Question

Scott,

I just read in your recap of Clash III (and I believe that I've read it elsewhere) that Flair was rumored to jump to the WWF for SummerSlam '88. What is the story behind that?

Thanks.

– J

About what you'd expect. Crockett was in trouble and Flair wasn't getting along with Dusty, so Vince tried to sign Flair away and it didn't get that far. Unfortunately the WON archives only go back to 91 so I can't pull up the pertinent details at the moment, but someone else might remember the particulars. It wasn't like Flair was in imminent danger of jumping with the belt or anything, though.