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AEW Superstar Andrade El Idolo faced his fellow wrestler Kenny Omega at AAA TripleMania XXIX in Mexico City. Andrade, who is considered one of the centerpieces of the AEW show, could not get over the line against Kenny Omega as the champ successfully retained his title against a confident El Idolo.

It turned out to be a great bout, but the wrestling world was not talking about the match. Instead, fans were surprised to see a certain 16 time WWE Champion at the ringside supporting Andrade.

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Andrade El Idolo thanks Ric Flair for being in his corner

Yes! WWE legend Ric Flair showed up at the TripleMania in Mexico City and stood in Andrade’s corner to support him for the match.

Ric Flair, who WWE recently released, is now a free agent and has the liberty to show up wherever he wants, Even then, nobody expected the Nature Boy to show up in Mexico City. After the match, Ric Flair took to Twitter to praise Andrade. Ric Flair said- “Being great is a family tradition, Andrade and Diamonds Are Forever!”

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El Idolo replied to Ric’s tweet as he thanked him for being in his corner for the match in his home country. He then added that he would take care of his pride and joy, mentioning Charlotte Flair. Andrade and Charlotte started their relationship back in 2019. After a year, the couple got engaged in January 2020.

Will Ric Flair end up in AEW?

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WWE releasing Ric Flair was huge breaking news. Flair, one of their longest-serving wrestlers, was reportedly unhappy with WWE regarding Charlotte’s booking.

Hence, it was the Nature Boy who specifically requested a release, and WWE granted him one. However, multiple reports suggest that the 16 time WWE champion could be on his way to WWE’s rival brand, AEW.

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Ric Flair will consider a move to AEW when he can do so legally. If AEW can somehow pouch Ric Flair, the fans would love to see an Andrade-Ric Flair combo at AEW. Andrade, who already has an Ex-WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero by his side, will have an enormous boost if he can have his future Father-in-law too.

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