Ric Flair recently had a public argument with a restaurant in Florida. He claimed to spend $1,500 and take photos with fans but was then asked to leave. This led to a heated exchange with the kitchen manager.
The Restaurant Incident
A video of the incident went viral, causing a stir among wrestling fans. Flair even threatened to sue the restaurant.
In the midst of this drama, WWE’s official Twitter account tried to promote a show about Ric Flair’s rivalry with Dusty Rhodes. However, fans trolled the account by referencing the restaurant incident instead.
In an attempt to capitalize on Ric Flair’s name recognition, WWE’s official Twitter account promoted an episode of their show “WWE Rivals,” focusing on the legendary rivalry between Flair and Dusty Rhodes.
Unfortunately for WWE, the timing backfired spectacularly. Instead of generating excitement for the show, fans trolled the account mercilessly.
Many comments referenced the restaurant incident, hijacking the promotion and highlighting the negative publicity surrounding Flair. This social media brawl shows the power of online communities and how quickly a celebrity’s reputation can be tarnished.
