Andrade El Idolo is proud that he'll be teaming up with Ric Flair in the legend's last match, and he's looking forward to showing the world how much he loves wrestling during the bout.
At Ric Flair's Last Match, Andrade and "The Nature Boy" will join forces to face Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. The contest will be Flair's first match since 2011, and he has been adamant that it will be the final time he laces up his boots.
Speaking with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Andrade, who is married to Charlotte Flair, made it clear that he is honored to have the opportunity to team up with his father-in-law in such a special match.
“I am proud to tag with Ric. I am looking forward to standing next to my father-in-law, and maybe we can even show the world a few new tricks," said Andrade.
Almost a year ago, at AAA TripleMania XXIX, Flair appeared at ringside to support El Idolo in his match against then AAA Mega Champion Kenny Omega. There, "The Nature Boy" delivered an unforgettable moment when he and Andrade chopped Omega. Flair then locked Konnan in the figure-four. Looking back on this remarkable night, Andrade noted that he couldn't have dreamed of the incredible scene.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that moment last summer. I had already made a name for myself in Mexico City with CMLL, and I was so focused on trying to prove myself in the states when we first met in WWE. Returning to Mexico City with the support of an international superstar, arguably the greatest of all time, that is something that never crossed my mind," he said.
Ahead of the tag team match on Sunday, Andrade made it clear that he aims to make his wife and his country proud, saying, “Ric could have chosen anyone to stand beside him for this big moment, and he chose me. Not only do I want to make my wife proud, but growing up as a third-generation luchador from Gomez Palacio, Durango in Mexico, I am also going to make my country proud. My father-in-law and I come from two different worlds, but our love for this business is the same. People will see that when we step into the ring on Sunday.”
Charlotte Flair recently described how she nixed Ric's idea of doing a dive to the outside during his last match. Her comments are available here.
Fans can check out the lineup for Ric Flair's Last Match by clicking here.