The Nature Boy Ric Flair is currently in Orlando, Florida today with WWE Diva Maria, making promotional appearances booked by World Wrestling Entertainment. So take that for what it is worth regarding his situation with WWE.
People have asked Ric Flair about his relationship status with WWE and his response is that he is still with the company and they are working a storyline out. When asked about retiring, Flair was non-committal, which could mean that the original WrestleMania 24 retirement plans could be on hold.