In an interview with Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post, Tony Khan revealed the profound significance of Flair’s involvement. Sting holds Flair in the highest regard, crediting him with a substantial portion of his storied career and expressing deep loyalty to his longtime friend. Khan also noted that Flair’s presence had brought in a lucrative sponsorship deal for AEW.

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