WWE News: Top AEW Star and WWE Legends at Ric Flair's birthday bash ahead of RAW (Video)

What's the story?

Ric Flair just turned 70 and was surprised with a birthday bash in Atalanta, GA ahead of his return to WWE RAW tomorrow night. Flair's birthday was a star-studded and emotional event attended by a number of legends from the world of pro wrestling and sports in general.

In case you didn't know...

Ric Flair is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, if not THE greatest. The 'Nature Boy' is a 16-time world champion, a record only equalled by John Cena and his legacy is proudly carried on in WWE today by his daughter Charlotte who is one of the top stars in WWE's women's division.

The heart of the matter

Ric Flair's birthday in Atalanta was attended by a number of pro wrestling legends including Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat, Edge, Triple H and Shane McMahon. All Elite Wrestling star and WWE legend Chris Jericho was also at the party.

A quick trip to Atlanta for Ric Flair’s surprise 70th birthday party. The guest list includes Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Triple H, Shane McMahon, Charles Barkley, Todd Gurley, Evander Holyfield, Dennis Rodman, Chris Jericho, The Nasty Boys, Brad Nessler and like everyone else. pic.twitter.com/AcmyG4Ducx

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 22, 2019

The Rock's mother Ata Johnson was also present and you can check out this video of Charles Barley helping Ric Flair open a present from her below:

Charles Barkley helping Ric Flair open a present from The Rock’s mom. pic.twitter.com/19YLTGRmEp

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019

Basketball legends Charles Barley and Dennis Rodman was also present. Another sporting legend who was at Flair's birthday was boxer Evander Holyfield.

Ric Flair gave an emotional 30-minute long speech during the party and you can check out the last part below:

Ric’s speech literally went 30 minutes. Here’s the end of it. pic.twitter.com/OkLVj6myXp

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) February 23, 2019

What's the story?

Ric Flair will return to WWE RAW tomorrow night to celebrate his birthday. Don't be surprised if Becky Lynch attacks Ric Flair at one point in her continuing feud against Charlotte Flair, who took her spot at WrestleMania last week on RAW.

That decision was made by WWE CEO Vince McMahon who said he didn't like Becky's attitude and suspended her for 60 days.