Wrestling legend Ric Flair, the iconic 16-time world champion, is facing a storm of criticism from fans after a series of poorly executed personalised video messages were unearthed online. The 'Nature Boy' has been accused of appearing intoxicated and delivering shockingly offensive content to paying customers on the celebrity shout-out platform Cameo.
Viral Video Reveals Shocking Rant
The controversy erupted when a video from April 2025 went viral on social media. A customer had paid nearly $1,000 for a message for their brother's bachelor party, providing clear notes for Flair to follow. In the resulting clip, Flair, seemingly recording from a bar, slurred his words and read the instructions verbatim. He then launched into an expletive-filled tirade, questioning why the groom would get married, calling it "the worst possible commitment you can do." The customer's review stated the gift became "the worst thing he's ever been gifted."
A Pattern of Disappointing Reviews Emerges
Following the viral post, fans flocked to Flair's Cameo page, discovering a pattern of similar negative reviews dating back to 2020. Multiple customers complained that Flair was "visibly drunk," put in minimal effort, and simply read their prompts word-for-word while sometimes being out of frame. One November review lamented paying $600 for a video where a mispronounced name and a lacklusteread of instructions were the result.
Lucrative Side Hustle Overshadowed
Despite the flood of recent criticism, it is important to note that the overwhelming majority of Flair's Cameo reviews remain positive, with some fans even enjoying his unfiltered, seemingly indulgent style. The platform has been exceptionally lucrative for the Hall of Famer; he revealed in 2023 that he had earned nearly $700,000 from it, a figure likely to have grown significantly since. However, the recent revelations have cast a stark light on the experiences of those customers who felt short-changed by the wrestling icon's approach.
The incident raises questions about celebrity accountability on paid content platforms and has undoubtedly tarnished the experience for a segment of Flair's devoted fanbase who expected more for their considerable investment.
