Happy 60th birthday, Ric Flair
It’s days like this that really make me feel old. I remember when Ric Flair was a cocky, young heel stirring things up in the Mid-Atlantic area. Today, “The Nature Boy” is celebrating his 60th birthday.
And to think he didn’t put a period – actually it was more like an exclamation point – on his fabulous in-ring career until a little less than a year ago. Even though he had lost a step or two by the time he entered the ring for the final time (I hope), against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV last March, the 16-time world champion still could style and profile.
As he often said during his legendary promos, “Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park, but it still has the longest line.”
Happy birthday, Naitch. If we know Flair the way we think we do, he will be celebrating all night long, most likely with his sequined robe on and his pants off. Woooo!
To watch a classic Ric Flair promo from 1985, click here.
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Nature Boy!
Posted by: Dave | February 25, 2009 6:52 PM
Happy Birthday, Naitch!!!
Posted by: Greg | February 25, 2009 7:02 PM
What's causing all this????? Whooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Forever Flair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: chris | February 25, 2009 7:13 PM
I'm old enough to remember when Space Mountain (the Disney version) was relevant .
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 25, 2009 7:35 PM
WOOO!!!
Posted by: Sean the Cynic | February 25, 2009 8:47 PM
I bumped into Nature Boy about 17 years ago in the line at Sabatino's when his entourage came through for dinner.
That was cool! Woooo!
Posted by: AMC | February 25, 2009 11:19 PM
It's amazing to think he went so long at such a high rate of athleticism. It boggles my mind that he can still walk.
Happy Birthday, Naitch! Go easy on those ladies ... I doubt they can keep up with you.
Posted by: Chris Slater | February 25, 2009 11:26 PM
Whether you like it or you don't like it,learn to love it 'cause it's STILL the best thing goin' today! WOOOOOO!!!!
Posted by: Jason Taylor | February 26, 2009 3:50 AM
My college friends and I saw Rick Flair waiting for a limo outside the Richmond, Va., airport about 20 years ago. My buddy called out to him and he gave an instant "Wooooo!" as he stepped toward his ride. We giggled like giddy school kids.
"To be 'The Man,' you gotta beat the man!"
Posted by: BigBill | February 26, 2009 8:39 AM
My parents lived near Charlotte from the mid-60's until 1978. My dad played music in bars and clubs all across Charlotte. I remember him telling me that Flair was a bouncer at one of the clubs that he'd play. I imagine this was in the mid '70s when he was just starting out with the NWA.
Posted by: Zane | February 26, 2009 9:15 AM
" To the MAN ... YOU got to BEAT the MAN " you will always be the MAN ... Happy 60th Birthday!!!
WOOOOOO!!!
Posted by: Ric in Baltimore | February 26, 2009 9:41 AM
Diamonds are forever, and so is Ric Flair! WooOOO!
Posted by: GMan | February 26, 2009 9:53 AM
Happy Birthday to WHOOO!
Posted by: Bruce | February 26, 2009 4:45 PM
I met "The Nature Boy" at an IWC show in Pittsburgh on Jan.24th and it will always be one of the highlights of my life.It's not often you get to shake hands and get your picture taken with one of your all time favorites.Thank You Ric!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Posted by: Andre The Midget | February 26, 2009 6:52 PM
A friend of mine once had the honor of being the designated "fat boy" at a Clash of Champions.
Posted by: Josh | February 26, 2009 7:06 PM
i will make this simple happy belated birthday ric flair and as you say ric to be the man you gotta beat the man. You may of retired but youre image of being the nature boy will always go on as being one of the very best in the business.If not the best.
Posted by: peter hammond | March 3, 2009 2:40 AM
hey ric its me; shawn michael the one who kick u out from wwe hehe.ny the way happr birthday ric i m sorry for wht i did in wrestlemania 25 but ur mine bst fren i love u ric once agaion happybirthday ric..
Posted by: shawn michael | January 21, 2010 8:59 PM