Mark Madden just won’t let Ric Flair talk uninterrupted.

@Stratsrule

2 жыл бұрын

IKR!!!!

@indiglo1971

2 жыл бұрын

Ric Flair talked quite a bit.

@mikealdana8012

2 жыл бұрын

MM's doing his job (knows his subject matter and etc), but I think there's no human element to the way he conducts these interviews (very robotic/straightforward)...

@peacethroughstrength172

Жыл бұрын

At times when he should be quiet and let RF elaborate, he doesnt.

@paulbookwood6410

8 ай бұрын

Mark seems to be reading while Ric seems to be just having a conversation.

Madden needs to let Flair talk longer instead of interrupting so much

@tyronecross2874

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@testodude

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody wants to hear Madden blabber.

I got to see David Von Erich wrestle at sunrise musical amphitheater. I was 12, and David was my favorite. When he finishe the match he walked down the aisle and gave me a high five. Greatest night of my pre teen life

Hands down Ric Flair has the best wrestling stories.

@Canadian_Skeptical

Жыл бұрын

and a few of them are true

@randybarnett2308

9 ай бұрын

@@Canadian_Skeptical wooooooooo!!!👍😀

@williambarnes7133

6 ай бұрын

Yes.... But the story about him not being on booze..,..

@SimplyChaotic98

5 ай бұрын

Flair and Hogan should team up and take on their biggest foe… the TRUTH

@user-nh4iv5dy9f

4 ай бұрын

No doubt.

Ric Flair is greatest champion in the history of wrestling. His feud in the 80s with Dusty Rhodes was absolute magic!

@sharonraizor2839

Жыл бұрын

They were both great in the ring and on the mic!

@mattstilwell7531

5 ай бұрын

ric flair greatest wrestler and always an epic interview

@A_YouTube_Commenter

4 ай бұрын

The Steamboat matches were 5 stars.

@jackdunning4819

4 ай бұрын

John cena was so good you couldn’t even see him

The Von Erichs were wrestling dynasty in Texas!

@theatreakatheodoremunir7231

2 жыл бұрын

Most Definitely 🙏🏾

@lanceh3417

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed...i remember going to their matches at the rodeo arena here in Mr pleasant TX in the early to mid 80s.. Vonerichs freebirds kamala kamala Chris Adams junkyard dog missing link...there were 2 famous bars here one was the orange blossom special and then there was tiffanys...one night at tiffanys after a show they all for in a bar fight and our local karate teacher got his ass handed to him

@tinaharris9403

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite of all time..

David was the best Wrestler in ring. Kevin was the best Athletic of the three. Kerry best body and had Rock Star Popularity.

Glad to see Kevin Von Erich is still alive and doing well.

It's great hearing Ric talk so positively about the Von Erich's

I wish he would have quit interrupting Flair and let him keep telling the story. You could tell that Flair had so much more to say. People are listening to this to hear Flair not Madden.

I wish that Kerry could have overcome his drug issues and I wish David hadn't died like he did. Kerry and Kevin were like real life superheroes to me as a kid.

@johngallagher72

2 жыл бұрын

That was one of the causes of the downfall of world class ...when they found out that the Von Erichs were real people who weren't perfect (with real problems) and when Fritz lied to his fans about Lance being a cousin that spelled the beginning of the end.

@DrTruth-zk7vr

2 жыл бұрын

World class was outstanding!!

@70selvisfan

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin used to have a Twitter account and would actually talk back and forth with you once in a while. Don't think he's on there anymore though. :-(

@kayesheets3061

Жыл бұрын

me too but then I connected with kevin via social media recently and he was so rude kinda tarnished him for me but love kerry

@kayesheets3061

Жыл бұрын

@@leighlowe1069 I respectfully went on his public social media account to tell him thank you. There was no disrespect on my side but maybe now he's got all the $ he's over the fans

i absolutely love the way he does not bash kerry von erich, kudos ric

Love that Ric Flair spoke on the Von Erich Family and that he keeps in touch with Kevin Von Erich periodically. David Von Erich was ready for stardom on a national stage before his passing. He would have only got better if he lived a longer life.

@J30witdaswitchyy

4 ай бұрын

Wait ric flair didn’t like the dad💀

@KD_SWAGGER

4 ай бұрын

@@J30witdaswitchyy Not sure if that's true or not.

Ric Flair is way cooler than I expected. Enjoyed him

David was an incredible, once in a lifetime talent. Wrestling’s history would have been soooo different had he lived and become NWA World Heavyweight Champion

@mminkoff

Жыл бұрын

The Best Mic Skills ... cutting promos.. Great Charisma!

@maturanita

Жыл бұрын

@@mminkoff indeed. And a in-ring General bar to none. Trained by Fritz, honed by the Funks and Eddie Graham, he really was a “generational talent”

This is the best Podcast Wooooooooo !!!! Ric Flair is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME

I tend to refer to Fritz Von Erich as the Tywin Lannister of Pro Wrestling, so focused on the Family Legacy, on making the Von Erich name into a Wrestling Dynasty, that he couldn't see what was happening to his actual sons until it was way too late.

@celieboo

4 ай бұрын

That's a great analogy..

@jaminenyamekye2588

4 ай бұрын

AMAZING ANALOGY

@-m.d.n-9019

4 ай бұрын

Very much true , sadly.

This is/was a really great interview and series. Ric has an excellent, clear memory of things and that makes it very enjoyable to hear. Thank you, Ric, for making the time to have these chats and for taking us back to a memorable era. Much respect, Sir.

@jamesconsiglio2709

6 ай бұрын

Always a great interview

I wish this Mark guy would stop over talking on Ric ..Ric tries answering or tells a story but the Mark guy keeps interrupting him...he isnt a very good interviewer...so please let Ric talk!!..im here to listen to Flair not this Mark wannabe

@pandavelli8176

2 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time forgiving him for replacing Bobby the Brain on WCW, that sucked, I was pissed and the Brain rules!!!

@ProgressiveDiscussions

2 жыл бұрын

He's a very rude loudmouth that keeps on cutting off Rick continuously. He's always trying to talk over Ric Flair. It's very aggravating. He should be soft-spoken and laid-back like the late great Gordon Solie. They should call him Foghorn Leghorn.

@luisarteaga6505

Жыл бұрын

It’s so fuckn annoying hearing this Mark talk over “the nature boy”

@ModzHD17

2 ай бұрын

@@ProgressiveDiscussionshe’s so loud too. He’s yelling at us

Barely touched on, but the Flair/DiBiase angle in Mid South has to be my all time favorite match!!!!

@johngallagher72

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if this match is on KZread ...I saw a Flair match versus Terry Taylor from a videotape from around the same time when Taylor was the North American champion and this was one of my favorite Flair matches along with the Steamboat series.

@jlmartinez8482

Жыл бұрын

I believe it was his face turn. Murdoch was upset cuz he felt he deserved the match with Flair and attacked Ted.

Rics memory is outstanding

Thank you for your respectful memories of the Von Erich clan, Ric.

This was a wonderful segment. So much insider info on a territory I grew up on. WCCW was a magical ride.

@theatreakatheodoremunir7231

2 жыл бұрын

Magical Carpet Ride Steppenwolf 😊

@javonjordan789

3 ай бұрын

I Wish I was alive for em

He may have never worked Fritz in the ring, but they had some AWESOME promos between them! Great time to be a fan👍

@kurtwpg

Жыл бұрын

Imagine building up a program between a heel NWA Champion David Von Erich and a babyface Kerry Von Erich.

When I first started watching wrestling it was all about the Von Erich family my God these guy were so over very talented family

@Ijustinsultedyou

2 жыл бұрын

Only in Texas

I love listening to ric the icon flair talk I only watch all the retro wrestling because with out guys like ric flair it will never be the same Just my own opinion

The good old days, the fabulous free birds, rock n roll express, midnight express

Gary Hart booked the Von Erich/Freebird feud.

I am very glad that Kevin is still alive.

I remember reading Wrestling at the Chase , by Larry Matysik. He says on pg 9 , Bruiser Brody told him he found a bottle of pain killers and a few remaining pills in the bathroom. Having been trained by Fritz, and also being a close friend of David's, he made a snap decision. He flushed the pills down the toilet and tossed the bottle away because there was no reason for the media and the business to cause further agony for the family or to David's memory.

@theatreakatheodoremunir7231

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Now that's how a person is to cover someone in love

Worked as a background extra on the new movie, “The Iron Claw” about the Von Erich family. It’s to be released in 2023. You will be interested in seeing the wrestler that portrayed Ric Flair.

@elmerslick8700

6 ай бұрын

I hope it is widely released. I don't see many movies in the theaters, but this one has me pumped!

@SartorialisticSavage65

4 ай бұрын

Just saw it. 🥲

@A_YouTube_Commenter

4 ай бұрын

He was good. I was marking out for him against Kevin.

@philrm99

4 ай бұрын

Saw it also. Terrific movie.

@jman8449

4 ай бұрын

Great movie but the dude playing Ric Flair was pretty bad

I remember these wonderful wrestling days in Texas! Dallas & San Antonio. This is fantastic hearing Ric talk. I can only imagine stories that he has. Thank you for sharing.

@angelanetherton8240

Жыл бұрын

Me too, I was a kid at the time and grew up in Dallas,Tx. Honey those boys were Gods of wrestling!

@scootertheuce.mychannel4pe477

4 ай бұрын

I wish we could still have those days now. I wish the sportatorium was still around so I could have experience it myself. 😢

I miss this golden era of wrestling was, anyone here remember the I quit match with terry funk? Or the wars with the von erichs and freebirds

Thank you for sharing this. Texans are mighty fond of the Von Erichs and to hear your respectful stories spoke volumes. Wooooo!

I grew up watching GA Championship Wrestling in the 70's. Loved watching Flair and Wildfire Rich team up against Olie Anderson and Nakita Koloff

@michelleswafford2647

Ай бұрын

Me too !!!

Ric is a total class act. Speaking about the Von Erich family with such respect and love.

One thing left out. When Kerry went to the WWF he was told that he could not use his IRON CLAW finishing manuver by Vince. Kerry was very very upset with the decision.

@chadk890

2 жыл бұрын

He used the claw plenty of times

@mrpink99

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they had him use his discus punch as his finisher, & changed the name to the “Tornado punch”

@Rjensen2

7 ай бұрын

Is that why he used it ALL THE TIME?

@Stonehorn

4 ай бұрын

@@Rjensen2not as a finisher though. It was an awful finisher anyway. It was no better when Foley used a variation of it, but at least Socko was hilarious

I've been to the cemetery where Von Erichs are buried I sure do miss them 😔😭

The best match ive ever seen in my life to this day was flair and kevin von erick where they put two rings together. 😊

Ric has been through it all fought the best of the best and some of the greatest stories to tell the G.O.A.T

@dominiquejones3805

Күн бұрын

And still here. Ric is built different

Ric Flair made everybody nobody was famous till they wrestled or was seen in the same room as him His time with crocket and turner was nothing short of magical. But what people don't know is that on his own time he would promote and compliment every wrestler on every roster in every promotion he was a walking encyclopedia of veterans and scouted the youngsters'. He was special to say the least Everybody has skeletons. i only got the privilege to meet him one time . We were at a bar in St.Louis for a boxing match on ppv. Flair was still in the original Horseman and walked in with Wyndham and Luger . I immediately walked over and started telling him about his own career then stupidly offered him cocaine BUT hey we are talking about a 21 year old meeting his child hood hero who obviously did not need a drink. i was thrown out of the bar with a quickness🤣.I left my keys on the table so I had to wait for my friends to watch Tyson about a hour later they came out and handed me my keys and a autographed picture of Ric Flair then went back in. I still have that picture

I was at the Texas Stadium show with my mom. Tickets were $10 each. One of the greatest moments in my life. Tanks Natch

@travatawagan

2 жыл бұрын

Tell the story of the atmosphere and those small details

@keithboyd9582

2 жыл бұрын

@@travatawagan I don't remember a whole lot about the show except of how loud the crowd was when Kerry beat Ric Flair. Might have been the largest pop I have ever heard in person ever. And I remember how hot it was. Me and my mom were luckily sitting in the shade but it was close to 100 degrees that day with no wind.

@homedeezyfasheezy5662

2 жыл бұрын

I’m curious…what kind of seat did a $10 ticket get you at that event? Ringside/floor level? Beginning of the stands? Up in the nosebleeds? Just curious because I often see how cheap tickets were back in the day. Thank you in advance if you see this and respond!

@benowen5792

4 ай бұрын

I was there too. I went to The SuperCross at the Cotton-bowl on Saturday night and on my way back home to OKC we stopped by Texas Stadium for the afternoon match.

I’ll never forget the Texas angles Ric did. Living in the ATL, would go and watch him walk that aisle in the Omni. Greatest wrestler ever!!!!!!

David Von Erich was the one to take the belt from Flair and possibly go on to wwf to challenge Hulkamania, he was destined for greatness along with Gino Hernandez .

@kenterminateddq5311

2 жыл бұрын

@powerknown Good question, considering that Kerry wasn't a top guy. Yes, Kerry had his physical and internal demons, of course. But still, I'm not sure if Vince would push the Texas Tornado to the top spot since Curt Hennig wasn't a top guy neither.

@jimmorrison3756

2 жыл бұрын

Kerry was definitely the biggest star maybe not in many eyes "the greatest Von Erich" but he was the biggest star.

@theatreakatheodoremunir7231

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Comment Thank You 🙏🏾

@mrpink99

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenterminateddq5311 Vince originally wanted Kerry for the top babyface to spearhead the National expansion, but Fritz wouldn’t let him go, so he went after Hogan instead

@armandogarza3423

Жыл бұрын

Fritz Von Erich wept when he saw Mark Calloius and gave him a chance because he is a clone of David Von Erich.

I was at the TWA show in Philly, McGonigle Hall @ Temple U. Seeing Kerry live was on my wrestling "bucket list" and while he was not at his peak it was still a great memory.

The real wrestling days! It was so real back then and had millions of fans

@Stonehorn

4 ай бұрын

It literally has millions of fans now, and the wrestling is far better

Met Kerry at central mall in ft. Smith Arkansas. He was a sweet and polite guy and the biggest guy I ever seen.

I was there for almost all the matches they talked about. Texas stadium was so hot but the matches were great. The Von Eriche's were so kind to their fans and the fans were crazy about them. Some of the best memories.

@robertwiles8106

7 ай бұрын

beyond hot

@benowen5792

4 ай бұрын

I was 16 so I don’t remember it being hot. Seems like it was a cloudy day with good cloud coverage. But I didn’t get hot when I was 16. Lol

Texas Stadium when Kerry won the title! Best time to be in Texas!

There is so much of a disconnect between Flair and Mark on these podcasts.

The VonErich's were living legends in Dallas! So many great memories watching the matches! Hands down, the Freebirds vs. VonErich feud is the greatest in the history of the industry.

Ric flair you're the best

Love Rick's stories now that he's sober. Great questions great show.

Ric Flair is Almost Elvis . A true Legend and such a good guy , People love Ric

Loved the von erichs. Loved Ric Flair too. Great interview

David had great battles with Jimmy Garvin in world class

When Ric Flair and Michael Hayes is telling you that your son is partying too hard……you may want to listen.

@paulbookwood6410

8 ай бұрын

Well, they were experts.....

@dominiquejones3805

Күн бұрын

😂 facts

The Von Erichs teaming up with Dusty to help fight the horsemen would have been awesome.

@jeffreyk5734

4 ай бұрын

This should have happened. The reason it didn't is due to World Class pulling out of the NWA in late February of 1986. At the exact same time Mid-South also became the UWF out of nowhere. Much of 85 was about Bill Watts trying to get one of his guys to become the next NWA World Champion. Terry Taylor, Butch Reed, Dibiase, even Jim Duggan. At first they retained ties to the NWA, but the first Crockett Cup in New Orleans was such a disaster largely due to Economic woes in the southwest that by Mid-May Watts decided to hold the UWF title tournament. Hell, Dibiase and Gino Hernandez would have been great Horsemen. Ted should have had at least a short run as NWA World Champion. He battled for the title against Flair and Race for years. Somehow, people remember the UWF even though it was only in operation for a little over a year when absorbed back into the NWA though they kept the UWF name. Both World Class and UWF as separate entities were huge failures. They needed the NWA.

I can attest to that. I was stationed 2 hours north of dallas in 86 and man the von Erichs were HUGE. Sportatorium was a heat locker of a dump.

David was the best because he could work baby face and heel. I think he was better as a heel and when you can do both you’re onto something. David in the ring was way different than Kerry and Kevin. David was so smooth and natural. Kerry was kind of over the top a bit. Kevin was stiff but so damn gifted. The Von Erich’s were my childhood heroes.

That 10 minute match with Mike was on 1/31/1984 at the Tarrant County Convention Center. The stipulation was if Mike could last 10 minutes, David, not Kerry would get a future title shot and be able to choose the stipulations of the match. That match would have been where David was supposed to win the title but died a couple of weeks later.

I was at the 82 star wars cage match it was a Christmas gift from my mom best night ever

There is a promo where Flair and Fritz are yelling at each other. I always wondered if they were in the same studio together. Classic Flair.

@joshsimpson79

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure upon re-watching that they are not. But it’s still a very good promo.

So glad he mentioned the von erichs

@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736

2 жыл бұрын

He mentored them allright. Ric to the Von Erich boys; Let's go to the bar.

And I remember watching on TV his match against Mike. It was held at the Amon G Carter Convention Center in Ft. Worth.

Best ever Ric Flair,tells it like it was.

That territority as well the AWA and JCP should have never fell, those territories were built to last.

@chrischar9428

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah ok

Geno hernandez, Tully Blanchard, Rick flair,Ole & Arn Anderson were the original horsemen in South West wrestling

I remember Kerry Von Erich debut in the WWF, The Texas Tornadoe !!!

Id like to see this conversation expanded upon. That whole family was a story in itself and Ric was there for a lot of it. Cant believe that nobody could get Kerry the help he needed. Sometimes you can stop what is meant to be.

I watched WCCW and NWA when I was a kid before I heard of WWF or hulk Hogan. The VonErichs were my heroes David Kerry Kevin . As a fan who loved the vonerichs I'm so happy for Kevin's son's Ross and Marshall wrestling now . I think the von erichs should be in AEW .

Best family in business

When is the Rick Flair story coming to the big screen!!??

World class championship wrestling, im 47 , Wow I go back to the territory days. I'm olddddddddddd

Say what you want about Ric Flair, but he is a gentleman. Love his stories. Thanks for the memories Ric!

@Stonehorn

4 ай бұрын

I like Flair, but in no world is he a Gentleman.

I was there at the Parade of Champions. It was BEYOND hot.

Amazing stories thank God Flair is doing this again

Kerry vs. The Nature Boy would have been one hell of a rivalry. Especially in the WWF.

Had the pleasure of hanging with you in the Pontiac Silver-dome in “92” on the stage as our sons got their pics taken after winning the Championship, we were both So PROUD! Also at the TOC in Columbus several times ,luv ya always humble, we invited you and your NC. Team up to PA. Robert Morris College that you and Rick accepted😊 , we brought the southeastern PA all stars down to Fort Bragg gym for a meet ended up facing you all. I hope you see this,good memories brother❤

Beautiful words from Ric

Ric is the King , He Beat and Fought Them All , David Was The Best , Kerry was the most talented, Kevin was the Face.... Michael and Chris physically never developed

Wow another amazing video from absolutely the best channel on KZread. Ric and the von Ericks true magic. Ric made alot of people look good. The interviews with fritz and ric with the bounty from ric .I could watch all day. Thank you and keep up the good work

Rick I love your podcast you’re my favorite all-time wrestler I’ve been watching wrestling for 50 years I love all wrestling I think it’s so cool and I love all the different characters and personas that are in it and I thought you were one of the greatest heels of all time and one of the greatest baby faces whichever road you were going down at the time thank you for your awesome podcast and for all the excellent wrestling that you provided for me for entertainment in my eyes you are the greatest wrestler of all time to achieve everything that you’ve achieved thank you again and have a great day 🤘☘️🇺🇸

I always enjoyed watching you Ric ❤

Listening to Flair's commentary is the voice of an experienced pro.

The fact that Ric Flair can start a rumor and it turns into a urban legend IS CRAZY!!

He is like this with everyone he interviews

I was fortunate that my local Boston channel 25 carried WCCW in the late 80's. I was watching about a year before David's death. I was such a fan of that Texas wrestling back then. the pain the Von Eric family (especially Kevin.) has endured since then is unimaginable and I thank God that I can't imagine it.

Ric is the man...I'll love this brother forever...I'm 50 now...I remember when they came to Vegas in 1987...I was 16....He walked up to the ring...I was very near him...I kept saying..."Wooooo"...I wanted to at least shake the man's hand...but it didn't happen...but I'm so happy that I was very close to him.

David,Kevin&Kerry were the Beatles of the’80’s.

@craigphillips2978

2 жыл бұрын

I love the Von Eric family watched wccw all the time back in the 80s the Von Eric and Freebird feud was awesome I miss all of those guys R.ip Kerry David Mike Chris and Fritz

@Rjensen2

7 ай бұрын

In north Texas they were.

The rock, mr perfect, Rick rude, jimmy snuka, stone cold, hogan, savage, bam bam,undertaker,etc tic flair is an icon that’s still here to tell the stories about any wrestler with all details like it was yesterday. Wooh

Ric Flair is the greatest wrestler of all time

Why is Mark screaming at us and the Legend LOL ! Love Ric though !

@dominiquejones3805

Күн бұрын

Ric can't complete a thought

I fn loved those days and The Von erichs

Kerry didn't miss any dates as champ.

Huge fan of the Von Erich's as a kid...who knows how big they would have become especially David, if not for the tragic deaths. sad family story. those were some classic times 1984 Kerry beating Rick Flair. classic

It's sad that David an Gino passed so early in their careers, they will always be my favorite wrestlers!!

@maturanita

2 жыл бұрын

@Brian Smith and they were the top talent bar to none in that territory.

@briansmith96

2 жыл бұрын

Tully Blanchard begged gino to come to Mid-Atlantic wrestling ,he would have been a great horsemen!

@maturanita

2 жыл бұрын

@@briansmith96 indeed, but he would have died there as well. He was fated, as were the Von Erich kids

The stories Ric could tell it makes you want to go back to that time

Love these videos

Madden is a classic case of listening to respond .

@dominiquejones3805

Күн бұрын

Ric can't complete a thought