Ric Flair has clarified his relationship with Wendy Barlow after sparking some confusion with a recent social media post.
Flair raised eyebrows on Sunday when he claimed that Barlow had come “running back” to him. The WWE Hall of Famer returned to social media on Monday to clarify that the two are not rekindling their romantic relationship, but instead renewing their longtime friendship.
Barlow has moved back to the Tampa area, where Flair also resides, primarily to help care for her parents, who are both dealing with health issues.
“Wendy and I are not renewing a relationship,” Flair wrote. “We are renewing a 34 year friendship. She has her own residence and I have mine. She is coming to Tampa primarily to take care of her parents, who are both in their 80s and not in good health. Wendy will continue to do what she does best, travel the world, and help people who are struggling in other countries. I’ll resume what I do and love most which is attending public events and signing autographs at meet & greets.”
Flair also pushed back against those putting a negative spin on the situation while noting that Barlow has continued to support him through his past health struggles.
“Please don’t turn something positive into something negative,” he continued. “If that’s all you have to do, find something better to do. The one part I am sure of, which she reminds me whenever we speak, is that she will always be there for me if I get sick again, and I was sick for two years! Her whole family took care of me. Find someone else to hate on! Wendy and I are good.”
Flair and Barlow’s history dates back decades, including their time together on WCW television when Barlow portrayed the maid character Fifi.
The two became engaged in 2016 and held a wedding ceremony in 2018, although they were never legally married. They initially split in 2022 before later reconnecting, with Flair announcing in 2024 that they had separated again.
Flair had previously been married four times before his relationship with Barlow.
Wendy And I Are Not Renewing A Relationship. We Are Renewing A 34 Year Friendship. She Has Her Own Residence And I Have Mine. She Is Coming To Tampa Primarily To Take Care Of Her Parents, Who Are Both In Their 80s And Not In Good Health. Wendy Will Continue To Do What She Does… pic.twitter.com/tUlr0XcCeL
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 10, 2026
