Ric Flair pays tribute to Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael on AEW Collision

Ric Flair paid tribute to former Four Horsemen member Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael on Collision.

Tony Schiavone introduced McMichael’s wife Misty to the crowd, then Dean Malekno before introducing Ric Flair, making his first appearance in AEW since early 2024. Flair briefly spoke about McMichael, saying that he had fought ALS for six years and is now in heaven. He praised Misty for staying by Mongo’s side and essentially becoming a nurse to care for McMichael, who passed away on April 23 at the age of 67.

Tonight, we pay tribute to pro wrestler + Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Steve “Mongo” McMichael, alongside his wife Misty, @RicFlairNatrBoy, @TonySchiavone24 and Dean Malenko. pic.twitter.com/0djcI6SkvI

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 18, 2025

During the ceremony, AEW plugged the Les Turner ALS Foundation to support the prevention, treatment, and cure of ALS.

McMichael was best known for his football career, playing for the Chicago Bears and winning the Super Bowl during the 1985-86 football season. He was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2024. In pro wrestling, McMichael is best known for his run in WCW as a member of the Four Horsemen, winning the United States title before leaving the company in 1998.