WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair then appeared on Tuesday’s edition of Busted Open Radio and revealed that he is dealing with plantar fasciitis. He said that he does not believe that this will cause any issues for him during his match. However, he did go on to say that it it does affect him daily, and that it’s hard running the ropes with the center of his foot.
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder which impacts the connective tissue supporting the arches of the feet. It has been known to cause pain when walking. continued.
Flair said that his daughter, WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair will be attending his last match. He said he doesn’t know if she will appear on camera or not.
Conrad Thompson also appeared on Tuesday’s edition of Busted Open Radio to announce that a Bunkhouse Battle Royal has been added to the card for Ric Flair’s Last Match. It was also noted that Bully Ray is the first entrant for the battle royal.
Below is the updated card for Ric Flair’s Last Match PPV, that will air live on PPV from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Sunday, July 31 as part of Starrcast V.
-Ric Flair & Andrade El Idolo vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal (w/ Karen Jarrett)
-IMPACT World Championship Match: Josh Alexander defends against Jacob Fatu
-IMPACT Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace defends against Deonna Purrazzo and Rachael Ellering in a three-way match
-Ricky & Kerry Morton (w/ Robert Gibson) vs. Brian Pillman Jr. & Brock Anderson (w/ Arn Anderson)
-Rey Fenix vs. Laredo Kid vs. Taurus vs. Bandido
-The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
-Killer Kross (w/ Scarlett Bordeaux) vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
-Clark Connors vs. Ren Narita
-The Von Erichs (Marshall & Ross Von Erich) vs. The Briscoes (Jay & Mark Briscoe)
-Bunkhouse Battle Royal