Ric Flair clarifies he’s not suing son David over ‘Flair’ trademark dispute
Ric Flair has been posting to social media recently, upset over the alleged use of his “FLAIR” trademark.
On Friday, in a since-deleted post on X, Flair wrote:
“Unfortunately, There Is Someone That I’m Very Familiar With Using My Own Trademark FLAIR. I Would Like Anyone Who Is Using My Trademarks- Which Are Impossible To Own And I Own Mine, To Know That I’m Well Represented By A Reputable $1000 Per Hour Attorney That Makes A Living Suing People That Abuse My Trademark. You Know Who I’m Talking About. I Hope You Can Clear This Up By Monday, And If We Can’t Resolve This Issue, Read The Penalties.”
Following Flair’s post, it was speculated online that Flair could be referring to his son David Flair, whose real name is David Fliehr. A LinkedIn profile for David Fliehr lists him as a management team member at Green Flair Recycling.
In another since-deleted post on Saturday, Flair clarified that he will not be suing his son David. Flair advised his son to stand on his own two feet and also asked him not to sell one of his robes that Ric gave him during his career, as he noted one has already been sold, writing:
“I’m Obviously Not Suing My Son. Just Reminding Him That You Can’t Have The Best Of Both Worlds! Use Your God Given Name, Fliehr, Which Isn’t Worth A Cup Of Coffee. Or Your Wife’s Name, Who Has Had 3 Generations Of Success. Also, Please Don’t Sell My Robes That I Let You Use During Your Career As You Have Already Sold One. You’re 47 Years Old… Now Stand On Your Own Two Feet Please.”
David Flair wrestled with WCW from 1998 until the company closed in 2001. His contract was picked up by WWE following its purchase of the company, and David was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling until he was cut from the company in late 2002. While in WCW, he was a former United States Champion and once won the promotion’s tag team titles with Crowbar.
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