Nick Aldis, the General Manager of WWE's SmackDown, paid tribute to Ted Turner, the former owner of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), who passed away at the age of 87. Aldis took to social media to share a classic photo of Turner with wrestling legend Ric Flair, stating, "I love this iconic photo of Ted Turner with Ric Flair. From all accounts, Ted Turner had a genuine love for wrestling and stayed the course on it even when his executive team largely held disdain for it." Aldis, who has not competed in a match since 2023, was introduced as SmackDown GM in 2022 and has had a successful in-ring career, winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship twice. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre has expressed a desire to face Aldis in a match on WWE television, stating that he believes it should be an unsanctioned bout. As the wrestling community mourns Turner's passing, Aldis's tribute reflects the deep connection many have to the wrestling legend's legacy.