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According to a report from PWInsider , Ric Flair will be headed to RAW on Monday in Orlando, Florida.
While official reasoning hasn’t been given, the speculation is that he will be there to honor “Mean” Gene Okerlund, who sadly passed away Wednesday at the age of 76.
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“Mean” Gene and Ric Flair were very close in their careers. In WCW, Ric Flair would begin many promos with “Mean–Woo! by God, Gene!” Regarding Okerlund’s passing Ric said the following:
One Of My Closest Friends Since 1972 Until This Very Sad Day In 2019. Not Only The Greatest Voice And Personality In The History Of Announcing, But A Man Who Touched Everyone’s Life Who Were Fortunate Enough To Know Him. Rest In Peace Knowing No One Will Ever Replace You.
If true, Ric will join Hulk Hogan in appearing on Monday’s show to honor the legend of the microphone. Ric shared this clip of his famous WCW promo line:
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UNIONDALE, NY - JANUARY 24: The "Nature Boy" Rick Flair steps into the ring before his Heavy Weight bout against Road Warrior Hawk during the 1988 Bunkhouse Stampede on January 24, 1988 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Wrestler Ric Flair arrives at Sydney Airport on November 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Ric Flair looks on while awaiting the entrance of Hulk Hogan during the Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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