Gainesville, Florida – The ongoing saga between wrestling legend Ric Flair and Piesanos restaurant has taken a new turn as details of a recent altercation have emerged. Following a video leak showing Flair being asked to leave the establishment due to an incident involving a bathroom encounter, both parties have shared their sides of the story.
In an interview with the local paper, Flair recounted the events that led to his confrontation with Piesanos’ staff. According to Flair, a kitchen manager intruded on his privacy in the restroom, leading to a heated exchange. Flair explained, “I’m like, I don’t shake hands or take photos in bathrooms. Any man that goes into a bathroom knows you can see into the stall. I said, ‘Get your a— off there, I need to use the restroom.’”
The situation escalated when a female employee allegedly confronted Flair and accused him of inappropriate behavior. Flair vehemently denied the accusations, stating, “I’m not going to tolerate that and you wouldn’t either … That’s a pretty offensive remark.”
The tension reached a boiling point when Flair approached the restaurant’s manager, resulting in the now-viral video of the incident. Flair expressed his frustration, insisting that he had done nothing wrong. He explained, “I’ll be quite honest with you, I was pissed because I didn’t do anything wrong. It’s my word against the kitchen employee and it makes no sense. I admit to everything I said. I have no problem with it because I was mad.”
Piesanos co-owner Jerry Roberts stood by the decision to ask Flair to leave, emphasizing the importance of treating their team with respect. Roberts stated, “It was really a matter of principle on how our team was treated and no matter how much money someone’s willing to spend, if they’re not going to treat our team with respect, we just felt like that was the right thing to do.”
In response to the incident, Flair hinted at the possibility of legal action against Piesanos or even purchasing the restaurant and rebranding it as “Ric Flair’s Italian Bistro.” The controversy between Flair and Piesanos continues to unfold, sparking debate and discussion among fans and observers.