Ric Flair and Mark Madden Have Twitter Feud Over Madden’s Departure From Podcast

Ric Flair and Mark Madden spent their Sunday fighting on Twitter after Madden made the announcement he was departing Flair’s podcast. Flair pulled the old, ‘you didn’t quit, you were fired’ routine.

Madden’s initial tweet read: “I am leaving the @FlairUncensored podcast effective immediately. It’s not a good fit for me, especially scheduling the prep &taping during my jam-packed work week. Thx to @RicFlairNatrBoy &
@PodHeat for the opportunity &for understanding.”

Flair replied: “Love & Appreciate You @MarkMaddenX, But Actually, I Relieved You Of Your Duties! Best Of Luck With Your Work! I’ll Be Back & Better Than Ever Next Monday! Going Home To My Son In Law @HeyHeyItsConrad!”

Things only went downhill from there. Eventually, Madden accused Flair of drinking constantly and being out of touch with the current wrestling product. Flair, meanwhile, accused Madden of trying to ride his coattails. You can see the entire exchange below.

I am leaving the @FlairUncensored podcast effective immediately. It’s not a good fit for me, especially scheduling the prep &taping during my jam-packed work week. Thx to @RicFlairNatrBoy & @PodHeat for the opportunity &for understanding.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 27, 2022

Love & Appreciate You @MarkMaddenX, But Actually, I Relieved You Of Your Duties! Best Of Luck With Your Work! I’ll Be Back & Better Than Ever Next Monday! Going Home To My Son In Law @HeyHeyItsConrad! https://t.co/O10esiWAlX

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) March 27, 2022

Ok. That’s true. And now, soon, I can tell the whole real story. Like how we lost the deal with Podcast One. Love& appreciate you, too, but hey…as long as we’re telling the truth. Truth is always good, right? Watch this space. https://t.co/lGt3aAQTWB

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 27, 2022

And BTW, you didn’t have the balls to tell me you were firing me. You said the podcast was cancelled, period. Your son-in-law had to tell me the truth. Why couldn’t you just let it go? Why couldn’t you just be a friend after 35 years? https://t.co/lGt3aAQTWB

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 27, 2022

Ric one week: “I want the podcast to be current!” Next week: “Who’s Jay White? Never heard of him!” FFS. https://t.co/lGt3aAQTWB

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 27, 2022

Mark, It’s So Sad. You’ve Been Telling Everyone For 30 Years That I’m The Greatest Wrestler Ever. Quit Trying To Get The Rub That Made You Who You Are! Look Forward To Hearing You On The @PatMcAfeeShow, Oh Wait, Sorry, He Cancelled You Too! Just Be Happy & Enjoy Life! https://t.co/AS2xXyZERs

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) March 27, 2022

Have another drink. God gave you the gift of life a few years back, &you thank him by getting ***t-faced every single night like you are right now. You are the greatest wrestler ever. What you’ve become is sad. https://t.co/uY1DCrsKLC

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022

Listen…I am so sorry it came to this. But I’m not the reason it came to this. I took the high road& he just couldn’t do that. He lied to me, then embarrassed me. ***k that. I don’t give a ***k who he is.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022

I’ve got 5 DMs from wrestlers using words like “petty” and “pathetic.” And not in reference to me.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022

So Sad! I’m Sorry You Feel That Way! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/bsdliKHy8l

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) March 28, 2022

Have another drink. You’ll feel better. https://t.co/6cSi3y1Cc0

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022

Will try to stop& take a deep breath. For now. But all Ric had to do is NOTHING. Doing NOTHING is win-win.

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022

He was never my friend. He actually said that tonight in a phone msg. https://t.co/T4lHcqxtaj

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022

Ric was planning to work at AEW ‘til the Dark Side ep. Not sure what Tony Khan thought. Khan doesn’t talk to Ric now. Disinvited Ric from his b’day party. https://t.co/QfAArF7mUW

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) March 28, 2022