Ric
Flair has never been one to back down from a business
opportunity and make a name for himself. The 16-time
World Champion is now moving into the cannabis industry.
The
Nature Boy has proclaimed himself as a true advocate
for cannabis and has thanked Mike Tyson for it. Flair
has aligned himself with the Baddest Man on the Planet
to partner with his newly launched cannabis brand
Tyson 2.0 as the acquisition of a majority stake in
Ric Flair Drip, Inc. was announced on Thursday.
The
WWE Hall of Famer took to his social media to share
a photo of himself with Tyson and promote the partnership.
Thanks
To @MikeTyson And Tyson 2.0, I’ve Become A True
Cannabis Advocate And Enthusiast. Tyson 2.0 Products
Make Me Go “WOOOOO!”, And Soon My Fans Everywhere
Can Get In The Ric Flair State Of Mind – Limousine
Riding, Jet-Flying, Feeling Good, And “WOOOOO!”
@ChadBronstein @Aloumis"
The
allegiance between the two legends is strategic for
both as Tyson's cannabis company acquires Flair's
likeliness and trademarks to launch strains and edible
products.
Media
Mike
Tyson’s ‘Tyson 2.0’ cannabis company
has acquired a majority stake in Ric Flair Drip, Inc
and will now release a new line under the Flair name.
This will allow Tyson 2.0 to assume control of Flair’s
trademarks and intellectual properties. The plan is
to release new cannabis flower and edible products
with the name soon.
Strategic
Alliance with Ric Flair, 16 Time World Heavyweight
Wrestling Champion Establishes Tyson 2.0 as Leading
Cannabis Brand Powerhouse
ORANGE
COUNTY, Calif., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —
Tyson 2.0, legendary boxer, entrepreneur and cannabis
advocate Mike Tyson’s newly launched cannabis
company, today announced the acquisition of a majority
stake in Ric Flair Drip, Inc., the 16 time World Heavyweight
Wrestling Champion’s business entity with an
aim to launch a second celebrity cannabis line in
its portfolio furthering their house of brands strategy.
Tyson
2.0’s strategic alliance with Ric Flair, popularly
known as “Nature Boy,” enables the company
to assume control of Ric Flair’s trademarks and
intellectual properties to launch cannabis flower
and edible products under the Ric Flair brand name
in the near future.
Launched
in October 2021, Tyson 2.0 brings to market innovative,
high-quality, Tyson-branded cannabis products known
for purity, precision, and wide accessibility to consumers
nationwide. Co-founded by Mike Tyson as Chief Brand
Officer and Chad Bronstein as Chairman, and led by
Adam Wilks, Chief Executive Officer – the company
partners with world-class cannabis retailers and leading
multi-state operators to provide a suite of products
designed to reach consumers in legal markets.
“Thanks
to Mike Tyson and Tyson 2.0, I’ve become a true
cannabis advocate and enthusiast. I am thrilled to
partner with a long time friend and fellow warrior
whom I greatly admire and respect,” said Ric
Flair. “There are a lot of synergies between
me and Mike – we’ve both had many ups and
downs, but we keep going at life. With Mike’s
passion for cannabis, Chad and Adam’s industry
knowledge, I look forward to creating cannabis products
that will appeal to my national fanbase. Tyson 2.0
products make me go ‘WOOOOO!’, and soon
my fans everywhere can get in the Ric Flair state
of mind – limousine riding, jet-flying, feeling
good, and ‘WOOOOO!'”
Tyson
2.0’s latest venture with Ric Flair establishes
the Company as a leading celebrity cannabis brand
powerhouse. Since its launch in October 2021, the
company continues to execute its nationwide growth
strategy bringing Tyson 2.0 branded products to consumers
and fans nationwide. Through licensing, cultivation
and agreements, Tyson 2.0 products are available across
dispensaries and retail locations across the states
of Colorado, California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and
Michigan with plans to expand nationally and internationally.
“For
the last fifty years, Ric has been synonymous with
high impact, high energy experiences,” said Chad
Bronstein, Co-Founder and Chairman, Tyson 2.0. “Similar
to how we rolled out Tyson 2.0, Ric Flair cannabis
products will reach nationwide distribution through
our robust network of industry partners. With flower
strains named after Ric’s iconic sayings like
‘limousine riding’ and ‘jet-flying’,
we aim to honor Ric’s energy and share it with
his fans.”
Bronstein
continued, “Tyson 2.0 is establishing itself
as a cannabis marketing and celebrity licensing powerhouse.
Our aim is to bring more celebrity brands to market
in the coming months.”
Ric
Flair will be featured in the seventh episode of Peacock’s
first ever WWE original series, WWE Evil which begins
streaming exclusively on Peacock starting Thursday,
March 24. The eight-part docuseries, created and hosted
by John Cena, the first-ever original from WWE Studios
takes an unprecedented look inside the psyche of the
most diabolical antagonists in WWE, unveiling rare
behind-the-scenes details from some of the biggest
names in the industry and their impact on mainstream
culture.
For
more information on Tyson 2.0, visit Tyson20.com.
Tyson 2.0-branded merchandise is available for purchase
at shoptyson20.com.
Flair
wrote on Twitter: “Thanks To @MikeTyson And Tyson
2.0, I’ve Become A True Cannabis Advocate And
Enthusiast. Tyson 2.0 Products Make Me Go “WOOOOO!”,
And Soon My Fans Everywhere Can Get In The Ric Flair
State Of Mind – Limousine Riding, Jet-Flying,
Feeling Good, And “WOOOOO!” ”
Mike
Tyson will present the TNT Championship at AEW
Double Or Nothing - 14th May 2020
Tyson
in for a massive payday, media exposure and website traffic boom says Media Man
agency; Tyson Ranch brand already gets a
lift; Hot Boxin' even hotter
Wrestlers,
boxers, sports fans and general public already buzzing; Could lead to another
boom period in pro wrestling, even "in these times"
President
Donald Trump behind a rebound on wrestling, boxing and MMA sector; Is Covid-19
the biggest over exaggeration of a new story aka "beat up" in world
history?
Likely
to help sell even more Jim Ross books and BBQ
sauce!
This
week on the ultra hip and cool AEW Dynamite show, it was announced that boxing
living legend “Iron” Mike Tyson will be appearing at AEW's long awaited
Double Or Nothing. You read correctly. Pumped!
Tyson
will present the TNT Championship to either Cody Rhodes or "The Murder Hawk"
Lance Archer. Tyson is a life-long pro wrestling fan and has appeared on WWE presentations
a few times over the decades including at their showcase event WrestleMania.
Tyson
was scheduled to appear as a special referee on the then WWF's The Main Event
broadcast via NBC in 1990 but plans were canned out after losing to Buster Douglas
in Japan.
In
1998, Tyson was one of the key factors for WWE’s turn of fortune verses World
Championship Wrestling when he was involved in a storyline with DX and "Stone
Cold" Steve Austin. He has also made cameo and guest hosting appearances
on WWE TV in recent years.
Tyson
has gotten himself into great shape of late as this Facebook and various social
media footage has shown and has teased returning to do exhibition boxing matches
for charity.
Should
all go well with the AEW appearance he very well could be welcome back - at the
right price (which appears to be a well well guarded secret at present). Likely
only a couple of people in the world know the figures involved at that would include
Tyson, Cody Rhodes, Tony Khan (All Elite Wrestling president) and the respective
accountants.
All
Elite Wrestling could do with a secret weapon and heat seeker, and by all accounts
"Iron Mike" sure fits the bill.
The
Media Man agency expects this development to see a massive spike in AEW ratings
leading into the event as well on main event day which is due to be broadcast
on both FITE TV and Bleacher Report Live.
Pro
wrestling fans have been looking for some extra excitement and additional star
power, and this development sees All Elite Wrestling over delivering.
Back
to Stamford, Connecticut and New York now to see if there's any return fire or
in the powers that be are just playing it cool. Could be something in the wind
for the likes of Hulk Hogan, John Cena, or even an up and coming major talent
like Matt Riddle. Time to unleash "The Beast" Brock Lesnar again soon.
Let's the friendly wrestling wars continue. Folks, stay turned. You won't want
to miss a moment of the action.
