Ryan Clark confirmed yesterday that over the weekend Ric Flair's representatives informed event promoters that Flair had parted ways with WWE. The promoters are now saying Flair is available for appearances.

Flair had been unhappy about having to cancel numerous events due to WWE. He had wanted to attend conventions and that sort of stuff but it was very restricted on what he could do which didn't make him happy. WWE cancelled an appearance by him this weekend in Niagara Falls as well.

WWE announced the release on their website Sunday:

WWE and Hall of Famer Ric Flair have mutually agreed to contractually part ways. After an extraordinary career Ric has chosen to pursue opportunities outside of WWE.

Meanwhile, Ric Flair released the following statement:

"WWE and I parted on the best of terms. This gives me the chance to pursue new opportunities...corporate speaking engagements, product sponsorships, autograph shows for my loyal fans (who made me what I am today) and film and television roles. My agent and I are very excited about what the future holds!"

Wrestling promoters interesting in booking Flair should contact his agent, Elaine Gillespie. She also coordinates bookings for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper as well as SmackDown announcer Mick Foley. Here is her contact information and e-mail address for promoters interesting in booking the one and only Ric Flair.

ELAINE GILLESPIE
THE GILLESPIE AGENCY, INC.
Advertising/Media/Public Relations
Booking for Wrestling Legends Mick Foley, Roddy Piper and Ric Flair
3007 Millwood Avenue Columbia, SC 2920
803-779-2126 BookRic@thegillespieagency.com

Her agent has also set up a page on Facebook.com for him, so that will be his "official website." His agent plans on posting his event schedule on the page. You can reach Flair's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ric-Flair-The-Nature-Boy/27336722640. You can also find the page by typing in "Ric Flair, The Nature Boy".