Ric Flair Says He’s Not Renewing His Relationship with Former Wife Wendy Barlow

WWE Hall of Famer and former AEW personality Ric Flair claimed on Sunday on Twitter that it would only be a matter of time before his former wife and wrestling valet Wendy Barlow came “running back” to him.

“I Told You. It Was Only A Matter Of Time Until You Came Running Back!! At Least I Know I Am In Good Hands Because You Have Always Taken The Best Care Of Me Out Of Anyone In The Whole World. She Finally Figured Out There Is Only One Ric Flair And One James Bond, And Currently Ric Flair Is Available For Any Kind Of Action. Let’s See If Wendy Still Has It! LFG!”

In a follow-up post, Flair stated earlier today that he and Barlow are not renewing their romantic relationship, which had ended on amicable terms in 2024. Flair stated that Barlow has moved to the Tampa area where he lives but not to reunite with him and instead so that she will be able to take care of her parents who are currently in poor health.

“Wendy and I are not renewing a relationship. We are renewing a 34 year friendship. She has her own residence and I have mine. She is coming to Tampa primarily to take care of her parents, who are both in their 80s and not in good health. Wendy will continue to do what she does best, travel the world, and help people who are struggling in other countries. I’ll resume what I do and love most which is attending public events and signing autographs at meet & greets.

Please don’t turn something positive into something negative. If that’s all you have to do, find something better to do. The one part I am sure of, which she reminds me whenever we speak, is that she will always be there for me if I get sick again, and I was sick for two years! Her whole family took care of me. Find someone else to hate on! Wendy and I are good.”

Wendy And I Are Not Renewing A Relationship. We Are Renewing A 34 Year Friendship. She Has Her Own Residence And I Have Mine. She Is Coming To Tampa Primarily To Take Care Of Her Parents, Who Are Both In Their 80s And Not In Good Health. Wendy Will Continue To Do What She Does… pic.twitter.com/tUlr0XcCeL

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 10, 2026