Today would have been Reid Flair’s 37th birthday—a day that brings both remembrance and reflection for the Flair family. The son of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, Reid was a promising second-generation wrestler before his life was tragically cut short in 2013 due to a drug overdose at just 25 years old.
To honor her brother’s memory, Charlotte Flair took to social media with a simple but heartfelt tribute. She shared an image of Reid draped across the top turnbuckle in his wrestling gear, letting emojis speak where words might fail.
Among those offering their support was WWE Superstar Natalya, who responded by sending love to Charlotte and her family.
Ric Flair’s Tribute: A Nod to WCW History
Ric Flair also honored his son’s memory, posting a clip from WCW Monday Nitro, featuring a young Reid getting the best of WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff.
For those who may not know, Reid had been following in his father’s footsteps, wrestling in various promotions, including a tour with All Japan Pro Wrestling. But despite his potential, struggles with substance abuse prevented him from joining WWE, with Triple H later revealing in Ric Flair’s 30 for 30 documentary that Reid was denied a developmental deal twice due to failed drug tests.
Reid’s Name in WWE Storylines: The Controversial Promo
Even two years after his passing, Reid’s memory became an unexpected and controversial part of WWE programming.
During the feud between Charlotte Flair and Paige (now AEW’s Saraya), WWE aired a promo in which Paige took a jab at Charlotte’s late brother, a move that left many fans stunned. The backlash was so intense that WWE had to issue a statement clarifying that Charlotte had personally approved the mention. Reports even suggested that it was Charlotte’s idea to bring Reid into the storyline.
A Legacy Remembered
Though his career was tragically brief, Reid Flair’s influence on his family—and wrestling—remains strong. Every year, tributes like Charlotte’s remind fans of the young man who dreamed of following his father’s path, and the loss that is still deeply felt.
Today, wrestling fans remember Reid Flair, the youngest of the Flair dynasty, gone too soon but never forgotten.