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 77 years old.
He is currently an Ambassador, working for All Elite Wrestling.
Ric Flair is a 21-time World Champion, and has won a total of 36 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a 1-time Royal Rumble winner, WWE Triple Crown Champion and WCW Triple Crown Champion.
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.
NB: WWE recognizes Ric Flair as a 16-time world champion (8-time NWA, 6-time WCW, and 2-time WWE), not counting some of the recognized NWA and WCW title reigns.
Ric Flair Profile Index
Profile Info
- Real NameRichard Morgan Fliehr
- GenderMale
- Born February 25, 1949 (age 77)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceMemphis, Tennessee
- Billed From
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 243 lbs (110 kg) (January 30, 1976 - Present)
- 270 lbs (122 kg) (December 10, 1972 - October 4, 1975)
- NicknamesThe Nature Boy; The Dirtiest Player In The Game; Stylin' and Profilin'; The Wrestling God; The Man; Naitch
- NotesNB: WWE recognizes Ric Flair as a 16-time world champion (8-time NWA, 6-time WCW, and 2-time WWE), not counting some of the recognized NWA and WCW title reigns.
Career History
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Ring Names & Gimmicks
Ric Flair (December 10, 1972 - Present)
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Roles
- Ambassador (November 2, 2023 - Present)
- 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)
- Host (February 21, 1993 - August 18, 1993)
- Producer (February 1, 1989 - February 28, 1990)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWNovember 2, 2023 Present Promotion 
WWEDecember 17, 2012 August 3, 2021 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
January 4, 2021 February 15, 2021 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 15, 2020 August 10, 2020 Promotion 
TNAJanuary 4, 2010 May 11, 2012 Promotion 
ROHMarch 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 
WWFNovember 19, 2001 March 24, 2002 Promotion 
WCWFebruary 21, 1993 March 26, 2001 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 29, 1995 September 21, 1996 Promotion 
WWFSeptember 9, 1991 February 11, 1993 Promotion 
SWSApril 16, 1992 April 28, 1992 Promotion 
NWAMay 13, 1974 September 8, 1991 Promotion WCWNovember 21, 1988 August 8, 1991 Promotion 
JCPMay 13, 1974 November 20, 1988 Promotion 
UWFMay 28, 1987 December 5, 1987 Promotion 
CWFSeptember 8, 1981 September 22, 1987 Promotion 
CSWSeptember 17, 1981 December 7, 1986 Promotion 
SECWNovember 11, 1981 September 22, 1986 Promotion 
PPWFebruary 13, 1985 June 26, 1986 Promotion 
PNWApril 10, 1982 May 21, 1986 Promotion 
AWANovember 15, 1984 March 31, 1986 Promotion 
SLWCMarch 7, 1980 January 1, 1986 Promotion 
MSWAugust 24, 1984 December 18, 1985 Promotion 
WCCWApril 19, 1982 October 28, 1985 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 6, 1981 October 23, 1985 Promotion 
GACApril 7, 1985 October 11, 1985 Promotion 
NWA GCWApril 4, 1981 June 9, 1984 Promotion 
CSPDecember 20, 1981 December 18, 1983 Promotion NWA GCWJuly 22, 1977 December 25, 1979 Promotion SLWCJanuary 6, 1978 February 23, 1979 Promotion 
WSSAugust 18, 1977 October 28, 1977 Promotion AWADecember 10, 1972 May 7, 1974 Promotion 
IWEJune 18, 1973 July 15, 1973 -
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)
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Images History
Feb 2019
Jan 2010
Nov 2001
Apr 1995
Sep 1991
Nov 1988
Sep 1981
Jul 1979
Jul 1978
Jan 1976
May 1974
Dec 1972
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Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face Appeared in AAA to manage his son-in-law Andrade August 14, 2021 Present Heel Began managing Lacey Evans, who he had begun flirting with on Raw January 11, 2021 August 13, 2021 Face Was punted by Randy Orton August 10, 2020 January 10, 2021 Heel Became a heel manager for Randy Orton June 15, 2020 August 9, 2020 Face Congratulated Sasha Banks after winning the Raw Women's Championship November 28, 2016 June 14, 2020 Heel Assisted his daughter Charlotte in cheating to win the women's world titles January 4, 2016 November 27, 2016 Face Returned to WWE as a face December 17, 2012 January 3, 2016 Heel Returned to wrestling after Wrestlemania 24 as a villain on the Hulkamania tour circuit November 21, 2009 May 11, 2012 Face Turned face after Evolution had broken up June 27, 2005 November 20, 2009 Heel Hit RVD with a sledgehammer to help Triple H win. Evolution would form shortly after September 22, 2002 June 26, 2005 Face Made a quick turn for his feud against Mr. McMahon June 10, 2002 September 21, 2002 Heel Turned for a feud (later canceled) feud with Steve Austin June 3, 2002 June 9, 2002 Face Returned to the WWE as a face, revealing himself as co-owner of the company November 19, 2001 June 2, 2002 Heel Cheated to defeat Hollywood Hogan March 14, 1999 November 18, 2001 Face Becomes face in the fight against the NWO July 7, 1996 March 13, 1999 Heel Quietly returned to being a heel, aligning with Sherri Martel May 23, 1994 July 6, 1996 Tweener Became a tweener around this time April 1, 1994 May 22, 1994 Heel Turned on Sting, kicking him out of the group February 6, 1990 March 31, 1994 Face Reformed the Four Horsemen as a face stable December 16, 1989 February 5, 1990 Heel Feuded with Magnum TA, antagonizing and attacking him May 25, 1985 December 15, 1989 Face Around this time turned for his feud against Harley Race July 1, 1983 May 24, 1985 Heel Reigned as a heel NWA champion September 17, 1981 June 30, 1983 Face Feuded with Buddy Rogers over the title of "Nature Boy" April 22, 1979 September 16, 1981 Heel December 10, 1972 April 21, 1979 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to TNA Mid Card August 18, 2011 September 15, 2011 TNA Injured Torn rotator cuff April 18, 2011 August 17, 2011 TNA Mid Card January 4, 2010 April 17, 2011 RAW Mid Card Retirement tour November 26, 2007 March 30, 2008 SD Inactive Hiatus August 11, 2007 November 25, 2007 SD Mid Card January 23, 2006 August 10, 2007 RAW Upper Card October 3, 2005 January 22, 2006 RAW Mid Card September 9, 2002 October 2, 2005 RAW Upper Card November 19, 2001 September 8, 2002 WCW Upper Card Magnificent Seven leader January 14, 2001 March 26, 2001 WCW Inactive Kayfabe retirement June 13, 2000 January 13, 2001 WCW Upper Card May 3, 2000 June 12, 2000 WCW Mid Card February 15, 2000 May 2, 2000 WCW Upper Card September 14, 1998 February 14, 2000 WCW Inactive Lawsuit w/Eric Bischoff April 9, 1998 September 13, 1998 WCW Upper Card May 18, 1997 April 8, 1998 WCW Injured Torn rotator cuff September 30, 1996 May 17, 1997 WCW Upper Card February 19, 1995 September 29, 1996 WCW Inactive Hiatus October 24, 1994 February 18, 1995 WCW Upper Card June 16, 1993 October 23, 1994 WCW Inactive No-compete clause/Hosting February 21, 1993 June 15, 1993 WWE Inactive Remaining house shows January 26, 1993 February 11, 1993 WWE Upper Card September 21, 1991 January 25, 1993 WWE Inactive Contract signing August 11, 1991 September 20, 1991 WCW Upper Card November 21, 1988 July 1, 1991
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2008)
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Four Horsemen (Year2012)
- NWA Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2008)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Modern Era (Year2006)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
x2 WWF Championship
x1 WWE Intercontinental Championship
x3 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Batista, 1 with Roddy Piper)
WWF Royal Rumble (1992)
World Championship Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
x9 NWA World Heavyweight Championship
x6 NWA/WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
x2 NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship
x3 NWA World Tag Team Championship (2 with Greg Valentine, 1 with Blackjack Mulligan)
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, Bobby 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, Bobby 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 / Mongo (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 / Mongo, Woman (October 29, 1995 - September 29, 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, Ole Anderson (May 23, 1993 - December 4, 1993)
- The Four Horsemen - Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, Ole Anderson, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid, Sting, Woman (October 18, 1989 - July 1, 1991)
- Yamazaki 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 (November 9, 1985 - 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)
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Managers
- Arn Anderson (February 25, 2002 - June 10, 2002)
- Asya (May 3, 1999 - October 25, 1999)
- Arn Anderson (September 14, 1998 - May 17, 1999)
- Woman (February 5, 1996 - September 16, 1996)
- Debra (June 16, 1996 - September 2, 1996)
- Miss Elizabeth (February 11, 1996 - September 15, 1996)
- Sherri Martel / Sensational Sherri (June 24, 1994 - October 23, 1994)
- Bobby Heenan (August 11, 1991 - January 9, 1993)
- Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig (November 23, 1991 - November 16, 1992)
- Hiro Matsuda (February 27, 1989 - May 25, 1989)
- J.J. Dillon (December 28, 1985 - February 10, 1989)
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Managed Wrestlers
- AJ Styles (January 17, 2010 - February 17, 2011)
- Batista (January 20, 2003 - February 21, 2005)
- Charlotte Flair (November 30, 2015 - May 23, 2016)
- Frankie Kazarian (July 15, 2010 - February 17, 2011)
- Lacey Evans (January 4, 2021 - February 15, 2021)
- Randy Orton (June 15, 2020 - August 10, 2020)
- Randy Orton (January 20, 2003 - August 16, 2004)
- Sting (November 18, 2023 - March 3, 2024)
- The Miz (January 14, 2013 - March 4, 2013)
- Triple H (September 22, 2002 - October 3, 2005)
- Vader (March 11, 1995 - June 17, 1995)
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Family
- Charlotte Flair - Daughter
- David Flair, Reid Flair - Sons
- Andrade - Ex son-in-law (May 27, 2022 - October 31, 2024)
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Notable Rivals/Feuds
Ric Flair '88 Game Appearances (42)
WWE Main Series (15/27)
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
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