Ric Flair issues statement regarding the death of former WCW owner Ted Turner
It was reported by CNN.com that Ted Turner, founder of CNN and former World Championship Wrestling owner, has died at the age of 87. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair issued the following statement regarding Turner’s death via Twitter/X…
“So sorry to hear about the passing of the great Ted Turner. He was the man who created cable before cable was cool. He founded CNN, and look at what it has become today. He wasn’t afraid to take risks and rolled the dice on big ideas.
He also won the America’s Cup in sailing. His office reportedly looked like a Hall of Fame, including a picture of him and Khrushchev. On top of all of that, he created so many opportunities for wrestlers because of his love for wrestling.
Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for the memorable personal times that we spent together.”
So Sorry To Hear About The Passing Of The Great Ted Turner! The Man That Created Cable Before Cable Was Cool! He Created CNN And Look At It Now! He Rolled The Dice And Wasn’t Afraid Of Taking Risks. He Won The America’s Cup For Sailing! His Office Looked Like The Hall Of Fame… pic.twitter.com/wttiSQEdWC
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 6, 2026