Ric Flair Names The Greatest Performers In Wrestling History - Wrestling Inc. (2024)

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Why is Rick Flair considered the greatest? ›

Flair's in-ring skill and technical prowess set him apart as a true master of the craft. Known for his exceptional athleticism and agility, Flair was renowned for his ability to deliver thrilling and often dramatic performances in the ring.

He retired at the age of 73, headlining the final match with his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo against Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. Comicbook reported that Flair suffered a heart attack during the match.

Fellow professional wrestlers Ric Flair and Buddy Landel adopted the "Nature Boy" gimmick from Rogers as a tribute to him. Even using Rogers's own signature move, the figure-four leglock, as his own, Flair even went as far as doing his own variation of the Rogers strut as well.

Ric Flair's visit to Gainesville was because he was there to celebrate a family member's graduation. Video came out after the incident, and the video is circulating on social media. In the video, you see Flair in a heated discussion with the staff at Piesanos, and it turns into a huge scene.

He definitely lived up to his persona because his flair was undeniable. Ric Flair was a 16-time world champ and his fame somehow even exceeded Stone Cold Austin's, who was everyone's favorite wrestler back then. In fact, Flair's notoriety and particularly his style had diffused over into the world of hip-hop.

However, after losing the WWE title to Randy Savage at WrestleMania VIII (1992), Flair's career failed to match the hype from early on. He left the WWE in January 1993, after losing a "career-ending" match to Mr. Perfect (

Flair had a verbal agreement with Vince McMahon with the condition that if he wasn't going to be used in a main event position and had an offer to go elsewhere, he would be released from his contract. He opted to leave WWF when he was going to be moved to a mid-card position and Bill Watts offered to come back to WCW.

Richard Reid Fliehr (February 26, 1988 – March 29, 2013), better known by his ring name Reid Flair, was an American professional wrestler. He was the youngest son of professional wrestler Ric Flair, the younger half-brother of wrestler David Flair and the younger brother of wrestler Charlotte Flair.

William Fritz Ensor (August 14, 1961 – June 22, 2015) was an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel.

Flair showcased his athletic ability early in life, competing in wrestling, football and track at a boarding school in Wisconsin. After winning the state private school wrestling championship in 1966 and 1968, he was recruited to the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship.

Is Ric Flair a Georgia fan? ›

Legendary wrestler Ric Flair is a noted Georgia fan, as his daughter-in-law is on the Bulldogs' track and field team.

Flair said he took issue with a restaurant manager taking up too much time in the bathroom. Jerry Roberts, co-owner of Piesanos later told The Gainesville Sun that there is "clear evidence" to suggest the restaurant staff made the right decision due to Flair's behavior.

The Legendary Wrestling Career Of Ric Flair

Ric Flair's career is nothing short of legendary. His tally of world championships is a testament to his dominance in the wrestling world. As per cagematch.net, his career total world championships are 22. In the world of professional wrestling, these numbers are astonishing.

Flair's longevity is part of why he's considered the most outstanding wrestler of all time. Officially, Flair has had 16 title reigns, although that number is disputed. But no wrestler has brought the same energy and style to the ring as Ric Flair.

As the face of the NWA, Flair made quite a lot of money. His star power remained intact throughout the 90s, and he had no trouble finding employment with WWE and WCW. Ric Flair was one of the highest paid wrestlers on the WCW roster and Vince McMahon gave him a decent contract upon his return to WWE in 2001.