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Ric Flair Responds To Bret Hart’s Criticism of Gunther’s Chops - 'Never Liked to be Slapped'

Ric Flair has explained why Bret Hart condemned Gunther for using chops and branding the WWE star's wrestling style 'lazy' and 'b*****t'. The 76-year-old was dragged into an argument after his fellow WWE Hall of Famer recalled their past contests.

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Ric Flair Proclaims Charlotte Flair as the Best Wrestler in the World

Ric Flair is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. The 16-time World Champion not only redefined what it meant to be an in-ring technician but also mastered the art of trash talk.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 3

Ric Flair Slams WWE for Wasting Randy Orton: Is The Viper Being Buried by Creative?

Wrestling royalty Ric Flair made waves with a blunt assessment of WWE’s current booking. He insists Randy Orton, a proven superstar, is being left on the shelf despite still delivering elite performances.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 2

Ric Flair on Chris Jericho's Potential WWE Return

Ric Flair hopes Jericho gets a final WWE run but doubts it will match Cena's retirement tour. Jericho fuels WWE return rumors with nostalgic posts and social media teases.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 2

Ric Flair: WWE Superstars Only Profit From Video Games If On The Cover

Ric Flair expected to be left out of WWE 2K25 because he's with AEW; says only cover stars make real money. Critics praise WWE 2K25 (Metacritic 80, IGN 8/10, GameRant 9/10) but fan score sits at 6.1/10.

Wrestling News / Heartland College Sports / August 31

Ric Flair Just Unleashed on Paul Finebaum Again

Ric Flair’s Week One commentary moved from the wrestling ring to the college football debate stage with a shot aimed directly at Paul Finebaum. The wrestling legend took to X to call out the longtime ESPN analyst after Florida State took down Alabama, a game Finebaum had confidently predicted in the Crimson Tide’s favor.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Ric Flair takes aim at Paul Finebaum

Two big personalities clashed on Saturday when Ric Flair took aim at Paul Finebaum. Finebaum is a college football personality for ESPN who favors the SEC.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 30

WWE Legend Ric Flair Calls for Paul Finebaum’s Firing From ESPN: ‘Most Absurd & Incompetent Analyst’

WWE legend Ric Flair is fed up with ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, and not for the first time. The retired wrestler and avid college football fan took to social media on Saturday afternoon promptly following the Texas-Ohio State game to call for Finebaum's "expulsion" from the network over his recent takes on the Longhorns.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Ric Flair had the best comment about Hulk Hogan's funeral

WWE legend Ric Flair had the perfect comment about Hulk Hogan’s funeral service on Tuesday.

Brooke Hogan shares reason she skipped father Hulk’s funeral

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 6

Bret Hart Criticizes Wrestling Style Utilized By Gunther, Ric Flair & Others

Gunther is largely considered to be one of the best professional wrestlers in the world today, just ask CM Punk. But one WWE Hall of Famer is not the biggest fan of what the Ring General does to his opponents bell-to-bell.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 29

Ric Flair on why Hulk Hogan Excelled as WWE’s Bad Guy Unlike John Cena

Ric Flair has explained why Hulk Hogan's heel run was so successful while suggesting that John Cena can't play the role of WWE's number one heel. Cena shocked the pro wrestling world when he turned on Cody Rhodes and aligned with The Rock at Elimination Chamber earlier this year.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 29

Ric Flair Reflects on Health and Hulk Hogan's Passing

Hulk Hogan’s untimely passing on July 24 is still causing ripple effects in the wrestling community, especially for one of his contemporaries, Ric Flair.

Los Angeles Rams News / Athlon Sports / July 25

WWE Star Takes in Rams Training Camp

The Los Angeles Rams are known for attracting celebrities by being near Tinseltown. But Rams guests aren't just limited to actors and actresses. Even stars from World Wrestling Entertainment show up.

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Ric Flair shares his emotional reaction to Hulk Hogan’s death

Ric Flair on Thursday shared his emotional reaction to the news of Hulk Hogan’s death. News came out on Thursday that Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 22

Ric Flair Provides Major Update On Cancer Treatment

Ric Flair has provided a positive update on his health. The 16-time World Champion revealed in an interview with People last month that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time in the past three years.

Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / July 22

Wrestling legend Ric Flair cancer-free after second bout with skin cancer

Professional wrestling Ric Flair revealed Tuesday he is cancer-free. Flair, 76, announced June 6 he had been diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time in three years.

Wrestling News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Ric Flair addresses concerns about his health

Ric Flair is feeling pretty good, if a new video is any indication. Flair put to rest some speculation about his health Saturday after a meet and greet in Texas.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 6

WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair Announces Skin Cancer Diagnosis

The Nature Boy is set for another bout with skin cancer. After initially denying rumors of his diagnosis last month, Ric Flair has now confirmed that he'll be undergoing treatment in the near future.

Wrestling News / The Spun / June 2

Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Deletes Controversial Social Media Post

Wrestling legend Ric Flair has found himself in some hot water after taking aim at a fellow all-time great in a since-deleted social media post. Last week Hall of Fame WWE commentator Jim Ross went public with his cancer battle and received an outpouring of support from countless fans.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 7

WWE Legend Ric Flair Denies Rumors He's Battling Cancer

16-time champion and WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has refuted rumors that he's battling cancer. The rumors began swirling over Flair's health status on May 5th when a fan on X tweeted about Flair's appearance, saying "F*** man, every time you see Flair he's got these random gashes on his forehead or black eyes.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / March 24

North Carolina Senate introduces ‘Ric Flair Act’ to study possible wrestling hall of fame

A bill introduced in North Carolina could pave the way for a new professional wrestling hall of fame museum. WRAL is reporting that the Ric Flair Act introduced Monday in the state’s senate would earmark $500,000 to study the possibility of creating a professional wrestling hall of fame.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / January 3

'Ask somebody who knows nothing about it,' WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair discloses why he stopped giving advice to younger wrestlers

Without doubt, Ric Flair is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Throughout his illustrious career, Flair wrestled in different promotions and against different types of opponents.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / May 10, 2024

Ric Flair comes clean about heated argument with restaurant staff, regrets losing his temper

Recently, Ric Flair was kicked out of Piesonas in Florida, even after spending $1,500. The Nature Boy claimed earlier that he was asked to leave the premises because he spent a long time in the bathroom.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 25, 2024

Guests Announced For Bucs’ Day 2 Draft Picks

Over the years, the NFL has gotten creative in finding ways to keep everyone engaged throughout NFL Draft weekend. One of those ways has involved guests announcing picks on Day 2 and Day 3 after commissioner Roger Goodell reads out the picks for the first round.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2024

Wrestling legend Ric Flair in awe of Baker Mayfield's gutsy performance

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair couldn't believe the heart displayed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield during Sunday's divisional-round loss to the Detroit Lions.

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