Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was left in tatters by a New York Post article after he was seen not wearing a mask despite the COVID-19 pandemic raging in Georgia.
In fact, Flair’s wife, Wendy Barlow, is currently sick with the virus, Flair told The Post — just days after photographers spotted him at a Georgia Starbucks drive-through Friday without a mask.
My wife does [have the virus]… we live in a 5,000 square foot home. I live in the basement. She lives upstairs on the third floor and she got sick.”
The Hall of Famer hung up before The Post could ask questions about the Starbucks run, and when probed further via text message, he insisted his “health is excellent,” denying a report he tested positive for it Wednesday.
Flair has battled numerous health issues in recent years. At times, the wrestling and sports entertainment universe has feared for the “Nature Boy’s” life.
Not wearing the mask, was surprising given how strongly Flair has come out in favor of being safe during the pandemic.
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This also won’t help business on Ricflaiship.com, where an assortment of gaiter masks are offered for purchase.
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— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 12, 2020
Now, that’s quite the heel turn — swerve — from the self-proclaimed “Dirtiest Player in the Game.”