Ric Flair Issues Challenge To Hulk Hogan Ahead Of WWE SmackDown Event

Flair claims he's feeling as healthy as ever.

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If you're a fan of the WWE, then you're probably well aware that the season premiere of SmackDown is going down tonight and for the first time ever, it will be broadcast on Fox. Fans are excited to see how the show is going to go and what kind of cameos will make their way to the screen. Even The Rock recently announced he would be back in the ring and WWE-heads couldn't be any more over the moon.

It appears as though one of the sports' biggest legends is prepared to make a bit of a comeback as well. During an interview with TMZ, Ric Flair seemed as chipper as ever and was quick to issue a challenge to none other than Hulk Hogan.

"I'm cleared for anything," Flair said when asked about his recent health problems. "I could be in the main event [Friday] night. It could be me and [Steve Austin] or me and The Rock or it could be bigger than all of that with me and Hogan. Tell Hulkamania that I'm in town and we're not drinking, we're fighting."

The prospect of these two fighting tonight is a bit of a longshot but if you're a longtime WWE fan, you can't help but cross your fingers at this point.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.