Ric Flair says health issues prompted public posts about trademark use
The 77-year-old wrestler posted and later deleted messages about the Flair name trademark. He later identified the posts as directed at his son and said he would not pursue legal action.
nypost.comWrestling performer Ric Flair posted three messages on social media Friday concerning use of the Flair name, which he stated he holds the trademark for. The messages were later deleted. Flair wrote that he was represented by an attorney charging $1,000 per hour and that the attorney sues people who misuse the trademark. He did not name the individual in the initial posts.
Family reference and clarification On Saturday, Flair confirmed the posts referred to his son David and stated he would not file a lawsuit. He added that the relationship with the person using the trademark ended nine years earlier. Flair wrote that the individual should use the surname Fliehr or a spouse's name and should not sell wrestling robes from an earlier career period.
He also stated the person is 47 years old and should operate independently.
Health statement In a later post, Flair said ongoing health issues explained his frustration and that he would focus on those issues. The post included an image taken outside a hospital and a screenshot showing a resting heart rate of 98 beats per minute.
The business referenced in coverage is Green Flair Recycling in Shelby, North Carolina. David Flair's professional profile lists him as a management team member at the company. Ric Flair did not name the company in his messages.
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