Industry Reacts To Reid Flair's Passing, WWE Releases Statement
- WWE issues this statement on their website regarding the passing of Reid Flair earlier today: "WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Reid Flair, son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. Our deepest condolences go out to the Flair family and friends."
- Many stars took to their Twitter to react to Reid's untimely passing. Here are some of their messages:
Dixie Carter: "Devastated to hear about the passing of Ric Flair's son, Reid. Please join all of us at TNA in praying for Ric & his family at this sad time"
Roddy Piper: "My heart is with Ric and Reid Flair today! Reid was my son too!"
Sean Waltman: "So very sorry to Nature Boy Ric Flair & his family. No matter what differences we ever had, my heat hurts for him so bad right now."
Kurt Angle: "To Ric flair and His family, I'm So Sorry for the Loss of Reid, Ric's Son. You Were family to Me. GOD Bless You Ric! I Love U"
Eric Bischoff: "Heavy heart. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to Ric Flair and family at the passing of Reid Flair. Such a sad day."
The Miz: "Been on a flight all day just heard about the passing of Reid. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ric Flair and his family."
Jim Ross: "Words cannot express our emotions re: death today of Reid Flair the 24 year old son of Ric Flair. Condolences to the Flair family. So sad."
Mick Foley: "My heart goes out to the family and friends of Reid Flair. I can't imagine the grief they are going through at this time. So young. So sad."
Gregory Shane Helms: "Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Reid Flair. So young. I can't imagine what Ric is going through.
The Iron Sheik: "I just hear the Reid Flair Ric son die. That break my heart. God bless him and his family forever"
Tara: "My condolences to the Flair Family. Reid was funny, talented and such a sweetheart. He will be truly missed."
Bobby Roode: "Saddened to hear about the death of Reid Flair. Thoughts and prayers go out to Ric Flair and his family."
Taz: "Extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Reid Flair. My deepest Condolences to the Ric & his family."
Matt Hardy: "Heard about the passing of Reid Flair-it's terrible & sad. My heart goes out to his family & especially his father, Ric Flair. Damn."
Road Dogg: "My deepest condolences to the Flair family! I pray for your strength at this difficult time in your lives. I pray y'all find some serenity."
Honky Tonk Man: "I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Reid Flair. My thoughts are with Ric and his family during this difficult time."
Howard Finkel: "My deepest condolences go out to the Flair family on their loss."
Gene Okerlund: "I want to extend my sympathy to Ric Flair and his family on the death of his son today. Reid Flair was only 25. Ric we're so sorry."
Michael McGillicutty: "Prayers for the Flair family today. Reid was a good man. Saddened to hear this news..."
Brooke Adams: "Everyone please take a moment to send out your prayers to the Flair family. RIP #REID!! God bless his family and loved ones. #PRAYERS RT"
Maria Kanellis: "So sad to hear about Reid Flair. My heart goes out to his family. It's so terrible when anyone that young passes."
Ted DiBiase ?Sr.: "Please pray for Ric Flair and his entire family at the loss of his son Reid. Very very sad."