Ric Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr on February 25, 1949, is an iconic American professional wrestler, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in wrestling history.
Quick Facts:
Nicknames: “The Nature Boy,” “Slick Ric”
Famous catchphrases:
“Woooo!” (his signature shout)
“To be the man, you gotta beat the man!”
Known for:
Stylin’ and profilin’
Lavish robes, charisma, and in-ring psychology
Legendary mic skills and promos
Longevity in the ring (wrestled actively for over 40 years)
Championships:
Recognized by WWE as a 16-time World Champion, although some count up to 20+ world titles across NWA, WCW, and WWE.
Career Highlights:
Starred in major wrestling promotions:
NWA (National Wrestling Alliance)
WCW (World Championship Wrestling)
WWE (then WWF)
TNA/Impact Wrestling
Member of iconic stables:
The Four Horsemen (NWA/WCW)
Evolution (WWE, alongside Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista)
Legacy:
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice:
2008 (as an individual)
2012 (as part of The Four Horsemen)
His daughter, Charlotte Flair, is a top WWE Superstar today, continuing the Flair legacy.
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