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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JULY 26: Professional wrestler Ric Flair of ‘ESPN’s 30 for 30: “Nature Boy”‘ speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JULY 26: Professional wrestler Ric Flair of ‘ESPN’s 30 for 30: “Nature Boy”‘ speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
WWE Legend Ric Flair has taken to social media to reveal an unfortunate parting with his wife, Wendy. It’s unknown exactly what sparked the marriage to end. Currently, Flair wants everyone to respect his family and his privacy.
Wendy Barlow and Flair organized a wedding ceremony in 2018. However, as per reports, Flair and Barlow both confirmed that it was just a ceremony and they never officially applied for a wedding license. Moreover, Barlow and Flair have been living separately for six months.
After Taking Some Time Apart, Wendy And I Have Decided To Go Our Separate Ways. Please Respect Our Privacy & Our Families During This Time! I Will Love & Cherish All Of Our Memories Together Forever, And I Will Forever Be Thankful For All She Has Done To Make My Life Better!
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) January 31, 2022
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“It was just a ceremony. We were never married.” H/t PEOPLE
Their marriage ceremony took place on the rooftop of the Pearl Hotel, located in Florida.
❤️ September 12, 2018 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QrKweUK9s5
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) September 13, 2018
Hopefully, Ric Flair and Wendy Barlow will take the time they need to heal from their separation.
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Ric Flair had been married four times before he married Wendy Barlow
Ric Flair’s first wife is Leslie Goodman. They married on August 28th, 1971. The duo had two children, Megan and David. The couple divorced in 1983.
Flair’s second wife is Elizabeth Harrell. They married in 1983 and had two children, Ashley (Charlotte Flair) and Reid. Tragically, Reid passed away in 2013 because of an overdose. Ric Flair and Elizabeth Harrell divorced in 2006.

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BREMEN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 10: Ric Flair and Charlotte during WWE Germany Live Bremen – Road To Wrestlemania at OVB-Arena on February 10, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Joachim Sielski/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Flair’s third wife is Tiffany VanDemark. They married on May 27th, 2006. Flair and VanDemark finalized their divorce in 2009.
Ric Flair’s fourth wife is Jacqueline Beems. They married in 2009. The couple filed for a divorce in 2012. It was finalized in 2014.
Finally, Flair supposedly married Wendy Barlow in 2018. Barlow and Flair had worked together in WCW, where she played the role of his maid.

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SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 05: Professional Wrestling legend Ric Flair poses for a photo during Emerald City Comic Con at Washington State Convention Center on March 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)
Out of Flair’s children, only Ashley (Charlotte Flair) has followed in his footsteps into professional wrestling.
Fans have trolled ‘The Nature Boy’ following the unfortunate announcement
After Ric Flair announced his separation from Wendy Barlow on Twitter, the fans took it upon themselves to troll him during this difficult phase of his life.
Which ones Wendy
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Wishing you both the best, but Mr Flair, you're becoming the Elizabeth Taylor of the wrestling world. Let's be clear Mr Flair, marriage is not for you! 🤔
— James Donnelly (@Jayke1981) January 31, 2022
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They're 3 constants death, taxes and Ric Flair paying alimony. pic.twitter.com/xQgkgalDhD
— 💀AJW💀 (@AJWRichman) January 31, 2022
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As of now, Flair has not made any further comments about his separation. However, he may open up about his struggles once he is ready to talk about them.
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