Ric Flair issues apology to Ludwig Kaiser, wishes him ‘continued success’

Last week, Ric Flair said he had been blackballed from WWE after a confrontation with Ludwig Kaiser. Now he’s apologizing for what he said. 

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Flair claimed that WWE had banned him from WrestleMania appearances after he threatened Kaiser over the phone. He blamed Kaiser for the heat between his daughter Charlotte Flair and Kaiser’s then-girlfriend Tiffany Strattion. He also described Kaiser, a 35-year-old German, as a 24-year-old Englishman, and was surprised to learn he was still on the roster and wrestling in Mexico.

Flair has since apologized to Kaiser on social media. “I never implied that you couldn’t work, or didn’t have talent,” he wrote, identifying Kaiser by name. “I actually understand that you are doing really well with the Undertaker’s promotion.”

Undertaker has been working as a producer in AAA, the WWE-owned lucha libre promotion where Kaiser is starring as El Grande Americano.

“I am sorry that I got upset,” Flair continued. “I am naturally very protective of my daughters as I am sure as you grow older, you will be too. Continued success! I apologize for anything I said about you personally. It was not about your professional skill which I have heard is very good.”

Kaiser is set to face Original Grande Americano (Chad Gable) in a mask vs. mask match on May 30 at Arena Monterrey.