Ric Flair’s last match was a celebration and an end to an iconic career that spanned five decades. WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker was present to witness the final match of The Nature Boy.
Taker came to the show with his wife Michelle McCool and their daughter, Kaia Calaway. The Calaway family enjoyed the match besides Mick Foley and Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart.
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The Undertaker is one of the closest friends of Ric Flair. The Deadman made his presence felt to witness The Nature Boy to figure-four his opponent before hanging up his boots.
FITE shared the video of Taker being at the Jim Crockett Promotions: Ric Flair’s Last Match. In the tweet, they highlighted The Undertaker being in attendance.
The Undertaker is here tonight! #RicFlairsLastMatch pic.twitter.com/czP0sYMO1I
— FITE (@FiteTV) August 1, 2022
After the match, Flair walked to The Phenom and hugged him. Taker whispered some words in his ears and congratulated him on retirement.
This was the first major appearance of The Undertaker outside WWE in another promotion in over 30 years. Prior to signing a contract with Vince McMahon Taker wrestled at USWA, WCW, and NJPW and spent the entire next three decades in WWE.
Furthermore, everyone was shocked to watch Taker at the show. It shows how much The Phenom is close with Flair. He wanted to witness the final match of one of the greatest wrestler LIVE.
Fans surprised to see The Undertaker at Ric Flair’s last match
The Undertaker is one of the most iconic characters of all time in WWE. Moreover, he is still signed with WWE under a non-wrestling contract. However, he came to watch Ric Flair’s last match at the arena, as he was in Nashville for his own show on Friday.
It surprised the fans to see Taker along with his family to witness the final match of The Nature Boy. They shared their reactions on Twitter.
Damn, a lot of legends in one shot. 💪
— Sir Lee of Covington (@justaworkinguy) August 1, 2022
Nothing but respect for The Undertaker and Ric Flair
The fact that The Undertaker is in ringside for this show, it talks about the respect of Taker to Flair. #RicFlairsLastMatch
— J (@JesusLRdz) August 1, 2022
Nothing but respect for The Undertaker & Ric Flair!!!#RicFlairsLastMatch pic.twitter.com/CPmQ409jsq
— Xylot Themes (@XylotThemes) August 1, 2022
Taker being savage.
That is tremendous! Love Taker mimicking the throw off the HIAC. 😂 he is a hilarious deadman
— Jared Aviet (@TheRaginAsian92) August 1, 2022
This was great to see. 👍
— Sofia (@sofdlovesbsb) August 1, 2022
Looks like DDP behind them to the right….
— BGD (@bgd99) August 1, 2022
Pretty surreal seeing the Undertaker and @RealMickFoley ringside for #RicFlairsLastMatch
— johnhgentry (@johnhgentry1) August 1, 2022
The Phenom had a fanboy moment at the show.
It’s 2022. Ric Flair and Jeff Jarrett are in a main event with The Undertaker and Mick Foley in the front row. You love to see it. #RicFlairsLastMatch pic.twitter.com/a7fKTHxNQD
— Robby Steven (@RankingsRs) August 1, 2022
The Undertaker and Mick Foley at #RicFlairsLastMatch pic.twitter.com/W0kgLGMyky
— Dylan (@SuzukiGun01) August 1, 2022
The Deadman was also present at Flair’s first retirement show
The wrestling world saw The Undertaker at the JCP: Ric Flair’s Last Match. He came to watch his friend lace his boots for one last time and step into the ring. However, this is not the first time Taker was present at Flair’s retirement show.
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A few years back in 2008, WWE had a farewell show for Ric Flair on the RAW after WrestleMania. Furthermore, all the superstars were present while the show aired. However, Taker came out when RAW went off air and paide his respect to the greatest career of Ric Flair.
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