Ric Flair, the legendary “Nature Boy” and WWE Hall of Famer, is reportedly taking legal action against digital talent agency FAM Networks. According to a lawsuit obtained by The Independent, Flair signed a contract with FAM Networks just 14 minutes after receiving it, without legal representation. The lawsuit claims that the agreement unfairly granted FAM extensive rights over Flair’s name, image, likeness, voice, social media accounts, and commercial identity. The complaint alleges that FAM exploited Flair’s need for help managing his digital presence by presenting a complex document he couldn’t fully understand, misleading him about legal counsel, and securing a perpetual license to his identity without proper consent.
Flair told The Independent he wants to “bury” FAM Networks, stating that he has lost at least $250,000 in revenue from the deal and is fighting to reclaim control over the brand he built over decades. Efforts to contact FAM Networks have been unsuccessful, with messages to multiple departments going unanswered.
The contract in question was signed in December 2025. Flair claims that FAM took control of his Facebook page, locking him and his team out, and that the company knew he had no legal counsel despite including a clause saying otherwise. The agreement apparently included promises for speaking engagements, appearances, and joint projects expected to bring in six-figure monthly revenue, which Flair argues were contractual commitments rather than mere hopes. However, Flair’s lawsuit alleges FAM failed to deliver on these obligations, instead profiting around $20,000 monthly from monetizing his Facebook presence.
Flair is asking the court to void the agreement, restore control of his Facebook page, declare that FAM has no rights to his likeness, and demand a full accounting of all earnings generated in his name. He is also seeking a minimum of $10 million in damages. No trial date has been announced yet.
This is Flair’s second high-profile lawsuit in recent years, following a $50 million federal case against former Carma HoldCo Inc. executives and associates, where Flair and Mike Tyson accused them of racketeering and fraud.
Fan Take: This case highlights the increasing importance of digital rights management for wrestlers and fighters, whose likenesses carry massive value beyond the ring. A win for Flair could set a precedent protecting athletes from predatory contracts and ensure they retain control over their own brand, which is vital as the sport embraces digital media and merchandising.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
