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Ric Flair

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Title History

  • Mid-Atlantic Tag Team titles w/Rip Hawk defeating Paul Jones & Bob Bruggers (July 4, 1974);
  • Mid-Atlantic Television title defeating Paul Jones (1975);
  • NWA World Tag Team titles w/Greg Valentine defeating Gene & Ole Anderson (December 26, 1976);
  • Mid-Atlantic Television title defeating Rufus R. Jones (1977);
  • Mid-Atlantic Tag Team titles w/Greg Valentine defeating Dino Bravo & Tiger Conway Jr (June 30, 1977);
  • NWA United States title defeating Bobo Brazil (September 1977);
  • NWA World Tag Team titles w/Greg Valentine defeating Gene & Ole Anderson (October 30, 1977);
  • NWA United States title defeating Mr. Wrestling (May 1978);
  • NWA (Mid-Atlantic) Tag Team titles w/John Studd (June 30, 1978);
  • NWA (Mid-Atlantic) Tag Team titles w/John Studd defeating Paul Jones & Ricky Steamboat (October 30, 1978);
  • NWA United States title defeating Ricky Steamboat (April 1, 1979);
  • NWA World Tag Team titles w/Blackjack Mulligan defeating Baron Von Raschke & Paul Jones (August 8, 1979);
  • NWA United States title defeating Greg Valentine (November 24, 1980);
  • NWA United States title defeating Jimmy Snuka (April 19, 1981);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Dusty Rhodes (September 17, 1981);
  • Missouri Heavyweight title defeating David von Erich (July 15, 1983)
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Harley Race (November 24, 1983);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Harly Race (March 24, 1984);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Kerry von Erich (May 24, 1984 in Japan);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Dusty Rhodes (August 7, 1986);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Ron Garvin (November 26, 1987);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Ricky Steamboat (May 7, 1989);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Sting (January 11, 1991);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Tatsumi Fujinami (May 19, 1991);
  • WWF Royal Rumble Winner (January 19, 1992);
  • WWF Heavyweight title by winning the Royal Rumble (January 19, 1992);
  • WWF Heavyweight title defeating Randy Savage (September 1, 1992);
  • NWA World Heavyweight title defeating Barry Windham (July 18, 1993);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Vader (December 27, 1993);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Ricky Steamboat (March 24, 1994);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Sting (June 23, 1994);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Randy Savage (December 25, 1995);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Randy Savage (February 11, 1996);
  • WCW United States title defeating Konnan (July 7, 1996);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Hulk Hogan (March 14, 1999);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Jeff Jarrett (May 15, 2000);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Kevin Nash (May 29, 2000);
  • OnlineWorldofWrestling.com Hall of Fame Inductee (2003);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Batista defeating The Dudley Boyz in a Tag Team Turmoil match (Armageddon 2003);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Batista defeating Booker T & Rob Van Dam (March 22, 2004 – RAW);
  • WWE Intercontinental title defeating Carlito Cool (September 18, 2005 – Unforgiven);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Roddy Piper defeating The Spirit Squad (November 5, 2006);

Ric Flair Career Highlights

In the Beginning:

  • February 25, 1949: Richard Fliehr was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • 1967: Richard Fleihr was a high school state heavyweight wrestling champion in Wisconsin.
  • Richard Fleihr moved to Edina, Minnesota, where he grew up and went on to play offensive guard in college at Minnesota.

Getting into the Business – AWA:

  • 1971: Ric Flair recieved his training from the legendary Verne Gagne and debuted in professional wrestling in the AWA in 1972..
  • ~~~Ric Flair battled George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski to a 10-minute draw in his 1972 pro debut for the AWA..
  • Ric Flair left the American Wrestling Association, after about two years in the company and headed for the NWA..

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling:

  • 1974: Ric Flair moved to Charlotte to work for booker Wahoo McDaniel in the Mid Atlantic territory.
  • Ric Flair turned his hair blond, wore very colorful trunks, and adopted his now famous “Nature Boy” personality and image.
  • Flair later became known for the figure four, he won most of his early matches with an elbowdrop, or with a top-rope kneedrop.
  • May 17, 1974 – Mid Atlantic: Ric Flair defeated Les Thatcher (This was one of Flair’s first matches in the territory)..
  • “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Paul Jones to win his first singles title, the NWA Mid Atlantic Television title.
  • October 4, 1975: Ric Flair was in a plane crash with Johnny Valentine, Bob Bruggers and “Mr. Wrestling” Tim Woods.
  • ~~~Ric Flair broke his back in three places. Modern medical science said that he’d never wrestle again.

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling (Return) – Ric Flair & Greg Valentine:

  • Instead of thanking the fans, Ric Flair tore up several “get well” cards on Mid-Atlantic Television..
  • January 1976: Ric Flair came back to professional wrestling and continued his feud with Wahoo McDaniel.
  • November 1976: Ric Flair began teaming regularly with Greg “The Hammer” Valentine and had a feud against Ole & Gene Anderson.
  • December 1976: Ric Flair & Greg Valentine defeated The Andersons for the NWA World Tag Team titles..
  • May 1977: Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Ric Flair & Greg Valentine to recapture the NWA World Tag Team titles..

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat:

  • Summer 1977: Ric Flair had a feud against newcomer Ricky Steamboat, which saw Steamboat beat him for the TV Title.
  • Ric Flair’s allies were Valentine and Blackjack Mulligan, and they feuded against McDaniel, Steamboat, Paul Jones, & Andersons.
  • July 1977: Ric Flair defeated Bobo Brazil to win his first NWA United States Title..
  • ~~~There were hints of dissension between Ric Flair and former U.S. champion Blackjack Mulligan.
  • ~~~Before they could wrestle each other, Ric Flair lost this belt to Ricky Steamboat in October 1977.

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling (Return) – Ric Flair & Greg Valentine:

  • October 1977: Ric Flair & Greg Valentine defeated the Andersons to reclaim the NWA World Teag Team titles..
  • April of 1978: Ric Flair & Greg Valentine were stripped of the NWA World Tag Team titles..

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Ric Flair vs. Blackjack Mulligan:

  • April 9, 1978: Ric Flair defeated Mr. Wrestling to capture his second NWA United States title ..
  • ~~~Ric Flair’s disrespect caused Blackjack Mulligan to become a fan-favorite and chase after Flair.
  • ~~~Ric Flair destroyed Blackjack Mulligan’s cowboy hat, so Mulligan tore up one of Flair’s fancy robes.
  • ~~~After Ric Flair sent a series of bounty hunters after him.. Blackjack Mulligan never defeated Ric Flair for the title.

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat:

  • Fall 1978: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair renewed his war against Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat..
  • ~~~Ric Flair attacked Ricky Steamboat and scrubbed his face across the studio floor..
  • ~~~A week later, Ricky Steamboat attacked a dressed-up Ric Flair and ripped his clothes off..
  • December 18, 1978 (Toronto): Ricky Steamboat defeated Ric Flair to capture the NWA United States title.
  • ~~~April 1, 1979: Ric Flair defeated Ricky Steamboat to regain the NWA United States Heavyweight title.

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling (The face turn):

  • Spring 1979: Ric Flair had a falling out with heel Paul Jones, who had also betrayed Ricky Steamboat..
  • The dream team of Ric Flair & Ricky Steamboat tried (but failed) to defeat Paul Jones & Baron Von Raschke for the Tag Titles.

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Battle of the Nature Boys:

  • Summer 1979: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair was attacked and insulted by the original “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers..
  • ~~~Buddy Rogers then became the manager of heels such as Jimmy Snuka, Big John Studd, and Ken Patera.
  • August 12, 1979: Ric Flair reunited with Blackjack Mulligan, and they beat Paul Jones & Baron von Raschke for the Tag Team titles
  • ~~~Ric Flair even vacated the NWA United States title to show his respect and allegiance to Blackjack Mulligan..

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Ric Flair vs. Jimmy Snuka:

  • Ric Flair began chasing the new NWA United States champion Jimmy Snuka..
  • April 19, 1980: Ric Flair defeated Jimmy Snuka to capture the NWA United States title..
  • June 1980: Ric Flair agreed to team up with Greg Valentine against Jimmy Snuka & The Iron Sheik
  • ~~~Greg Valentine turned against Ric Flair during the match and broke Flair’s nose with a cane..

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Ric Flair vs. Greg Valentine:

  • ~~~Weeks later, Ric Flair stripped Greg Valentine’s clothes on Mid-Atlantic Television..
  • July 26, 1980: Greg Valentine defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA United States Heavyweight title.
  • November 24, 1980: Ric Flair defeated Greg Valentine to win his 5th NWA United States Heavyweight title..

NWA: Mid Atlantic Wrestling – Ric Flair vs. Roddy Piper:

  • January 27, 1981: Rowdy Roddy Piper defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA United States Title.
  • ~~~Roddy Piper was already the Television champion, and he used a foreign object to win the match and another title!
  • ~~~Piper insulted Flair by trying to give him the TV belt in a gift box (Flair showed up with the foreign object and swore revenge)
  • ~~~In reality, Roddy Piper had befriended Ric Flair, and he was the best man at Flair’s wedding.
  • For the next several months, Flair fought off Piper and his hired goons; Greg Valentine, Ivan Koloff, and The Andersons.

NWA: Ric Flair becomes The Man :

NWA: Ric Flair vs. Kerry von Erich:

  • December 25, 1982 (Christmas Night Star Wars): Ric Flair was scheduled to defend the title against Kerry Von Erich in a steel cage..
  • ~~~Freebird Michael “PS” Hayes was a second referee inside the cage while Freebird Terry Gordy guarded the cage door..
  • ~~~Ric Flair kept arguing and shoving referee Michael Hayes, so Hayes started to help von Erich win the match..
  • ~~~Good guy Kerry von Erich refused to cheat, so he was attacked by the Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy)..
  • ~~~This angle kicked off the years-long Freebirds-Von Erichs war that took place all over the Texas territory..

NWA: Ric Flair vs. The Midnight Rider (Dusty Rhodes):

  • February 9, 1983: The Midnight Rider (a suspended Dusty Rhodes under a mask) defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA World title..
  • ~~~When the President of the NWA told the Midnight Rider to remove the mask, the title was promptly returned to Ric Flair.

NWA: Ric Flair vs. Harley Race:

  • June 8, 1983: Handsome Harley Race defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA World Title in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • ~~~Harley Race then offered a bounty to anyone who could eliminate Ric Flair from the wrestling world..
  • ~~~During a rematch, Ric Flair was attacked by his “best friend” Bob Orton Jr. and Dirty Dick Slater
  • ~~~Ric Flair announced that injuries from the attack would unfortunately force him into retirement..
  • ~~~Ric Flair soon changed his mind and attacked Dick Slater & Bob Orton Jr. with a baseball bat!
  • November 24, 1983–Starrcade: Ric Flair defeated Harley Race in a Cage Match to win the NWA World Heavyweight Title ..
  • ~~~This was the first time the NWA World Heavyweight Title changed hands inside of a steel cage match
  • ~~~The guest referee was former NWA World Heavyweight champion and Canada’s greatest athlete, Gene Kiniski..
  • March 21, 1984: Harley Race once again defeated Ric Flair to regain the NWA World Heavyweight title in New Zealand.
  • March 23, 1984: Ric Flair defeated Harley Race to capture his 3rd NWA World Heavyweight title in Singapore.
  • ~~~Neither of these switches were recognized by the National Wrestling Alliance at the time..
  • Similar controversial “quick” switches, involving Jack Veneno, Victor Jovica, and Carlos Colon occurred a few other times..

NWA: Ric Flair vs. Kerry von Erich:

  • May 6, 1984: Kerry von Erich defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA World title in Irving, Texas.
  • ~~~This card was held in honor of David Von Erich who had passed away the previous February..
  • May 24, 1984: Ric Flair defeated Kerry von Erich to recapture the NWA World Heavyweight title in Japan.
  • “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair managed to keep the NWA World Heavyweight Title for over two years..
  • Challengers: Tully Blanchard, Ricky Steamboat, Wahoo McDaniel, Stan Hansen, Sergeant Slaughter, and Ron Garvin

NWA: Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes:

  • June 30, 1984–Lords Of The Ring: Dusty Rhodes defeated Ric Flair in a Non-title match to win a ceremonial ring.
  • November 22, 1984–Starrcade: Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title..
  • ~~~The match was stopped by referee Joe Frazier and awarded to Ric Flair due to Dusty Rhodes excessive bleeding..
  • ~~~The promotion claimed that the winner would win one million dollars…

Jim Crockett’s World Champion – Ric Flair vs. Nikita Koloff:

  • 1985: Ric Flair was primarily wrestling for Jim Crockett’s Mid-Atlantic promotion out of the Carolinas..
  • ~~~Mid Atlantic would combine with the Georgia territory to form World Championship Wrestling later in the year..
  • Depending on his opponent and the town, champion Ric Flair would appear to be a fan-favorite or a rulebreaker…
  • Summer 1985: Ric Flair engaged in a feud against Ivan Koloff and Nikita Koloff..
  • ~~~The Russians used a chain to attack Flair ~~~ Nikita Koloff even attacked announcer David Crockett ..
  • July 1985–Great American Bash: Ric Flair defeated Nikita Koloff with David Crockett as guest referee,

The Horsemen before they were The Horsemen (Ric Flair vs. Magnum TA):

  • Ric Flair feuded with NWA United States champion Magnum TA (Terry Allen)..
  • ~~~”The Nature Boy” Ric Flair lured Magnum TA into the ring and then humiliated him with a vicious beating..
  • ~~~A week later, Ric Flair insulted Magnum by offering him a new suit, so he could “look like a champion”..
  • ~~~Magnum TA tore the suit to shreds and knocked Ric Flair out with a belly-to-belly suplex..
  • ~~~Ric Flair challenged Magnum TA to last ten minutes in a match with him..
  • ~~~When Magnum lasted the full ten minutes, he was attacked by Ole & Arn Anderson, who claimed to be Flair’s cousins..
  • September 29, 1985: The Nature Boy, Ric Flair finally turned heel in Atlanta, Georgia..
  • ~~~Ric Flair had finished defeating Nikita Koloff in a Steel Cage match, but he was attacked by the Russians!
  • ~~~Dusty Rhodes entered the steel cage and rescued Ric Flair, who seemed angry about the save from Rhodes..
  • ~~~Ole & Arn Anderson then locked themselves in the steel cage and helped Flair demolish Dusty Rhodes’ ankle..
  • ~~~In an interview not long after this, Ric Flair hinted at a partnership with Magnum’s arch-enemy, Tully Blanchard..
  • October 2, 1985: Ric Flair wrestled to a double count-out against AWA World champion Rick Martel on in Tokyo, JAPAN.
  • November 28, 1985–Starrcade: Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes in the main event to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~The referee was knocked to the outside of the ring, so The Andersons quickly interfered and assisted Ric Flair..
  • ~~~Dusty Rhodes gained a pinfall when a new referee arrived, and was announced as the new NWA World champion!
  • ~~~The following week, it was announced that Flair was DQ’d by the original referee, so the title was returned to Ric Flair ..
  • Ric Flair formed a formal alliance with The Andersons, Tully Blanchard, and Blanchard’s manager, James J Dillon
  • Ole Anderson was injured on New Year’s Day. As a result, Arn, Blanchard, and Flair became known as the 3 Horsemen for a few months..
  • Ric Flair had some close matches against Ricky Morton, so the Horsemen attacked him and ground his face into the locker room floor..
  • Ole Anderson made a comeback in June of 1986, officially forming The Four Horsemen (and the rest is history)..

The IV Horsemen Years: Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff:

  • Ric Flair agreed to defend the NWA World Title over a dozen times while on the Great American Bash Tour..
  • Challengers; Wahoo McDaniel, Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff, Ron Garvin, Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Hawk, & Animal.
  • February 2, 1986–MoscaMania: Ric Flair defeated “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes in Hamilton, Ontario..
  • July 25, 1986: Dusty Rhodes defeated Ric Flair in a Greensboro Cage match to win the NWA World Heavyweight title.
  • August 9, 1986: Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes to regain the NWA World Heavyweight title in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • ~~~Horsemen member Tully Blanchard had injured Dusty Rhodes’ knee with a chairshot just two nights earlier.
  • ~~~Instead of getting pinned, Rhodes lost the title when he blacked out while in the figure-four leglock.
  • In another rematch, Dusty Rhodes’ valet Baby Doll turned on him to side with The Nature Boy!
  • Fall 1986: JJ Dillon & The IV Horsemen perpetrated the infamous parking lot assault of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes
  • Ric Flair then had to deal with Nikita Koloff, who had become a fan-favorite after Magnum TA’s career-ending car accident..
  • November 27, 1986–Starrcade: NWA World champion Ric Flair defeated NWA United States champion Nikita Koloff by DQ..
  • February 15, 1987–MoscaMania 2: Nikita Koloff defeated NWA World Heavyweight champion Ric Flair by DQ in Hamilton, Ontario..

The IV Horsemen Years: WAR GAMES:

  • Early 1987: Ole Anderson left the Horsemen but was replaced by Lex Luger..
  • Ric Flair had a series of excellent matches against Barry Windham, including a victory at the 2nd annual Crockett Cup..
  • July 4, 1987–Great American Bash: Ric Flair led the Horsemen into the first ever War Games match..
  • ~~~Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff & The Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) & Paul Ellering defeated The IV Horsemen & JJ Dillon
  • ~~~The War Machine (Big Bubba Rogers in a mask) replaced JJ Dillon for a rematch on July 31, but the result was the same.

The IV Horsemen Years: Ric Flair vs. The Garvins:

  • 1987: Ric Flair engaged in a war against The Garvin Family (Jimmy & Ron Garvin) that same summer..
  • ~~~”The Nature Boy” Ric Flair had set his eyes on Jimmy Garvin‘s wife and valet Precious..
  • ~~~Ric Flair tried to lure her away with a fur coat, but she just took the coat and left the Nature Boy hanging..
  • July 11, 1987–Great American Bash: Ric Flair defeated Jimmy Garvin in a Steel Cage match to earn a date with Precious..
  • ~~~When “Precious” arrived at Flair’s hotel room, “she” turned out to be Ron Garvin who knocked out Ric Flair!!
  • September 25, 1987: Ron Garvin defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight title in Detroit, Michigan.
  • November 26, 1987–Starrcade: Ric Flair defeated Ron Garvin to regain the NWA World Heavyweight title.

The IV Horsemen Years: Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger & Sting:

  • December 1987: Lex Luger left the Horsemen and began to seek Ric Flair’s title. Sting became another new challenger.
  • March 27, 1988–NWA Clash of Champions: NWA World champion Ric Flair w/JJ Dillon vs. Sting ended in a 1-hour draw
  • A few weeks later, Barry Windham turned heel and took Lex Luger’s spot in the IV Horsemen w/JJ Dillon…
  • Soon, all four Horsemen were champions; Barry Windham (U.S. Title) and Anderson & Blanchard (Tag Team Titles)..
  • July 10, 1988–Great American Bash: Ric Flair defeated Lex Luger by a controversial referee’s decision ..
  • In September, Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson left the NWA, so Flair & Windham were simply called “The Horsemen”..
  • December 7, 1988–NWA Clash of Champions: Ric Flair & Barry Windham defeated The Midnight Express.
  • December 26, 1988–Starrcade: Ric Flair finally gained a pinfall victory over Lex Luger in the main event.

NWA: Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat:

  • February 1989: Ric Flair & Barry Windham were challenged to a tag team match against Eddie Gilbert and a mystery wrestler..
  • Ricky Steamboat was the partner, and he pinned Ric Flair (Eddie Gilbert & Ricky Steamboat beat Ric Flair & Barry Windham)
  • The Horsemen quickly lost their identity when JJ Dillon was fired and replaced by Hiro Matsuda..
  • February 20, 1989: Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat defeated Ric Flair to capture the NWA World Heavyweight title.
  • Within a few weeks, Hiro Matsuda and the Windham Brothers all disappeared, leaving Ric Flair to stand on his own..
  • April 2, 1989–NWA Clash of Champions: Ricky Steamboat defeated Ric Flair in a 2/3 Falls Match to win the NWA World Title!
  • May 7, 1989 – Wrestle War: Ric Flair defeated Ricky Steamboat to reclaim the NWA World Heavyweight title in Nashville.
  • ~~~After this match, Terry Funk (who was acting as one of 3 judges) attacked Ric Flair and piledrove him through a table!.
  • ~~~Ric Flair was out of action until July, but his old enemy Sting fought for him against the heel Terry Funk.

NWA: Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk & Gary Hart International:

  • July 23, 1989: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair returned to action as a hero at the Great American Bash..
  • ~~~”The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Terry Funk, who was assisted by Playboy Gary Hart..
  • ~~~The Great Muta attacked Ric Flair after the match, but Sting ran out to save Flair from further assault ..
  • September 12, 1989–NWA Clash of Champions #8: Sting & Ric Flair defeated Dick Slater & Great Muta by DQ.
  • October 28, 1989–Halloween Havoc: Sting & Flair w/Ole Anderson defeated Terry Funk & The Great Muta w/Gary Hart..
  • ~~~This match took place in a Thunderdoom Cage with “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino as guest referee..
  • November 15, 1989–NWA Clash of Champions #9: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Terry Funk in a I Quit Match.
  • ~~~As he promised, Terry Funk shook Ric Flair’s hand after losing the match and shouting “I Quit” into the microphone..
  • ~~~After the match; Ric Flair & Sting were attacked by The Great Muta & Lex Luger (who had become a rulebreaker again)..
  • Arn Anderson made a return to the NWA (from the WWF) and reformed his team with Ole Anderson to help out Ric Flair..
  • December 13, 1989–Starrcade: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair competed in the Iron Man tournament..
  • ~~~Ric Flair beat Great Muta | Flair vs. Luger was a draw | Sting pinned Flair in the final match to win the tournament..
  • ~~~Instead of attacking Sting, the Andersons & Ric Flair congratulated him and offered him a spot with the new IV Horsemen..
  • 1986-1989: Ric Flair averaged 34 minutes per-match. In that span he had 19 matches that lasted longer than 50 minutes.

The NEW Four Horsemen:

  • 1990: Ric Flair, Sting, and the Andersons become the first ever fan-favorite Horsemen but it did not last long..
  • February 6, 1990–NWA Clash of Champions #10: The IV Horsemen defeated Gary Hart International in a Steel Cage match..
  • ~~~~Sting refused to forfeit a future title shot against NWA champion Ric Flair, so the other Four Horsemen attacked him..
  • ~Ric Flair & Ole Anderson (sub for Sting) & Arn Arnderson beat Dragon Master & Buzz Sawyer & The Great Muta w/Gary Hart..
  • ~~~Sting tried to climb the steel cage to get his hands on the IV Horsemen but severely damaged his knee (legit) in the process..
  • February 25, 1990–WrestleWar 90: Ric Flair defeated Lex Luger by Countout to retain the NWA World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~Sting came out on crutches to cheer for Lex Luger, but he (Sting) was attacked by Ole & Arn Anderson..
  • ~~~Lex Luger was counted out when he left the match to save Sting from the Andersons assaulting him..
  • Spring 1990: The Horsemen gained more members when Barry Windham returned and Sid Vicious replaced the retiring Ole Anderson..
  • June 13, 1990–NWA Clash of Champions #11: Junkyard Dog defeated NWA World Heavyweight champion Ric Flair by DQ..

The Four Horsemen: Ric Flair vs. Sting:

The Four Horsemen: Ric Flair & Arn Anderson vs. Doom (Butch Reed & Ron Simmons):

  • After losing many rematches against Sting, Flair began teaming with Arn Anderson to focus on the tag team titles held by Doom
  • October 27, 1990 –Halloween Havoc: Doom (Ron Simmons & Butch Reed) vs. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson ended in a no Contest..
  • Clash of Champions #13: Ric Flair defeated Butch Reed to win Teddy Long‘s services as a chauffeur..
  • ~~~Ric Flair was attacked and injured when Teddy Long drove him to a deserted area and left him for dead..

The Black Scorpion:

  • December 16, 1990–Starrcade: Sting defended his title against the unknown Black Scorpion..
  • ~~~The Black Scorpion was unmasked to reveal (this time) “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair with a haircut..
  • January 11, 1991: Ric Flair defeated Sting to win his 8th NWA World Heavyweight Title..
  • Around that same time, the WCW World Title was created, so Flair technically held two World Heavyweight titles..

World Championship Wrestling:

  • By 1991; World Championship Wrestling had virtually separated from the National Wrestling Alliance..
  • March 21, 1991: Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Ric Flair in controversial fashion to capture the WCW World Heavyweight title.
  • ~~~The decision was later reversed and the WCW World Heavyweight Title returned to “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair.
  • ~~~However, the National Wrestling Alliance recognized Tatsumi Fujinami as its NWA World Heavyweight champion.
  • May 19, 1991–Superbrawl: Ric Flair defeated Tatsumi Fujinami to win his 9th NWA World Heavyweight title in St. Petersburg..
  • July 1991: Behind the scenes, Ric Flair was having difficulty with his employment with Ted Turner’s WCW..
  • ~~~WCW management wanted to cut his pay and take him out of the top spot in the company, but Flair resisted..
  • ~~~Ric Flair was also asked to lose his NWA championship to Lex Luger at the upcoming Great American Bash..
  • ~~~Ric Flair refused, so he was asked to lose to Barry Windham instead ~ Flair refused again, so he was fired!
  • Although he was no longer the champion of WCW, Flair was (technically) still the NWA champion, which WCW could not contest..
  • Ric Flair was also was (arguably) the rightful owner of the championship belt since he was never repaid the cash deposit which is paid by the NWA champion as a sort of insurance bond..

Transition:

  • Ric Flair appeared on WWF Television with the WCW title belt and claimed to be the “Real World’s champion.”
  • ~~~The reason he was able to leave the company (WCW) with the title is because Ric Flair legally owned that belt..
  • ~~~World Championship Wrestling later bought it back from Ric Flair for reportedly $75,000 (US)..
  • Back in World Championship Wrestling storyline, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair was stripped of the title..

World Wrestling Federation:

  • Ric Flair took on Bobby “The Brain” Heenan as his “Financial Consultant” and Mr. Perfect as his “Executive Consultant”..
  • January 19, 1992 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair outlasted the other 29 WWF superstars to win the Royal Rumble..
  • ~~~As per the stipulation, Ric Flair was awarded the WWF Heavyweight championship by President Jack Tunney..
  • February 8, 1992 – SNME: Hulk Hogan & Sid Justice defeated Ric Flair & The Undertaker via DQ..
  • April 5, 1992 – WrestleMania 8: Randy “Macho Man” Savage defeated Ric Flair for the WWF Title..
  • August 29, 1992 – SummerSlam: Ric Flair & Mr. Perfect intefered in the WWF title match between Randy Savage & Ultimate Warrior..
  • September 1, 1992: Ric Flair defeated Randy Savage to reclaim the WWF title with help from Razor Ramon..
  • October 12, 1992 – House Show: Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair in Saskatchewan for the WWF Heavyweight title..
  • Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair had a dispute and split up and began a big feud..
  • November 24, 1992 – Surivor Series: Randy Savage & Mr. Perfect defeated Ric Flair & Razor Ramon by Disqualification..
  • January 24, 1993 – Royal Rumble: Mr. Perfect eliminated Ric Flair from the Royal Rumble Match..
  • January 25, 1993 – RAW: Mr. Perfect defeated Ric Flair in a “loser leaves WWF” match..
  • Ric Flair then returned to World Championship Wrestling..

World Championship Wrestling – The Return of the Nature Boy:

  • July 18, 1993: Ric Flair recaptured the NWA Heavyweight title by defeating Barry Windham..
  • September 19, 1993: Rick Rude defeated Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight title..
  • December 27, 1993: Ric Flair defeated Vader to win the WCW World title for the second time..
  • June 23, 1994: Ric Flair defeated Sting for the WCW International Title unifying it with the World title..
  • July 17, 1994 – Bash at the Beach: Hulk Hogan defeated Ric Flair to win the WCW World Title..
  • August 28, 1994–WCW Clash of Champions #28: Ric Flair defeated WCW World champion Hulk Hogan by count out .
  • October 23, 1994 – Halloween Havoc: Hulk Hogan defeated Ric Flair in a Steel Cage Retirement match sending Flair into retirement!

World Championship Wrestling – The Maniacal Ric Flair:

  • March 19, 1995 – Uncensored: Ric Flair was heavily involved with the Hulk Hogan vs Vader Strape Match trying to help Vader..
  • ~~~Flair had jumped out of the crowd dressed as a woman and acting more maniacal than ever..
  • May 21, 1995 – Slamboree: Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage defeated Big Van Vader & Ric Flair..
  • June 18, 1995 – Great American Bash: Ric Flair defeated Randy Savage..
  • July 16, 1995 – Bash at the Beach: Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair in a LifeGuard LumberJack match..
  • ~~~Ric Flair came into the ring and verbally assualted Vader, who had just lost a cage match to Hulk Hogan..
  • ~~~Arn Anderson came to Ric Flair’s aid when Vader started to fight back..
  • August 4, 1995–WCW Clash of Champions #31: Big Van Vader defeated Arn Anderson & Ric Flair in a handicap match.
  • ~~~Ric Flair was furious that they had lost and verbally attacked Arn Anderson..
  • September 4, 1995–WCW Nitro: Ric Flair defeated Sting by DQ (Sting retains the WCW United States Title).
  • September 17, 1995 – Fall Brawl: Arn Anderson pinned Ric Flair with help from Brian Pillman!
  • September 18, 1995–WCW Nitro: Ric Flair defeated Brian Pillman.
  • Over the next month, Flair begged Sting to be his partner against Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman.
  • October 2, 1995–WCW Nitro: Ric Flair defeated Arn Anderson by DQ.
  • October 9, 1995–WCW Nitro: Arn Anderson defeated Ric Flair in a steel cage match.
  • October 16, 1995–WCW Nitro: Sting & Ric Flair defeated Arn Anderson & Brian Pillman by Count Out.
  • October 29, 1995 – Halloween Havoc: Ric Flair was supposedly attacked by Arn Anderson and Brian Pillman, taking him out..
  • ~~~When it came time for the match, Sting came to the ring alone..
  • ~~~Sting controlled the beginning of the match but, as time went on, Anderson and Pillman took control..
  • ~~~Then the crowd erupted as “The Nature Boy” came running down the aisle in his street clothes, with his head bandaged..
  • ~~~When Sting was able to get to his corner and make the tag, Flair entered the ring, ran off of the ropes and nailed STING!!
  • ~~~They triple-teamed Sting and raised FOUR fingers signifying the return of the FOUR HORSEMEN!!!!!!!

World Championship Wrestling – Return of the Four Horsemen:

World Championship Wrestling – The Horsemen vs. Steve McMichael:

  • April 1, 1996–WCW Nitro: Ric Flair defeated Lex Luger to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title.
  • April 15, 1996–WCW Nitro: Sting & Lex Luger defeated The Giant & Ric Flair by DQ to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~Before the match; Ric Flair took time to flirt with Steve McMichaels’ wife Debra in the front row..
  • ~~~Woman came down and threw a cup of hot coffee at Lex Luger, who ducked and the coffee hit Sting!
  • April 22, 1996–WCW Nitro: Sting & Lex Luger defeated Ric Flair & The Giant by DQ..
  • ~~~Lex Luger’s WCW Television Title & WCW Tag Team Titles were on the line in the match..
  • April 29, 1996–WCW Nitro: The Giant defeated Ric Flair to win the WCW World Heavyweight Title.
  • May 19, 1996 – Slamboree: Ric Flair was chosen to team with motal enemy Randy Savage for the Lethal Lottery Battle Bowl..
  • ~~~Ric Flair & Randy Savage beat Arn Anderson & Eddie Guerrero in the first round of the Lethal Lottery..
  • ~~~The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge) beat Ric Flair & Randy Savage in the second round by forfeit..
  • May 27, 1996–WCW Nitro: Ric Flair & Arn Anderson defeated The American Males (Marcus Bagwell & Scotty Riggs).
  • ~~~Steve McMichael recruited Kevin Greene of the Carolina Panthers to battle Ric Flair & Arn Anderson..
  • June 3, 1996–WCW Nitro: Ric Flair & Arn Anderson defeated The RockNRoll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson).
  • June 10, 1996–WCW Nitro: Sting & Lex Luger defeated Ric Flair & Arn Anderson by DQ to retain the WCW Tag Team titles.
  • June 16, 1996 – Great American Bash: Ric Flair & Arn Anderson defeated Steve McMichael & Kevin Greene..
  • ~~~Steve & Debra McMichael ended up turning on Kevin Greene, replacing Brian Pillman as the 4th IV Horsemen..
  • June 17, 1996–WCW Nitro: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Randy “Macho Man” Savage.
  • July 1, 1996–WCW Nitro: The Four Horsemen (w/Liz & Debra & Woman) defeated a team of jobbers led by the RnR Express..
  • ~~~Ric Flair & Arn Anderson & Chris Benoit & Steve McMichael beat Joe Gomez & Renegade & Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson.

World Championship Wrestling – WCW United States champion:

World Championship Wrestling – The Horsemen vs nWo:

  • The IV Horsemen were given the chance to destroy WCW’s newest faction, the nWo, in the WARGAMES..
  • ~~~Arn Anderson & Ric Flair recruited Lex Luger & Sting to help them against the new World order..
  • August 15, 1996–WCW Clash of Champions #33: Ric Flair defeated WCW World champion Hulk Hogan by DQ..
  • September 15, 1996 – Fall Brawl: The nWo (Hogan, Hall, Nash, nWo Sting) beat Team WCW (Luger, Flair, Anderson, Sting)..
  • ~~~Speculation spread that the real Sting had defected to the nWo, but it was a fake Sting, however the real Sting was insulted and walked out!
  • November 1996: Ric Flair was stripped of the US Title when he was attacked by the nWo on Nitro..
  • ~~~(Actually he was injured in a match with Kensuki Sasake in Japan and needed tim off for surgery)..

World Championship Wrestling – Return of the Nature Boy:

World Championship Wrestling – Return of the Nature Boy:

World Championship Wrestling – Back Again:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Whhoooo!:

  • November 19, 2001 – RAW: From Charlotte, North Carolina, Ric Flair, once again electrified Wrestling Fans all over the globe making a surprise return to the World Wrestling Federation with a HUGE announcement. The Nature Boy informed Vince McMahon that when Shane & Stephanie sold their WWF Stock, they sold it to him, and that means Vince and the Natureboy are Business Partners! Whhooo!!! Ric Flair then aligns himself with a face-turned Stone Cold Steve Austin to battle Vince McMahon & Kurt Angle.
  • January 21, 2002 - RAW: Ric Flair challenges Vince McMahon to a match at Royal Rumble 2002.
  • January 20, 2002 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair defeats Vince McMahon in a Brutal Street Fight..
  • February 18, 2002 – RAW: The Undertaker challenges Ric Flair to a match at Wrestlemania.. Flair declines, but Taker vows to change Flair’s mind..
  • March 7, 2002 – Smackdown!: The Undertaker attacked Arn Anderson & David Flair until Ric Flair accepted Undertaker’s challenge.
  • March 11, 2002 – RAW: Vince McMahon makes the Flair/Taker match a NO-DQ!
  • March 14, 2002 – Smackdown!: The Undertaker defeated David Flair (Undertaker assaulted David Flair until Ric Flair made the save)..
  • ~~~Vince McMahon added his two cents and made the Ric Flair vs. The Undertaker match at WrestleMania 18 a NO-DQ contest!
  • March 17, 2002 – Wrestlemania X-8: Ric Flair was defeated by the Undertaker, who improved his Wrestlemania winning streak to 10-0..
  • March 25, 2002 – RAW: Ric Flair picks his Roster during the WWF Draft.
  • April 1, 2002 – RAW: Ric Flair’s first show under the RAW brand was a major success.. Flair presented Triple H with a new championship belt, and successfully signed Stone Cold Steve Austin.. However the show ended with Austin stunning both Vince McMahon & Ric Flair..
  • April 6 2002 – OVW Spring Breakout: At an event for Ohio Valley Wrestling, Ric teams with his son, David, to defeat Prototype & Sean O’Haire..
  • April 21, 2002 – Backlash: Flair acts as referee in Austin vs Undertaker.. Flair counts 1 2 3 with Austin’s foot on the ropes to give the Undertaker the win..
  • April 22, 2002 – RAW: Flair takes flack from everybody (Except the Undertaker, ironically) about his mistake at Backlash..
  • May 6, 2002 – RAW: Ric Flair finally turns on Steve Austin, joining the nWo…
  • May 13, 2002 – RAW: Flair books himself in a title match with Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Hogan wins after interference from nWo members, Bradshaw and Steve Austin, who made the difference..
  • May 19, 2002 – Judgement Day: Ric Flair & Big Show are defeated by Steve Austin in a Handicap match!
  • June 3, 2002 – RAW: Ric Flair loses a match to Stone Cold Steve Austin with a stipulation that the loser would be the winners personal assisstant..
  • June 10, 2002 – RAW: Flair comes to the ring and says he was there to ‘take it like man’.. But Steve Austin didn’t show up tonight! Vince McMahon comes out and challenges Flair to a No Holds Barred match for 100% Ownership… Flair accepts, but loses the match after losing a lot of blood!
  • June 17, 2002 – RAW: Comes out to the ring and says that he wants one last run in the ring.. Flair is confronted by, and attacked by Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit..
  • June 23, 2002 – King of the Ring: Defeats Eddie Guerrero!
  • July 1, 2002 – RAW: Flair accepts an open challenge from Brock Lesnar.. After a brutal back-and-forth match, Brock eventually overpowers Flair for the win!
  • July 8, 2002 – RAW: Flair defeats Steven Richards..
  • July 15, 2002 – RAW: Undertaker & Brock Lesnar defeat Rob Van Dam & Ric Flair..
  • July 29, 2002 – RAW: Ric Flair is defeated by The Rock in a non-title match.. Great match with both competitors showing respect after the match.. Flair gets on the microphone and says he has a major announcement to make.. But before he can say anything, Chris Jericho sneaks up behind Flair and nails him with a steel chair!
  • August 5, 2002 – RAW: Flair gets a measure of revenge when he causes Jericho to lose a match to Rob Van Dam..
  • August 19, 2002 – RAW: Flair sneaks up behind Jericho and nails him with a trash can! A few minutes later, Jericho attacks Flair in the interview area busting Flair open.. Jericho’s band, Fozzy, later performs on the RAW stage.. After the song, a bloody Flair chases Jericho away and destroys the band’s equiptment!
  • August 25, 2002 – Summerslam: Ric Flair defeats Jericho with the figure four, but not without its controversy.. Some say Flair tapped out during the match, but the referee was confused..
  • September 2, 2002 – RAW: Flair challenges Triple H for the new RAW World title, which was presented to HHH earlier.. Later in the night, RVD & Ric Flair defeated HHH & Y2J in the main event, RVD got the frog splash and the pinfall on World Champion Triple H!
  • September 16, 2002 – RAW: Flair is defeated by Rico.. Later it looks like Flair is about to snap.. stay tuned!
  • September 22, 2002 – Unforgiven: Flair loses to Jericho early in the night, but turns heel later by helping Triple H defeat Rob Van Dam..
  • September 23, 2002 – RAW: Triple H & Ric Flair defeat Rob Van Dam & Bubba Dudley..
  • October 20, 2002 – No Mercy: Ric Flair is pinned by Rob Van Dam following a big five-star-frog-splash!
  • October 21, 2002 – RAW: Rob Van Dam & Kane defeats Triple H & Ric Flair after RVD frog splashes Flair!
  • November 18, 2002 – RAW: Ric Flair was scheduled to fight Kane, but was saved by Dave Batista, who attacks Kane!
  • November 25, 2002 – RAW: Dave Batista defeats Kane after Ric Flair whacks Kane with a steel chair!
  • January 20, 2003 – RAW: Scott Steiner def Batista by DQ when Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Batista & Triple H interfer and demolish Steiner..
  • March 17, 2003 – RAW: Before the event, Eric Bischoff & Ric Flair got into a minor scuffle backstage (not storyline 100% legit)..
  • March 24, 2003 – RAW: Booker T & Goldust defeat Triple H & Ric Flair 6 days before Wrestlemania 19!!
  • April 14, 2003 – RAW: Hurricane & Booker T defeat Triple H & Ric Flair — Michaels/Jericho/Nash join in the brawl after..
  • April 27, 2003 – Backlash: Triple H/Chris Jericho/Ric Flair defeats Booker T/Shawn Michaels/Kevin Nash..
  • April 28, 2003 – RAW: Kane & Rob Van Dam defeat Triple H & Ric Flair to retain after Kevin Nash chased Triple H out of the arena..
  • May 12, 2003 – RAW: Ric Flair defeats the Hurricane but has his thunder stolen when Triple H comes out to steal the Spotlight..
  • May 19, 2003 – RAW: Triple H defeats Ric Flair in a thrilling match – whoo! – to retain the World title!!
  • ~~~After the show, the entire RAW locker room emptied (including the McMahons) to honor Ric Flair in the ring.. [Pic 1 - Pic 2]
  • May 26, 2003 – RAW: Triple H defeats Ric Flair & Shawn Michaels when Flair turned on Michaels and reformed the Evolution!
  • June 2, 2003 – RAW: Triple H/Ric Flair/Randy Orton defeat Kevin Nash/Shawn Michaels/Hurricane in a 6man tag..
  • June 15, 2003 – Bad Blood: Ric Flair defeated Shawn Michaels after Randy Orton interfered and whacked HBK with a chair!
  • June 23, 2003 – RAW: Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash defeated Ric Flair & Randy Orton..
  • July 7, 2003 – RAW: Rob Van Dam & Bubba Dudley defeated Ric Flair & Randy Orton with help from Spike Dudley..
  • August 4, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg beats Ric Flair by DQ after Randy Orton, Triple H, HBK, Y2J & Kevin Nash run in!
  • August 11, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg speared, jacknifed, and pinned Ric Flair, even with Randy Orton as the special referee..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels came down to stop Randy Orton from cheating, and superkicked him out cold!
  • September 1, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg / Maven / Shawn Michaels beat Triple H / Ric Flair / Randy Orton..
  • September 8, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg & Randy Orton vs Triple H & Ric Flair went to a NO CONTEST after triple-teaming Goldberg..
  • September 14, 2003 – Live Event: Triple H w/Randy Orton beat Ric Flair w/Arn Anderson in North Carolina..
  • September 29, 2003 – RAW: Shawn Michaels & Bill Goldberg beat Ric Flair & Randy Orton by DQ when Rodney Mack interferes..
  • October 6, 2003 – RAW: Randy Orton & Ric Flair defeated Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak..
  • October 13, 2003 – RAW: Maven pinned Rico, then Ric Flair ran to the ring and brutally attacked Maven with his crutch!!
  • ~~~Later on, Bill Goldberg & Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton, Ric Flair & Mark Henry in a handicap match..
  • October 20, 2003 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Maven with a quick rollup and a hand full of tights..
  • October 27, 2003 – RAW: Mark Jindrak & Garrison Cade defeated Ric Flair & Randy Orton with a little help from Maven..
  • November 9, 2003: Ric Flair takes a few days off the road after the death of his mother..
  • November 17, 2003 – RAW: Rob Van Dam defeated Ric Flair by DQ when Randy Orton ran down and RKO’d RVD!
  • November 24, 2003 – RAW ROULETTE: Shawn Michaels & Chris Jericho defeated Batista & Ric Flair in the main event..
  • December 14, 2003 – Armageddon: Batista & Ric Flair won the Tag Team titles as surprise entrants in a Tag Team Turmoil match!
  • ~~~Ric Flair becomes the only wrestler win the World & Tag Team titles in both the NWA/WCW & WWF/WWE..!
  • December 15, 2003 – RAW: Rob Van Dam & Shawn Michaels beat Triple H/Ric Flair/Batista (HBK pinned HHH)..
  • December 29, 2003 – RAW: The Dudleyz lose to a paid of jobbers when guest referee Ric Flair DQs Bubba for using a closed fist!
  • Janaury 5, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair & Batista defeated The Dudley Boyz to retain with help from Triple H!
  • January 25, 2004 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair & Batista defeated the Dudleyz in a Tables match to retain the Tag titles..
  • February 2, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair & Batista defeated Chris Jericho & Christian to retain the Tag Team titles!
  • February 9, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit defeated Ric Flair in a great match!
  • February 16, 2004 – RAW: Booker T & Rob Van Dam defeated Ric Flair & Batista to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • March 1, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton & Batista beat Shawn Michaels & Chris Benoit when Michaels & Benoit start fighting!
  • March 8, 2004 – RAW: Evolution (Randy Orton/Batista/Ric Flair) beat The Hurricane & Rosey in a handicap match..
  • March 14, 2004 – Wrestlemania XX: Evolution (Randy Orton/Batista/Ric Flair) beat Mick Foley & The Rock when Orton pinned Foley!
  • March 15, 2004 – RAW: Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista & Ric Flair) defeated Shawn Michaels & Chris Benoit in a handicap match..
  • March 22, 2004 – Draft Lottery: Ric Flair & Batista defeated Booker T & Rob Van Dam to capture the World Tag Team titles!
  • March 30, 2004: Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Scott Hall & WWE are all being sued for sexual harassment after the Plane Trip From Hell..
  • March 29, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair & Batista defeated Chris Benoit & Shawn Michaels by DQ with special guest referee Johnny Nitro..
  • ~~~Benoit & Michaels had won the match, but Johnny Nitro changed his mind and ruled that Flair was not the legal man!
  • April 12, 2004 – RAW: Michaels & Foley & Benoit & Benjamin beat Evolution (HHH/Ric Flair/Randy Orton/Batista) in the main event..
  • April 18, 2004 – Backlash: Shelton Benjamin defeated Ric Flair with a clothesline from the top rope..
  • April 19, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit & Edge defeated Ric Flair & Batista to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • April 26, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit & Edge defeated Ric Flair & Batista to retain the World tag Team titles..
  • May 3, 2004 – RAW: Shelton Benjamin & Tajiri & Edge defeated Evolution (Triple H/Randy Orton/Batista)..
  • May 2003: Ric Flair wasn’t happen with his book, so it has been postponed so it can be rewritten..
  • May 24, 2004 – RAW: Edge defeated Ric Flair dispite interference from Randy Orton..
  • June 14, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho & Edge beat Randy Orton & Batista & Ric Flair in an “Elimination” match..
  • ~~~Chris Benoit was the last man standing after eliminating Randy Orton with the Sharpshooter..
  • July 5, 2004 – RAW in Winnipeg: Ric Flair participated in Eugene’s game of “Musical Chairs” won by Chris Jericho..
  • ~~~In the Main Event, Triple H & Ric Flair & Eugene Dinsmore defeated Chris Benoit & Edge (HHH pinned Benoit)..
  • July 11, 2004 – Vengeance: La Resistance defeated Ric Flair & Eugene when Eugene got Disqualified..
  • July 12, 2003 – RAW: Ric Flair beat The Hurricane (Hurricane had punked out Flair earlier dissing his book, comparing it to Chyna’s)..
  • August 2, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho & Edge vs Evolution (Randy Orton & Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • August 23, 2004 – RAW: William Regal beat Ric Flair after whacking him with a set of brass knuckles..
  • August 30, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit defeated Ric Flair by DQ after Batista interfered..
  • September 6, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit & William Regal & Rhyno & Tajiri beat Ric Flair & Batista & La Resistance..
  • September 12, 2004 – Unforgiven: Chris Benoit & William Regal defeated Ric Flair & Batista..
  • September 13, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton beat Evolution by DQ in a 3-on-1 match (Shelton Benjamin & Chris Benoit made the save!)
  • September 20, 2004 – RAW: Chris Benoit & Randy Orton & Shelton Benjamin beat Evolution (Triple H & Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • September 27, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton confronts Ric Flair about being remembered only for kissing Triple H’s ass..
  • ~~~Randy Orton challenged Ric Flair to stand up to Triple H and proove that he is a true legend in professional wrestling..
  • ~~~Batista defeated Randy Orton in a “No DQ” match after Ric Flair decided to stick with Evolution and turn on Orton!
  • October 4, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair cut a promo on Randy Orton and used some “unscripted” lines which didn’t set well backstage..
  • ~~~During the Ric Flair promo, he used terminology about “making virgins bleed” which reportedly infuriated Vince McMahon..
  • ~~~Vince McMahon fumed backstage until Ric Flair walked through the curtain and was yelled at by the BOSS..
  • October 11, 2004 – RAW: Shawn Michaels & Chris Benoit & Edge defeated Evolution (Triple H & Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • ~~~Edge stole the pinfall on Triple H from Shawn Michaels and celebrated as if he had done all of the work..
  • October 18, 2004 – RAW: Evolution (Ric Flair & Batista) defeated Randy Orton & Chris Jericho..
  • October 19, 2004 – Taboo Tuesday: Randy Orton defeated Ric Flair in a “Steel Cage” match || They shook hands after the match!
  • ~~~Ric Flair was widely considered the star of the show, putting on a memorable performance in the Main Event slot..
  • October 25, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Randy Orton with help from Triple H (Therefor Orton never gets a title shot)..
  • ~~~The entire babyface lockerroom came out and stood up to Evolution, concluding with Randy Orton RKOing Triple H!
  • November 1, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton & Chris Jericho & Maven defeated Evolution (Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • November 29, 2004 – RAW: “Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Jerry “The King” Lawler in a LEGENDS MATCH..
  • December 27, 2004 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Val Venis in a match taped for HEAT..
  • January 30, 2005 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair entered at #30 but was eliminated by Edge..
  • January 31, 2005 – RAW: Randy Orton & Shawn Michaels defeated Triple H & Ric Flair w/Batista..
  • February 7, 2005 – RAW in Japan: Shawn Michaels defeated Ric Flair after hitting the Sweet Chin Music..
  • February 25, 2005–Live Event @ MSG: Randy Orton & Batista beat Triple H & Ric Flair (Birthday Boy) in a Steel Cage Match..
  • March 7, 2005 – RAW: Batista defeated Ric Flair (HHH attacked with a sledgehammed but Batista pulled it away and HHH retreated)..
  • May 9, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Tyson Tomko w/Christian to earn the right to face Christian next week!
  • May 16, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair, with a small cut on his forehead, pinned Christian with his feet on the ropes!
  • ~~~After the match, Christian & Tyson Tomko assulted Ric Flair until Batista ran down to make the save!
  • May 23, 2005 – RAW: Batista defeated Edge w/Lita to retain the World title (Ric Flair helped stop Christian & Tomko from interfering)..
  • ~~~After the match, Triple H made his return, and Ric Flair low-blowed Batista and HHH destroyed Batista with a sledgehammer!!!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Flair vs Carlito Cool:

  • June 27, 2005 – RAW: Kurt Angle defeated Ric Flair in an amazing match that showed Flair can still GO!
  • August 22, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair was a guest in Carlito’s Cabana and they got into a fight when Carlito insulted The Nature Boy!
  • August 26, 2005–WWE in Puerto Rico: Carlito Cool hosted a special edition of his Cabana with his father Carlos Colon as his guest!
  • ~~~Carlito Cool had the audacity to spit an apple in his father’s face, bringing out Ric Flair to make the save!
  • August 29, 2005 – RAW: Shawn Michaels was on Carlito’s Cabana and was double-teamed by Carlito Cool & Chris Masters..
  • ~~~Ric Flair made the save, setting up a tag match, but Ric Flair was later attacked by a “mystery man” and was taken to hospital..
  • ~~~A bloody Ric Flair returned during the match but ended up submitting to the Masterlock and losing the match for Michaels..
  • September 5, 2005 – RAW: Ashley Massaro was a guest on Carlito’s Cabana, Carlito harassed her until Ric Flair made the save!
  • September 12, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Chris Masters by DQ when Carlito Cool interfered (Shawn Michaels made the save!)..
  • September 18, 2005 – Unforgiven: Ric Flair defeated Carlito Cool to capture the Intercontinental title for the 1st time ever!
  • ~~~Ric Flair said it was great to win the IC Title but he wished the great Triple H was there to see it..
  • ~~~Ric Flair left in a limo with four strippers, but not before popping some pills (Viagra) ready to party..
  • September 19, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Carlito Cool by Figure-four submission to retain the Intercontinental title..
  • ~~~Maria Kanellis interviewed Ric Flair afterwards, but Flair was brutally attacked by Carlito Cool & Chris Masters..
  • September 26, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair cut an important promo, hyping the return of his “best friend” Triple H next week!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Flair vs Triple H:

  • October 3, 2005 – WWE Homecoming: Triple H & Ric Flair defeated Chris Masters & Carlito Cool in an exciting tag team match..
  • ~~~During the match, Ric Flair repeatedly saved his partner Triple H from being sneak attacked by Carlito & Masters..
  • ~~~Ric Flair presented Triple H with a sledge hammer after the match and hugged him, celebrating HHH’s triumphant return to RAW!
  • ~~~Triple H viciously turned on Ric Flair, for reasons yet to be explained, smashing the sledgehammer over Flair’s forehead!
  • ~~~Triple H continued the assault for over ten minutes, ending backstage when HHH pushed Flair into a limo and it drove away..
  • October 10, 2005 – RAW: Triple H cut a long promo on Ric Flair, saying he was a shell of his former self and nothing without HIM..
  • October 17, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair cut a fantastic promo on Triple H, busting his own forehead open and covering himself with blood!
  • ~~~A bloodied Ric Flair called out Triple H for a fight, but then chased him backstage with a baseball bat in his hand!
  • October 24, 2005 – RAW: Triple H vs Viscera didn’t happen because Ric Flair attacked Triple H before the match!
  • October 31, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair vowed to kick Triple H’s ass and begged the fans to put them in a Steel Cage!
  • November 1, 2005 – Taboo Tuesday: Ric Flair defeated Triple H in a Steel Cage to retain the Intercontinental title..
  • ~~~Fans Chose What Kind Of Match: 1) Regular Match (4%), 2) Submissions (13%), or 3) Steel Cage (83%)..
  • November 7, 2005 – RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Rob Conway to retain the Intercontinental title…
  • ~~~Triple H sat on the stage in a lounge chair watching the match and then viciously attacked Ric Flair after the finish..
  • November 14, 2005 – RAW Eddie Guerrero Tribute: Ric Flair defeated William Regal by Submission in a unique old school match!
  • November 21, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair defeating Trevor Murdoch while pulling the tights (Murdoch protested afterwards)..
  • November 27, 2005 – Survivor Series: Triple H defeated Ric Flair in 27:00 in a brutal, vicious, bloody Last Man Standing match!
  • ~~~Ric Flair was down for the 10-count and was stretchered out with the impression that his career was over..

Ric Flair’s WEEK FROM HELL::

  • May 2005: Ric Flair’s wife (Beth Fleihr) filed for divorce, claiming her husband kicked, slapped, bit and choked her…
  • ~~~Beth Fleihr also claimed that her husband was abusing alcohol, as well as steriods, as reasons for the divorce..
  • November 28, 2005: WSOC TV in Charlotte reported that Ric Flair was facing assault charges after a road rage incident on 11/23..
  • November 27, 2005: Ric Flair posted $1,000 bond in Mecklenburg County regarding the road rage charge and had his mug shot done..
  • WSOCTV.com (Charlotte News) reported that Ric Flair was facing more accusations of violence, and this time from his wife Beth..
  • December 5, 2005 – RAW: Edge & Lita went on a verbal assault Ric Flair after Flair “backed out” due to some “legal advice”..
  • December 12, 2005 – RAW: Kurt Angle defeated Ric Flair in an “Elimination Chamber Qualifying” match..
  • ~~~After the match, Edge & Lita taunted Ric Flair by saying the only fights he can win are out on the highways..
  • December 19, 2005 – RAW from Afganistan: Ric Flair defeated The Coach to retain the Intercontinental title!
  • December 26, 2005: Ric Flair’s personal problems were covered in a feature article in the National Examiner (Tabloid Magazine)..
  • December 26, 2005 – RAW: Edge & Lita made a mochery out of Ric Flair, then Flair came to the ring and attacked them!
  • January 2, 2006 – RAW: Edge played a video of himself dressed as Ric Flair making fun of Flair’s road rage allegations..
  • January 8, 2006 – New Year’s Revolution: Ric Flair defeated Edge w/Lita by DQ to retain the Intercontinental title..
  • January 9, 2006 – RAW: Edge & Lita vowed to celebrate by having SEX live in the ring and pulled in RAW highest rating in months..
  • ~~~After several minutes of stripping and teasing, and Lita’s breast becoming accidentally exposed, Ric Flair interrupted the show!
  • ~~~Ric Flair attacked Edge and they brawled around the ring until Edge took him out with a 1-man conchairto to Ric Flair’s head!
  • ~~~John Cena ran down and chased Edge away, but found himself alone in the ring with Lita, who was hiding under the covers..
  • ~~~John Cena gave Edge a chance to come down and rescue his girlfriend, before Cena picked up Lita and gave her an F-U!!!!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Industructable:

  • January 16, 2006 – RAW: Edge w/Lita defeated Ric Flair in a hellacious Tables/Ladders/Chairs match to retain the WWE Title!!
  • ~~~Flair, whose daughter was in the front row, took multiple bumps off the ladder and through a table at the hands of Edge!
  • January 23, 2006 – RAW: John Cena & Mystery Partner (Ric Flair) defeated Edge & Mystery Partner (Chris Masters)..
  • January 29, 2006 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair entered at #5 but was quickly eliminated by Triple H in about 2 minutes..
  • February 6, 2006 – RAW: Triple H defeated Ric Flair to advance in the Road to WM22 Tournament..
  • February 20, 2006 – RAW: Shelton Benjamin w/Mama Benjamin defeated Ric Flair to win the Intercontinental title!
  • February 25, 2006–Live Event (RAW):
  • February 27, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Carlito Cool in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match..
  • March 6, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Shelton Benjamin by DQ (Shelton retains Intercontinental title)..
  • March 27, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair and Shelton Benjamin and Rob Van Dam had a verbal and physical confrontation in the ring..According to Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, due to an on-going legal battle with Jim Crockett, WWE can no longer use the trademarked name ‘Ric Flair’ from this point forward. Until this matter is settled, the WWE-trademarked name, ‘Rick Flair’ will be used.
  • April 2, 2006 – WrestleMania 22: RVD beat Benjamin & Flair & Finlay & Lashley & Hardy in a Money in the Bank Ladder match..
  • April 3, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair was attacked by UMAGA, who was accompanied by his agent Armando Alejandro Estrada..
  • April 2006: Ric Flair will be out of action for several weeks after undergoing lens restoration surgery..
  • May 16, 2006: All charges against Ric Flair for the road rage incident were dropped when the alleged victims didn’t show up.
  • April 30, 2006 – Backlash: Umaga w/Armando Alejandro Estrada defeated “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Mick Foley vs Ric Flair:

  • June 12, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair confronted Mick Foley and they set up a “2/3 Falls” wrestling match for Vengeance PPV.
  • June 19, 2006 – RAW: Edge defeated Ric Flair with help from Mick Foley & Lita (Rob Van Dam made the save and sneak-attacked Edge!)..
  • June 25, 2006 – Vengeance: Ric Flair defeated Mick Foley in a 2/3 Falls match in two straight falls by Disqualification..
  • ~~~Mick Foley got himself Disqualified for using a trash can lid and then destroyed Ric Flair with a barbed wire baseball bat!
  • June 26, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair cut a promo on Mick Foley and vowed revenge for what happened at Vengeance..
  • July 10, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair challenged Mick Foley to a Hardcore match – Foley appeared on the big screen to decline..
  • ~~~Paul Heyman showed up instead along with new ECW Champion The Big Show to challenge Flair to a match at ECW on Sci-FI!
  • July 11, 2006–ECW on Sci Fi: The Big Show defeated Ric Flair (who took a beating) to retain the ECW World Heavyweight title..
  • July 17, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair continued to challenge Mick Foley but instead got into a scuffle with Johnny Nitro & Melina..
  • July 24, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair & John Cena defeated Edge w/Lita & Johnny Nitro w/Melina in a main event tag match…
  • July 31, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair & Mick Foley took their feud to whole new levels by cutting very intense promo on each other..
  • August 7, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair and Mick Foley had another heated confrontation with Flair goading Foley into accepting his challenge!
  • August 14, 2005 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Johnny Nitro w/Melina Perez by DQ when Mick Foley interfered….
  • August 15, 2006–ECW on Sci Fi: Mick Foley had a “three way dance” with Kelly & Melina until Ric Flair showed up to attack Foley!
  • August 20, 2006 – Summerslam: Ric Flair defeated Mick Foley in an “I Quit” match when Foley said “I Quit” to save Melina Perez..
  • August 21, 2006 – RAW: Randy Orton pinned Ric Flair but continued the assault afterwards resulting in a reversal by the referee..
  • September 9, 2006–DSW Six Flags: “Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Montel Vontavious Porter..
  • September 11, 2006 – RAW: Umaga w/Armando Alejandro Estrada defeated Ric Flair by Disqualification…

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair vs The Spirit Squad:

  • September 18, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Johnny Jeter with The Spirit Squad cheering for him on the stage..
  • September 25, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair defeated Mikey Mondo despite The Spirit Squad constantly interfering..
  • October 9, 2006 – RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair w/The Flair Squad defeated “I admit it, I suck!” Mitch w/The Spirit Squad….
  • ~~~The “Flair Squad” consisted of pro-wrestling legends: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Ted DiBiase, IRS (Mike Rotundo) and Arn Anderson!
  • October 23, 2006 – RAW: Kenny Doane (w/All Four Members of the Spirit Squad) defeated Ric Flair w/The Flair Squad..
  • ~~~This week the “Flair Squad” consisted of pro-wrestling legends: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter and Dusty Rhodes!
  • October 30, 2006 – RAW: Roddy Piper, Sgt. Slaughter & Dusty Rhodes cut promo say why they should be Ric Flair’s tag partner..
  • November 5, 2006 – Cyber Sunday: Fans Chose Flair’s Partner: 1) Sgt. Slaughter – 2) Roddy Piper (45%) – 3) Dusty Rhodes (36%)..
  • ~~~~”The Nature Boy” Ric Flair & “Rowdy” Roddy Piper defeated The Spirit Squad (Kenny & Mikey) to win the Tag Team titles!
  • November 6, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair & Roddy Piper defeated Randy Orton & Edge w/Lita with help from Degeneration-X..
  • November 13, 2006 – RAW: Randy Orton & Edge defeated Ric Flair & Roddy Piper to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~Roddy Piper was “taken out” before the match due to a legitimate injury so Ric Flair had to defend the titles alone..
  • November 20, 2006 – RAW: John Cena & Ric Flair & HHH & HBK defeated Edge & Randy Orton & Kenny Doane & The Big Show..
  • November 26, 2006 – Survivor Series: The Flair Squad defeated The Spirit Squad in a Survivor Series Elimination match..
  • ~~~Ric Flair & Dusty Rhodes & Sgt. Slaughter & Ron Simmons defeated The Spirit Squad (Kenny & Mikey & Johnny & Nicky)..
  • November 27, 2006 – RAW: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair) defeated The Spirit Squad (all five members)..
  • ~~~Later that night: Ric Flair was attacked and viciously bloodied by Edge & Randy Orton thus writing Flair out of storylines!
  • December 11, 2006 – RAW: Triple H defeated Edge by DQ after Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Kenny & Ric Flair interfered…
  • ~~~DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) & Ric Flair defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) & Kenny Doane in a Six-Man-Tag..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair vs Kenny Dykstra:

  • December 18, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair participated in a 30-Man #1 Contenders Battle Royal which was won by Edge..
  • ~~~Kenny Dykstra (new last name) defeated Ric Flair (Ric Flair tried to shake Kenny’s hand but he refused to do it)..
  • January 1, 2007 – RAW: Kenny Dykstra & Chris Masters defeated Ric Flair & Carlito Cool w/Torrie Wilson..
  • January 7, 2007–New Year’s Revolution: Kenny Dykstra defeated “Nature Boy” Ric Flair with a low-blow and an inside cradle..
  • January 8, 2007 – RAW: Jeff Hardy defeated Kenny Dykstra with help from Ric Flair to retain the Intercontinental title!
  • January 15, 2007 – RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Kenny Dykstra by pinfall with his feet on the ropes..
  • January 28, 2007 – Royal Rumble: Ric Flair entered the Royal Rumble at #1 but was eliminated by Edge after only a few minutes..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair and Carlito Cool:

  • February 5, 2007 – RAW: IC Champion Jeff Hardy defeated Ric Flair in a match where if Flair won he would get a title shot..
  • ~~~As Carlito & Torrie were leaving, Ric Flair stopped them and yelled at Carlito for not staying to watch the main event..
  • February 12, 2007 – RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Carlito Cool w/Torrie Wilson with an inside cradle..
  • February 19, 2007 – RAW: Ric Flair & Carlito Cool w/Torrie Wilson defeated Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch..
  • February 26, 2007 – RAW: Carlito Cool w/Torrie Wilson defeated Kenny Dykstra (Ric Flair applauds from the stage)..
  • March 5, 2007 – RAW: Ric Flair vs Carlito Cool ended in a No Contest in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match..
  • March 12, 2007 – RAW: Randy Orton defeated Ric Flair and Carlito Cool in a 3-WAY Elimination Money in the Bank Qualifying match..
  • ~~~Ric Flair & Carlito Cool worked together but eventually Carlito turned on Flair with a Back-cracker causing Flair to get eliminated..
  • March 19, 2007 – RAW: Ric Flair participated in a Last Chance Battle Royal MITB Qualifying Match (which was won by Edge)..
  • ~~~Flair & Carlito were the final two. Carlito eliminated Flair. Edge (who faked an injury) eliminated Flair to steal the victory!
  • March 26, 2007 – RAW: The Great Khali defeated “Nature Boy” Ric Flair by DQ when Carlito Cool interfered…
  • April 1, 2007 – WrestleMania 23: Ric Flair & Carlito Cool defeated Gregory Helms & Chavo Guerrero in a dark match..
  • April 2, 2007–RAW: Ric Flair & Carlito Cool w/Torrie Wilson defeated Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas..
  • April 9, 2007 – RAW: Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch defeated Carlito Cool & Ric Flair..
  • April 16, 2007 – RAW (Italy): World’s Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas) defeated Ric Flair & Carlito Cool..
  • April 23, 2007 – RAW (England): The Great Khali defeated Carlito Cool — (Carlito yelled at Ric Flair after the match)..
  • April 30, 2007 – RAW: The World’s Greatest Tag Team defeated Ric Flair & Carlito Cool w/Torrie Wilson by Countout..
  • ~~~Carlito Cool turned heel and attacked Ric Flair during the match……. Ric Flair got up and intensely fought back!!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair vs. Carlito Cool:

  • May 14, 2007 – RAW: Carlito Cool defeated Val Venis (Ric Flair showed up afterwards but Carlito ran away)..
  • May 20, 2007 – Judgment Day: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Carlito Cool by Submission with the Figure-4 Leglock!
  • May 21, 2007 – RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. Carlito Cool in a Grudge match ended in a Double Countout..
  • ~~~After the match: Carlito delivered two Backcrackers on Ric Flair on the floor and then spit apple in his face!
  • May 28, 2007 – RAW: Carlito & Victoria defeated Ric Flair & Torrie Wilson when Carlito gave Torrie the Backstabber!
  • June 4, 2007 – RAW: “The Legend Killer” Randy Orton defeated “The Legend” Ric Flair after giving Flair a vicious beating!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair on SmackDown!:

  • June 11, 2007 – RAW (Draft Special): “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair was drafted to the SmackDown! brand…
  • June 11, 2007–RAW: The Mr. McMahon “character” was tragically killed when his private limousine exploded into a ball of flames..
  • June 15, 2007–SmackDown!: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated World Heavyweight Champion Edge by Disqualification..
  • ~~~Montel Vontavious Porter interfered and double-teamed Ric Flair with Edge until Batista ran down to make the save!
  • June 22, 2007–SmackDown!: Batista & Ric Flair defeated Edge & Montel Vontavious Porter (Batista pinned Edge)..
  • June 24, 2007 – Vengeance: Montel Vontavious Porter defeated Ric Flair to retain the WWE United States title..
  • June 29, 2007–SmackDown!: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair (SmackDown!) defeated Carlito Cool (RAW) by Submission..
  • July 6, 2007–SmackDown!: Fit Finlay defeated “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair by Submission with help from Hornswoggle..
  • July 2007: Ric Flair was out of action with a problem with his inner ear which dates back to the original injury in 1992..
  • July 27, 2007–SmackDown!: Ric Flair & Matt Hardy defeated Montel Vontavious Porter & Chris Masters..
  • August 3, 2007–SmackDown!: Batista & Ric Flair defeated Deuce & Domino w/Cherry by Disqualification..
  • ~~~Before the match: Cherry had “implied” sexual relations with “Nature Boy” Ric Flair in Batista’s locker room..
  • August 10, 2007–SmackDown!: World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali defeated Ric Flair with the Iron Claw..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair: Career Threatening Matches:

  • November 26, 2007–RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair appeared in his hometown of Charlotte to make an huge announcement..
  • ~~~~~~Ric Flair teased the fans that he was going to retire but then snapped out of it and declared “I WILL NEVER RETIRE!!!”
  • ~~~~~~Vince McMahon interrupted and said Ric Flair had to keep winning matches or else his wrestling career will be over!
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: Ric Flair defeated WWE Champion Randy Orton in a Non-title match with a low-blow and help from Y2J..
  • December 10, 2007–RAW 15th Anniversary: Evolution (Triple H & Batista & Ric Flair) beat Randy Orton & Edge & Umaga by DQ..
  • December 17, 2007–RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Umaga by Countout to keep his career alive..
  • December 21, 2007–SmackDown!: Ric Flair cut an in-ring promo about his match with Triple H on the 12/31 episode of RAW..
  • December 31, 2007–RAW: Ric Flair defeated Triple H by DQ after William Regal came down and whacked HHH with brass knux!..
  • ~~~The stipulation was if Triple H lost he would lose his spot in the Royal Rumble and if Ric Flair lost his career would be over..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair vs. Montel Vontavious Porter (Career Threatening Match):

  • January 14, 2008–RAW: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated “General Manager” William Regal in a Career Threatening Match..
  • January 18, 2008–SmackDown!: Montel Vontavious Porter had Ric Flair in the VIP Lounge to hype their match at Royal Rumble..
  • January 25, 2008–SmackDown!: Montel Vontavious Porter cut another promo repeating that he would retire “Nature Boy” Ric Flair
  • ~~~Ric Flair came out to the stage and put Montel Vontavious Porter over with praise but said he wasn’t ready to retire WOOOO!
  • January 27, 2008 – Royal Rumble: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Montel Vontavious Porter by Figure-4 Leglock Submission..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair vs. Mr. Kennedy (Career Threatening Match):

  • January 28, 2008–RAW: Mr. Kennedy challenged Ric Flair to a match at No Way Out and vowed to end Flair’s career..
  • ~~~Ric Flair came out and said he had two things to say to Mr. Kennedy….. “Good Luck… and WOOOOOOOO!”
  • February 1, 2008–SmackDown!: Ric Flair defeated Montel Vontavious Porter by DQ after MVP viciously assaulted Ric Flair’s knee!
  • February 4, 2008–RAW: Mr. Kennedy arrogantly offered to give “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair a chance to forfeit next week..
  • February 11, 2008–RAW: Ric Flair refused to forfeit to Mr. Kennedy – WOOOOO! – but then Mr. Kennedy clipped Flair’s knee!
  • February 17, 2008 – No Way Out: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Mr. Kennedy by Submission in a Career Threatening Match..

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Road To WrestleMania and The Hall of Fame:

  • Fenruary 18, 2008–RAW: Shawn Michaels announced the first inductee in the Class of 2008 WWE Hall of Fame – Ric Flair!!
  • February 19, 2008–ECW on Sci-Fi: C.M. Punk & “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair defeated Shelton Benjamin & Elijah Burke..
  • February 25, 2008–RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Lance Cade by Disqualification after Trevor Murdoch interfered..
  • ~~~After the match: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair came down and challenged Shawn Michaels to a match at WrestleMania 24..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels said he was honored but declined because he didn’t want to be known as the guy who retired Ric Flair..
  • March 3, 2008–RAW: Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair defeated Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch with a pair of figure-4 leglocks..
  • ~~~After the match: Shawn Michaels said he didn’t want to be known as the guy who finally retired “the Nature Boy” Ric Flair..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels said HE was THE SHOWSTOPPER and if Ric Flair keeps pushing it will be HIS show that is stopped..
  • March 7, 2008–SmackDown!: Edge had Ric Flair on the Cutting Edge and set up a Handicap Cage match for next week..
  • March 10, 2008–RAW: Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels agreed to a match at WrestleMania 24 and promised to steal the show..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels then said he would be at SmackDown! on Friday to help Ric Flair against Edge and The Edgeheads..
  • March 14, 2008–SmackDown!: Edge & The Edgeheads & Chavo Guerrero beat Ric Flair & Shawn Michaels in a Cage match..
  • March 17, 2008–RAW: Ric Flair defeated Vince McMahon in a Career Threatening Street Fight with help from Shawn Michaels..
  • March 24, 2008–RAW: Ric Flair confronted Shawn Michaels about interfering last week even though he asked him to stay away..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: John Cena & Triple H & Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair defeated JBL & The Big Show & Umaga & Randy Orton..
  • ~~~This match was all for Flair, as chaos broke loose, eliminating everybody, leaving Flair to submit Randy Orton with the Figure-4..

World Wrestling Entertainment – A Weekend of Drama & Emotions:

  • March 29, 2008 – WWE Hall of Fame: Triple H inducted Ric Flair into the WWE Hall of Fame in Orlando, Florida..
  • March 30, 2008 – WrestleMania 24: Shawn Michaels defeated “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair in a Career Threatening match..
  • ~~~After a phenomenal match; Shawn Michaels said “I’m Sorry, I love you” and put the Nature Boy away with a super-kick!
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels left while an emotional Ric Flair soaked it all in enjoying the crowd appreciation along with his family..
  • March 31, 2008–RAW: The WWE gave Ric Flair an extremely classy and emotional “Farewell Ceremony” in the middle of ring..
  • ~~~Ric Flair came out looking confident and declared that he wrestled his very last match at WrestleMania 24..
  • ~~~Ric Flair promised that he will never wrestle again and he is not sad and fans should rejoice his career..
  • ~~~Ric Flair said even though he lost last night, he lost to a great great great wrestler and a better man..
  • ~~~Ric Flair said he’s been crying off and on all day and he thanked the fans for making him what he is today..
  • ~~~Ric Flair said “WOOO!” and tried to leave but Triple H’s music hit and Triple H joined his friend in the ring..
  • ~~~Ric Flair (who wasn’t in on this) finally started to cry as Triple H said more people want to say thank you..
  • ~~~Triple H said he loves Ric Flair and thanked him before getting down and doing the “I’m not worthy” gesture..
  • ~~~Triple H said a few other people wanted to say thank you, and he then held up the famous Four Horsemen sign..
  • ~~~Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, and JJ Dillon came out and hugged their leader, the Nature Boy!
  • ~~~~Batista came out next and hugged his mentor. Followed by Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat! Next Harley Race!
  • ~~~Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Dean Malenko, Chris Jericho, John Cena, then Ric Flair’s family came out..
  • ~~~The Nature Boy had regained his compure but broke down once again at the sight of his wife and four children..
  • ~~~Finally, “The Heartbreak Kid” came out and cried along with Ric Flair as they embraced in the crowded ring..
  • ~~~Triple H said they could keep it going all night, and then the entire WWE roster showed up to pay tribute..
  • ~~~The WWE wrestlers started a “Thank You, Ric” chant until the entire building was chanting THANK YOU, RIC!
  • After the show went off the air; the Undertaker and Vince McMahon both came out to show respect for Ric Flair.

WWE – Retirement:

  • April 2008: Ric Flair disappeared from WWE TV, while Shawn Michaels started a feud with Batista stemming from Flair’s retirement..
  • May 19, 2008–RAW: Ric Flair (WWE) accepted an award from the GI Film Festival for the annual “Tribute to the Troops” broadcast..
  • June 16, 2008–RAW: Chris Jericho taunted the absent Shawn Michaels until he was confronted by…. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair!
  • ~~~Ric Flair tried to pick a fight with Chris Jericho in the parking lot but Triple H got in the way and confronted Chris Jericho..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: WWE champion Triple H defeated Chris Jericho by Disqualification in a Non-title match..
  • June 23, 2008–2008 WWE Draft: Ric Flair helped Vince McMahon give away $100,000 to Donna from Selden, New York – WOOOOO!
  • August 2008: Ric Flair left the WWE so that he could make appearances for independent organizations and fan conventions..

A Flair for Independence:

  • August 23, 2008–Global Championship Wrestling: Ric Flair did an autograph session and took pictures with fans..
  • October 4, 2008: Ric Flair made a special appearance where he was presented with his NWA Hall of Fame induction award..
  • October 18, 2008–1 Pro Wrestling (3rd Anniversary): Ric Flair made a surprise appearance where he talk to wrestling fans..
  • ~~~The Nature Boy said wrestling was the best sport in the world and he also encouraged fans to not give up on their dream.
  • October 20, 2008: Ric Flair became the storyline General Manager of the World Stars of Wrestling in Gondomar, Portugal..
  • December 6, 2008–Highspots presents “The Nature Boy” – Ric Flair gave an emotional speech in the middle of the ring..
  • ~~~Reid Flair (debut) & David Flair w/Ric Flair defeated The Nasty Boys w/Jimmy Hart) with special guest referee Hulk Hogan..
  • ~~~The match ended with all three Flair’s doing figure-4 leglocks on the Nasty Boys & Hart while Hogan “turned his head”..
  • December 8, 2008–RAW (Slammy Awards): Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania won the Slammy for “Match of the Year”!
  • Ric Flair won for “Most Inspirational” in the 2008 Online World of Wrestling Year-End Awards..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair vs. Chris Jericho:

  • January 26, 2009–RAW: Chris Jericho cut a promo on Mickey Rourke, saying he was offended by the movie “The Wrestler.”
  • February 2, 2009–RAW: They announced that Ric Flair would be on RAW next week to confront Chris Jericho in person!
  • February 9, 2009–RAW: Ric Flair cut a promo on Chris Jericho and then got into a physical altercation with Jericho..
  • February 21, 2009–MACW: David Flair & Ricky Morton (sub for Reid Flair) w/Ric Flair beat Rikki Nelson & Buff Bagwell..
  • March 9, 2009–RAW: Kofi Kingston defeated Chris Jericho in a Money in the Bank Qualifier after distraction from Ric Flair!
  • March 16, 2009–RAW: Chris Jericho was confronted in the ring by Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, and Ricky Steamboat!
  • March 23, 2009–RAW: Chris Jericho brutally assaulted Ric Flair, bloodying him, and smashing his prized gold wrist watch..
  • April 4, 2009–WWE Hall of Fame: Ricky Steamboat was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his friend Ric Flair..
  • April 5, 2009–WrestleMania 25: Chris Jericho defeated Legends (Jimmy Snuka & Ricky Steamboat & Roddy Piper w/Ric Flair)..
  • ~~~Jericho beat Snuka… Jericho beat Piper… Jericho beat Steamboat (who looked great)… Jericho then beat the crap out of Flair!
  • ~~~Chris Jericho challenged Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke to come into the ring and fight – Rourke knocked Jericho out cold!

Ring of Honor:

  • March 13, 2009 – Ring of Honor: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair debuted and was confronted by ROH champion Nigel McGuinness..
  • ~~~Brent Albright defeated ROH World champion Nigel McGuinness by DQ after Claudio Castagnoli attacked Albright at ringside..
  • ~~~Claudio Castagnoli & Nigel McGuinness double-teamed Brent Albright until Ric Flair (seated at ringside) made the save!
  • April 9, 2009–Ring of Honor: ROH ambassador Ric Flair congratulated Jerry Lynn on winning the ROH World Title..
  • ~~~Jerry Lynn was confronted by Austin Aries. Ric Flair announced that Jerry Lynn would be defending his ROH Title
  • ~~~Jerry Lynn defeated American Dragon and Tyler Black and Austin Aries in a 4-WAY to retain the ROH World title..
  • May 15, 2009–Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling: David Flair & Ricky Morton w/Ric Flair beat Buff Bagwell & Rikki Nelson..
  • May 29, 2009–ROH HDTV Taping: Ric Flair announced that he was stepping down as ROH Ambassador to return to the WWE..
  • June 12, 2009 – Ring of Honor: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair praised Ring of Honor and then left the building..
  • June 13, 2009 – Ring of Honor: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair praised Ring of Honor and then left the building..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Ric Flair (itching for a return to the ring):

  • May 17, 2009–Judgment Day: Batista defeated WWE champion Randy Orton after an intentional disqualification by Orton..
  • ~~~Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes joined Orton a post match beat-down of Batista until “Nature Boy” Ric Flair made the save!
  • May 18, 2009–RAW: Batista & John Cena defeated Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. with help from Ric Flair..
  • May 25, 2009–RAW: Ric Flair called out Randy Orton – and Orton slapped Flair and bailed out while Batista held Flair back..
  • June 1, 2009–RAW: Ric Flair challenged Randy Orton to fight him in the parking lot, but ended ended up inside a steel cage..
  • ~~~Flair held his own until Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes joined in and locked Orton & Flair inside the cage as Batista watched..
  • ~~~Randy Orton taunted Batista from the other side of the cage and lined up Flair for a devastating punt kick to the head!

Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair (Hulkamania Tour of Australia):

Total Nonstop Action:

  • January 4, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair made a shocking debut to meet privately with TNA World Heavyweight champion A.J. Styles..
  • January 14, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair showed up again and had his eye on TNA World Heavyweight champion A.J. Styles..
  • January 17, 2010 – TNA Genesis: A.J. Styles defeated Kurt Angle to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~Ric Flair threw the belt in the ring and Styles smashed Angle in the face with it before pinning him while pulling the tights..
  • January 21, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair turned World Heavyweight champion A.J. styles into the NEW Nature Boy!
  • ~~~Hulk Hogan gave Angle another title shot – A.J. Styles defeated Kurt Angle to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title!
  • ~~~It was a screwjob finish with referee Earl Hebner… Hulk Hogan came down and Kurt Angle spit in his face and QUIT TNA!
  • January 28, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: TNA World champion A.J. Styles showed up acting like a fool with Ric Flair and four prostitutes..
  • February 4, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Pope D’Angelo Dinero beat TNA World champion A.J Styles w/Ric Flair in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~Samoa Joe ran down and prevented a post-match beatdown, and cut a heated promo on Flair & Styles to hype their title match..
  • February 11, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Samoa Joe got into an intense verbal & physical altercation with A.J. Styles & Ric Flair..
  • February 14, 2010 – TNA Against All Odds: A.J. Styles w/Ric Flair defeated Samoa Joe to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title..

Total Nonstop Action – A.J. Styles & Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan & Abyss:

  • February 18, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Pope D’Angelo Dinero had an intense in-ring altercation with A.J Styles & Ric Flair
  • ~~~The Pope focused on Flair, and the altercation turned physical, with Styles/Flair stomping Pope’s ankle between a chair!
  • February 25, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: A.J. Styles & Ric Flair got into a confrontation with Abyss & Hulk Hogan to set up a future match!
  • March 4, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Eric Bischoff forced A.J. Styles to defend his TNA World Heavyweight title in a 4-WAY match..
  • ~~~A.J. Styles (w/Ric Flair) defeated Pope D’Angelo Dinero and “The Monster” Abyss and Desmond Wolfe (w/Chelsea) to retain..
  • ~~~After the match; Styles, Flair, and Wolfe attacked The Pope & Abyss until Hulk Hogan hobbled down to fight with Ric Flair!
  • ~~~Hulk Hogan bloodied Ric Flair with a shot from a barbed wire bat and declared that the blood will flow this Monday on iMPACT!
  • March 8, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Hulk Hogan & Abyss vs. A.J. Styles & Ric Flair went to a No Contest when Sting returned to TNA!
  • ~~~Sting stood between the two teams as the crowd roared… but suddenly turned heel and smashed Hulk Hogan with his baseball bat!
  • ~~~RESTART: Hulk Hogan & Abyss defeated A.J. Styles & Ric Flair in a bloodbath – (Abyss pinned TNA champion A.J. Styles)..
  • ~~Desmond Wolfe joined Styles/Flair in a post-match assault. . The Pope tried to help, but failed. . Finally Jeff Hardy made the save!
  • March 15, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Jeff Hardy defeated TNA World Heavyweight champion A.J. Styles w/Ric Flair in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~After the match; Abyss went after A.J. Styles (who fled) – so Abyss choke-slammed Ric Flair through the elevated entrance ramp!
  • March 21, 2010 – TNA Destination X: TNA World Heavyweight champion A.J. Styles w/Ric Flair vs. Abyss ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~Ric Flair w/Chelsea was in a wheelchair, but managed to interfere repeatedly until Hulk Hogan came down to put a stop to it!
  • ~~~Referee Earl Hebner threw the match out after Abyss choke-slammed Styles through the ring – and then all hell broke loose..
  • ~~~Desmond Wolfe ran down and bumped for Abyss & Hogan before falling into the hole, followed by Ric Flair falling in as well..

Total Nonstop Action – Lethal Lockdown:

  • March 22, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: They set up Team Hogan (captain Abyss) vs. Team Flair (captain Sting) in a Lethal Lockdown..
  • April 12, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Abyss was run down by someone in the parking lot – which turned out to be Desmond Wolfe..
  • ~~~A.J. Styles (w/Ric Flair) & Desmond Wolfe (w/Chelsea) vs. Pope D’Angelo Dinero & Abyss never really got started..
  • April 18, 2010 – TNA Lockdown: Rob Van Dam defeated “Cowboy” James Storm to win the advantage in the Lethal Lockdown..
  • ~~~A.J. Styles w/Ric Flair defeated Pope D’Angelo Dinero with a pen to the eye to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title…
  • ~~~Team Hogan defeated Team Flair in the Lethal Lockdown match after interference by Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, & Eric Bischoff..
  • ~~~Team Hogan consisted of Abyss & Jeff Jarrett & Rob Van Dam & Jeff Hardy w/”The Immortal” Hulk Hogan..
  • ~~~Team Flair consisted of Sting & Desmond Wolfe & Robert Roode & James Storm w/Ric Flair & Chelsea..
  • ~~~~~The finish saw Eric Bischoff come down and hand Hulk Hogan some brass knuckles so he could knock out Ric Flair!

Total Nonstop Action – “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal

  • April 19, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair challenged Abyss to a one on one match for the hall of fame rings, Abyss accepted.
  • April 26, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: “The Monster” Abyss defeated “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair to win Flair’s Hall of Fame ring!
  • May 3, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Hulk Hogan gave Ric Flair’s HOF ring to Jay Lethal, who suddenly began impersonating the Nature Boy..
  • ~~~Ric Flair confronted Jay Lethal saying he felt disrespected, so Lethal showed respect by giving Flair his Hall of Fame ring back..
  • ~~~Ric Flair slapped Jay Lethal accross the face and a fight broke out until Flair’s troop interfered – Team 3-D & RVD made the save!
  • May 16, 2010 – TNA Sacrifice: Rob Van Dam defeated A.J. Styles w/Ric Flair to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title..

Total Nonstop Action – “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal continues

  • May 20, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Rob Van Dam & Jay Lethal defeated Beer Money Inc (Robert Roode & James Storm)..
  • ~~~After the match; Ric Flair attacked Jay Lethal and Sting (who was disguised a fan in the front row) attacked Rob Van Dam..
  • ~~~Later that night, Ric Flair agreed to mentor Frankie Kazarian, taking him under his wing by applauding his main event victory..
  • May 27, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Frankie Kazarian defeated “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal after distraction from Ric Flair..
  • ~~~After the match, Ric Flair attacked Jay Lethal, soon joined by A.J. Styles, but Kazarian got up and began argueing with Styles!
  • ~~~Jay Lethal drop-kicked both Kazarian & Styles out of the ring – and the Nature Boy was livid about his two protege’s screwing up..
  • June 3, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Jay Lethal defeated A.J. Styles and Frankie Kazarian in a 3-WAY with Ric Flair watching from ringside..
  • ~~~A.J. Styles & Frankie Kazarian bickered like two brothers trying to get the attention of their father (Ric Flair) – Lethal pinned Styles..
  • ~~~After the match, an angry Ric Flair told A.J. Styles to “go home and regroup because he is not in his good graces right now”..
  • ~~~Kurt Angle then showed up to confront Ric Flair and also hype his Slammiversary match with #10 Ranked Frankie Kazarian..
  • June 13, 2010 – TNA Slammiversary: “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal defeated “The Phenomenal” A.J. Styles w/Nature Boy Ric Flair..

Total Nonstop Action – “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal continues

  • June 17, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair started a faction called “Fortune” and challenged his men to step up and earn their spot!
  • ~~~Ric Flair was talking to A.J. Styles, Frankie Kazarian, Desmond Wolfe, and Beer Money Inc. (Robert Roode & James Storm)..
  • June 24, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Jay Lethal defeated (Frankie) Kazarian (Ric Flair & A.J. Styles attacked Lethal’s brother backstage)..
  • July 1, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: #6 ranked Samoa Joe defeated #4 ranked A.J. Styles (w/Ric Flair & Frankie Kazarian) by submission…
  • ~~~A.J. Styles noticed Kazarian laughing at him, so he challenged him to a match next week and he accepted with Flair’s blessing..
  • ~~~LATER THAT NIGHT: Jay Lethal called out Flair/Styles, but got Matt Morgan instead…. Jay Lethal defeated Matt Morgan..
  • July 8, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Styles vs. Kazarian ended in a No Contest when Ric Flair ordered them to co-exist and form Fortune..
  • ~~~Later that night; Jay Lethal had an intense in-ring confrontation with Ric Flair to hype their big match at the Victory Road PPV..
  • July 11, 2010 – TNA Victory Road: “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal defeated “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair with a figure-four-leg-lock!

Total Nonstop Action – The formation of “Fortune”

Total Nonstop Action – EV2.0 vs. FORTUNE:

  • August 12, 2010 – The Whole F’n Show: Tommy Dreamer (with his EV2.0 brothers) were attacked and destroyed by FORTUNE!
  • ~~~EV2.0 = Dreamer, Foley, Stevie Richards, Team 3-D, Rhino, Tony Luke, Guido Maritato, Sabu, Bill Alfonso, Sandman, & Raven..
  • ~~~FORTUNE = Ric Flair, A.J. Styles, Frankie Kazarian, Robert Roode, James Storm, Douglas Williams, Matt Morgan, & Abyss..
  • August 19, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair & Fortune bragged about destroying EV2.0 and then Dixie Carter signed them all to contracts!
  • ~~~Hulk Hogan & Jeff Jarrett confronted Kevin Nash & Sting in the ring but all four were attacked and destroyed by Ric Flair & Fortune!
  • August 26, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Dixie Carter suspended Ric Flair for 90 days without pay and Flair & Fortune threw a fit it the ring!
  • ~~~Flair threatened Dixie Carter, causing her husband (Serge) to hit the ring and Fortune beat him up! Hogan reversed the suspension.
  • ~~~Kurt Angle & Jeff Hardy & Mr. Anderson & The Pope beat A.J. Styles & Kazarian & Douglas Williams & Matt Morgan w/Ric Flair..
  • September 2, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Fortune w/Ric Flair defeated EV2.0 & Brian Kendrick w/Mick Foley in an 8-Man Elimination Match..
  • ~~~A.J. Styles & Kazarian & Robert Roode & James Storm defeated Tommy Dreamer & Rhino & Sabu & Brian Kendrick [sub for Foley]

Total Nonstop Action – EV2.0 vs. FORTUNE (Continued):

  • September 16, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Tommy Dreamer (in a suit) called out Fortune and praised each member of the group one at a time..
  • ~~~A.J. Styles briefly praised Dreamer, but then Fortune snapped and destroyed him – Brian Kendrick attempted to protect Dreamer..
  • September 30, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Mick Foley & Ric Flair had am amazing in-ring confrontation to set up a Last Man Standing match..
  • October 7, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Mick Foley defeated “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair in an outstanding Last Man Standing Match..
  • October 10, 2010 – TNA Bound For Glory: EV2.0 w/Mick Foley defeated Fortune w/Ric Flair in a Lethal Lockdown Steel Cage Match..
  • ~~~EV2.0 = Tommy Dreamer & Stevie Richards & Raven & The War Machine Rhino & Sabu w/Mick Foley..
  • ~~~Fortune = A.J. Styles & Frankie Kazarian & Robert Roode & James Storm & Matt Morgan w/Ric Flair..

Total Nonstop Action – EV2.0 vs. FORTUNE (Continued):

  • October 14, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Hulk Hogan’s “Immortal” formed an unbeatable alliance with Ric Flair’s “Fortune” faction..
  • ~~~Fortune (A.J. Styles & Kazarian & Beer Money & Douglas Williams w/Flair) defeated Pope D’Angelo Dinero in a Handicap match..
  • October 21, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Eric Bischoff & Ric Flair took control of the show while Hulk Hogan was out recoving from surgery..
  • October 28, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Ric Flair broke up a big fight between six Knockouts and set up a big tag team match later on the show..
  • November 4, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Frankie Kazarian defeatred Douglas Williams – (Ric Flair made both men shake hands after the match)..
  • November 7, 2010 – TNA Turning Point: Fortune w/Ric Flair defeated EV2.0 – (Fortune chose to fire SABU after the match)..
  • ~~~ Fortune = A.J. Styles & Frankie Kazarian & Robert Roode & James Storm & Douglas Williams w/Ric Flair.
  • ~~~ EV2.0 = Raven & The War Machine Rhino & Sabu & Stevie Richards & Brian Kendrick (injured his knee)..
  • ~~~ Ric Flair cut a promo saying he hated the Sheik and was glad Sabu was gone from the company.

Total Nonstop Action – IMMORTAL & FORTUNE:

  • Ric Flair & Eric Bischoff controled Immortal while Hulk Hogan enjoyed his part-time status with Total Nonstop Action.
  • November 18, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Matt Morgan defeated a bloody Ric Flair with help from Doug Williams and Carbon Footprint!
  • November 25, 2010 – TNA iMPACT: Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Ric Flair had a Thankgiving party all-night for Immortal & Fortune.
  • ~~~Bischoff invited former president of TNA, Dixie Carter, to join them so they could gloat about having taken the company away from her..
  • ~~~Dixie Carter showed up and served Hulk Hogan with legal documents which put an injunction on all of his activities in TNA immediately..

Total Nonstop Action – IMMORTAL and FORTUNE:

Total Nonstop Action – IMMORTAL & FORTUNE:

  • January 13, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Matt Morgan defeated TNA Television champion The Monster Abyss w/Ric Flair in a non-title match..
  • ~~~After the match, Abyss was attacked backstage by newcomer Crimson, who had a warning for Immortal that “THEY” were coming..
  • ~~~Abyss freaked out and reported what happened to Eric Bischoff and Ric Flair, who thought Abyss was just having flashbacks..
  • January 20, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Matt Morgan defeated “The Freak” Rob Terry w/Ric Flair in five seconds with the Carbon Footprint..
  • ~~~Matt Morgan attacked Ric Flair until the save was made by Abyss – leading to a triple team assault by Flair, Abyss, and Big Rob Terry.
  • ~~~LATER: The show ended with Abyss coming out on stage and collapsing, revealing that the spiked 2X4 was stuck in his spine!
  • ~~~Crimson came out onto the stage wearing a suit and red tie to publicly announce that “THEY” were coming on February 3rd!
  • January 29, 2011 – TNA House Show: Ric Flair (bloody) defeated Doug Williams in London, England..
  • Ric Flair missed a set of IMPACT Tapings after returning from Europe, possibly due to an “incident” that occured while on tour..
  • February 3, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Fortune revealed themselves to be “THEY” and joined Angle, Crimson, & Steiner’s group..

Total Nonstop Action – IMMORTAL:

  • During Ric Flair’s absense, the faction known as Fortune (A.J. Styles, Kazarian, Bobby Roode, and James Storm) split from IMMORTAL.
  • February 17, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Ric Flair returned to TNA, only to turn on FORTUNE and align himself with IMMORTAL..
  • February 24, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Ric Flair and A.J. Styles had an in-ring confrontation which ended with Herandez attacking Styles!
  • ~~~Styles kept fighting back and getting his hands on the Nature Boy, only to be repeatedly attacked and taken down by Hernandez.
  • March 10, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Ric Flair and Matt Hardy defeated A.J. Styles in a “2-on-1″ Street Fight.
  • March 13, 2011 – Victory Road: A.J. Styles defeated Matt Hardy – [On his way out, A.J. stunned Ric Flair with a low-blow!!]

Total Nonstop Action – Lethal Lockdown:

  • March 17, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: AJ Styles vs. Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam for the #1 contendership ended in a no contest..
  • ~~~After the match, Ric Flair came out and low blowed AJ Styles, allowing Bully Ray to power bomb him off the stage through a table!
  • March 24, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Ric Flair came out with Matt Hardy & Bully Ray and called them two of the greatest tag team wrestlers ever..
  • ~~~Fortune came out and attacked Matt Hardy, Bully Ray, and Ric Flair! Robert Roode chopped the crap out of Ric Flair in the corner!
  • ~~~Beer Money Inc. went for the DWI on Flair, but the lights went out and The Monster Abyss came out and saved the Nature Boy!
  • March 31, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Matt Hardy, Abyss, and Bully Ray w/ Ric Flair fought Sting, Mr. Anderson, and RVD to a no contest in a steel cage match.
  • ~~~Ric Flair pulled Rob Van Dam’s pony tail through the cage allowing Bully Ray to get the upper hand, and then chased off the camera man!
  • ~~~After the match, Fortune and Immortal brawl in the steel cage, and Flair locked the door allowing Immortal to get the upper hand!
  • ~~~Christopher Daniels came out and jumped off the cage taking out Immortal!
  • ~~~Ric Flair asked who that was that just got involved in Immortal’s business and called him a 140 pound loser!
  • April 7, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Fortune and Christopher Daniels come out only to be interupted by Ric Flair, Bully Ray, Matt Hardy, and Abyss.
  • ~~~Ric Flair told Christopher Daniels he has no idea who he was and hasn’t seen him coming or going anywhere!
  • ~~~~Ric Flair told Daniels that he and Hulk Hogan have talked, and he’s not under contract to TNA so he should hit the bricks!
  • ~~~Christopher Daniels told Ric Flair that he appreciated the thought, but he can jam it straight up his ass!
  • April 14, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Matt Hardy w/Immortal and Ric Flair defeated Kazarian w/ Fortune
  • ~~~Before the match started, the referee threw out Immortal & Ric Flair! Flair took off his coat and it’s on!
  • April 17, 2011 – Lockdown: Fortune defeated Immortal in a Lethal Lockdown Steel Cage Match.
  • ~~~Fortune = Christopher Daniels, Robert Roode, James Storm, and Frankie Kazarian.
  • ~~~Immortal = Matt Hardy, Bully Ray, Abyss, and Ric Flair.

Total Nonstop Action – Immortal:

  • May 5, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Sting told Hulk Hogan that next week, a Spike TV Executive will show up live on IMPACT!
  • ~~~Hulk Hogan started to act paranoid about who it could be and started to believe it was Ric Flair!
  • May 12, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Ric Flair returned to IMPACT and strutted into Hulk Hogan’s office..
  • ~~~Hulk Hogan called Ric Flair a son of a bitch and said he knew that the Nature Boy was the Spike TV Executive..
  • ~~~Ric Flair told Hulk he’s crazy and Eric Bischoff calmed everyone down. Hogan apologizes to Flair for blowing up.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling:

  • September 15, 2011 – TNA IMPACT: Sting defeated Ric Flair.
  • February 24, 2013 – NXT Live Event: Summer Rae & Charlotte (w Ric Flair) defeated Sasha Banks & Paige.