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8:12 PM EST
The NWA, which is trying to make a comeback starting this Saturday at
Phillips Arena with a Hall of Fame Ceremony they thought they could build on WWE
contracted talent Ric Flair, has issued a press statement regarding WWE pulling
Flair from the event.
Sources have confirmed World Wrestling Entertainment pulled Flair from the
event because they did not want Flair to appear inside a wrestling ring, nor
have Flair appear on any DVD release. Obviously, that was the intent of the NWA,
and WWE interceded and put a stop to the appearance.
The NWA released the following statement:
UPDATE ON 2008 NWA HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
Ric Flair, part of the
2008 NWA Hall of Fame class, will unfortunately not be present to receive this
honor on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. World Wrestling
Entertainment, which has a contractual relationship with Flair, will not permit
Flair to attend the ceremony.
"I am deeply sorry that Ric will not be in
Atlanta for the Hall of Fame ceremony", said NWA Executive Director Robert K.
Trobich. "Ric was very honored to be recognized by the NWA and wanted to be in
Atlanta to thank his fans. Unfortunately, the WWE refused to allow him to be
there. It is truly a sad action on their part, as the main people injured by the
WWE's seeming petulance is the wrestling fans. Nonetheless, Ric Flair was a
legend in the NWA long before the WWE was anything other than a regional
promotion in the northeast. As such, Ric will still be a member of the 2008
class. He has earned that honor, and we intend to bestow it upon him", said
Trobich.
The 2008 NWA Hall of Fame will commence on Saturday June 7, 2008
at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Tickets for this event are on sale at
ticketmaster.com or the Philips Arena box office.
We will keep you up to date on any further
developments.
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