06/07/2026
“One Last Ride Under the Crockett Banner…”
This wasn’t just Ric Flair’s Last Match. This was a love letter to a lost era of wrestling. A night built not just around one man — but around a whole promotion that helped define a generation: Jim Crockett Promotions.
In 2022, Conrad Thompson brought together stars from AEW, Impact, NJPW, MLW, and more — but at the core of it all was a nostalgic resurrection of the Crockett brand. The set design? Modeled after the old World Championship Wrestling TV tapings. The graphics, the music, even David Crockett himself at the desk — every inch of this event felt like stepping into a time machine.
And then, the Nature Boy.
At 73 years old, Ric Flair walked the aisle one last time — flanked by Andrade El Idolo, opposite Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t perfect. But it was his. Bloodied, exhausted, draped in the old robe — Flair gave fans closure on his own terms.
Behind the scenes, the show drew a legitimate sellout at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium, doing over $400,000 at the gate, plus a massively successful FITE pay-per-view buy rate.
More than numbers, though — this was a moment. A gathering of legends. Bret Hart in the crowd. Mick Foley. The Undertaker. DDP. Booker T. Tony Schiavone calling the action. Jim Crockett Promotions — reborn, if only for one night.
📸 This incredible photo set captures that energy — from the build to the bell — and it comes courtesy of Chuck Coates. RIP Chuck Coates.
Chuck was more than a contributor. He was one of us. A veteran of the ring himself, Chuck wrestled across the country and remained a trusted figure in the business. We lost him last year, but he will always be honored and remembered on this page.
Much respect, Ric & Chuck.
— Steve Stasiak
Founder, Book Pro Wrestlers
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