Roast of Ric Flair is taking place at Starrcast V in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, July 29. The event will air live as a pay-per-view via Fite TV.

Diamond Dallas Page and Eric Bischoff are among those who will be roasting Flair.

Starrcast V will culminate with Flair’s “last match” being held in Nashville on Sunday, July 31.

Mike Tyson announced for Roast of Ric Flair at Starrcast V

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Mike Tyson will “roast” Ric Flair later this summer. 

As first reported by TMZ, Tyson has been announced for The Roast of Ric Flair on July 29. The event will take place from the Nashville Fairgrounds as part of Starrcast V. Flair’s “last match” is scheduled for two days later on July 31 from the same venue. 

Diamond Dallas Page and Eric Bischoff are also confirmed for the roast. 

Flair and Tyson announced a business partnership back in March. The legendary boxer’s company, Tyson 2.0, plans to market Flair-themed cannabis products in legal markets across the United States. 

“The last weekend in July is going to be Ric’s swan song in a professional wrestling ring, so what better way to send him off before his final match than giving him a proper roast,” Starrcast promoter Conrad Thompson said. “Ric’s career has transcended professional wrestling and made him a pop culture icon. You’ve seen his influence everywhere from sports to hip hop. He’s done it all, except get roasted by some of his dearest friends and the most talented comedians in the world. That all changes on July 29th.”

Four Horsemen reunion announced for Starrcast V

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The Four Horsemen will reunite at Starrcast V this summer.

A stage show with Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, Lex Luger, and JJ Dillon has been announced for Starrcast V. The reunion will take place on Saturday, July 30.

The reunion is being advertised as the first and last time this group of Horsemen will ever be on stage together. They will discuss their faction and the Jim Crockett Promotions era.

Conrad Thompson wrote: “Another stage show was announced for @StarrcastEvents! We will have this group of Horsemen together for the first time and the last time talking about the Jim Crocket Promotions era! Don’t miss the best photo-op EVER for this group on July 30th! Wait until you see the set!”

Flair also tweeted:

Starrcast V is being held at the Nashville Fairgrounds from July 29 through July 31. The first night of the convention will feature “The Roast of Ric Flair.” On July 31, Flair will return to the ring for his “last match.”

Ricky Steamboat says he declined offer to face Ric Flair in ‘last match’

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Ricky Steamboat won’t be wrestling on “Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match.”

Recent reports suggested that Flair and Steamboat would be on opposing sides of a tag team match on the July 31 show. Dave Meltzer commented that the rumor was Flair and FTR would team up to take on the Rock N Roll Express and a partner. During a recent Highspots Auctions signing, however, Steamboat revealed that he turned down an offer to be in the match. 

“I was approached and [I’ve] given it some really serious thought,” Steamboat said. “A lot of respect for the guy in the ring. Both of us are night and day when it comes to stuff out of the ring.”

“I thought about it for a week and just recently declined on it. I know when I wrestled Jericho at WrestleMania 25 and then we had the return match at Backlash in a singles. At 69, and I know it’s a six man tag and I can get a little this and that in, but with all due respect to our fans, I want them to remember me that last time I was in there with Jericho when they chanted, ‘You still got it!’ I don’t want to scar that phrase.” 

“It would be a great payday, sure, but I don’t want them thinking ‘maybe he should have stayed retired,'” Steamboat continued. 

“Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match” is scheduled as part of Starrcast V on July 31 from the Nashville Fairgrounds. 

‘The Roast of Ric Flair’ announced for Starrcast V

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Another event involving Ric Flair has been confirmed for Starrcast V in Nashville.

It was announced today that “The Roast of Ric Flair” will take place at the Nashville Fairgrounds on Friday, July 29. The event will be available to watch live as a pay-per-view via Fite TV.

The Nashville Fairgrounds is also set to host what’s being promoted as Flair’s “last match” on Sunday, July 31. It’s expected that Flair will team with FTR against Ricky Steamboat & The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express in a six-man tag match.

“The last weekend in July is going to be Ric’s swan song in a professional wrestling ring, so what better way to send him off before his final match than giving him a proper roast,” Conrad Thompson said. “Ric’s career has transcended professional wrestling and made him a pop culture icon. You’ve seen his influence everywhere from sports to hip hop. He’s done it all, except get roasted by some of his dearest friends and the most talented comedians in the world. That all changes on July 29th.”

Thompson runs Starrcast and is also Flair’s son-in-law.

A roast of Flair was scheduled to take place at Starrcast II in May 2019, but the roast had to be canceled when Flair couldn’t attend the convention due to health issues he was dealing with.

Tickets to the roast and PPV pre-orders will go on sale this Friday at noon Eastern time.

Starrcast V is taking place in Nashville on the same weekend as WWE SummerSlam. The convention runs from July 29 through July 31.

Ric Flair returning to the ring for ‘last match’ this July

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Ric Flair’s final match will take place on July 31 from Nashville. 

After reports came out recently that Flair was training for an in-ring return, the 73-year-old confirmed to ESPN that his final match will take place on the last night of Starrcast V from the Nashville Fairgrounds. The event will be titled “Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match” and will stream on FITE TV. 

“I’m going to walk that aisle one last time to prove once and for all that to be the Man, you’ve got to beat the Man,” Flair said in a statement.

His opponents and possible teammates for the match have not been officially confirmed. According to our own Dave Meltzer, however, Flair could potentially team with FTR against the Rock N Roll Express and a partner on the show. 

“He told me it was a secret but the rumor has it, Ric Flair and FTR against The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express and somebody,” Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio. 

“The Rumors Are True! I’m Going To Walk That Aisle, Style And Profile, One Last Time! July 31st! Nashville, Tennessee! Jim Crockett Promotions!” Flair tweeted about his return. 

Starrcast V will take place July 29 to 31 from the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Starrcast V announced for WWE SummerSlam weekend in Nashville

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Starrcast V has been announced for SummerSlam weekend. 

As first reported by Sports Illustrated, Conrad Thompson’s convention returns July 29 to 31 from the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee. WWE’s SummerSlam will take place July 30 from nearby Nissan Stadium. 

“Pre-pandemic, we had hoped to do another Starrcast in Chicago in 2020, but the stars just didn’t align,” Thompson said. “So it makes sense to bring it back, especially with a stadium show nearby—but this time, with a few twists that I think everybody is going to enjoy.”

This will be the fifth Starrcast convention dating back to the original held in The Hyatt Regency Chicago over All In weekend in 2018. 

Panel discussions have been a highlight of previous events and Thompson says those will return in 2022, with participating names being announced in the near future. 

“You’re going to hear from some names we haven’t heard from in quite a long while,” he continued. “And there will be some others who we may be hearing from for the last time. We’ll start all of those announcements next week.”

Starrcast will be partnering with Thuzio, the owners of FITE TV, to stream the event.

This will be the first Starrcast since November 2019 and Thompson says they aim to make it a special experience. 

“We’re so excited to see so many familiar faces and get everyone back together, especially after these past few years,” said Thompson. “People from all over the world are coming to support wrestling, and we’re going above and beyond to make this special.”