Ric Flair

Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer

Ric Flair - Professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer
Born

February 25th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1949, this professional wrestler gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming a significant figure in wrestling promotions such as the NWA and WWF. He developed an iconic persona characterized by his flashy style, charisma, and signature catchphrase 'Woo!'. A two-time WWE Hall of Famer, he is recognized as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. Championships and rivalries highlighted a career that spanned over four decades, influencing generations of wrestlers and fans alike.

Won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship ten times

Headlined WrestleMania

Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice

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