AEW President Tony Khan claims that Ric Flair is not being paid by the company

While speaking to NYPost.com, AEW President Tony Khan discussed Ric Flair being part of the company as part of Sting’s retirement tour. Khan stated the following…

“We’re not paying Ric Flair; Ric Flair is essentially paying us. We’re getting paid by Wooooo Energy for all of his appearances, so we’re collecting revenue from them.”

It was also noted that according to Khan, Flair’s inclusion didn’t influence how long Sting planned on wrestling for. Khan said the following about Sting’s retirement…

“It will be something really special to see if he can continue the unbeaten run if he makes it Revolution unbeaten and if he does will somebody be able to take it away from him in that moment and it will be a very dramatic thing. Will somebody make their name at the expense of Sting in his last match? No matter what happens, the goal has always been to get Sting out healthy and happy after everything he’s done for AEW and pro wrestling.”