On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Ric Flair, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Richard Morgan Fliehr was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 25, 1949, and he is currently 75 years old.
Ric Flair was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 as an individual, in 2012 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Four Horsemen), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2008 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2006 as part of the Modern Era wing.
Ric Flair Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Richard Morgan Fliehr
- Ring Names
- Ric Flair ( December 10, 1972 - Present)
- Born February 25, 1949 (age 75)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Memphis, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 243 lbs (110 kg)
- Nicknames The Nature Boy; The Dirtiest Player In The Game; Stylin' and Profilin'; The Wrestling God; The Man; Naitch
Career History
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Roles
- Ambassador ( November 2, 2023 - July 12, 2024)
- Manager ( November 2, 2023 - March 3, 2024)
- Part Time Wrestler ( July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022)
- Ambassador ( December 17, 2012 - August 2, 2021)
- Manager ( January 5, 2021 - February 15, 2021)
- Manager ( June 15, 2020 - August 10, 2020)
- Manager ( November 30, 2015 - May 23, 2016)
- Part Time Wrestler ( November 21, 2009 - December 3, 2012)
- Ambassador ( April 5, 2009 - May 30, 2009)
- Wrestler ( December 10, 1972 - March 30, 2008)
- President ( November 19, 2001 - June 10, 2002)
- President ( December 28, 1998 - July 19, 1999)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion AEW November 2, 2023 July 12, 2024 Promotion WWE December 17, 2012 August 2, 2021 Promotion WWEBrand Raw January 4, 2021 February 15, 2021 Promotion WWEBrand Raw June 15, 2020 August 10, 2020 Promotion TNA January 4, 2010 May 11, 2012 Promotion ROH March 13, 2009 May 30, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand Raw November 26, 2007 June 2, 2009 Promotion WWEBrand SmackDown June 11, 2007 November 25, 2007 Promotion WWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002 June 10, 2007 Promotion WWF November 18, 2001 March 24, 2002 Promotion WCW February 20, 1993 March 21, 2001 Promotion NJPWBrand Heavyweight April 29, 1995 September 21, 1996 Promotion WWF September 9, 1991 February 10, 1993 Promotion WCW November 21, 1988 August 8, 1991 Promotion NWA May 13, 1974 December 31, 1990 Promotion JCP May 13, 1974 November 20, 1988 Promotion UWF May 28, 1987 December 5, 1987 Promotion CWF September 8, 1981 September 22, 1987 Promotion AWA November 15, 1984 March 31, 1986 Promotion MSW August 24, 1984 December 18, 1985 Promotion WCCW April 19, 1982 October 28, 1985 Promotion AJPWBrand Heavyweight October 6, 1981 October 23, 1985 Promotion GAC April 7, 1985 October 11, 1985 Promotion GCW April 4, 1981 June 9, 1984 Promotion CSP December 20, 1981 December 18, 1983 Promotion GCW July 22, 1977 December 25, 1979 Promotion NWA WSS August 18, 1977 October 28, 1977 Promotion AWA December 10, 1972 May 7, 1974 Promotion IWE June 18, 1973 July 15, 1973 -
Images History
Feb 2019Jan 2010Nov 2001Apr 1995Sep 1991May 1974 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face November 2, 2023 March 3, 2024 Heel January 11, 2021 February 15, 2021 Face August 10, 2020 January 10, 2021 Heel June 15, 2020 August 9, 2020 Face November 28, 2016 June 14, 2020 Heel January 4, 2016 November 27, 2016 Face December 17, 2012 January 3, 2016 Heel November 21, 2009 May 11, 2012 Face June 27, 2005 November 20, 2009 Heel September 22, 2002 June 26, 2005 Face November 18, 2001 September 21, 2002 Heel March 14, 1999 November 17, 2001 Face July 7, 1996 March 13, 1999 Heel May 23, 1994 July 6, 1996 Tweener April 1, 1994 May 22, 1994 Heel July 26, 1986 March 31, 1994 Face December 10, 1972 July 25, 1986
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Finishers
- Figure-four Leglock ( December 10, 1972 - December 3, 2012)
- Diving Knee Drop ( December 10, 1972 - May 7, 1974)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Dawn" section of the tone poem "Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss - Single ( May 13, 1974 - Present)
- Theme Song "Immortal" by Dale Oliver - with Immortal - Team ( February 14, 2011 - April 15, 2012)
- Theme Song "Fortune 4" by Dale Oliver - with Fortune - Team ( June 17, 2010 - February 17, 2011)
- Theme Song "Line in the Sand" by Motörhead - with Evolution - Team ( January 20, 2003 - October 3, 2005)
- Theme Song "Horsemen" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - with The Four Horsemen - Team ( January 21, 1986 - May 17, 1999)
- Theme Song "Galaxy Express" by Ryoichi Kuniyoshi - Single ( October 6, 1981 - October 23, 1985)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2008, Individual
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2012, Groups , The Four Horsemen
- NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2008, Individual
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2006, Modern Era
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World Wrestling Entertainment
- 2 WWF Championship
- 1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 3 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Batista, 1 with Roddy Piper)
- 1 WWF Royal Rumble (1992)
World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
- 2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship
- 3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Greg Valentine, 1 with Blackjack Mulligan)
World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- 3 NWA Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Championship
- 3 NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 with Rip Hawk, 1 with Greg Valentine, 1 with Big John Studd)
St. Louis Wrestling Club
- 1 NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Bronze Statue (2017)
- NWA Hall of Fame induction (class of 2008)
- St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2007)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)
- WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2008 - vs. Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 24)
- 2° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
- 3° in the PWI 500 (1991, 1992, 1994)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1992)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1988, 1990 - vs. Lex Luger)
- PWI Feud of the Year (1989 -vs. Terry Funk)
- PWI Match of the Year (1983 - vs. Harley Race, 06/10)
- PWI Match of the Year (1984 - vs. Kerry Von Erich at WCCW Parade of Champions 1)
- PWI Match of the Year (1986 - vs. Dusty Rhoedes, Steel Cage at The Great American Bash)
- PWI Match of the Year (1989 - vs. Ricky Steamboat, at WrestleWar)
- PWI Match of the Year (2008 - vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV
- PWI Match of the Decade (2000-2009 - vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV
- PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1978, 1987)
- PWI Rookie of the Year (1975)
- PWI Stanley Weston Award Winner (2008)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- WON Wrestler of the Year (1982–1986, 1989, 1990, 1992)
- WON Best Heel (1990)
- WON Best Interviews (1991, 1992, 1994)
- WON Hardest Worker (1982,1984-1988)
- WON Feud of the Year (1989 - vs. Terry Funk)
- WON Match of the Year (1983 - vs. Harley Race, Steel cage match at Starrcade; 1986 - vs. Barry Windham at Battle of the Belts II; 1988 - vs. Sting at Clash of the Champions I; 1989 - vs. Ricky Steamboat at Clash of the Champions VI)
- WON Most Charismatic (1980, 1982–1984, 1993)
- WON Most Outstanding (1986, 1987, 1989)
- WON Readers' Favorite Wrestler (1984–1993, 1996)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Immortal - Abyss / Chris Parks, Anarquia, Bubba Ray Dudley / Bully Ray, Christopher Daniels, Eric Bischoff, Frankie Kazarian, Garett Bischoff, Hernandez, Hulk Hogan, Jaxson Ryker / Gunner, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Kurt Angle, Matt Hardy, Mr. Kennedy / Ken Anderson, Rob Terry, Robert Roode, Sarah Stock / Sarita, Scott Steiner, Tommy Dreamer, Zelina Vega / Rosita ( February 14, 2011 - April 15, 2012)
- Fortune - AJ Styles, Doug Williams, Frankie Kazarian, James Storm, Matt Morgan, Robert Roode ( June 17, 2010 - February 17, 2011)
- Evolution - Batista, Randy Orton, Triple H ( January 20, 2003 - October 3, 2005)
- The Magnificent Seven - Buff Bagwell, Jeff Jarrett, Lex Luger, Rick Steiner, Road Warrior Animal, Scott Steiner ( January 14, 2001 - March 21, 2001)
- The Millionaire's Club - Diamond Dallas Page, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting ( April 10, 2000 - July 9, 2000)
- Team Package - Lex Luger ( February 15, 2000 - April 24, 2000)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenko, Steve McMichael ( September 14, 1998 - May 17, 1999)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, Chris Benoit, Debra, Jeff Jarrett, Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Steve McMichael, Woman ( October 16, 1995 - September 15, 1997)
- Alliance to End Hulkamania - Arn Anderson, Brian Pillman, Haku / Meng, Jimmy Hart, Kevin Sullivan, Lex Luger, Miss Elizabeth, The Barbarian, Woman, Zeus , The Ultimate Solution ( February 24, 1996 - March 24, 1996)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Paul Roma ( May 23, 1993 - October 11, 1993)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Ole Anderson, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting, Woman ( October 18, 1989 - February 24, 1991)
- Yamasaki Corporation - Barry Windham, Butch Reed, Hiro Matsuda, Michael Hayes , Kendall Windham ( February 27, 1989 - May 25, 1989)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, J.J. Dillon, Lex Luger, Ole Anderson, Tully Blanchard ( January 21, 1986 - February 10, 1989)
- Ric Flair & Greg Valentine - Greg Valentine ( November 12, 1982 - February 20, 1983)
- Ric Flair & Blackjack Mulligan - Blackjack Mulligan ( July 28, 1979 - August 15, 1981)
- Ric Flair & Greg Valentine - Greg Valentine ( October 5, 1976 - March 4, 1979)
- Ric Flair & Blackjack Mulligan - Blackjack Mulligan ( February 3, 1976 - November 26, 1977)
- Ric Flair & Rip Hawk - Rip Hawk ( May 27, 1974 - December 2, 1974)
- Managers
- Managed Wrestlers AJ Styles, Batista, Charlotte Flair, Frankie Kazarian, Lacey Evans, Randy Orton, Sting, The Miz, Triple H
- Family
- Charlotte Flair - Daughter
- David Flair - Son
- Andrade - Son-in-law
Ric Flair Games Appearances (42)
WWE Main Series (15/24)
WWE 2K22
WWE 2K20
WWE 2K19
WWE 2K18
WWE 2K17
WWE 2K16
WWE 2K15
WWE 2K14
SVR 2009
SVR 2008
SVR 2007
SVR 2006
SD vs Raw
Here Comes The Pain
Shut Your Mouth
Other Games (27)
Battlegrounds
Universe
Mayhem
Tap Mania
Champions
SuperCard
Tna Wrestling Impact
LOWM
Day Of Reckoning 2
Aftershock
WrestleMania 21
Raw Mobile
Day Of Reckoning
Raw 2
WrestleMania XIX
WrestleMania X8
With Authority
Wcw Backstage Assault
Wcw Mayhem
Wcw Nwo Thunder
Wcw Nitro
Wcw Nwo World Tour
Wcw Vs The World
WCW SuperBrawl
Royal Rumble 1993
Steel Cage Challenge
WCW Wrestling