REID FLAIR, 25-YEAR-OLD SON OF RIC FLAIR, PASSES AWAY

Reid Flair, the 25-year-old son of legendary wrestler Ric Flair, has been found dead on Friday, according to multiple sources.  Details concerning his passing have not been disclosed.

With his background, Flair was hailed as future wrestling star dating back to high school as he was an accomplished amateur wrestler who achieved numerous awards. His career, however, was sidetracked in 2009 due to a slew of personal issues, including an arrest that found him in possession of black tar heroin.

Following a hiatus from the squared circle, Reid made his in-ring debut for All Japan Wrestling in January, replacing his sick father in a tag team match due to the WWE Hall of Famer suffering a blood clot in his leg. Last month, Reid competed in All Japan’s Excite Series tour, wrestling undercard tag team matches. On March 15, Flair wrestled his first singles match in All Japan, causing Yasufumi Nakanoue to submit with the Figure Four Leglock.

In recent months, there was talk of Reid joining WWE developmental along with his sister, Ashley (NXT Diva Charlotte). WWE did take a look at him, but he was never signed to a contract.

He was scheduled to make independent appearances in Maryland this weekend with his father.

The wrestling world is expressing its shock and support for the Flair family on Twitter in response to the tragic passing of 25 year old Reid Flair. Here are some tweets:

Jim Ross        
@JRsBBQ
"Words cannot express our emotions re: death today of Reid Flair the 24 year old son of Ric Flair. Condolences to the Flair family. So sad."
9:52 PM - 29 Mar 13

Kurt Angle      
@RealKurtAngle
"To Ric flair and His family, I'm So Sorry for the Loss of Reid, Ric's Son. You Were family to Me. GOD Bless You Ric! I Love U"
5:50 PM - 29 Mar 13

Rowdy Roddy Piper        
@R_Roddy_Piper
"My heart is with Ric and Reid Flair today! Reid was my son too!"
6:34 PM - 29 Mar 13

Eric Bischoff        
@EBischoff
"Heavy heart. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to Ric Flair and family at the passing of Reid Flair. Such a sad day."
5:51 PM - 29 Mar 13

TAZ        
@OfficialTAZ
"Extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Reid Flair. My deepest Condolences to the Ric & his family."
10:18 PM - 29 Mar 13

Bray Wyatt 
@WWEBrayWyatt
"God, be with the Flair family on this day of mourning. I'll always remember the good times buddy. R.I.P Reid"
6:08 PM - 29 Mar 13