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The Ric Flair era has ended in WWE.

Four months after getting one of the biggest send-offs in wrestling history at Wrestlemania 24, the 16-time world champion has left World Wrestling Entertainment and, with it, his role as “goodwill ambassador” for the company.

The official announcement from WWE headquarters last Sunday night was short and sweet. “WWE and Hall of Famer Ric Flair have mutually agreed to contractually part ways.”

Flair’s official statement also was straight and to the point.

“WWE and I parted on the best of terms. This gives me the chance to pursue new opportunities … corporate speaking engagements, product sponsorships, autograph shows for my loyal fans (who made me what I am today) and film and television roles. My agent and I are very excited about what the future holds.”