The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Ric Flair was actually informed of the impending induction of the Four Horsemen into the WWE Hall of Fame this year after receiving a telephone call from Triple H; however, the Impact Wrestling tapings that Flair was at had already concluded by the time the initial video announcement aired on WWE RAW SuperShow.

Flair and a number of other TNA crew were at a bar watching the Alabama vs. LSU football game when Flair received a text message from WWE Talent Relations EVP John Laurinaitis informing him when the video would be airing. Upon viewing it, Flair was in tears as he told his fellow TNA co-workers that he was happy for the other Horsemen being inducted, then vowed that he would be in attendance at the induction ceremony alongside them. Flair also stated that he knew he may catch heat from TNA management about his intentions.

As of this report, Flair is still expected to appear at the ceremony.