Ric Flair

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Ric Flair - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Triple Crown ChampionWCW Triple Crown ChampionWWE Hall of Fame: IndividualWWE Hall of Fame: GroupsNWA Hall of Fame: IndividualProfessional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF): Modern Era

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 76 years old.

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

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameRichard Morgan Fliehr
  • Ring Names
    • Ric Flair (December 10, 1972 - Present)
  • Born February 25, 1949 (age 76)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited 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

  • 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)
    • Host (February 21, 1993 - August 18, 1993)
    • Producer (February 1, 1989 - February 28, 1990)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWNovember 2, 2023July 12, 2024
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEDecember 17, 2012August 2, 2021
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw January 4, 2021February 15, 2021
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 15, 2020August 10, 2020
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 4, 2010May 11, 2012
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMarch 13, 2009May 30, 2009
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw November 26, 2007June 2, 2009
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown June 11, 2007November 25, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw March 25, 2002June 10, 2007
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFNovember 18, 2001March 24, 2002
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWFebruary 21, 1993March 26, 2001
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 29, 1995September 21, 1996
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 9, 1991February 11, 1993
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSApril 16, 1992April 28, 1992
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 13, 1974September 8, 1991
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWNovember 21, 1988August 8, 1991
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 13, 1974November 20, 1988
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFMay 28, 1987December 5, 1987
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFSeptember 8, 1981September 22, 1987
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWSeptember 17, 1981December 7, 1986
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWNovember 11, 1981September 22, 1986
    PromotionPolynesian Pacific Championship WrestlingPPWFebruary 13, 1985June 26, 1986
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWApril 10, 1982May 21, 1986
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 15, 1984March 31, 1986
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 7, 1980January 1, 1986
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWAugust 24, 1984December 18, 1985
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWApril 19, 1982October 28, 1985
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight October 6, 1981October 23, 1985
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACApril 7, 1985October 11, 1985
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWApril 4, 1981June 9, 1984
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPDecember 20, 1981December 18, 1983
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJuly 22, 1977December 25, 1979
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 6, 1978February 23, 1979
    PromotionNWA Western States SportsWSSAugust 18, 1977October 28, 1977
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWADecember 10, 1972May 7, 1974
    PromotionInternational Wrestling EnterpriseIWEJune 18, 1973July 15, 1973

  • Images History

    Feb 2019
    Feb 2019
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Nov 2001
    Nov 2001
    Apr 1995
    Apr 1995
    Sep 1991
    Sep 1991
    Nov 1988
    Nov 1988
    Sep 1981
    Sep 1981
    Jul 1979
    Jul 1979
    Jul 1978
    Jul 1978
    Jan 1976
    Jan 1976
    May 1974
    May 1974
    Dec 1972
    Dec 1972

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceNovember 2, 2023March 3, 2024
    HeelJanuary 11, 2021February 15, 2021
    FaceAugust 10, 2020January 10, 2021
    HeelJune 15, 2020August 9, 2020
    FaceNovember 28, 2016June 14, 2020
    HeelJanuary 4, 2016November 27, 2016
    FaceDecember 17, 2012January 3, 2016
    HeelNovember 21, 2009May 11, 2012
    FaceJune 27, 2005November 20, 2009
    HeelSeptember 22, 2002June 26, 2005
    FaceNovember 18, 2001September 21, 2002
    HeelMarch 14, 1999November 17, 2001
    FaceJuly 7, 1996March 13, 1999
    HeelMay 23, 1994July 6, 1996
    TweenerApril 1, 1994May 22, 1994
    HeelSeptember 29, 1985March 31, 1994
    FaceMarch 12, 1983September 28, 1985
    HeelAugust 18, 1982August 17, 1982
    TweenerFebruary 7, 1982August 17, 1982
    FaceApril 22, 1979February 6, 1982
    HeelDecember 10, 1972April 21, 1979

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    TNA Mid CardAugust 18, 2011September 15, 2011
    TNA InjuredTorn rotator cuffApril 18, 2011August 17, 2011
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 4, 2010April 17, 2011
    RAW Mid CardRetirement tourNovember 26, 2007March 30, 2008
    SD InactiveHiatusAugust 11, 2007November 25, 2007
    SD Mid CardJanuary 23, 2006August 10, 2007
    RAW Upper CardOctober 3, 2005January 22, 2006
    RAW Mid CardSeptember 9, 2002October 2, 2005
    RAW Upper CardNovember 19, 2001September 8, 2002
    WCW Upper CardMagnificent Seven leaderJanuary 14, 2001March 26, 2001
    WCW InactiveKayfabe retirementJune 13, 2000January 13, 2001
    WCW Upper CardMay 3, 2000June 12, 2000
    WCW Mid CardFebruary 15, 2000May 2, 2000
    WCW Upper CardSeptember 14, 1998February 14, 2000
    WCW InactiveLawsuit w/Eric BischoffApril 9, 1998September 13, 1998
    WCW Upper CardMay 18, 1997April 8, 1998
    WCW InjuredTorn rotator cuffSeptember 30, 1996May 17, 1997
    WCW Upper CardFebruary 19, 1995September 29, 1996
    WCW InactiveHiatusOctober 24, 1994February 18, 1995
    WCW Upper CardJune 16, 1993October 23, 1994
    WCW InactiveNo-compete clause/HostingFebruary 21, 1993June 15, 1993
    WWE InactiveRemaining house showsJanuary 26, 1993February 11, 1993
    WWE Upper CardSeptember 21, 1991January 25, 1993
    WWE InactiveContract signingAugust 11, 1991September 20, 1991
    WCW Upper CardNovember 21, 1988July 1, 1991

  • Finishers

    • Figure-four Leglock (December 10, 1972 - December 3, 2012)
    • Diving Knee Drop (December 10, 1972 - May 7, 1974)

  • 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

  • Career Awards

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    World Championship Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance, Jim Crockett Promotions & World Championship Wrestling

    National Wrestling Alliance & 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

  • 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

Ric Flair '88 Games Appearances (42)

WWE Main Series (15/26)

Ric Flair '88
WWE 2K22
Ric Flair '88
WWE 2K20
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WWE 2K19
Ric Flair '91
WWE 2K18
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WWE 2K17
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WWE 2K16
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WWE 2K15
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WWE 2K14
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SVR 2009
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SVR 2008
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SVR 2007
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SVR 2006
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SD vs Raw
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Here Comes The Pain
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Shut Your Mouth

Other Games (27)

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Battlegrounds
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Universe
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Mayhem
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Tap Mania
Ric Flair '83
Champions
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SuperCard
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Tna Wrestling Impact
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LOWM
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Day Of Reckoning 2
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Aftershock
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WrestleMania 21
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Raw Mobile
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Day Of Reckoning
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Raw 2
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WrestleMania XIX
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WrestleMania X8
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With Authority
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Wcw Backstage Assault
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Wcw Mayhem
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Wcw Nwo Thunder
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Wcw Nitro
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Wcw Nwo World Tour
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Wcw Vs The World
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WCW SuperBrawl
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Royal Rumble 1993
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Steel Cage Challenge
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WCW Wrestling

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