MASSIVE setback for WWE as 16-time World Champion shakes hands with AEW

AEW has evidently scouted another one of the big WWE talents. Following the incoming of Rated R Superstar Adam Copeland, known as Edge in the glorious squared circle of WWE, the promotion has brought in the most successful champion of its rival brand. Yes, it is the 16-time World Champion- not John Cena.

3 things you need to know

• Ric Flair becomes All-Elite
• Flair is AEW's biggest-ever signing since Adam Copeland
• Ric Flair is a 16-time World Champion in WWE and has been been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

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Ric Flair becomes All-Elite

This week, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair made his presence in the AEW ring. He was the surprise that Tony Khan teased to shun Sting. It is a massive setback for the WWE, as Ric Flair is perhaps the biggest name in the company.

Ever since its emergence, AEW has become a popular harbor for the many rising talents, and legends who have already achieved an extent in the WWE ring. From Dean Ambrose becoming Jon Moxley to CM Punk ending his long absence from the ring, AEW has been the bearer of all of that, and now with the arrival of "The Dirtiest Player in the Game" it has once again communicated that they can bring in anyone in the ranks.

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How can WWE counter?

While Ric Flair wasn't a regular on either Raw or SmackDown, thus, it may not hurt WWE in the ratings as it may hurt in the heart. Yet, to showcase their competitive move they can bring in Goldberg, or can give a TV run to the entertaining Stone Cold Steve Austin. Hell Yeah! vs LA Knight Yeah!, what do you say?