Plans for Ric Flair to make an AEW television return were reportedly scrapped

The January 4th 2025 edition of AEW Collision is scheduled to take place at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC. Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com noted the following in regards to the event…

“PWInsider.com is told that at one point, Ric Flair was scheduled for the taping but is no longer expected to appear. We are told the role was ‘a cameo.’ The Rock N’ Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, will instead fill the role of local legends returning to The Queen City this weekend. The Express are also expected to appear at another future AEW event in the weeks to come.”

While appearing on The Five Star Podcast, Flair seemingly confirmed that he won’t be at Collision. Flair stated the following when asked if he would be making an appearance…

“Not myself physically but our company is. They are doing a phenomenal job.”