Ric Flair On Life Of Wrestling

CBS News' Jeff Glor speaks with veteran wrestling star Ric Flair, who intimately reveals some of his most memorable, rewarding, and painful memories while competing in the ring.

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  • @ricanso1125
    @ricanso112510 жыл бұрын

    Seeing him get so emotional about realizing his wrestling career had to end makes it easy to understand why he is considered one of the best wrestlers of all time. How could he not be the best with such a deep love for his profession?

  • @rickb.9067

    @rickb.9067

    5 жыл бұрын

    When you love something as much as Ric Flair did you are going to get emotional. And there is not a dang thing wrong with that.

  • @gman829dixon

    @gman829dixon

    5 жыл бұрын

    For sure. 🤙🏽

  • @johnniebee4328

    @johnniebee4328

    4 жыл бұрын

    not one of the best, the best, the absolute best. It's like this, the top 10 wrestlers of all time are Ric Flair. Number 2 is more like number 11

  • @michaelbartosh8203

    @michaelbartosh8203

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @malcolmjameson8790

    @malcolmjameson8790

    2 жыл бұрын

    You all prolly dont give a shit but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the login password. I love any assistance you can give me.

  • @devilxking2
    @devilxking215 жыл бұрын

    It really breaks my heart every time I see Ric get so emotional like that. He truly loves the business. Flair IS wrestling.

  • @swvastories3498

    @swvastories3498

    2 жыл бұрын

    People really gave him the affection that he so desired from his parents.

  • @michaelbartosh8203

    @michaelbartosh8203

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @brodocbetty4856

    @brodocbetty4856

    Жыл бұрын

    He loved and was thankful to be in a profession he enjoyed and didn't take it for granted.

  • @kevinjones8929

    @kevinjones8929

    Жыл бұрын

    He's just an insecure guy that's been crying now for 30 years since he became too old to be the full time champ anymore. He wasnt crying in '86. Why would that break your heart?

  • @richardremick1639

    @richardremick1639

    Жыл бұрын

    So true ❤

  • @xxturbodonk555xx
    @xxturbodonk555xx8 жыл бұрын

    What gratitude this man has. Thanks for the memories Ric, WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

  • @machomanOOOOHYEEEAH
    @machomanOOOOHYEEEAH8 жыл бұрын

    What a top man, all time legend. You can tell he is a nice guy. Big respect

  • @joseherrera2716
    @joseherrera271610 жыл бұрын

    I hated Ric Flair as a child but as an Adult I thank him for making my child hood great.

  • @benharrell7897

    @benharrell7897

    7 жыл бұрын

    jose herrera qq

  • @nickfanzo

    @nickfanzo

    7 жыл бұрын

    jose herrera wooooo!

  • @tobygolding1893

    @tobygolding1893

    6 жыл бұрын

    what's a child's hood ? the place or his lisp hood roof of mouth ?

  • @DeLaFey1777

    @DeLaFey1777

    4 жыл бұрын

    Flair was the greatest heel of all time! Such a great talker and made everyone look great.

  • @darrelljohnson1319

    @darrelljohnson1319

    4 жыл бұрын

    Flair built the WWE

  • @mkeysou812
    @mkeysou81214 жыл бұрын

    the guy seriously has so much heart, no wonder he's one of the greatest of all time

  • @nashagnas9139
    @nashagnas91398 жыл бұрын

    one of the best performers in pro wrestling history, one of the most decorated stars in the industry. ric flair!!! long live the legend!!! woooo!!!

  • @lymanmclallen2436
    @lymanmclallen24369 жыл бұрын

    This is just truly a great interview. Jeff Glor did a superb job in bringing out the best of this, the greatest professional wrestler of all.

  • @ericostling4727

    @ericostling4727

    9 жыл бұрын

    I agree. The best of all time.

  • @BoobLover4Life

    @BoobLover4Life

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Ostling really the best of all time lol? He might have been great in the promos but in the ring when it comes to wrestling he was average or even below that. Thousands of better wrestlers out there.

  • @ericostling4727

    @ericostling4727

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Ostling are you on crack. I'm 41. I've seen them all. He's the best. Ever. Don't know many wrestlers who can wrestle 60 min matches twice a day. All over the world. Who do you think is the best? Let me guess. Brett hart? Stone cold. Undertaker.....

  • @BoobLover4Life

    @BoobLover4Life

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Ostling i have never taken drugs or never will unlike Mr Flair and Hogan that thrive on it.

  • @BoobLover4Life

    @BoobLover4Life

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Ostling he was a performer more than a complete wrestler. With Flair for me it has been on and off, sometimes I liked him but sometimes I didn't. I never wish him any harm though.he may be a cool guy if I met him.

  • @whitewitchoz
    @whitewitchoz15 жыл бұрын

    We love you Ric. 83,84,85 great memories.

  • @udhoop
    @udhoop10 жыл бұрын

    I met Mr. Flair just a few weeks ago down near Atlanta. We were staying at the same hotel as him. Each morning I would see him drinking a Starbucks and we'd watch some Sportscenter together. We would also see him at the bar at night and I would chat with him for quite a while. Now I knew who Rick Flair was growing up but I would never categorize myself as a wrestling fan per say but watching this interview really sums up the man that I spent time chatting with a few weeks ago. The persona I watched on tv back in the late 80's/early 90's and the man I chatted with are two completely different characters in a lot of ways. Same in some ways but totally different in many respects. He seems like a truly nice guy and as you see in this video he really loves his craft and is very thankful for his career.

  • @depaola63

    @depaola63

    5 жыл бұрын

    RIGHT ON ! I love to hear things like this......Ray Stevens WAS THE MAN 1st! I am now 55 and remember ! Ric made ALL THE $$ !! He iS class and helped many !

  • @62202ify

    @62202ify

    5 жыл бұрын

    What a memory. I met Captain Lou Albano as a teenager outside my High School, I was heading to my bus and for some reason I turned around and saw Captain Lou talking to some Administrators, he was promoting an event at another High School in our district, so I went over to him and said "Excuse me, Captain Lou Albano? And he said "Yeah". So I said "I'm a big fan, can I have your autograph"? And he said "Sure", and signed it for me.

  • @justinrichardson8576

    @justinrichardson8576

    Жыл бұрын

    Why Ricks marriages never last because he gave his heart to the business longtime ago

  • @hakeemshahada764

    @hakeemshahada764

    Жыл бұрын

    100

  • @Lousasshol

    @Lousasshol

    Жыл бұрын

    He likes his women w empty heads and full sweaters wooooo!!

  • @RedCancer
    @RedCancer7 жыл бұрын

    Anybody else get choked up a little at the end?

  • @jonburrows2684

    @jonburrows2684

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's so hard...to say goodbye...to yesterday

  • @_Only_Zuul

    @_Only_Zuul

    5 жыл бұрын

    really did yes.😢😢😢

  • @chrischipps7583

    @chrischipps7583

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @MarcDaniels7

    @MarcDaniels7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely.

  • @Xantylon74

    @Xantylon74

    4 жыл бұрын

    Getting old is shit.

  • @DylanSpringsteen44
    @DylanSpringsteen449 жыл бұрын

    Wrestling is everything to this man.

  • @mysticgatherings
    @mysticgatherings13 жыл бұрын

    I have never appreciated Ric Flair more. Those are tears of gratitude and thankfulness. Its great when you are thankful for what life has given you especially when its all good. I consider myself very blessed and when I look back and think about the good that has been in my life I too get very emotional. I salute Rich Flair's humanity.

  • @Kairi091
    @Kairi0918 жыл бұрын

    Jet flyin, limousine ridin, kiss stealin, wheelin-dealin son of a gun!

  • @jyatsko89

    @jyatsko89

    7 жыл бұрын

    WHOOO!

  • @djcranium1210

    @djcranium1210

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kairi091 rolex waring

  • @moncorp1

    @moncorp1

    6 жыл бұрын

    And he's having a hard time keeping those aligators down!

  • @orbonds3603

    @orbonds3603

    5 жыл бұрын

    And any woman i want (snap) just like that

  • @preal9400

    @preal9400

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Styling & Profiling"

  • @rfnatureboy
    @rfnatureboy12 жыл бұрын

    I worked part time at Gold's Gym (South Blvd & Tyvola Rd, Charlotte) from 1982 to 86 and Ric Flair was a true gentleman everytime he came in. One of the nicest, most respectful guys you would ever know and was at the height of his long career at that time. Many other wrestlers were the same, some not so nice, but Ric was always someone you looked forward to seeing. Thanks for all you have done for so many for so long, relax and enjoy!

  • @MrISADEO
    @MrISADEO13 жыл бұрын

    I have no words... The love that man had, and still has, for wrestling, the sport, the life style... I want to have that passion, that love for something I do. It's just heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Thank you Ric Flair.

  • @Loustechworld
    @Loustechworld13 жыл бұрын

    Now That's A LEGEND!!!! He loved the sport as much as it loved him!

  • @MrJlow713
    @MrJlow71310 жыл бұрын

    Diamonds are forever! And so is Rick Flair! Woo!

  • @toddwilliams1380
    @toddwilliams1380 Жыл бұрын

    This interview right here just goes to show why they’ll never ever be another that comes close to Ric Flair! He really is the best of all time! Thanks for all the great times you gave us Mr. Ric Flair!! Whooooo

  • @samhoe111
    @samhoe11113 жыл бұрын

    When Rick started to cry, I did it too.. He's a great man

  • @sshannon1948
    @sshannon194810 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. It it always touching when I see the last minute or so and I see Mr. Flair tear up. He shows his humanness.

  • @sshannon1948

    @sshannon1948

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. And now if you understand the message I was conveying, I will give you a 100%.

  • @sshannon1948

    @sshannon1948

    9 жыл бұрын

    You never answered my question,,,,why not?

  • @freddiecongote6927
    @freddiecongote69275 жыл бұрын

    Simply the man, He is the best and I love his passion , Wooooooo !!!!, Thank you Ric Flair , thanks for my childhood memories .

  • @tonyzeno2715
    @tonyzeno27158 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair a true class act, you can tell wrestling was his life and he loved every minute of it. I am 41 years old, and I remember my first encounter with Pro Wrestling it was seeing Rick Flair and the 4 Horseman destroying some guy in the ring (I believe it was Magnum TA) had to be when I was like 8 years old and I was hooked.. I always favored NWA and WCW as opposed to the WWF at the time. and the Main Draw for me was Mr. Flair. Hands down the best Showman and talker in Pro Wrestling ever. He could go on 25 minute rants and have everyone glued to every word he said. basically he was the pioneer of what all rappers talk about, Fine Women, German Cars, Rolex's G6's Champagne etc.. He should get royalties from the Hip Hop biz This interview was good and the end where he gets choked up about having to retire was very genuine. Flair would be a positive example of the business long term wise.. Its a shame Hulk Hogan didn't have the same exit.

  • @ryanhagerty4244
    @ryanhagerty42447 жыл бұрын

    Flair was a HUGE part of my childhood. I met him last year and I was 10 years old again. Good guy, he sat and shot the shit for awhile.

  • @davidrynberk3675
    @davidrynberk36758 жыл бұрын

    Great Interview .Ultimate promoter showman that wrestling has ever seen. RIC FLAIR had passion for this sport of wrestling, there isn"t a wrestler alive today that he can be compared ,LEGEND.

  • @AnubisDark
    @AnubisDark9 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair : 60years old since 1991

  • @jeromefecto8085

    @jeromefecto8085

    9 жыл бұрын

    lol it's so true

  • @1JCPromotions

    @1JCPromotions

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MakeYourLifeWork2 LOL!

  • @bartsimpson8962

    @bartsimpson8962

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MakeYourLifeWork2 Ahahaha!! LOL im done! :')

  • @ericpledge1

    @ericpledge1

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair was 37 years old in 1979.

  • @bmble_b33butter30

    @bmble_b33butter30

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fantomas61

  • @printer003
    @printer00310 жыл бұрын

    Best mic skills. Entertaining, funny, he painted a picture of luxury life, good looking man with hot babes yet he'd go out there and threatened his opponents and made good on it. He gave his body and blood on every big match and without taking stupid chances of losing his life. What a pro!

  • @pkool79
    @pkool7910 жыл бұрын

    The man. The legend.

  • @oldgoat142
    @oldgoat1428 жыл бұрын

    I've been around long enough to have seen Snuka, Samartino, Rhoades, Piper, and only God knows how many others from coast to coast and around the planet and I can say, with absolute confidence that Flair, in getting over, being a heel, and especially in cutting promos, remains one of the absolute best. He did the whole custom made thing before Bockwinkle and others. He made the mold on how a champion should look. I have enormous respect for what he, and every other wrestler ever put themselves through, just to entertain people like me. To all of you who ever put on the tights, you have my undying gratitude.

  • @oldgoat142

    @oldgoat142

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Damien Jones I learned about Bockwinkle through my travels during my 20's and 30's and grew to respect him and others. Unfortunately, I never got to watch him when I was a kid living in NYC since to my knowledge, he never came up that way, at least not on TV. I learned about Flair since I was lucky enough to have access to cable and thus, super station TBS. Yes, Buddy Rogers IS the original Nature Boy. No question. To me though, it's how Flair pulled all the elements together, (the robes, the suits, the promos, etc) to do his thing, especially when the Horsemen got started and wrestling's popularity exploded in the 80's and 90's. Didn't hurt that he had some great people to play off of, especially Dusty Rhoades.

  • @Yoni123

    @Yoni123

    8 жыл бұрын

    +War Horse 14269 nothing wrong about being a student of the game and learning from the best. flair took what had been done before and perfected it

  • @oldgoat142

    @oldgoat142

    8 жыл бұрын

    TenToes Indeed he did.

  • @Hellwyck

    @Hellwyck

    7 жыл бұрын

    Who's Rhoades?

  • @jesusthedestroyer2028

    @jesusthedestroyer2028

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hellwyck , Dusty Rhodes

  • @governorofthedeathstar1680
    @governorofthedeathstar16808 жыл бұрын

    What a GREAT Man! And a TRUE Champion!

  • @jyatsko89

    @jyatsko89

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's the Nature Boy way man! WHOOO!

  • @kashmiirr7634

    @kashmiirr7634

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great wrestler awful human being.

  • @depaola63
    @depaola639 жыл бұрын

    Emotion at it's best! Love you Ric!

  • @michaeltruthson6262
    @michaeltruthson62626 жыл бұрын

    😢😢😢😢RIP daddy thank you for taking me to see him wrestle vs Wahoo McDaniel

  • @adamalday01
    @adamalday0110 жыл бұрын

    16 time champ!

  • @Credenx

    @Credenx

    6 жыл бұрын

    And sadly Cena is as well... what a disgusting world we live in

  • @rogertruslow5803

    @rogertruslow5803

    5 жыл бұрын

    More than that. If you look it up it really is 21

  • @UnholyByChoice
    @UnholyByChoice10 жыл бұрын

    He loves the business so much. I great to be able to do something you absolutely love for a living.

  • @beautydaddy
    @beautydaddy15 жыл бұрын

    Here is a man who loves his work...thanks for the memories since 1973, Ric.

  • @7555mac
    @7555mac8 жыл бұрын

    I love Flairs giggle, like a devious kid who got his hand caught in the cookie jar. How dare they said Britney Spears is up there with WWF or WWE.

  • @Hlywood3
    @Hlywood310 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair, truly lives and breathes, pro wrestling. It's in his blood, and he will forever be remembered for everything that he did for the business. I've never met Ric Flair, but still am hopeful that one day I do. I've always looked up to him as a pro wrestler, and anticipate the day, if it should ever come, to meeting one of the greatest performers in this sport. Great interview!!!

  • @rockvilleraven
    @rockvilleraven10 жыл бұрын

    You can't mention the history of professional wrestling and leave Ric Flair out.

  • @fjccommish

    @fjccommish

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can. But if you do, the Horsemen are going to break your arm. Woooooooooooo!

  • @superzoe1684

    @superzoe1684

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because if they did that ,they would have know knowledge true #SupremeGreatness!!!🇭🇹💪🏾🇺🇸🤴🏾🦈🦍🙏🏾🏁

  • @superzoe1684

    @superzoe1684

    2 жыл бұрын

    Self-made World Heavyweight Champion total package

  • @superzoe1684

    @superzoe1684

    2 жыл бұрын

    The greatest wrestler that ever lived.🥲🥲🥲💪🏾🤴🏼🦈🦍🙏🏾🏁!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lanenordgren7641

    @lanenordgren7641

    2 жыл бұрын

    Flair, Dusty and Harley put wrestling on the map.

  • @Last_addam
    @Last_addam15 жыл бұрын

    ive been watching ric flair for over 20 years, hes the man!!!!

  • @blueyedmedic911
    @blueyedmedic9113 жыл бұрын

    This man bled sweated tears for us. The audience. His tears r real. He knows it’s over. That’s a tough pill to swallow. No more cheers. No more claps or boos. It’s over. 35 years he put his body thru 300 days a year. God bless him. Ric. Your the best to ever put on a pair of boots.

  • @jazzynet1
    @jazzynet110 жыл бұрын

    Man we got up every to see Ric Flair in Cleveland. He is the Ali of Wrestling!

  • @sshannon1948
    @sshannon194810 жыл бұрын

    I also think Mr. Flair was very comfortable with the young man who interviewed him. Thought he was a great interviewer.

  • @fjccommish

    @fjccommish

    4 жыл бұрын

    He asked a question, and then he let Ric answer. Most interviewers don't know how to shut up.

  • @snapmode5
    @snapmode510 жыл бұрын

    For those of you who say Flair is too old..bullshit.. your never too old for this... when you are too old means you simply can not do it anymore.. and although Flair's Ring Game may be on its last legs... he can still work that mic...ffs when you done something for 40 plus years, and its been your lively hood, and your wife's clean you out.. what do you do then?...

  • @Palalubong
    @Palalubong9 жыл бұрын

    Pure legend and one of the best and hardest workers in the business. Flair, take a bow!!

  • @CollectingCardboard
    @CollectingCardboard9 жыл бұрын

    I grew up in the late 70's & early 80's in the NY metro area. WWF dominated the airwaves, UNTIL....cable came along. I was accustomed to seeing greats like Andre, Putski, Rocky Johnson, George "The Animal" Steele, & Superstar Billy Graham on a weekly basis. And THEN,...through the "magic" of cable, came the greats of the AWA & NWA! Guys I'd only READ about in PWI, Inside Wrestling, etc. To finally see the "WOOOOOO!!!!....Nature Boy",...MAN,...I finally SAW what all the "hype" was surrounding this ENTERTAINING WRESTLER!! Flair was heal when I first saw him in '85 or '86 (4 Horsemen days), but the undeniable fact WAS,...the guy was #1 when it came to ENTERTAINING the crowd, and "SELLIN' IT"!! Comparatively,...at the time, I'd say the percentage was about 75/25, WWF to other federations, that were shown in the NY metro area. If I remember correctly, NWA & AWA programming was shown ONLY on the weekends, and ONLY on TBS and/or "premium package channels". Nevertheless, I would MAKE IT A POINT to catch any/all NWA & AWA programs that I could, since they were "limited showings". In the end,...just wanted to say, Ric Flair is TRULY,...a LEGEND!! A game-changer!! A wrestling ICON!! Thanks for the memories Mr. Flair!

  • @mikeferr107
    @mikeferr10714 жыл бұрын

    It surprises me to hear him say that he didn't give as much as he got back. I think that he did. Back in the day, he went out to the ring and gave it all he had in some epic matches. It surprises me that he could be so humble, considering that he is such a legend. When I was a kid, in the mid 80s, Ric Flair was bigger than life.

  • @getodachoppa1
    @getodachoppa115 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see more of these interviews, Flair is good at them.

  • @mhess427
    @mhess4277 жыл бұрын

    You can cry, big guy. We all are...

  • @LissaBroyles
    @LissaBroyles9 жыл бұрын

    The 1st I remember of Flair was watching NWA as a kid in the 80s in his feud with Dusty Rhodes. I hated him just as I was supposed to because he was the perfect heel. Now as an adult the appreciation I have for all his years of effort is unmatched. The thing that sets him apart from other top guys for me is unlike a politician such as Hogan, Cena, Michaels etc who stayed on top by kissing ass & using their clout to keep everyone else down, Flair understood his place & what was best for business. I've seen him put over countless guys who aren't even close to being in his league. I watched every week as he made guys like the Z man, Road Warrior Hawk, Lex Luger, Terry Taylor, & dozens others look like a million bucks & carry them through hour long time limit matches where he was about to be pinned as time expired or would cheat to get out with the belt making his opponent look stronger than him every night even as champ. Sting, Windom, Big Show, Funk, Rhodes, Hogan, Bret, Luger, Von Erich, Savage, Garvin, Butch Reed, & 100 other guys who became names in the business owe Ric Flair a huge debt for what Ric did for them.

  • @JamesSmith-pp7kq

    @JamesSmith-pp7kq

    7 жыл бұрын

    Well said.

  • @stevemtc1

    @stevemtc1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Damien Jones m

  • @randyjohnson805
    @randyjohnson8058 жыл бұрын

    you won't believe it but I saw flair the first time wrestling in 1975 Hampton Virginia

  • @joshuahymer15

    @joshuahymer15

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did they call you the BIG UNIT back then?

  • @richardbritton8891

    @richardbritton8891

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw so many concerts and sporting events at the Hampton Coliseum

  • @randyjohnson805

    @randyjohnson805

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richardbritton8891 back in the 70s my dad was number 2 on the Hampton police department for all security at the coliseum...I was a young teenager and I went to any event I wanted...ABA basketball with Dr J..snake river evil jump...Rick flair...concerts..circus..college basketball..globetrotters...professional hockey ...pay per view boxing...all I had to do is meet the coliseum general manager and act like I had some sense and he personally said I can come to any event...and my dad went by the name big john

  • @randyjohnson805

    @randyjohnson805

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nastyb.i.g.9041 I just saw the comment...I remember clear as day that I never heard his name before but he was the main event...he did his suit and tie deal in the ring with a microphone .he said he wasn't going to wrestle tonight because of a injury...a big fight broke out and his guy he was wrestling tore all his clothes off down to his pink man panties...but I was told by the police and the wrestlers that it wasn't real and they were all good friends years before

  • @richardbritton8891

    @richardbritton8891

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@randyjohnson805 My first professional sporting event was at the Norfolk Scope watching Dr. J and The Iceman play for the Squires. TheySquires split games between Hampton and Norfolk back then. The major concert in the 70's and 80's were usually in one of those two arenas when someone toured Virginia. Great times!!!

  • @davecoleman3770
    @davecoleman37704 жыл бұрын

    Dont know what to say here but I will try. WRESTLING has been part of my life since I was 4 years old. I am 57 now. I've seen the best of the best and met alot of them and I even got a chance to Wrestle with the old NWA ,WWWF AND WWE. I never became a star but I had a dream fulfilled by making it there. I got trained by Killer Kowalski and went on the road. I met Ric Flair and I can say he loved this business like no one else. I really felt his passion at the end of the interview because it was genuine. Mad respect for all he gave and did because leaving your family for all those days and years to entertain fans takes more than anyone could ever ever ever imagine. Ric THANK YOU BROTHER.

  • @MatthewEcclesiastes
    @MatthewEcclesiastes10 жыл бұрын

    We love you rick!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @celticbird2398
    @celticbird239810 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair is one emotional man.

  • @eastwood13
    @eastwood1314 жыл бұрын

    The end of this interview brought a tear to my eye.

  • @hoppiemacv8604
    @hoppiemacv86044 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Rick! I've been a fan of you since the Boogie Woogy Man & The Assassins! Even sweeter you are North Carolinian

  • @rivercityapplianceservice2461
    @rivercityapplianceservice24616 жыл бұрын

    Thanks RIC Enjoyed every moment of the last 40 years . Than you Sr.

  • @scottmoore1614
    @scottmoore16144 жыл бұрын

    Flair gets choked up so easily at times, a lot like my dad. He’s all heart.

  • @bobshort5643

    @bobshort5643

    3 жыл бұрын

    Scott your rite just don’t piss him off

  • @adamrendall7446
    @adamrendall74469 жыл бұрын

    Ric flair one hellava stand up guy!

  • @tolin63

    @tolin63

    7 жыл бұрын

    u amasing person

  • @waterboxer87
    @waterboxer8713 жыл бұрын

    The only Nature Boy! Woooo! Thank you Ric Flair for many fond memories.

  • @Batmanbobby313420
    @Batmanbobby3134204 жыл бұрын

    You are the real deal Ric! We Love You Brother! The Legend 🏆🇺🇸💯🇺🇸💯🇺🇸

  • @rasinkanesrenegaderebel6962
    @rasinkanesrenegaderebel696210 жыл бұрын

    No body and I mean no body gave as much to "wrestling" Ric. Im 38 years old and I still remember the first time I saw him when I was 9. I was hooked from then on. He still has as much compassion nkw as he did then. Woooooooo Woooooooooooooooooooo Woo Woo Wooooooooooo

  • @RedroomStudios

    @RedroomStudios

    9 жыл бұрын

    awesome comment... same for me, though I am 45 years old so probably saw him a bit earlier on than you did. Flair is an absolute legend.

  • @MrChippinator

    @MrChippinator

    9 жыл бұрын

    I'm almost 23 and he's still one of the reasons I watched wrestling as a kid!

  • @BaronTurco

    @BaronTurco

    9 жыл бұрын

    How about Bruiser Brody? He gave his life for the business.

  • @RedroomStudios

    @RedroomStudios

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** good comment, though I have heard Flair say numerous times that he never did drugs, was always just a drinker.

  • @RedroomStudios

    @RedroomStudios

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** yes, I've seen that too. the comment from Piper was in regards to Flair's drinking and partying and spending his money on all his fans. Flair needs to slow down, spend more time with his family and stop blowing money like it's water.

  • @eileengrant4920
    @eileengrant492010 жыл бұрын

    Rick is still the man.

  • @adamsadventures9919
    @adamsadventures9919 Жыл бұрын

    Been combing through KZread listening to all of Rick Flair’s interviews. Enjoying them all immensely… Something about his stories and how he tells them and how he speaks. Thanks!

  • @RobbieBambino
    @RobbieBambino7 жыл бұрын

    so much respect for this guy, had some of the funniest interviews ive ever seen and probably the best talker to step in the ring. Can see the passion in those tears at then there

  • @mexiwolf009
    @mexiwolf0094 жыл бұрын

    "You caught me off guard" - Ric Flair.

  • @MrBillybathgate5
    @MrBillybathgate58 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest -------- WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @c0uchsl0uch
    @c0uchsl0uch14 жыл бұрын

    one of the best on a short list. ric made wrestleing interesting . thank you, ric flair. you excelled in your field

  • @Shellhead0080
    @Shellhead00802 жыл бұрын

    I think what makes Ric so good is that it isn’t just about what happens in the ring- it’s the effort and talent used outside of it that also matters- because it isn’t just a match, it’s an entire show- and Ric gave 200% in both. That’s why people love him. From the minute he leaves the locker room to the moment he returns to it: He’s locked in- and that’s what it takes to build a story like his. Is he perfect? Of course not. Has he made mistakes? Sure, but who hasn’t? He made it in and made it out alive. Well done sir. 👍

  • @KeithInTampa
    @KeithInTampa9 жыл бұрын

    What a class act.....Thanks Ric, for all that you gave! I know I surely enjoyed you! "To Be The Man~~You Gotta Beat The Man!" (And you're not really "gone"! I still enjoy ya!)

  • @NabilAbdulrashidComedy
    @NabilAbdulrashidComedy5 жыл бұрын

    Legend has it he still has a hard time keeping those gators down.

  • @emmiesblessed8800

    @emmiesblessed8800

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know this is old but.. my fiancé wear Gators right!! And I always say to him.. “ are you having A hard time keeping those Gators down” his response is yes! But he didn’t watch wrestling and does not know who Ric Flair is.. Wow 😯 😂

  • @toddgaines4504
    @toddgaines45048 жыл бұрын

    Ric, thank you so much for all you gave. Growing up in east Texas in the '80s, i always looked forward to your matches with the Von Erich clan. You set the bar so high, not even they could touch your greatness.

  • @AssaultAndBattery777
    @AssaultAndBattery77715 жыл бұрын

    last 2 min of the video is what wrestling is all about.. the passion for the business, I am not the biggest Ric Flair fan, but damn this video is really emotional and speaks the truth about Wrestling

  • @rodneywilkerson9854
    @rodneywilkerson98549 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair even survived a plane crash..

  • @BoobLover4Life

    @BoobLover4Life

    8 жыл бұрын

    Did he? I didn't know that. Must have had a strong will to live.

  • @ericostling4727

    @ericostling4727

    8 жыл бұрын

    Before he was famous. But remember you said he sucks. Right?

  • @BoobLover4Life

    @BoobLover4Life

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Ostling he wasn't one of my favourites in terms of wrestling in the ring but as a promo guy and the story line he was great. He is a Legend even though I like it or not. He has earned that.

  • @fjccommish

    @fjccommish

    4 жыл бұрын

    He didn't survive a plane crash. The plane didn't survive Ric Flair, wooooooooooooo!

  • @siriusbizniss

    @siriusbizniss

    4 жыл бұрын

    fjvideo 😅😅😅

  • @bangingramz7225
    @bangingramz722510 жыл бұрын

    Shit, there will never be another ric flair, i dont really look up to movie stars rock stars, wrestlers etc, but i looked up to slick rick, still do. Ric... you are the man, and will always be the limo ridin jet flyin rolex wearin world champion. Fuckin Period. Damn i fucked so many people up in the fiqure four it aint funny, damn good times. Bow down hogan, cause flair will always be the real champ. Woooooooo.

  • @Palalubong

    @Palalubong

    9 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't have put it better myself mate. :)

  • @TheCodedtestament

    @TheCodedtestament

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ric Flair always treats me like a million bucks, he saw me at the convention and called me right over to shake my hand and say hello, he signed my magazine photo of him wrestling Gino Hernandez which Gino had signed for my Aunt in the 1980's, so now it is complete and Ric was even amazed by it being signed by Gino. Ric Flair is a class act as always.

  • @oldgoat142

    @oldgoat142

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story about the autographs. According to Gary Hart, Gino had a lot of talent, but too many demons to overcome.

  • @tobygolding1893

    @tobygolding1893

    6 жыл бұрын

    he was fucking horrible ?

  • @Thomas-pu2qw

    @Thomas-pu2qw

    6 жыл бұрын

    bangin gramz Figure four hurts like hell!

  • @heelboy
    @heelboy14 жыл бұрын

    I had the honor of meeting Flair on several occasions. First in the mid 80's at TBS studios when I went to watch a television taping. I ran into him in the hallway. He stopped and asked me how I was enjoying the show, and said they did their best to put on a great show. I met him again in the mid 90's. This time we actually had some time to talk a bit. he was, and is a class act. Reall the best their ever was.

  • @andyrobinson5555
    @andyrobinson555514 жыл бұрын

    I got teary eyed at the end too! What a class act. The best trash talker ever in the history of life. The interviewer was great, coming in for the money question at the end. Ric Flair lives on TNA! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

  • @SGTRIP-dh7fz
    @SGTRIP-dh7fz7 жыл бұрын

    LISTEN UP SCHIAVONE! All the women want to be with me, and all the men want to be like me BUT in order to be the man you have to beat the man.....and whether you like it or don't like it...learn to love it because that's all it will ever be......whooooooo! The Nature Boy and The American Dream Dusty Rhodes feud in the mid 80's might've been one of the greatest rivalries in N.W.A. or W.C.W. history. Not saying it was but pretty close. If anyone can think of other great rivalries from that organization please mention.

  • @jyatsko89

    @jyatsko89

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not really a rivalry but, Mick Foley, aka Cactus Jack, aka Mankind, aka Dude Love, was one of the greatest of all time, and he's in my personal *Top 3* favorite wrestlers of ALL TIME. He was also just such a great, positive, loving family man outside of the ring, and inside, always gave it his all and did it over the top, not for him, not for the money, but for the sport itself and especially for the fans. He always did his best to make it as entertaining and fun as possible for the fans of wrestling man...such a great wrestler, and even better person/husband/father/friend.

  • @AfroMalaya

    @AfroMalaya

    7 жыл бұрын

    WHOOOOOO!! Cause I AM ALL NIGHT.. LONG ... WHOOO!

  • @SGTRIP-dh7fz

    @SGTRIP-dh7fz

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nice, I forgot about that classic line.

  • @stoolsamplelabexcrement5748

    @stoolsamplelabexcrement5748

    7 жыл бұрын

    longest ride...longest line....woooooo!!!!

  • @hotchocolatefitness
    @hotchocolatefitness10 жыл бұрын

    to be the man you got to beat the man!he is wrestling!

  • @jodyrobinson2829
    @jodyrobinson28293 жыл бұрын

    You know growing I was watching Goergia Championship Wrestling ..Ric Flair was always a draw for me.I never knew him from the other side as in this interview.I'm glad I took the time to see this.It is hard to see him emotional.Thanks for all those hard and sometimes scared times in the ring.You have been so great and awesome person to grow up to on television.It has been 50 years in the making for me as i'm turning 50 years in August 22 2020.

  • @jackbox1971
    @jackbox197113 жыл бұрын

    That was one of the best things I have ever seen on the internet... so unexpected. That you for uploading this!

  • @peedurrnorth2700
    @peedurrnorth27009 жыл бұрын

    The love he has for the business is why he tears... it made him who he is.. and after 42 year of knowing just wrestling.. how would one turn away and say, i am done with this cuz its all he has ever known...hogan too..

  • @peedurrnorth2700

    @peedurrnorth2700

    9 жыл бұрын

    LOL.....awww.. is someone mad????? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @peedurrnorth2700

    @peedurrnorth2700

    9 жыл бұрын

    then again.. youll never do any sort of job for2 weeks let alone 40 years....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @JohnnyWizgetcrunk

    @JohnnyWizgetcrunk

    9 жыл бұрын

    Sonny Wright Yes you are Woooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • @peedurrnorth2700

    @peedurrnorth2700

    9 жыл бұрын

    woooooooooooooooooooooooooo.. someones mad... self hi5// mission accommpliished!!! woooooooooooooooooooo

  • @MagnumPI4
    @MagnumPI47 жыл бұрын

    I've got 25 women outside in a stretch limousine just waiting for me to get inside and go Wooo!

  • @tubeyou010180
    @tubeyou01018014 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for posting.

  • @labanachecklowery5662
    @labanachecklowery566210 жыл бұрын

    Whether he was good or bad Ric Flair have always been a childhood hero of mine

  • @InstagramAWrestlingHistorian
    @InstagramAWrestlingHistorian10 жыл бұрын

    Wrestle. Get drunk. Sleep around with women. Squander your money. Repeat.

  • @peedurrnorth2700

    @peedurrnorth2700

    9 жыл бұрын

    you say "wrestle" as if its easy to do.... tell me ... HOW many 60 minute matches and plane crashes and lightning strikes have YOU done or survived?? and your lil pic of warrior?? as if he was shit other than a flash in the pan who held vince up for money....and never worked a 60 min match ever in his life...

  • @peedurrnorth2700

    @peedurrnorth2700

    9 жыл бұрын

    and as if you wouldnt have fucked as many woman or spent as much money as this guy made....IF you were ever in a position to do so..cuz incest for you must be going dull..

  • @ryanhagerty4244

    @ryanhagerty4244

    7 жыл бұрын

    Flair was far from the best wrestler ever. But, he put on the best show. His promos were the best!! He was a goddamned lunatic.

  • @stoolsamplelabexcrement5748

    @stoolsamplelabexcrement5748

    7 жыл бұрын

    mirror mirror on the wall.....your a fucking piss ant.....

  • @nickfanzo

    @nickfanzo

    7 жыл бұрын

    OneUltimateWarrior that is why he is the best ever.

  • @nunyabidnss9094
    @nunyabidnss90946 жыл бұрын

    What a terrible interviewer. Get a REAL MAN to interview this Legend, THE BEST EVER!! Ric Flair

  • @ronniemoon57

    @ronniemoon57

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jeff Glor was great. What's wrong with you?

  • @jonwolf07
    @jonwolf0713 жыл бұрын

    The interviewer is fantastic. Respectful, patient, doesn't talk too much like others do. This was a pleasure to watch woooooooooooooo.

  • @wclaurence
    @wclaurence15 жыл бұрын

    The greatest wrestler of all time. Thanks, Ric.

  • @toddrichardson8595
    @toddrichardson85959 жыл бұрын

    Hulk Hogan is a joke and a horrible wrestler. People forget that Flair was excellent at technical moves in the ring. Flair is hands down the best ever. Hogan needs to disappear forever with his cheesy leg drop...

  • @ghostspectre1861

    @ghostspectre1861

    9 жыл бұрын

    Todd Richardson Hogan had as much to do with the globalization of professional wrestling as Flair. Give him credit. While wrestling ability has something to do with it, his character excelled past the business itself.

  • @zentura88

    @zentura88

    9 жыл бұрын

    Todd Richardson I like Curt Hennig better... he wasn't a money maker but he sure had the moves!

  • @ghostspectre1861

    @ghostspectre1861

    9 жыл бұрын

    F Zentura Hennig was awesome. The "perfect" gimmick.

  • @BoobLover4Life

    @BoobLover4Life

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lets just say they both needed each other to survive. The heat between the two was good for business. Both Hogan and Flair have the same contribute to wrestling. They are both Legends even though I am not a big fan of both. They deserve credit when its due.

  • @ghostspectre1861

    @ghostspectre1861

    8 жыл бұрын

    AlbostyleG If they "needed" each other, why didn't they face each other at Wrestlemania?

  • @sg500
    @sg50015 жыл бұрын

    ric was one of the greatest but also ric was hands down the funniest in ring wrestler ever. He had a move called "the move that never worked for thirty years" where hed climb the top rope and always gets thrown to the mat by his opponent. I miss yelling at my tv "dont do it rick"! Man i miss that move. Thanks for the memories ric : )

  • @juvestyles
    @juvestyles14 жыл бұрын

    this is a great inter view great post vid thanks...

  • @Knikon79
    @Knikon7913 жыл бұрын

    There is honestly not a person alive today who could call themselves a wrestling fan and not respect Ric Flair. This man is total class and I will tell you right now that as a grown man if I was to meet him at any point in my life I would have to take a physical bow to the greatest wrestler that ever lived. WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TheST2K
    @TheST2K12 жыл бұрын

    Very emotional at the end. Ric Flair is so awesome. Also one of the funniest wrestlers of all time. WOOOOOOOOOO!

  • @Carrots44
    @Carrots4414 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid mate thanks for uploading it!!

  • @Lurvy1963
    @Lurvy196315 жыл бұрын

    The interview definitely showed a more human side to Ric Flair. I never thought I'd see an interview where he became very emotional of some previous and painful memory he experienced. It shows that he was the best in the sport (not sports entertainment) of pro wrestling. After seeing this interview, I am looking forward to seeing The Wrestler with Mickey Roarke. Flair's passion for wrestling was indeed incredible!

  • @johnnorvaisas
    @johnnorvaisas14 жыл бұрын

    God i miss seeing Ric every week he is the best!

  • @LibraDoll10
    @LibraDoll1014 жыл бұрын

    Great Interview. Love Ric always and forever. :) Thanks for sharing. :)

  • @LightningJanitorial
    @LightningJanitorial15 жыл бұрын

    I hated him when I was a kid, but I love Ric Flair now. I could seriously listen to this guy talk all day, hes just fantastic and was absolutely one of a kind and a legend. God bless him OH YEAH AND ALL OF YOU. POST MORE FLAIR! TY

  • @jumpinggulley
    @jumpinggulley15 жыл бұрын

    I am glad that I live near Atlanta. We didn't have cable growing up, but we got TBS on local channels and got to see Ric Flair as I was growing up. Classic times and it always brings a smile to my face to see the nature boy.

  • @hurdyb1
    @hurdyb114 жыл бұрын

    The best ever. WHOOOOO!