WWE Superstar Charlotte posted a message on Instagram thanking everyone for supporting her father Ric Flair during this difficult time.

Flair underwent surgery on Monday after being hospitalized over the weekend. While media reports indicated Flair’s condition was heart-related, fellow legend “Mean” Gene Okerlund tweeted on Monday that the Nature Boy underwent colon surgery.

Once again we’d like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Ric Flair, his family and friends.

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2-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is out of surgery, but his condition is being described as “extremely serious.”

Flair was hospitalized on Saturday due to a heart condition and was later placed into a medically induced coma ahead of surgery. Dave Meltzer provided an update on Monday afternoon:

“He’s out of surgery. It’s good that he’s out of surgery. It’s still real bad. I had it just told to me in some detail, not exactly identical, but very similar to what happened to my dad. However, his kidneys are functioning which is the main difference and no cancer issues.”

Please keep Ric Flair in your thoughts and prayers.

Update (2:30pm EST, 8/14): A WWE spokesperson (via TMZ) says that Flair is in a medically induced coma and is undergoing surgery this afternoon.

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric flair remains hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia, where’s he’s been since Saturday. An initial statement from Flair’s agent, Melinda Morris Zanoni, noted that he was undergoing routine monitoring. According to local media reports, Flair is dealing with heart-related issues and. On Monday, Zanoni implied that Flair’s condition had worsened and asked for everybody’s prayers and good energy.

Dave Meltzer commented on the Flair’s condition on the f4wonline.com message board. “Charlotte was well aware of everything while in China, that much I know. She was one of the few.  Must have been a turn for the worst. I was pretty concerned when I heard nothing all day, was just too long since I heard from anyone.”

In his 2004 autobiography, Flair wrote about having a heart condition related to alcohol consumption.  “Through my many years of partying, I also developed something called “alcoholic cardiomyopathy,” a weakening of the heart muscles,” Flair wrote on page 304. “I first detected that there was something wrong when my heart began skipping beats. I went to a cardiologist friend who told me that when your heart pumps, it expands like a rubber band. But mine was doing it too much. Initially, I thought that steroids might be responsible, but the doctor dismissed this theory. My heaert was fluttering from thirty-fivbe years of hitting it hard.

WWE producer Michael Hayes visited Flair in the hospital on Sunday and also asked for people to keep Ric Flair in their thoughts and prayers.

I saw @RicFlairNatrBoy before I flew to Boston yesterday
I can assure that he needs everyone's prayers and positive vibes. Thx in advance!!

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) August 14, 2017

The wrestling world is obviously shaken by the news, with several past and present WWE performers showing their support for the one-and-only Nature Boy.

Just hearing all this news about @RicFlairNatrBoy sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same #NeverGiveUp

— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 14, 2017

@RicFlairNatrBoy U have been my inspiration. U taught me so much, especially how to "give" to the biz, and not "take" from it. Praying 4 U!

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/ebischoff/status/897063196992733184

My thoughts and prayers are with Ric Flair and his family during this difficult time.

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 14, 2017

Please keep Ric Flair and his family in your thoughts and prayers today! No matter what he will always simply be "Champ" to me!

— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) August 14, 2017

Sending my love and prayers to @RicFlairNatrBoy and his family.

— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) August 14, 2017

Get well @RicFlairNatrBoy we ? and need ya? https://t.co/PKHQ3v2Jsr

— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) August 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/therealxpac/status/897139056542326784

I don't know the details or what @RicFlairNatrBoy needs, but God does and I pray that His will be done. @MsCharlotteWWE #KICKOUTRIC #OUDK

— Brian G. James (@BrianRDJames) August 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/jamesstormbrand/status/897103197638193152

ONLY 1 RIC FLAIR ONLY 1 IRON SHEIK. WE BREAK THE EARTHS BACK. THE EARTH NEVER BREAK US pic.twitter.com/h0JLEqrnlI

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) August 14, 2017

Just got the news that @RicFlairNatrBoy is in the hospital. Hoping for a full & very speedy recovery. Need The Champ out stylin' & profilin'

— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) August 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/taminasnuka/status/897140155513004032

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was admitted to hospital over the weekend for what was described as “routine monitoring.”

Melinda Morris Zanoni, the CEO of the agency that represents Flair (Legacy Talent), revealed that Flair is in the hospital for “routine monitoring.”

Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style!

— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@MelindaMorrisZ) August 13, 2017

Early Monday morning, she followed up with a note stating that Flair is dealing with some “tough medical issues” and needs your prayers and positive energy.

Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues??

— MelindaMorrisZanoni (@MelindaMorrisZ) August 14, 2017

It is not yet publicly known what issues Flair is dealing with however this is clearly a bigger story than initially thought, our well wishes go out to the Nature Boy.

Two time WWE Hall Of Famer and 16-time World Champion Ric Flair recently did an interview with Gamespot to promote his upcoming ESPN ’30 for 30? special which focuses on his life and career in professional wrestling. While Flair spoke on a variety of topics, he also named who he believed to be the four best performers today. While naming his daughter as one of them, “The Nature Boy” also named Randy Orton, A.J. Styles, and Seth Rollins before going on to explain his picks:

“It’s one of four people: Randy Orton, A.J. Styles, my daughter, and Seth Rollins. I didn’t even have to think twice about that”

“Orton is just one of the most gifted guys I’ve ever seen. Orton brings the whole package. He’s 6’4?, phenomenal body, he’s a good talker and a phenomenal in-ring performer. Seth Rollins is the same, just a little bit smaller. A.J. is close to being Shawn Michaels in terms of work ethic. He’s really good and his interviews have gotten better. And then, my daughter…I’m not pushing her. She doesn’t need me to push her. You’ve seen her, she’s real good. The other girls just have a hard time keeping up with her.”

You can read Flair’s full interview with Gamespot by clicking here.

H/T IWNerd for the transcriptions

Diamond Dallas Page recently spoke to CBS Sports about DDP Yoga and a few wrestling topics. Below are some of the highlights:

Terry Funk wrestling again at 73 years old:

[Laughs] “I’m going to call Terry. You know, one of my biggest supporters is Gerry Briscoe. He’s 70-ish now. He’s a former world champion and wrestled since he was six years old and had a really beat-up body. The last time I saw him at WrestleMania, he looked like Tommy Lee Jones. He looked like a million bucks. He’s the biggest advocate, along with Mick Foley. And Chris Jericho, he’s 46 and bumping around like he’s 23. Now, as much I love Terry, no one bumped around anymore than he did, but he ain’t going to be bumping around like he’s 23. It’s just because he misses it so much. He could get away with it his whole life because he’s so believable. He’s one of the nicest guys on the planet and another Hall of Famer. If there’s a way to see it on the internet, and he’s going to get in there, I’m going to watch. I’m going to call him and tell him I’m going to send him my DVDs, because I know they can really help him.”

Scott Hall & Jake Roberts: 

“Scott still has bumps along the road. Even though he did really well with his transformation, but he never really wanted to stop drinking. He did, and he still will, but he doesn’t want to. Jake does. Probably since the movie (The Resurrection of Jake the Snake), he’s fallen once or twice. Technically he’s been sober for five years and without a bump for two or three years. Jake realizes that he doesn’t want to be that guy and Scott occasionally forgets that.

I feel that it’s part of finding yourself. I’ve seen Scott at that point, and a lot of people have seen friends and family there. They’ve seen the person so close, and they’ve been sober for so long, and then they fall. Well, sometimes there are some little twitches or something that sets them off. Or, like I said, they don’t want to quit drinking. I could never have helped either one of them at the time if they didn’t want to. All I know is that it enabled them to both wind up where they belong which is in the Hall of Fame.”

Ric Flair’s generosity and an epic story:

“I made sure Ric knew how thankful I was to him [at the WWE Hall of Fame]. Even though Ric and I have had adversity with each other over the years and said some things we probably both wish we could take back. We’re in a really good spot today, and I think the world of him. I wanted him to know that him putting me over for that world title, I know it put me one step closer to that Hall of Fame podium, and I will never forget it.

Ric and I, we had such a good time when we were up there. I ran into him a couple times at the Hall of Fame. On the last night before we were going, he asks what time my wife and I are leaving. He asks what time our flight was and I said 7:30.

Now, we’re both at the bar, and it’s 12:30 and I’m getting ready to go crash. He said, “Woo! Who made that reservation?” I said it wasn’t me. He goes, “Forget that. I’ve got a Learjet. You’re coming with me. You and [your wife] Brenda.” I said, “Ric, I’ve got so many bags” and he said, “FedEx them home. You’re not taking that flight!”

So, Mr. Limousine Riding, Jet Flying us home in his Learjet. Then when he found out it was the day before my birthday, he took us both out to his favorite restaurant. We both live in the Atlanta area. He fed us and then sent us home in a limousine. It was the perfect punctuation to an unbelievable career and Hall of Fame weekend. It was amazing.”

You can check out the entire interview by clicking here.

Two-time WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair recently did an interview with WSVN-TV Entertainment Reporter Chris Van Vliet to talk about a variety of professional wrestling topics. During the interview Flair claimed he doesn’t think John Cena will break his 16 time World Title record, who he thinks is the most talented Superstar on the WWE’s roster today, and how different his career would have been if he was in today’s era. You can check out what he had to say here below:

If he thinks John Cena will break his 16 time World Title record:

“No. Randy Orton is close, so is Triple H. I think John is kind of winding down. He’s got so many other things going on. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s not a host on Good Morning America or The Today Show. I mean he loves wrestling but he’s got so diversified now that I don’t think I’ll see him chasing the Championship realm. But if he does, I’m all about it.”

Who he thinks is the most talented Superstar on the WWE roster:

“Well gosh I think my daughter’s the best male or female they have. I like AJ Styles, I like Randy very much. I like Seth Rollins, I think he’s very good. I love Dolph Ziggler. They have a lot of great talent and it’s hard to pick just one. I have a lot of respect for them and they work really hard.”

How much different his career would have turned out if he broke into the business during this era:

“They wouldn’t be able to afford me. If I was 25 right now and came along, there’s not enough money. He’d have to give me part of the company. If I could walk in like I was in the 80s, make no mistake, he’d have to give me part of the company.”

H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions

ESPN Films announced Wednesday that its 30 for 30 documentary on wrestling legend Ric Flair — titled “Nature Boy” — will premiere on Tuesday, November 7, at 10 p.m.

A press release for the documentary was also released.

ESPN Films’ Ric Flair 30 for 30 “Nature Boy” Premieres November 7

ESPN Films announced today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour (TCA) that its 30 for 30 documentary “Nature Boy,” on wrestling legend Ric Flair, will premiere on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. Director Rory Karpf (“I Hate Christian Laettner,” “The Book of Manning”) will take an inside look at Flair’s story, including his triumphs, his tragedies, and his pivotal role in turning pro wrestling into mainstream sports entertainment.

Real or Fake? It’s a question that’s long shadowed professional wrestling. But for one of the industry’s most legendary performers, there’s never been any separation between the ring and the world around it. His story starts in the Midwest, when a young Richard Fliehr set his sights on rising to stardom in a unique world, and decided to do anything necessary to get to where he wanted. A character was born, along with a singular desire “to be the man,” and a drive that made him as popular and polarizing as any figure ever to step into the ring. The success took a considerable toll – on his body, and on his wives and children – and in 2013 came a tragic postscript. But today, Flair remains as defiant as ever, proud of his legacy, eager to remain in the spotlight. This is the story of a man, a character, and their unbreakable connection.

“This film was basically borne out of working with Rory Karpf on our ‘I Hate Christian Laettner’ documentary,” says 30 for 30 Executive Producer John Dahl. “Rory interviewed Ric for his take on sports villains and wanted to do a film on him next. After watching that interview for the Laettner film, we were convinced that Ric would be a fascinating subject to explore for our first feature-length 30 for 30 on a pro wrestler.”

“Nature Boy” features two in-depth conversations between Karpf and Flair over a 16-month span, surrounded by interviews with those closest to the man himself; including Triple H, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, Baby Doll, Tully Blanchard, The Undertaker, Arn Anderson, Shawn Michaels, Sting and Road Warrior Animal as well as his first wife, Leslie Jacobs, and children along with others who know Flair best.

“I grew up a huge wrestling fan in the 1980s and I was captivated by Ric Flair,” says director Rory Karpf. “It’s been a personally rewarding experience to tell the story of arguably the greatest wrestler of all time. Ric’s story transcends the wrestling business, and my hope is that it will appeal to wrestling and non-wrestling fans alike.”

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Legendary NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions referee, Tommy Young, was recently a guest on the Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling podcast to promote the return of the Crockett Foundation Tag Team Tournament tomorrow night (Sat. July 15, 2017) in New Kent, Virginia. During the interview, Young told a hilarious story about the time two-time WWE Hall Of Famer “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair had an accident inside his tights during a match against Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat.

Apparently Flair ate a little too close to match time and couldn’t ‘hold his load.’ You can check out what he had to say here:

“If you watched a Flair/Steamboat match, they rarely went home before the 40 minute time mark. These guys always wrestled for a good while and sometimes they’d go 45-50 minuets.

“There was a situation one time where Flair had an accident and he ate too close to the matches and I don’t want to get too graphic because I have talked about this before but I think we’ve all had a situation in our life where we couldn’t hold our load so to speak (laughing) and had an accident in our britches, it has happened to me and on this particular night it happened to Ric and we were in a SOLD OUT Charlotte Coliseum and about 12,000 people in there and it wasn’t like: “OH! Gotta go, gotta go.”

“They went another 7-8 minuets and needless to say things didn’t smell too good but it was a bad situation and the only time that it ever happened.”

For the first time ever, the father-daughter wrestling duo of the legendary Ric Flair and WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair come together to tell their story in their new book, “Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte.”

Charlotte announced this morning on Twitter that their book will be released on September 19, 2017.

https://t.co/SWiQDO5ZsS COMING SOON! 9/19/17 pic.twitter.com/lTvtBjzzRA

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) July 8, 2017

Here is the synopsis for “Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte.”

“Every person that aspires to be a professional in this business should take notes from Ric Flair.” -John Cena

WOOOOOO! Are you ready for this, WWE Universe?

For the first time ever, WWE’s illustrious father-daughter duo “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and Charlotte come together to tell their legendary story.

Ric Flair is a 16-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. His four-decades long career is recognized as one of the greatest of all time, but with success comes a price. Despite his effortless brilliance in front of the cameras, his life away from the cameras includes personal struggles, controversy and family tragedy. Through his bond with Charlotte, he’s becoming the father he needs to be while rediscovering the legend he has always been.

Charlotte grew up in the shadow of her famous father, “the dirtiest player in the game,” but now she is poised to take the Flair name to new heights. As the inaugural WWE Women’s Champion, Charlotte has had an impressive career, and she’s just getting started. With the (dare we say it) flair of the “Nature Boy” running through her blood, Charlotte is destined for greatness. Find out how she embraced her heritage and battled her own challenges through her rise to the top of WWE.

For these two Champions, sports entertainment is simply SECOND NATURE.

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WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair was recently a part of the WWE Network exclusive show Table For 3, alongside Randy Orton and Bruno Sammartino, to talk about his time in the industry. You can check out some of the highlights here:

Partying with Randy Orton and Batista during their days in Evolution:

“I used to be able to get him. Now, he’s all calmed down, when I was hanging out with him and Batista, I had more fun. Hunter was always kind of… he had his own thing, but [Orton] and Dave [Batista] had a whole different gig going on. Two young, handsome guys. I’d just take Batista to the bar and he’d take his shirt off for all the chicks!” Flair added, “I was living my life vicariously through these two guys!”

Wanting Orton to retire soon so he can get his third Hall Of Fame ring:

“Well, here’s the deal. I want you to retire as soon as you can. God knows you’ve got enough money, okay? So I can get my third [WWE Hall Of Fame] ring when they induct Evolution, okay?”

H/T Wrestling Inc. for the transcriptions 

Ric Flair injured his hand at the NBA Finals game this weekend. While this is likely just a joke, he seems to be implying he hurt his hand while fighting with a Warriors fan.

One Warrior Fan down! Left hand still good. Be in the Land on Wednesday! Rihanna, Move over and Let the Naitch show you how it is done! pic.twitter.com/QyAC8sWzaK

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 5, 2017

Ric Flair and LeBron James Relationship

LeBron and Ric Flair are friends. James grew up a huge Ric Flair fan, and according to Ric, has credited his fan-ship of Flair for keeping him out of trouble.

Flair, who is associated with several sports teams, has been a big supporter of the Cavs this NBA post-season.

Ric Flair sells his own merchandise at RicFlairShop.com, and just released a “Space Mountain” design shirt.

Flair’s MO on this shop seems to be to release shirts on a temporary basis. Other t-shirt designs have already been sold out.

This design is sure to sell out, so get it now and find out! First 16 sold using code MTN16 get 16%OFF. WOOOOO! https://t.co/1ZgKVjFH8x pic.twitter.com/mY778siWDw

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 11, 2017

Ric Flair In 2017

68 year old Ric Flair recently mentioned why he no longer does his podcast, saying that with Charlotte playing a major role on WWE programming, he didn’t feel it was wise for him to be in a position to critique the show on a regular basis.

Flair’s fiancee, Wendy Barlow, was involved in an automobile accident in late April. Wendy was banged up but luckily not seriously injured.

Wendy Will Be Ok! Thank You For All Of Your Messages And Prayers!!!! pic.twitter.com/kSQBjxwSGn

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 26, 2017

Ric Flair asked his fans for prayers of support last night after his fiancee, Wendy Barlow was involved in a serious car accident. Early this morning, Flair shared with his supporters that Wendy is going to be fine.

Wendy Will Be Ok! Thank You For All Of Your Messages And Prayers!!!! pic.twitter.com/kSQBjxwSGn

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 26, 2017

The French Maid Will be Back Soon ?

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 26, 2017

Ric Flair and Wendy Barlow

News that Flair’s fiancee was involved in a car accident reminded many of what happened last month to the Ross family. JR lost his wife Jan after she was struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter.

As mentioned on this site last night, Wendy Barlow portrayed “Fifi the Maid” in several Ric Flair interview segments in the early 90s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk7Wdo311TQ

Ric Flair posted on Twitter earlier this evening that his fiancee, Wendy Barlow, was in a serious car accident and is currently in the hospital. Flair wrote:

Please Pray for my Fiancé who was just in a serious car wreck. She is at the Hospital

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 26, 2017

Ric Flair proposed to Barlow last July after three years of dating. Barlow was known as Fifi the Maid in WCW. There are currently no further details on Barlow’s condition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH9-7ArFzrg

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair called into the Dan Le Batard show on Friday and commented on the recent reports that he was thrown out of a Ft. Wayne, Indiana bar last week for disorderly conduct.

According to the manager of the Deck bar & restaurant, Flair was there for all of five minutes before he called the bartender a fat-ass and a dumb-ass. After the manager asked Flair to leave, he pulled the, “Do you know who I am?” card, but still got thrown out and banned from the venue.

Flair disputes that he was drunk and says the bartender was giving him a hard time.

“I had only had one drink, I asked for another drink, [the bardender] takes the glass and puts ice in and starts pouring in the same glass.”

Flair asked, “Sir, doesn’t a premium drink require a new glass?” 

The bartender says, “Are you telling me how to bartend?” And Flair replied, “Not if I don’t have to, dumba–.”  The bartender questioned if Flair really just called him a dumbass.

“I can call you a dumba–, or a fat a–. Both work.”

Flair admits the manager approached him, but says he left on his own and wasn’t kicked out of banned. H/T to ESPN.com for the quotes.

As reported earlier, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was removed from a bar in Fort Wayne, Indiana over the weekend for disorderly conduct. Flair was at The Deck bar and restaurant on Sunday and got into a verbal altercation with the bartender. According to The Deck manager, Laurie Schrader, Flair was only at the bar for five minutes before he began insulting the bartender.

Pro Wrestling Sheet has now posted a fan video of the altercation. Flair apparently became upset when the he ordered a second drink and the bartender attempted to pour it into the same glass Flair had just finished drinking from. Flair allegedly threatened to have the bartender fired and in the video he can be heard telling the bartender to lose some weight.

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was kicked out of an in Fort Wayne, Indiana over the weekend for disorderly conduct, according to WISHTV.com.

The Nature Boy was at The Deck bar and restaurant on Sunday and got into an altercation with the bartender. According to Deck manager Laurie Schrader, Flair was there for all of five minutes before he called the bartender a fat-ass and a dumb-ass.

Schrader tells WISHTV she promptly told Flair to leave.

Flair allegedly asked Schrader if she knew who he was, but she wasn’t impressed and still made him leave. Flair has been banned from The Deck.

The 16-time World Champion was in town for the Heroes and Legends event at Memorial Coliseum.

Thanks to SEScoops reader Matthew Banks for sending in the WISHTV report.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon unveiled a bronze statue of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair tonight at Wrestlemania Axxess. Arn Anderson, Sting, Shawn Michaels, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Charlotte and many others were also there to congratulate Flair. Below is a video of the statue being unveiled and some photos from the event.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSSC8GRgMIg/?taken-by=wwe

Congrats to @RicFlairNatrBoy #WrestleMania #Axxess pic.twitter.com/haUNFIe1AL

— ?FunkMonk? (@FunkMonkv1) March 31, 2017

Woooooo!

The Nature Boy Ric Flair statue unveiled at #WrestleMania #Axxess is stylin & profilin! pic.twitter.com/oh7euaXmfC

— Will Mahoney (@HeelWillMahoney) March 31, 2017

Ric Flair just got a bronze statue at Axxess! #WWE #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/MwX3PGY3sH

— Ethan Cramer (@EthanCramer) March 31, 2017

2-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is celebrating his 68th birthday today. He was born February 25, 1949.

To acknowledge Flair’s big day, WWE uploaded a video of the Nature Boy’s wildest outbursts.

Here are some happy birthday messages from the wrestling world.

Happy Birthday to my parent-in-crime @RicFlairNatrBoy love you as big as the sky dad ?? -winky pic.twitter.com/oM9KYmQkS9

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) February 25, 2017

Whether in front or behind the camera, in the ring or on the microphone, @RicFlairNatrBoy will always be THE MAN. Happy Birthday, Naitch! pic.twitter.com/hJZtrFcDwk

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 25, 2017

https://twitter.com/therealxpac/status/835536930662014976

https://twitter.com/lancestorm/status/835531432856428544

Happy birthday to one of my favorite supporters, @RicFlairNatrBoy ?

Hi @MsCharlotteWWE ?? pic.twitter.com/VKUJMX4Ai6

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 25, 2017

ric flair – Google Search "Happy Birthday to the dirtiest player in the game, The GOAT..my friend @RicFlairNatrBoy https://t.co/fc87IIX9x2:

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) February 25, 2017

– The release date for WWE’s upcoming “Diamond Dallas Page: Positively Living” DVD has been moved from March 21st to April 4th, the day after WrestleMania. DDP is rumored for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class.

– Ric Flair recently asked his followers what the phrase “lit” means and got a response from the official @Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/824725330841661440

– Total Divas returns for its sixth season on Wednesday, April 5th with Nikki Bella as Executive Producer.

Total Divas is returning with a bang this April! pic.twitter.com/5j2FkOsQrW

— Total Divas (@TotalDivas) January 28, 2017

– Referee Charles Robinson was injured during Sunday night’s Royal Rumble match between John Cena and AJ Styles. The foot injury will bench the official, but Robinson pledged to be back in the ring for February’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

Loving my stylish new footwear! Looking forward to being back for @wwe Elimination Chamber in less than two weeks! pic.twitter.com/3bLAi1sy42

— Charles Robinson (@WWERobinson) January 30, 2017

John Cena became a 16-time world champion and a 13-time WWE Champion by defeating AJ Styles at tonight’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view in San Antonio. The match stole the show and was probably the best of their series.

With this victory, John Cena ties Ric Flair’s record for 16 World Championships. Flair commented on John Cena joining his side in the history books:

Over the past several years, it’s become an annual tradition that WWE honors a wrestling legend with a larger than life sized bronze statue in their image. Past subjects include Andre The Giant, Bruno Sammartino, Dusty Rhodes and the Ultimate Warrior.

This year, it will be none other than 16-time World Champion Ric Flair being immortalized in bronze.

A model named Sean Perry posted the following photo on Instagram with the caption, “Sooooo, the other day a studio did a full body mold of me for a statue of Ric Flair (in his prime) for the WWE Hall of Fame.” Pro Wrestling Sheet confirms the guy’s story checks out.

The bronze statues are typically unveiled during the WrestleMania Axxess fan festival, so fans who are in Orlando for Mania have another cool thing to look forward to that weekend.

https://youtu.be/FcNND2NQNCw

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is the new spokesperson for US Auto Sales.

The 16-time World Champion is featured in three new commercials for the national auto chain.

Flair plays the proprietor of “Papa Flair’s Used Cars” in this ads, which feature him in character, spitting his legendary catch phrases and of course, beating people up.

The commercials are pretty funny and it’s an ironic spot for Flair, who was parodied by Will Farrell’s used car salesman character Ashley Schaffer on the HBO series Eastbound and Down.

https://youtu.be/qeFZW0iYM80

In this installment, Flair pays tribute to the late Dusty Rhodes’ epic “Hard Times” promo.

https://youtu.be/gkRJdDZtJQI

WWE artist Rob Shamberger painted the Macho Man in the latest episode of Canvas 2 Canvas.

The WWE uploaded another video to their YouTube page of the Top 10 Finishing Moves on the Stage. John Cena claimed the number one spot with an Attitude Adjustment to Batista through the stage.

Ric Flair hyped up the Atlanta Falcons during a practice leading up to their playoff game today against the Green Bay Packers. Flair uploaded a video of his speech to his Instagram account.

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