Ric Flair Gets Real About Using Cannabis to Replace Xanax

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is no stranger to making headlines, and his latest revelation is no exception. In a recent interview with Joel Torres for Contralona, Flair got candid about his journey to better health and how cannabis played a key role in helping him kick a dependency on Xanax.

Reflecting on his experience, the 16-time World Champion revealed, “I was approached about [Ric Flair Drip] two years ago about doing this. I had smoked marijuana a lot as a kid, but then I got asthma, so I quit smoking during my career.” Flair explained that after overcoming his asthma, he began experimenting with cannabis again later in life.

He emphasized that it was the edibles, not smoking, that truly changed things for him. “The edibles got me off Xanax. I highly recommend it,” Flair shared, adding, “It has to be done the right way. You just can’t stop taking Xanax.” His comments highlight the potential of cannabis products as a safer alternative to pharmaceuticals when approached responsibly.

Ric Flair has been vocal about his partnership with Ric Flair Drip, a cannabis line he launched in collaboration with Mike Tyson’s Tyson 2.0 brand. The Nature Boy’s journey into the cannabis industry has been both a personal and professional success story, blending his iconic persona with a cause he believes in.

As Flair continues to thrive post-wrestling, his endorsement of cannabis as a tool for mental and physical wellness sheds light on how attitudes toward the substance are evolving—especially among high-profile figures.