Ric Flair

Ric Flair is a wrestling icon. His flamboyant persona, sequined robes, bleached-blond hair, and the signature “Woooooo!” yell helped elevate the golden age of professional wrestling.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Flair dominated both the NWA and World Championship Wrestling, amassing a widely recognized total of 16 world championships across the NWA, WCW, and WWE—more than any other wrestler in history according to WWE’s official count. He headlined countless major events, including memorable rivalries with Ricky Steamboat, Sting, Hulk Hogan, and Randy Savage. He played a pivotal role in the legendary Four Horsemen wrestling faction. His 1992 WWE World Heavyweight Championship victory and high-profile runs further cemented his pop culture crossover appeal, while his ability to deliver classic matches well into his 50s and 60s demonstrated longevity that is unmatched.

Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice—once as a singles competitor in 2008 and again with the Four Horsemen in 2012—Flair’s influence extends far beyond title reigns. He shaped generations of performers with his “kiss, steal, and leave” philosophy and larger-than-life character work, earning recognition as a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, a multiple-time WCW and NWA champion, and one of the most celebrated ambassadors of the industry.