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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Apr 1, 2008 10:41:21 GMT -5
It's amazing how there's these kiddies who still call him "overrated" and believe he sucked. How their parents could have created such morons is still a mystery.... Like I said, that's because 90 percent of the idiots on this board are 12 and have only seen Ric Flair for the last 2-5 years and just think he's some crazy old man who has saggy tits and never wins. They don't realize that Ric Flair has been the greatest wrestler in the world since THEIR PARENTS WERE TRYING TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. |
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Post by RJ : McCain/Palin '08 on Apr 1, 2008 10:48:08 GMT -5
He's not dead. There are no need for hysterics. I've watched Ric Flair for the last 18 years of my life and I can tell you that it's INSULTING to come on here and read posts written by 12 year olds who claim to be crying because they THINK they know about Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen just because they've seen some video packages over the last few days. Everyone on this message board, and everyone in general, just loves to JUMP ON A BANDWAGON. I remember how many posts 5 months, 9 months, a year ago, whenever, ....everyone calling him a joke, "it's sad what he's become, he should just retire". Now it's "waaaah please don't go Ric". Just like when a wrestler dies the next day he's everyones favorite wrestler when the week before everyone was calling for his release. The people who are TRUE Ric Flair fans know who they are......everyone else is just a band wagoner. AMEN!!! I was thinking the same thing. However I did cry when Flair being inducted, when he was leaving the ring after his wrestlemania match, and even watching his farwell address/celebration on tv monday night. For me its an emotional thing to see such a strong individual like Ric Flair break down. Though I will never say he was or is my favorite wrestler, he is someone who I truely respect more than any other person in the wrestling industry. |
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Post by HoganBai on Apr 1, 2008 11:51:38 GMT -5
Source: Alfonso Castillo of Newsday.com/prowrestling
Almost immediately after Raw went off the air, the familiar tolling of a bell sounded, the lights went dark, and the wrestlers parted the aisle to let the Undertaker through. He did his full entrance, stepped into the ring, took off his coat and hat, then shook Flair's hand and embraced him, while whispering in his ear. Undertaker then took his signature pose on one knee and saluted the Nature Boy.
Next out was Vince McMahon, who rushed to the ring with a gigantic smile on his face and then absorbed Flair in a big, enthusiastic hug. He held up Flair's hand in victory and posed for the arena.
Flair then brought his family back into the ring, and did his strut, took off his jacket, dropped and dropped an elbow and a knee on it, to the crowd's delight. He had the camera zoom in on a gold watch that he said McMahon had just given him.
After taking the microphone and giving the fans one last, emotional, "Thank you," Flair stepped out of the ring, and made his way down the ramp.
Then in absolutely awesome moment, the gathering of wrestlers and WWE officials parted, in unison with 16,000 fans, bowed to the greatest wrestler who ever lived.
Flair shook several hands, and hugged several tearful admirers - including Stephanie McMahon, before blowing a final kiss to the audience, and disappearing behind the curtain.
On a side note, local ads had promoted a dark match main event of Finlay and John Cena vs. Randy Orton and JBL. The match never took place.
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Post by Goldust on Apr 1, 2008 14:09:01 GMT -5
Damn I wanna see that too.
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Post by Rowdy Roddy Piper on Apr 1, 2008 14:32:39 GMT -5
Id like to thank Ric Flair for those 35+ years hes given us all. For someone after 35 years to still be able to put on performances like Flair did on Sunday is damn impressive. I wasn't there in the 80's for Ric Flairs and the Horsemens glory years. I didn't live it and have only seen the videos and DVDs, but I feel I can still call myself a Ric Flair fan. Ric Flairs career started before I was born and I'm deeply saddened that I will never get to see Ric at his peak, live or in person. However in the years Ive followed Flair (Late WC years), Ive always been a fan and have always had the most up most respect and admiration for him. And I think that it is a tribute to both Flair and HBK that at the end of their match, tears were truly rolling down my cheeks. I have never cried watching a wrestling match or any other sport for that matter. before I had lost something that has been there my whole life, a part of my childhood was now gone. I will never be able to see a new Ric Flair match. He is the greatest of all time. A true Legend. One of those people that will never be matched or duplicated. Thank you Ric for those happy moments I will cherish forever. "To be the man you've gotta beat the man" - frankly no one will ever beat the man  |
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Post by Codesters on Apr 1, 2008 15:03:05 GMT -5
Ric flair is one of my all time favorites and is the BEST wrestler in the world. I saw my first WCW event when I was 7 years old, it was a Monday Nitro. Flair vs Sting was the Main event and ever since that night I was a nature boy fan. I wish Ric couldve became an 18 time champ before he ritred though...
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Apr 1, 2008 15:13:06 GMT -5
Hmmm..... Wow Ric Flair. A couple things about Ric. He is THE BEST PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER IN HISTORY. No doubt. He was not the most gifted when it comes to mat wrestling (oh but trust me he DID hold his own) Ric had "It" when it came to pro wrestling. He could tell the story the writers wanted him to tell. Everytime. Ric on the mic in his earlier years was golden. Later all he did was yell alot.
I called my friend when Ric was getting inducted (the biggest Flair mark ever) he has not watched wrestling in 8-9 years. He had the rubber fig of him superglued on his dashboard of his car in highschool. When old highschool friends see him they always give him the 4 horsemen sign and Woooo........... That is how much of a mark he was for Ric. And I brought a case of brew over and we watched it together. My friend is a muscular guy around 27 years old. And I looked over at him and he was smiling like a little kid. But the more I looked at him I realized he had tears flowing down. We were silent. It ended and he looked at me and said "jeeze bro it feels like my life has ended. You know. All of the moments they showed were important parts of my life. And now it has come to an end."
Ric Flair was many things to many people. But to any wrestler, wrestling fan, he is a hero. Many years will come and pass and generations will go. But I will always be able to say "I saw the Naitch and he entertained the hell out of me." And for that I say
Thank You Ric Flair.
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Post by gtm on Apr 1, 2008 16:11:35 GMT -5
The Greatest Wrestler of all time.ive never known wrestling without flair,He will be missed.
Maybe we can ride space mountain one more time in the future WOOOOOOOOOOO!!
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Post by Groundswell on Apr 1, 2008 16:15:59 GMT -5
I'm gonna be honest here and don't go off on me like some of you do when people make small points, I havn't seen any of his older matches so i really can't judge his whole career, But i didn't think that he was that good of a wrestler in the ring (2002 onwards) Thats my opinion, I still have alot of respect though for all he has done, All of his acheivements and such and it will definetly feel strange without the dirtiest player in the game from now on, He was an entertainer, an icon and put on a great match with Shawn Michaels at Mania so thank you Flair.
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Post by ironman on Apr 1, 2008 16:16:45 GMT -5
Ric will definatley be missed.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Apr 1, 2008 16:21:15 GMT -5
The Greatest Wrestler of all time.ive never known wrestling without flair,He will be missed. Maybe we can ride space mountain one more time in the future WOOOOOOOOOOO!! I don't wanna be weird or anything. But Space Mountain (when Flair said it) was for women. He took them to their climax. |
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Post by PeroxWhy?Gen on Apr 1, 2008 16:34:16 GMT -5
Here's the deal with the matching watches HHH brought up
"Shawn Michaels came over to me after my match [at WrestleMania] and he had a bag and he took out two boxes. He had two diamond Rolexes with a diamond-faced 24 for WrestleMania 24. One was mine and one is his. Mine says Richard Fleir, my real name, vs. Shawn Micahels 'To be the man.' And his says, 'Richard Fleir vs. Shawn Michaels: You gotta beat the man.'"
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Post by reece2702 on Apr 1, 2008 17:03:25 GMT -5
Bye.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Apr 1, 2008 17:05:27 GMT -5
Here's the deal with the matching watches HHH brought up "Shawn Michaels came over to me after my match [at WrestleMania] and he had a bag and he took out two boxes. He had two diamond Rolexes with a diamond-faced 24 for WrestleMania 24. One was mine and one is his. Mine says Richard Fleir, my real name, vs. Shawn Micahels 'To be the man.' And his says, 'Richard Fleir vs. Shawn Michaels: You gotta beat the man.'" Why would he put Flairs real name and his persona name? Plus spell it wrong who the  is Shawn Micahels? Anyway that is why wrestlers are family. |
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Post by Quanthor on Apr 1, 2008 17:07:40 GMT -5
Nobody can cut a promo quite like the Nature Boy Ric Flair, which is why I'm genuinely going to miss him.
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Post by dalethegreat on Apr 1, 2008 17:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by ztj_wwf on Apr 1, 2008 17:56:38 GMT -5
Surprised Piper wasn't on RAW.
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Post by ToastMaster General on Apr 1, 2008 20:44:14 GMT -5
Ric Flair's been a part of my wrestling fandom since I started watching in 1988. In the last decade or so he became my favorite of all time and one of my heroes. I met him in 2005 and it was one of my favorite moments, he's a great man. It's sad to see him go, but I'm so proud as a fan that he got the match and send-off his career commanded.
Thank you, Ric for all the memories and all the great times you gave me and all of the fans. Enjoy your retirement, you sure deserve it. WOOOO!
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Post by T R W on Apr 1, 2008 20:48:18 GMT -5
I guess I will say this.
I have been watching Ric Flair wrestle my entire life, and he has pretty much been my favorite during the entire time. I am 33, and grew up going to TBS studios every weekend with my grandfather and brother to watch the NWA tv tapings. Odds are, the majority of the old NWA promos you see, I was there for. No wrestler holds a place in my heart like Ric Flair, and because of that, I spent $750 to go to Wrestlemania and watch his last match. I went to the HOF ceremony just to see him. I was not let down. I have never, and I really mean never been moved to tears during wrestling. But, at WM, and last night on RAW, I couldn't help it. Ric Flair IS wrestling, and wrestling is what it is because of Ric Flair. Words can't do it justice, but I will miss Ric Flair tremendously, and it will never be the same again without him.
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Post by GreatJunta36 on Apr 1, 2008 21:36:29 GMT -5
It's so strange that's he's out. Sure I've seen him retire at least twice before... but the fact is it feels real this time. I certainly hope it is just because of the incredible respect that they showed him last night and on Sunday. I'm 25 years old. I started watching when I was 5 and Ric Flair has ALWAYS been there in one way or another. I didn't so much care for him until maybe the last 3 years because I finally understood who this man was/is and what he represents. One of my favorite pictures I've ever taken is from Royal Rumble 2007. It's not even a great picture but it's Flair with his robe on as he's entering the ring. I have it printed out and hanging on my wall next to a few other of my favorite pics I've taken with PWA.
Ric Flair IS what's great about professional wrestling. He's glitz, he's talent, he's mic skills, he's passion. He'll be sorely missed in my eyes
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