{"id":654,"date":"2025-05-18T20:51:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T20:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=654"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:31:05","slug":"ric-flair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/ric-flair\/","title":{"rendered":"About Ric Flair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rick-Flair.png\" alt=\"Ric Flair\" class=\"wp-image-655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rick-Flair.png 201w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rick-Flair-150x187.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rick-Flair-50x62.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rick-Flair-100x125.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full Name:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Richard Morgan Fliehr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ring Name(s):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ric Flair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Nature Boy\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe Dirtiest Player in the Game\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">February 25, 1949<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memphis, Tennessee, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Height:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6&#8217;1&#8243; (1.85 m)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weight:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">243 lb (110 kg) (varied through career)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nationality:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Occupations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional Wrestler (Retired)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrestling Trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Speaker \/ Entertainer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life and Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raised primarily in Minnesota by adoptive parents after his biological parents separated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excelled in amateur wrestling during high school and college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attended the <a href=\"https:\/\/twin-cities.umn.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Minnesota<\/a>, where he wrestled at the collegiate level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspired by the original \u201cNature Boy,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/buddyrogers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buddy Rogers<\/a>, he adopted the \u201cNature Boy\u201d gimmick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrestling Career Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ric Flair\u2019s career spans over <strong>40 years<\/strong>, making him one of the longest-active wrestlers ever, famous for his in-ring skills, charisma, and flamboyant personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Championships &amp; Accomplishments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognized as a <strong>16-time World Champion<\/strong> (a record tied with <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/john-cena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Cena<\/a>, though some claim he won more based on different promotions and recognition).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Held:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NWA World Heavyweight Championship<\/strong> (8\u00d7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WCW World Heavyweight Championship<\/strong> (6\u00d7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WWE Championship<\/strong> (2\u00d7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple regional titles in NWA territories and WWE tag team titles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winner of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/wrestlemania\/8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WrestleMania VIII<\/a><\/strong> (defeated <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/randy-macho-man-savage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Randy Savage<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/royalrumble\/history\/1992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Rumble 1992<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Highlights &amp; Milestones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1970s-1980s: The NWA &amp; Jim Crockett Promotions Era<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debuted in 1972; quickly rose through the ranks in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Wrestling Alliance<\/a> (NWA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Became the cornerstone of Jim Crockett Promotions, which later became <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WCW<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for <strong>grueling, technical matches<\/strong> and <strong>intense rivalries<\/strong> with stars like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/harleyrace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harley Race<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/dustyrhodes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dusty Rhodes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/rickysteamboat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ricky Steamboat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/sting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.fandom.com\/wiki\/Arn_Anderson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arn Anderson<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990s: WCW &amp; Early WWE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WCW\u2019s biggest star throughout the 1990s, especially during the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simple.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Invasion_(professional_wrestling)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NWO invasion<\/a><\/strong> storyline, feuding with <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/hulk-hogan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hulk Hogan<\/a> and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> in 1991 and again in late 1990s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captured the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE<\/a> Championship twice in memorable bouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for his <strong>classic WrestleMania and pay-per-view performances<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000s-2010s: WWE Legend &amp; Mentor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retired from full-time wrestling in the early 2000s but appeared regularly as a <strong>manager and mentor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helped launch careers of stars like <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/randy-orton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Randy Orton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/batista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Batista<\/a>, and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inducted into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/wwe-hall-of-fame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WWE Hall of Fame<\/a> twice:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solo in 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/classics\/wwe-hall-of-fame\/2012-hall-of-fame-four-horsemen-photos#fid-26026067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Four Horsemen in 2012<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last major WWE match at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/wrestlemania\/24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WrestleMania XXIV<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/shawn-michaels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawn Michaels<\/a> (regarded as a career-defining moment).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Character &amp; Persona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known for his <strong>charismatic mic skills<\/strong>, cutting classic promos filled with catchphrases like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cWooo!\u201d (his trademark yell)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTo be the man, you gotta beat the man!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it\u2019s the best thing going today!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u201cNature Boy\u201d character is:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrogant, flamboyant, and egotistical<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lavish robes, jewelry, and charismatic showmanship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>cocky yet beloved villain\/anti-hero<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrestling Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technical wrestler with a mix of <strong>striking, submission holds, and storytelling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for signature moves:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Figure-four leglock<\/strong> (his finishing submission)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knife-edge chops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flair flop and dives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His matches often built on psychological warfare and pacing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Rivalries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/rickysteamboat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ricky Steamboat<\/a>:<\/strong> Their trilogy of matches in 1989 is considered some of the greatest wrestling ever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/dustyrhodes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dusty Rhodes<\/a>:<\/strong> A legendary rivalry that defined southern wrestling storytelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/harleyrace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harley Race<\/a>:<\/strong> Multiple brutal contests over the NWA title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/shawn-michaels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawn Michaels<\/a>:<\/strong> The \u201cRetirement Match\u201d at WrestleMania XXIV is iconic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/sting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sting<\/a>:<\/strong> Frequent battles during WCW\u2019s golden years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy &amp; Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revered as the <strong>\u201cGreatest Professional Wrestler of All Time\u201d<\/strong> by many peers and critics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helped pioneer modern wrestling psychology and promos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspired countless wrestlers and entertainers worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WWE often references Ric Flair in storylines and celebrations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popularized the wrestling catchphrase and celebration culture with his \u201cWooo!\u201d that is still echoed by fans today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has been married multiple times and has four children, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/charlotte-flair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlotte Flair<\/a><\/strong> (one of WWE\u2019s top female wrestlers today)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.fandom.com\/wiki\/David_Flair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Flair<\/a><\/strong> (former wrestler)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for a <strong>rock-and-roll lifestyle<\/strong> with many stories of partying and personal struggles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has undergone health scares but remains active in public appearances and wrestling promotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Famous Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo be the man, you gotta beat the man!\u201d<br>\u201cWhether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it\u2019s the best thing going today!\u201d<br>\u201cI\u2019m Ric Flair! The stylin\u2019, profilin\u2019, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin\u2019 n\u2019 dealin\u2019 son of a gun!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ric Flair is a <strong>wrestling legend whose influence spans generations<\/strong>. Known for his unmatched charisma, technical skill, and larger-than-life persona, he helped elevate professional wrestling to new heights. His legacy continues through his family and the countless wrestlers inspired by his style, character, and unmatched passion for the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full Name: Richard Morgan Fliehr Ring Name(s): Date of Birth: February 25, 1949 Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Height: 6&#8217;1&#8243; (1.85 m) Weight: 243 lb (110 kg) (varied through career) Nationality: American Occupations: Early Life and Background Wrestling Career Overview Ric Flair\u2019s career spans over 40 years, making him one of the longest-active wrestlers [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[156],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wrestlers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/654","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=654"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/654\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":834,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/654\/revisions\/834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}