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Ric Flair

Ric Flair is an American retired professional wrestler widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential performers in wrestling history.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ric Flair is an American retired professional wrestler widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential performers in wrestling history. Known for his flamboyant 'Nature Boy' persona and the figure-four leglock, his career spanned several major promotions including NWA, WCW, WWE, and TNA/Impact Wrestling.

What it is

Ric Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr on February 25, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, debuted in 1972 and became a major star in the 1970s and 1980s. His signature move is the figure-four leglock, and he is known for his catchphrase 'Woo!' WWE lists him as a two-time Hall of Fame inductee (2008 and 2012).

Why it matters

Flair is a key figure in professional wrestling history, with major championship runs in NWA, WCW, and WWE. He was a prominent member of The Four Horsemen in WCW and Evolution in WWE. His influence extends to Canadian fans through North American promotions that regularly toured Canada.

Key details

Flair's career included being a former WWE Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion, and tag team champion. He continued to appear in wrestling after his prime, including work with WWE and as an ambassador for All Elite Wrestling.

In short

  • Ric Flair is a two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee.
  • He is known for the 'Nature Boy' persona and figure-four leglock.
  • His career spanned NWA, WCW, WWE, and TNA/Impact Wrestling.
  • He was a member of The Four Horsemen and Evolution.
Canadian angle

Ric Flair is relevant to Canadian readers through his appearances in major North American wrestling promotions that regularly toured Canada and through his influence on professional wrestling culture followed by Canadian fans.

Quick questions

What is Ric Flair’s real name?
His birth name is Richard Morgan Fliehr.
When was Ric Flair born?
He was born on February 25, 1949.
Is Ric Flair in the WWE Hall of Fame?
Yes. WWE lists him as a two-time Hall of Fame inductee, in 2008 and 2012.

Sources

  1. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/ricflair
    Supports: Ring name, height, weight, hometown, signature move, career highlights, Hall of Fame inductions.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric_Flair
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, early career, major promotions, last world titles in WCW.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0282310/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nickname(s), birthplace.
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ric_Flair
    Supports: Career overview, major promotions, Four Horsemen, Evolution, Hall of Fame recognition.