I was a Bodyguard and owned a limousine service in the Tampa area from the 80s-2007. I was Hogan's limo service and went through hip, knee and many other surgeries with him. He was always a nice guy and tried to be nice to people that approached him. At dinner, the airport or at a club always nice!

@GokuMcDuck

Жыл бұрын

You did a great job! Wish you were my bodyguard.

@Mike_oliver1313

Жыл бұрын

@@GokuMcDuck how do you know he was a good bodyguard?

@genericfootyfan

Жыл бұрын

@GokuMcDuck Hulks alive isn't he? 🤣

@akgstone

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike_oliver1313 People on here believe anything. I'm not sure why people would say they know someone personally on the internet. Whether it's true or not is regardless of the fact it just makes you look weird. Many people don't believe it and others too gullible to know any better. It's like people believing all the morons that make celeb handles for social media and pretend to be celebs

@hulkhoganstights6596

Жыл бұрын

Who asked

I worked with Hulk on a WWE video game commercial a few years ago and when he first came out we saw that he was walking very slow and was clearly in some pain. So I said “ Hey are you ok there Hulk?” He said “ Brother - I’ve been in pain ever since I slammed Andre!” He was just completely cool and friendly to all of us who were working that day and it was something we still talk about - and won’t forget. We’d worked on lots of shows and movies with plenty of major stars But seeing Hulk Hogan come walking out there - complete with all his Hulkamania gear - really made us all feel like little kids again! It’s sad that all that work they did and all those bumps they took for our entertainment has caused them so many injuries and so much pain as they got older, but I guess when you do that night after night - it was probably inevitable. But these older Wrestlers from back in the day like Hogan and Flair should know how much we really appreciate what they did for us - and how grateful we are for all the fun we had watching them as we grew up!!

@shable1436

Жыл бұрын

That's so sad

@johnrigs6540

Жыл бұрын

@@shable1436 No it really wasn’t Sure he was walking slow and was sore but he was very happy ! He was actually cracking jokes and having a lot of fun talking to everyone the whole time!

@elissitdesign

Жыл бұрын

AMEN! Hulk is the man. Brings be immediately back to my childhood.

@JoeMama-nl8xp

Жыл бұрын

I dont know but would imagine alot need some pain management like methadone, acupuncture or something daily just to get out of bed. Who says wrestling is fake?

Yo Rick. This is from England. THANK YOU the crazy son of a gun oh your a Legend alright. Not for the industry you served all those years but for for ALL the people hearts you entered with your charm and charisma! THANK YOU XXX

I met Hollywood…Dude was moving really slow. He’s a sweet person though. Super kind and just full of love and appreciation.

@CinimodNorton

Жыл бұрын

Who the fuck is hollywood? I remember Hulk Hogan. Oh yeah horrywood was what they used to prop-up an Icon that has reached the end of his run. Don't sweat it everyone does reach that point unless you die early in life.

@charlesrocks

Жыл бұрын

@@CinimodNorton Ok boomer.

Props to Conrad and Ric, too many other podmasters tend to be all too happy to jump on the "Hogan Sucks" bandwagon, nice to hear them giving the man some respect.

@Taubi81

Жыл бұрын

Hogan helps Flair many times. Both are close friends.

@hitek9too255

Жыл бұрын

That's only the idiots in the IWC.

@JohnHoulgate

Жыл бұрын

As Ric used to say, "To be the man, you have to beat the man." That goes in so many different ways. How can you criticize someone when you haven't gone anywhere near doing what he did. Mucho props to Ric Flair and his respect for the Hulkster.

People have got to remember that he's 69 now and his body went through years of abuse in the ring. Multiple hip, back and knee surgeries are the end result. I'm surprised he looks as good as he does.

@will4486

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, so many wrestlers died at younger ages from the lifestyle, just being alive at 69 is an accomplishment

@HalseyHFW

Жыл бұрын

Also, he got beat up by Rocky, Andre, Kevin Nash's finger, etc.

@sergiocm4669

Жыл бұрын

And all the cocaine,weed,steroids,unsafe sex,jealously, unhappiness, egomaniac, and many many things more

@jasonnapier2942

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people hate on Hogan bc well you know why but he has done a lot for the business and has done a lot for children. Theirs nothing wrong in protecting your brand....

@christopherhess6835

Жыл бұрын

He had the safest style of wrestling back then,he would never for example jump over the top rope to the outside of the ring so ofcourse he was relatively ok by the end of it

The Hulkster is Still Running Wild

@adamirishconundrum851

Жыл бұрын

Still lying with every time his mouth opens.

@Derek-tk4wf

Жыл бұрын

*Slowly walking wild

@adamirishconundrum851

Жыл бұрын

@@Derek-tk4wf Warrior is in paradise. Hogan has a slow road to hell

@MegaBadseed

Жыл бұрын

@@adamirishconundrum851 Lol ok…🤣

@CaptainCock-Strong

Жыл бұрын

…. To the emergency room.

HULKSTER looked fantastic last Monday night

@tcb6857

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

Tonight I introduced my 6 year old to wresting. We watched the 1992 Royal Rumble on youtube and he loved it! Ric Flair you are a living legend!

@paradiseheirdavid...854

Жыл бұрын

That sounds good great, now can you open the Bible on page one and start reading it to him from cover-to-cover, over the course of a year, thank you! Check out Pastor John MacArthur, from Grace to you Ministries on KZread

@rajveerkanojiya2985

Жыл бұрын

you introduced your 6 year old to wrestling today then how you saw 1992 royal rumble with him why u said we then

@meechiebaby493

Жыл бұрын

@@rajveerkanojiya2985 Ffs, there are recordings, especially if you subscribe to WWE. It's not that difficult. It's called the internet. Since you're commenting on KZread I'll assume that you're heard of it. "Derp."

@meechiebaby493

Жыл бұрын

@@paradiseheirdavid...854 Sure, let's not teach our children critical thinking skills. Let's just teach them that blind belief is the way to go. If your biblical teachings are anything like what I've heard oozing out of the likes of MTG, we can all do without that. I was SA'd in a church when I was eight years old. So, is that how your god operates? Gross. Keep that thing away from my child.

@PostalReptiles

Жыл бұрын

@@rajveerkanojiya2985 I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. The entire 1992 Royal rumble is on KZread. We watched it on KZread together.

I saw Hogan a few months ago in Indian Rocks. Although he moves slower than he should he was courteous and patient towards anyone who approached him

@nexpro6118

Жыл бұрын

Was probably high on pain medication. I'm not Bashing him for that, he pretty much has to be to just have a semi normal life/day.

@jbdmb

Жыл бұрын

That doesn't sound like him

@nexpro6118

Жыл бұрын

@@jbdmb ....he's even admitted to over using pain medication for years......also, mixing it with alcohol

@skipklauber1162

Жыл бұрын

@@nexpro6118 He was there with his girlfriend and her young (maybe 10 or 11) daughter. Although he struggled to get in the cab of his truck he was an absolute gentleman to everyone who approached him during the two hours he was about 12 feet from us.

@nexpro6118

Жыл бұрын

@@skipklauber1162 I'm not saying he's not a gentleman and not a good dude. Sorry if I came off that way. I was just saying how he(hulk) pronouns pal, needs a handful of pain medication just to feel kinda normal (body wise, moving around)

I met Ric at a signing once when a child; I was literally speachless and didn't say a word. He asked who for and I couldn't get any words out standing in front of a legend. That's gotta be like 30+ years ago and he was an icon than!

I remember Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and the other wrestlers from the 80's and early 90's. Brings back memories. The 1980s was the gold era. The 1990s was the silver era. The 2000s was the bronze era. Then after that professional wrestling has not been the same. It is not getting much attention as it used to.

@devinsinderwitcz9134

Жыл бұрын

Wrestling used to be about wrestling. Nowadays it's like a terrible soap opera with equally bad written scripts.

@STORMTROOPEROFDEATH532

Жыл бұрын

70s was the gold era

Mr Nature Boy Sir, you are still a walking, talking , breathing real life sensation! Its wonderful to see you now behind the mic. sharing your wisdom and history of the sport with us. You my good man are the Frequency of color, that forever captions the timeless mood of big Time wrestling! Thank you Rick Flair.

i met hulk hogan years ago. i asked him for a picture he replied ''sure brother'' still have the picture in a frame. 1 of the nicest guys i ever met.

Hulk & Flair are the 2 PILLARS of modern wrestling. We would be NOWHERE without them

@floggyWM1

Жыл бұрын

They held back a lot of talent, and as a wrestler hulk hogan always sucked

@robd1329

Жыл бұрын

Wooooooooooo

@unclequack5445

Жыл бұрын

Ric Flair saved the business more than once.

@FingerBreakerWu

Жыл бұрын

Are you a wrestler?

@mikesharon2177

Жыл бұрын

Today it would be WCW if it wasn't for Stone Cold

That’s what he gets for beating everybody-- great line

Good ol' Ric. I smile every time I see you. Watched you starting in the early 80s. Grew up, stopped watching wrestling, but I still appreciate the entertainment you gifted us all those years ago. I'm a 50 year old mom to a 6 year old now. I appreciate you. Please take care of yourself. Grace the world with your presence for 20 more years, and I'll be happy. Long live the legend!

I still to this day at 49 yell the ole Ric Flair “ Woooo” out load lol!

Grew up watching both of them... they're absolute icon's! Huge respect to both Hulk & Flair gave so much to wrestling!

Almost 70, had 10 back surgeries, knee and hip replacements, and he’s still rocking some huge guns. Tells you how motivated he is to still be the hulk. Most 70 year old without surgeries and banged up bodies are not Mobile or sleeping most day. Hulks still hanging and banging in the gym.

@jd9119

Жыл бұрын

It's not about trying to be "the hulk." I've been doing powerlifting for about 20 years and weight lifting for another 10 years before that. When you do something for that long, it's in your blood to be it. In Hogan's case, it's not a gimmick

@sall4090roughcuts

Жыл бұрын

Bruno sammartino was hitting the gym daily till he passed away.

@theelitest5795

Жыл бұрын

Hulk Hogan only hitting the roids still.

@zephaniah666

Жыл бұрын

@@theelitest5795 you think a man of his age is chugging down dianabols and 2ml of test a week? more than likely on 125mg test a week for trt dose doesn't warrant 'gear use'

@stevejamieson8468

Жыл бұрын

@@theelitest5795 Considering his age and surgery history, the man is definitely on trt

The first wrestler i remember seeing as a kid. Got me to love wrestling to this day. We love you Hulk, your Hulkamaniacs will be with you always BROTHER! ❤

The Immortal Hulk Hogan...The reason I'm a 30+ Year fan. 🙏🏽👋🏾

@Johnny_Peeks

Жыл бұрын

The 🐐.

@TheBestEVER4LIFE

Жыл бұрын

Same here but is not the same i miss the hulkamania era.

@darthbahnsen3832

Жыл бұрын

I came for hulk hogan, i stayed for bret hart.

@theiconicmr.perfect7499

Жыл бұрын

and I'm a 30+ year fan.... DESPITE Hulk Hogan.🥱😴🤡🤡🤡

@Notworthy85

Жыл бұрын

First thing I seen Hulk in was No Holds Barred, seeing him best down Zues Lester was a thing of beauty. I was hooked

Always great to see The Nature Boy. God bless you, brother. It's always great to hear when your Knoxville supporting Glenn. Be safe

There has always been a mutual respect between Flair and Hogan. I can't imagine pro wrestling without the two💯💯💯

@MrStaley

Жыл бұрын

I can it's called the Attitude Era

@FreddieBlaze

Жыл бұрын

@@MrStaley Amen🤟

@jaykoeune8458

Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieBlaze the attitude era came and gone. And probably never come back.

@POSITIVE_TALKS24

Жыл бұрын

Without a pervert and a crack head?

@stat-x

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykoeune8458 that's not the point... The statement was that wrasslin without Hogan and Flair is unimaginable, and it got countered solidly with the attitude era argument. Around 2004 - 2008 it was also pretty good when Edge was at his best. Flair merely played a supporting role during that time period.

There is always some special aura about the 90s wrestling.... the entrance music, the bigger-than-life stars, their crazy shouting on the mic in the dressing room and ring, the in-room fights they showed, the build-up done for their characters, performance in the ring and not to forget the epic legendary commentary every damn thing was so amazing it made us believe those battles were for real ... and during the holidays we relished our time playing the WWF trump cards .... beautiful days and big thanks to these legends for making that a special childhood!

@AwesomeG

Жыл бұрын

yes!!! pro wrestling was a work of art. all the pieces were very simple but really sold the story

What I appreciated hearing was someone finally mentioning the name of "Jerry Blackwell"! FINALLY.. Thank's Ric 👍 A an entire segment needs to be done about "Jerry Blackwell". I seen Jerry wrestle many times and he was a heel, but you could not help but respect the man's wrestling abilities. He worked hard. His "trademark" was really the "standing drop kick" which he could do on much taller wrestler's. The back over onto the mat move that Ric recieved was used as a "finisher" whether Jerry won or lost the match. Ric will never forget it. 👍 It was simply amazing. Ric mentioned that Jerry was around 400 pounds, perhaps at the time he and Ric wrestled. However, I clearly remember the ring announcers introducing Jerry the majority of the time, as follows. Quote "Hailing in from Stone/Stoney Mountain, GA at weight of 468 pounds". Unquote. That was usually under Verne Gahnga's organization, Mean Gene, AWA, All Star, etc. I ran into Jerry at the mall in Duluth, MN once. ❄ He was wearing a hat, sunglasses and a long black leather trench coat, low profile looking. However, I knew it was him. I seen him in the locker room once after some drunk "Dakota" cowboys broke the door off one night trying to get at the heel's. He never even got up out of his chair, just sat there in a towel, brushing his hair and beard after his shower. 😀 The cops hauled the drunk cowboys away. Jerry and Mad Dog Vashon would get pretty brutal at times with each other. Mad Dog was always like a piece of iron, but Jerry had a line he usually stayed behind unless it got ugly, then he would get vicious. Jerry was a great performer. 👍👍

I'll never forget these wrestling legends. Loved watching & going to the shows in the 80's & early 90's! Peace & Health Brothers

That's a big Woo from me to you Rick. Thanks for the legendary matches.

Love hearing the stories about wrestling

Long time fan Thank you for all that you have done for wrestling

Hey champ ! Thank you for sharing good times from the "old" days ! I subs to you today !! Am glad your keeping busy you be careful have fun!! Your my favorite champion 🥇🏆🍻CHEERS !!!

I knew who Rick Flair was in 1979. I lived in Juno/Jupiter, Florida, where Gordon Solie was a god. My grandpa, who was a fighter in the military, in 1983 took me to the West Palm Beach, Auditorium, to see you fight Barry Windham, where unfortunately he defeated you for the WWF title. I couldn't believe that you lost and that the title changed hands in West Palm Beach, lol!!!! Right on! We actually were in a box together one night in Raleigh, N.C. at a hockey match where you Wooooo'd at one of the intermissions. Thanks for all of the great childhood memories and entertainment and drama and fun fun fun.

Thanks for the channel and content Ric! I saw you overseas in Al Udeid AFB Qatar in 2004 right after I left a war zone. Had a beer with you, it was great! Praying for Hulk.

Saw Rikishi at a local indie show a few years back. He told fans after his match to make no mistake about it. The REAL opponent in the match is...wait for it...the ring itself. It causes more long term health issues than any wrestling opponent ever does.

I watched wrestling from 91-2005. I'm 39 now and don't watch any wrestling but love listening to the legends I grew up watching. 🙏🤙🏼👊🏼

I was in St. Louis watching him in the arena!!!

I'm not a big wrestling fan, but I run across it on tv. Years ago, I saw Ric Flair climb into the ring, and he looked awesome; he was in his 60's!

I’ve heard Hulk say in so many interviews his finishing leg drop was the biggest regret of his career. Week after week, year after year, when you consider all of the non televised road shows. His back took an insane beating given his weight.

@JoeMama-nl8xp

Жыл бұрын

I thought he got that leg drop from bruser brody but I guess everyone borrows moves n bruser probably borrowed that from someone earlier. dude looks great for his age n heard hes a real down to earth cool person

@infiniti37G

Жыл бұрын

Leg drop is the easiest move to do. Try pile driver, torture rack, top rope frankesteiner, flip from the top rope. Will destroy your head, knees and back

@bensk8in467

Жыл бұрын

@@infiniti37G Your mind is too in the spectacular staples. They don’t have to be body dropping moves. There have been plenty of finishers in wrestling that weren’t. Plenty of signature holds and chokes. Even as cheesy as something like the Iron Claw has been used. A good wrestler can “sell” it though. It’s all in the sales and delivery. That’s wrestlin.

2010, I read in a Men's Health magazine of an article about Hulk Hogan. He mentioned that his back has never been the same since body slamming Andre The Giant. It is important to understand that those wrestling rings do not feel like a bed mattress... Cheers and respect to the Nature Boy and the Hulkster! 💪

@adamwatson6916

Жыл бұрын

He also claimed that he killed Andre with that body slam . He said it gave Andre so much internal damage that he died 3 days latter. Except there is one big problem with this claim and that is the fact that Andre died 6 years after the WM3 match with Hogan so any clamor Hogan makes regarding the body slam of Andre is suspect. He also claim he was the first to slam Andre even though there is video of Andrw being slammed many times before Hogan did. Claiming he killed Andre with that slam is one Hell of a lie to tell. So I am not so sure about his claim that slamming Andre Started his back issues.

@nelzy86

Жыл бұрын

He also said the undertaker messed his neck up with a tombstone on a chair if I'm not mistaken, even tho his head didn't touch the chair

@mikeoxlong8272

Жыл бұрын

I remember when he body slammed andre the Giant...my mom paid for the ppv, and the while neighborhood came over, and we collectively lost our minds

@fredrubble4305

Жыл бұрын

He’s full of lies

@Thought.You.Had.A.Friend_74

Жыл бұрын

Dude lies like Snoop dogg and Fat Joe does 😂… Can’t ever tell it? Like it is. Something’s added, left out or over exaggerated. 🤨🧐🤧.

Hogan doing that Karaoke in FL, every Monday...he still going! Send prayers to all our great fathers! Remember, 60 is young, 70 is young, 80 is getting old... it’s how we treat our bodies! Jimmy Carter lived through 90s with brain cancer, Buzz Aldrin just married a 60 something lady... eat right, detox routinely, avoid stupid doctors and opioids and alcohol mix...smoke That Drip,...say your prayers, eat your vitamins, stay training!

Gotta love Flair. I hated him as a wrestler all those years but he's a hell of a good guy. Big respect

@jesse2214

Жыл бұрын

He has shit on every friend he's ever had.

@indaclubinthebutt9209

Жыл бұрын

No he isn't

@kenrickeason

Жыл бұрын

@@indaclubinthebutt9209 That's the point.. Ric Flair is a heel.. He is doing his job on you and you don't even notice it.. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

@indaclubinthebutt9209

Жыл бұрын

@@kenrickeason 🤦🏿

@kenrickeason

Жыл бұрын

@@jesse2214 Don't make Ric drop that elbow on ya, give you some slap chops to the chest and finger four you.. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I’m surprised Hulk is still alive and barely moving

@HalloweenFreak31

Жыл бұрын

Me to

@blmbiglippedmarxistspresid1016

Жыл бұрын

nWo Hollywood Hogan 4 Life Hogan is for FOREVER So quit being dummies you jobless goofs 👌🏼😎👌🏼

@dickhollywood4935

Жыл бұрын

Why..? The guy is a genetic freakshow

@dickhollywood4935

Жыл бұрын

@@HalloweenFreak31 🤤

@watersandblue6001

Жыл бұрын

same with Flair honestly

Hogan & Flair.... The best there ever will be... ! Those two guys are the plain and simple definition of wrestling !!!

@peterscrewjet8863

Жыл бұрын

It's unfortunate, that WWF has missed the big match between Hogan and Flair back in 1991! We all know the reasons, but this main event would have blown away the roof of every arena!

@michaeldepinto3562

Жыл бұрын

@@peterscrewjet8863 1992

@irishman9617

Жыл бұрын

Austin and taker also

@Thomasp671

Жыл бұрын

@@irishman9617 Austin and Taker are in a class by themselves.... But Taker... there will never be another Taker !!!! The guy was the best there will ever be at playing his role.... !

@ludonz8219

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂nooo

Hi Rick it's Paula Gilland we met at 11e tap in Greeneville in 96 I have never forgot that we talked alnigt remember my 5 year old daughter was Lil Miss Tennessee Greeneville Tennessee just wanted to say hi sweetie hey people this man is an angel

I remember Hulk Hogan once saying a few years ago that "I had known years ago what I know now my finisher would have been the sleeper hold not the leg drop.". I know the feeling BROTHER!

@danfors1333

Жыл бұрын

When he wrestled in Japan he avoided leg drops and did another finisher instead. Nothing fancy, just some variant of a clothes line. Lariat or what it's called.

@dominicrossitto5890

Жыл бұрын

@Dan Fors The Axe Bomb. It's more like an upright forearm or flat of the elbow. He used it on Nick Bockwinkle once, and Nick took one of the greatest bumps ever. Nick made it look like he was hit in the head by a shotgun blast, bumped, and sold it like he was dead. I have seen Hogan also used a cross arm breaker and a brainbuster when he worked in New Japan in the very early 1980s. He was never Jack Brisco, but his style was more technical than when he worked in the AWA and later in the WWF. A Japanese wrestler in All Japan, Takao Omori, uses the Axe Bomb or Axe Bomber, as one of his finishing moves.

@jd9119

Жыл бұрын

Except nobody was going to pay to see Hogan put a sleeper on somebody.

@floggyWM1

Жыл бұрын

@@jd9119 leg drop wasnt that great either lol

@danfors1333

Жыл бұрын

@@floggyWM1 Bobby Eaton used to do the leg drop from the top turn buckle. Crazy!

I love Ric Flair and my wife waited on him at a Waffle House in Daytona Beach Florida back in the early 2000’s and said he was a very humble and nice person and she had no clue who he was until a coworker asked if she knew who she was waiting on and told me when she got home and I told her that was my childhood wrestling FAVORITE! RIC IS WRESTLING in its human form!

I grew up at a child watching both WWF and JCP/NWA. They were so different from each other, but I loved both. It wasn’t a competition to me then. Hogan was king in the WWF for me, and Road Warriors, Dusty, Magnum, and RnR were tops in JCP. Looking back I see how awesome Flair/Horsemen were, along with the Midnights, Koloffs, Freebirds, Heenan, Piper, Sheik, etc. at getting heat. Amazing stuff.

@barbt.9211

Жыл бұрын

The Road Warriors, finally some champions the kids can Lookup too. LOL

Flair is a living legend. Love the guy. Best part of my childhood was watching Wrestling and the nature boy.

Hopefully we can have you both around for a few more years

@wezboyes

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully a lot more than just a few!!

@mariomm9080

Жыл бұрын

what about 10

@jamesmiller5331

Жыл бұрын

@@mariomm9080 or longer. Can't imagine the world without them

The wrestling fans wish nothing but the best of health for Hollywood hulk Hogan and the nature boy ric flair, two icons in there universe and profession .

I knew I recognized that voice! I’m originally from Huntsville and I’ve heard Conrad on the radio so many times, but never seen his face lmaooo

OMG Hulk was the best. I remember his one hour match with Steamboat in Chicago. Also his "I quit" match with Terry Funk. So amazing.

I love hearing these legends talk about the old days. That magic of wrestling is forever dead and they’re helping bring it back to keep it alive.

I love that he mentioned "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell. A very underrated wrestler who rarely gets talked about.

I love to hear Rics laughing

@roddyboethius1722

Жыл бұрын

That's the real him

Hulk is a living legend,these superstars left it all on the matt literally gave everything to entertain their fans

Yep, the early '80s pro-wrestling explosion and the 2 biggest names: Nature Boy Ric Flair and the Incredible Hulk Hogan.

Love Ric Flair ,..always has been and always will be my all-time favorite..!. I always love seeing the interviews and such with all the og's.. to hear how they talk about each other with such high regard and respect.. to hear them talk about the their relationships with each other inside and outside of work for so many years they really are truly friends.. love them all and appreciate all that given of themselves over the years...💜✌🏻.,.WWOOOOOooo !!!!

Ric was laughing like he found His Precious.

They don't call him the immortal for nothing

Besides all his physical wear and tear- his family- especially his son and that car accident where his friend was severely damaged was very emotionally stressful!😣

The song "The Winner" by Bobby Bare, comes to mind. Nothing is won without cost. Long life to you all, hopefully with less pain.

What all we kids looked forward to in the '70s and early '80s, was hitting the sofa with snacks and watching you guys go at it, tryin' to beat the MAN, to BE the man...never HAPPENED! 😆 You STILL the MAN, Ric! WOOOOOO!! 👍👍

Being a great athlete is tough, no matter what your game. Take care of yourself, Mr. Flair.

If Hogan used The Axe Bomber or Sleeper Hold, he would’ve had no back problems.

@francinewylie5341

Жыл бұрын

Slamming Andre as many times as he did really screwed up his back.

Hello from Virginia my friend 👍 watching you 👍✅

Watched Flair since the early 80’s and he has been very entertaining and humorous as well!

When I watched wrestling as a teenager back in the '70s, Hogan became big in the AWA that Verne Gagne owned. That was before the WWF. Even then he talked up his matches so well.

I never understood why that ring had so little give to it. Hulk lost about 4 inches of height due to age and all the surgeries he has had. I am surprised during his historic run that nothing was ever done to make the ring better to land on.

@Themando24

Жыл бұрын

Also matt hardy he can bearly walk cause how many leg drops from the top rope

@bewarethedecks

Жыл бұрын

A behind the scenes video that was created back in the (90s?) revealed some of the secrets of Pro Wrestling. The video includes the ring itself and how it uses thick matting and the center spring used to create the "bounce" when someone hits the mat. I don't think that the video mentions it, but I remember finding out that there are loose sheets of plywood underneath the matting as well. But even with all of that, getting tossed around and pummeled on a nightly basis takes its toll after a while. 🙁

The old timer rocking 2 chains. And the background looks good. Go ahead nature boy!!!

Hogan and Piper got us interested Flair and Big Dust are the reason we became fans

I’ve had seven spine surgeries. Fused cervical & lumbar spine. New respect for Hogan just because he obviously doesn’t quit. I remember Nelson Royal taking me out to his barn and how damn hard that ring was. I think he said it was a ring from the 50’s. Flair is absolutely the PRO WRESTLING GOAT… 4:08

Hulk always says the leg drop killed his back

@Black-bn6ic

Жыл бұрын

Because it did.

"That's what he gets for beating everybody". LOL!! That made me laugh. I love Hogan. Him and Flair are the best that has ever or will ever be. Both men are legend and icons. MUCH respect to them both.

Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan were my late Dad's favorite wrestlers.

The Hulkster has been our beach neighbor for years and we knew him years before that as a beach community member. The bumps have their toll and he does move slower and more gingerly, but he is still looks good and healthy. Moreover. he’s a hell of a nice guy and great neighbor.

@donwilliamandwilsonshow

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU🏌️‍♂️🎲

@DakTirCue

Жыл бұрын

That's friggin awesome... I'd totally love to "hang and bang" with the Hulkster!

@bb-gc2tx

Жыл бұрын

i met him a few years go a true class act. its great when your childhood heros surpass your expectations . i know this long shot but i have the top rated comment on a video called the rock and hulk hogan talk about wrestlemania 18 match 18 years later. could you tell hulk to read it. its about how when i was a young nypd cop working at ground zero the day he wrestled the rock and how watching hulk wrestle that night helped me deal with some of the awful things i came across that day even though it was months after 911. i was going to tell him that story when i met him but didnt have enough time

@moronicpest

Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine ran into Hogan in a grocery store in Florida, and he posed for a picture with her. Only a nice guy would do that.

I heard an interview with the Hulkster say since he had 24inch pythons, it would have made more sense if his finisher was to drop an elbow on his opponent and save his back. I gotta say though, I loved Hogan's leg drop.

@francinewylie5341

Жыл бұрын

He did get air under those drops

Statistically it's amazing either one of these guys is still alive...God bless them

You know, I watched the 'Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair' movie this week and now seeing him here, he seems to be a highly intelligent man. I haven't heard him mis-speak or mumble during his interviews. Clear articulate well remembered sentences. I have a new apprehension for Ric Flair. :-)

One of my first inklings that wrestling wasn't exactly "real" (or was at least sketchy) was when I was a kid reading those old-school wrestling magazines, & in the very same issue they had stories about both Hulk Hogan AND Sterling Golden LMFAO

I liked everything. I was watching wwe and Nwa before, Wcw at the same time.hogan still jacked.look at,Stallone in his 70s still shredded

Hey Rick, props brother, you been in this for so long. I Remember all the old school wrestlers like Skandar Akbar, The Shiek, Big Boss Man, And sooo many others. I remember watching Atlanta Championship Wrestling with my grandma. You have a signature flair about you, stay healthy man…..

Great Video Ric Flair

These guys, while not pioneers...still lived incredibly hard lives to gain the success they achieved

@dannydavis5550

Жыл бұрын

Hogan changed wrestling forever he's Jordan of the wrestling world

@ShenMerrick

Жыл бұрын

@@dannydavis5550 Well, maybe on some level. But he's also a colossal cry baby who shit all over his fellow performers constantly due to his massive ego and unwillingness to put another guy over from time to time.

The way flair described that ring by the look in his eyes you know it must’ve really been hard as cement

I have been a huge fan of you, Nature Boy my whole life. Wishing you all the best. Whoooo

Hulk hogans tribute to Mean Gene was heartwarming! Watched wrestling back in the 80s .

Terry Bollea 2024 please.

Hulks better physically than Rick

@JOHNN01.82

Жыл бұрын

I don't think he is , Hogan has at least 11 back surgeries and walks with a cane now , Hogan gave his body for the business

To give people an idea of how long I've been watching wrestling, I remember Ric wrestling Johnny Weaver at the local high school under the AWA banner.

Man i like Rick Flair been watching him since i was7 yrs old im 55 now one of the coolest of em all

All them Big Wrestlers he body slammed too, took a toll on his back. Andre, Akeem/One Man Gang, King Kong Bundy, Warlord, Barbarian, Earthquake, The Giant, etc.

@YourFavoriteRoadCaptain

Жыл бұрын

A few of those slams on Andre were unassisted when Andre became less mobile... WM4 Andre's hand some off Hulk's leg and he still slammed him

Rick I love you man, Wooooooooooo but car shield is garbage!

I remember back in the 70s thinking that the ring at the Chase Park Plaza in StL seemed VERY LOUD when those guys hit it. Now I know why

I was a maple leaf gardens regular. I'm not a kid anymore but I was back then. Hogan was just a picture in a magazine. The storylines were great in toronto. A SGT. Slaughter had privates Nelson and Kernodle. Andre comes back against killer khan. Big john stud was there. Then came the changes. Dusty showed up , Harley Race showed up , Rowdy Roddy Piper showed up , the East WEst Connection showed up. You Sir still was the headliner.

I know Hulk has said if he could do it all over again his finisher would've been a bear hug instead of that damn Leg Drop............

@adamirishconundrum851

Жыл бұрын

Exactly because Terry had 3 moves. He couldn't have come up with something for himself. He has been told what to do all his life

@SteelRhinoXpress

Жыл бұрын

Don't think the bear hug would have been nearly iconic though as the leg drop. Without the leg drop, there would have been no iconic big boot to setup the iconic leg drop.

@adamirishconundrum851

Жыл бұрын

@@SteelRhinoXpress the bear hug is a rest hold Hogan is a moron

@scottb80

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he should have just used the Axe Bomber clothesline he used in Japan.

@francinewylie5341

Жыл бұрын

@@adamirishconundrum851 Actually if you count his Japan days he has more than 3 moves. He could really work a show over there.

Hulk is doing just fine, gentlemen. I've seen recent pics of him and his ladie, and he looks like he can still go.

@adamirishconundrum851

Жыл бұрын

I know brother Terry was undefeated in pride fighting championships in the 70's

@francinewylie5341

Жыл бұрын

Should have stayed married to Jennifer

Ric Flair, damn old man good to see you still alive. I was just a fan, never met you face to face, you guys were our heroes back in the early 80's. Hell many years ago, I freaked out some Mid-South westling guys buy pulling off the "OOOOH, YEEAAH" of the Macho Man Randy Savage, had those boys looking all over.

Rick Flair is the "Man"! U guys are living legends!!!

Hulk Hogan is the greatest of all time. If it wasn't for Hogan it would still be a territory business. Hogan was the whole damn show.

@chrischar9428

Жыл бұрын

ROFLMFAO TWICE

@eslamdaineh2377

Жыл бұрын

@@chrischar9428 you must be 15 years old you have no clue what wrestling was in the 80s the largest crowd ever assembled was Hogan vs Andre. Go pick your nose